Commercial meat grinder

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I am preparing to go RAW. I am learning all I can before I make the big purchase... the grinder. Does anyone here have any suggestions as to the perfect grinder? I will be grinding the bones so it will need to be powerful. Will a 1/2 or 3/4 horsepower do the job? I am looking at the Cabela ones now... Any suggestions or advice? I appreciate it!!!
Molly

I use a 450 watt Waring Pro

This is NOT the one at CDN Tire, it only has a 300 watt motor and if you are grinding bones (chicken or turkey) it may not do. Also, ligaments do a number on the motor, so another reason to go with a good quality.


http://www.waringproducts.com/ret/catalog/product.php?product_id=39&cat_id=3

I do on average 15 lbs of raw during one session and have NO problems with this grinder.

The Tasin TS-108 (http://www.onestopjerkyshop.com/tasin-ts108-electric-meat-grinder-p-47.html) is a favourite amongst the raw feeders. There is also a very similar one by Northern Tools (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=36989&storeId=6970&productId=36989&cm_ven=natural&cm_cat=netconcepts&cm_pla=Google&cm_ite=Northern%2BTool%2BCo%2B%2523%2B168632) which might even be cheaper.