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Title: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: NePaSmoKer on June 07, 2011, 04:55:57 AM
Going to show the smaller version of the meat mixer Kirby has developed. Sometime today i will be mixing 5 lbs for some teriyaki sticks.


The parts.

Metal rod that screws to the bottom of the base. This is for stability.
Mixing blade
Pipe that slides over the rod
2 ptfe washers
drill attachment that screws to the top of the plastic pipe. (Make sure your drill is in the forward drive)
Bucket with lid

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01206.jpg)


Metal support rod screwed into the base.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01207.jpg)


Next slide the bucket down the rod. The bucket has 2 rubber grommets on the bottom to help support the rod and seal the bucket.
NOTE the locking pins.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01209.jpg)


Inside of bucket grommets.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01210.jpg)


Now twist the SS pins into the locks. Align the black marks and twist until you feel a slight snap.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01211.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01212.jpg)


Inspect the mixing blade to make sure the bottom is locked to the base of blade.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01213.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01220.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01219.jpg)


Now screw the main tube into the blade as shown.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01214.jpg)


Take the 2 ptfe washers and slide them down the metal rod. These keep the blade locking pins from digging into the bottom of the bucket.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01218.jpg)


Slide the blade/tube assembly down the metal rod as shown. Rotate the blade/tube so the blade rotates freely. If you hear scratching or binding remove blade and make sure the blade pins at the bottom are locked Photo B & C.

A.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01221.jpg)

B.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01220.jpg)

C.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01219.jpg)

OK ya'll should be ready to mix .....Right


Fill your bucket with your meat mix. (I will show this later after i get back from dentist  ;D)


Screw the drill drive attachment to the end of the main tube.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01216.jpg)


Here is the bottom of the bucket with the locking ring.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01226.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01225.jpg)

Will be back later to show mixing.
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: SamuelG on June 07, 2011, 05:24:31 AM
Wow!  Great detailed post on the mixer setup.


Thanks. 
SamuelG

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Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: squirtthecat on June 07, 2011, 05:30:02 AM

That's the small one??  Holy moley..
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: Tenpoint5 on June 07, 2011, 06:21:31 AM
Interesting indeed. Can't wait to see and hear about it in action.
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: Kevin A on June 07, 2011, 06:37:09 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on June 07, 2011, 06:21:31 AM
Interesting indeed. Can't wait to see and hear about it in action.
jawohl! Letz get mit der mix-zing!!!
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: ghost9mm on June 07, 2011, 06:46:35 AM
Rick...If this is the smaller version, container size.? what is the size of the larger one..?
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: NePaSmoKer on June 07, 2011, 06:57:39 AM
Quote from: ghost9mm on June 07, 2011, 06:46:35 AM
Rick...If this is the smaller version, container size.? what is the size of the larger one..?

Yeah this is the small one 5-8 lbs
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: pikeman_95 on June 07, 2011, 09:56:03 AM
Rick

A little correction. the small bucket is 2 gallons which should do 12-14 pounds. the large mixer is 5 gallons which will do a little less then 40 pounds. I have done 30 pound batches in the larger mixer with plenty of room to spare.

Kirby
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: Kevin A on June 07, 2011, 01:22:45 PM
Quote from: pikeman_95 on June 07, 2011, 09:56:03 AM
the small bucket is 2 gallons which should do 12-14 pounds.

Kirby

Here's how it looks with about 11lbs (with room to spare): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/GuitarPix/Stuffer%20Stuff/Kirby_mxer_meatload.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/GuitarPix/Stuffer%20Stuff/Kirby_mxer_meatload.jpg)
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: NePaSmoKer on June 07, 2011, 02:17:57 PM
Kirby

I guess i wasnt paying attention again  ;D

Here is 5 lbs of teriyaki stick mix in the mixer.

Cure added to 1 cup water and the teriyaki mix.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01230.jpg)

How bouts some heat.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01231.jpg)


Found 4 lbs of 90/10 in the freezer so i added 1 lb of poke.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01232.jpg)


In the bucket mixer, looks small in there huh  :D
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01233.jpg)


Yes i added the liquid teriyaki mix, wanna see if it leaks so to make momma not yell at me i put the bucket mixer on a pad.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01234.jpg)



Kirby is right, your cordless dont have the guts. My 19v barely made it. The meat was mixed for about 1 min 20 sec
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01235.jpg)


WOOO HOOO NO LEAKS
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01236.jpg)


This was the only liquid i found.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01237.jpg)


Easy to get the mix out.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01238.jpg)


Perfect mix, no red clumps of meat.....Now stuff it  ;D
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01239.jpg)


(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01240.jpg)



Now smoke em
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01242.jpg)
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: squirtthecat on June 07, 2011, 04:19:02 PM

I still have a few of those pads out in the garage...   ;)
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: NePaSmoKer on June 08, 2011, 05:46:14 AM
Finally got to sleep some but here is the finished teriyaki sticks.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01249.jpg)
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: ghost9mm on June 08, 2011, 05:53:41 AM
They look good Rick...you impressed with the mixer.?
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: NePaSmoKer on June 08, 2011, 06:30:45 AM
Quote from: ghost9mm on June 08, 2011, 05:53:41 AM
They look good Rick...you impressed with the mixer.?

Yes the bucket mixer works great.
Title: Re: Kirby's Meat Mixer
Post by: devo on June 08, 2011, 07:35:53 AM
Nice
So how much teriyaki did you add for 5lbs. of meat?