Cordless Jerky Blaster

MidKnightRider · July 14, 2012, 05:40:13 PM

northerntool.com has the Kitchener Cordless Super Jerky Blaster on closeout for $29 if anyone is interested.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200442218_200442218?isSearch=304404-1214

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KyNola · July 14, 2012, 07:31:22 PM

Was $99.99 and now $29.00. Pretty sure that is called "We gotta dump these things."

NePaSmoKer · July 15, 2012, 03:41:58 AM

I got one, works good.

MidKnightRider · July 15, 2012, 04:57:36 AM

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on July 15, 2012, 03:41:58 AM
I got one, works good.

Thanks NePa, I've got a hand pump model . I think I'll get one to try out.

GusRobin · July 15, 2012, 08:03:33 AM

I figured at $30 I'd give it a shot. Ordered one yesterday.

NePaSmoKer · July 15, 2012, 10:25:17 AM

Make sure you give the battery a full 24 hour charge before you use it.

MidKnightRider · July 16, 2012, 10:37:41 AM

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on July 15, 2012, 10:25:17 AM
Make sure you give the battery a full 24 hour charge before you use it.

I always give all new rechargeable batteries 24 hrs. on the charger before first use.
Old habit of mine.

smoke em if you got em · July 16, 2012, 05:07:15 PM

Just ordered one. Can't go wrong at that price.

Mike

smoke em if you got em · July 28, 2012, 06:21:10 AM

Having a little trouble with my new jerky blaster. The propulsion rod will not push the meat out of the barrel. So I took the barrel off and the rod does move but if you put a little bit of pressure against it it stops and I hear a little click every few seconds. The motor is still running but it seems like the drive gear doesn't mesh with the teeth on the propulsion rod correctly. I'm gonna take it apart later today and see if I can identify the problem but was wondering if anyone else has seen this.

Mike

Keymaster · July 28, 2012, 06:26:24 AM

Mine won't be here until Tuesday evening but if its like a caulking gun you might need to turn the rod so it is in the correct position, Just guessing....

MidKnightRider · July 29, 2012, 06:30:31 PM

Have not had the time to use mine yet.
Did you try the turn nob on the top?

smoke em if you got em · July 29, 2012, 07:23:44 PM

Had a chance to take it apart last night. Looks like the drive dawg that engages when you pull the trigger is rounded off so it just slips out of the groove instead of locking in. I'll be contacting customer service tomorrow to check on getting a replacement.

Mike

rexster · July 30, 2012, 12:50:57 PM

"Out of Stock" on Northern's website today

Keymaster · July 31, 2012, 05:16:15 PM

I noticed my battery and charger gets hotter than a pistol while charging. Hotter than any Bosch, ryobi, dewalt or Makita battery I ever charged. It wont push the rod at all unless you hold it upside down and then it goes backwards pulling the ram back from the meat (if any was in there)and jamming and clicking while it does it. I think I got a badden :) No big deal, hope they make it right.

MidKnightRider · August 01, 2012, 06:30:26 AM

My battery got warm but not overly hot when I charged it.
Still have not had time to use it. Been setting up a new smoker/grill I got.