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Title: tube size for sheep casing
Post by: don24 on January 22, 2011, 05:15:38 PM

i ordered sheep casings for sausage but my smallest tube is 5/8ths is this gonna be ok

Title: Re: tube size for sheep casing
Post by: marauder11 on January 22, 2011, 06:48:18 PM

Well it depends on the casing size. I can get sheep casings in 19/21, 20/22, 22/24, 24/26. i use a 3/8 tube for the sheep casings i buy. I think 5/8 is going to be to big if they fit on they will grab or bind on the tube making them break.

Title: Re: tube size for sheep casing
Post by: NePaSmoKer on January 22, 2011, 07:37:27 PM

Use a wipe of crisco on the tube.

Title: Re: tube size for sheep casing
Post by: don24 on January 23, 2011, 04:51:06 AM

i will try crisco.because i dont know where to get more tubes other than online i dont want to order another if its not needed.

Title: Re: tube size for sheep casing
Post by: Sailor on January 23, 2011, 05:39:01 AM

Quote from: don24 on January 23, 2011, 04:51:06 AM
i will try crisco.because i dont know where to get more tubes other than online i dont want to order another if its not needed.

Yep, I said the same thing. Then I got bit by the snack stick bug and had to order the 3/8 tube to stuff sticks. 5lb stuffer seemed to be all that I would ever need. Now I am wondering if a 15 pounder will be big enough. ;D :o

Title: Re: tube size for sheep casing
Post by: marauder11 on January 23, 2011, 10:43:28 AM

yes i bout a 25 lbs stuffer but not for the sticks. I did tell the wife the 5 lbs stuffer is all i would ever need. Guess i was wrong

Title: Re: tube size for sheep casing
Post by: Waltz on January 23, 2011, 12:02:50 PM

The sheep casings I have go (carefully) on a 5/8 tube.

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