Opinions on a good, manual stuffer?

[NePaSmoKer]

I used the manual hog ring pliers for many years. Got tyred of em slipping so i bought the automatic hog ring pliers. Ya load em like a staple gun. Happy Happy  ;D

nepas

[Doctor Woody]

I used the manual hog ring pliers for many years. Got tyred of em slipping so i bought the automatic hog ring pliers. Ya load em like a staple gun. Happy Happy  ;D

nepas

When you say automatic, do they have a power source, or are they the kind that Cabela's sell, that you can load the rings into?  That is the kind I just ordered today.

[NePaSmoKer]

I used the manual hog ring pliers for many years. Got tyred of em slipping so i bought the automatic hog ring pliers. Ya load em like a staple gun. Happy Happy  ;D

nepas

When you say automatic, do they have a power source, or are they the kind that Cabela's sell, that you can load the rings into?  That is the kind I just ordered today.

Right just load the rings into the slide, place casing in the middle, squeeze and presto. they work great.

nepas

[Doctor Woody]

Right just load the rings into the slide, place casing in the middle, squeeze and presto. they work great.

nepas

Now I see how it works.  Now I am glad I spent a little more money and got one like this.

[NePaSmoKer]

Right just load the rings into the slide, place casing in the middle, squeeze and presto. they work great.

nepas

Now I see how it works.  Now I am glad I spent a little more money and got one like this.

They do make two sizes of rings too. Size 3/8 and 1/2".  I got the box of 1/2 going to get the 3/8 soon.

nepas

[Doctor Woody]

They do make two sizes of rings too. Size 3/8 and 1/2".  I got the box of 1/2 going to get the 3/8 soon.

nepas

I bought the ones that were offered along with the pliers.  Not sure what size they are.  I'm getting 500 of them, so I hope I'm happy with the size!

[NePaSmoKer]

They do make two sizes of rings too. Size 3/8 and 1/2".  I got the box of 1/2 going to get the 3/8 soon.

nepas

I bought the ones that were offered along with the pliers.  Not sure what size they are.  I'm getting 500 of them, so I hope I'm happy with the size!

I did the same. The box i got are 1/2"

nepas

[drano]

Is this the one you guys have?
http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=335
If so, does it take 3 hands?  One to hold the twisted casing in place, and 2 more hands for the handles?
I've been using cheap $5 ones for several years, and they are frustrating--simply made too cheap.  I've been thinking about getting some good spring loaded ones, but maybe I'll go big and get the automatic. 
Thanks
drano

[HCT]

Dr. Woody, Any idea how much your stuufer weighs? Just wondering, my Grizzly just arrived today, it weighs about 10lbs. I just want to compare.
What special care do you use on the stuffer? Food grade grease on the O ring I guess when not in use. Anything else. The directions on mine really don't say.
Thanks
Mike

[love the smoke]

I am just wondering if both the stuffers that you talked about have the air relief valve on the piston?

LTS

[NePaSmoKer]

I am just wondering if both the stuffers that you talked about have the air relief valve on the piston?

LTS

Yes most stuffers do. On the lower end stuggers the have a threaded washer type valve with a cap nut.

nepas

[HCT]

I am just wondering if both the stuffers that you talked about have the air relief valve on the piston?

LTS

Yes most stuffers do. On the lower end stuggers the have a threaded washer typ valve with a cap nut.

nepas

That's what the Grizzly has.

[NePaSmoKer]

some of the larger hydraulic stuffer have automatic valves. But they are for massive sausage making.

nepas

[Doctor Woody]

Dr. Woody, Any idea how much your stuufer weighs? Just wondering, my Grizzly just arrived today, it weighs about 10lbs. I just want to compare.
What special care do you use on the stuffer? Food grade grease on the O ring I guess when not in use. Anything else. The directions on mine really don't say.
Thanks
Mike

HCT,

Mine didn't come with care instructions either.  The weight seems to be about 10 lbs also.  I am thinking that the food quality lube is the only thing to be concerned about.  Soap and water for everything else.

[Doctor Woody]

I am just wondering if both the stuffers that you talked about have the air relief valve on the piston?

LTS

LTS,

Mine does.