On Nov 27, 6:47*am, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:28:34 +0100, (Victor Sack)
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> >> I'm looking at the Waring 800...158.00 on Amazon with free shipping.
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> >A repost, just as applicable in this case...
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> >From what I gather, there is now only one 110V non-commercial meat
> >grinder/mincer on the American market which is not produced in
> >China/Laogai: the made-in-Japan Panasonic MK-G20NR-W (available on
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> >In the 220-240V category, there is a choice of producing countries. *I
> >like the made-in-Germany Braun Power Plus 1300 (also labelled G1300K).
> >Some US distributors carry this and other such mincers, for example
> ><http://www.newkunst.com/cat.asp?mCat=Small%20Appliance&sCat=Meat%20Gr...>.
> >This is just an example, not a personal recommendation, as I do not know
> >anything about this particular retailer. *Otherwise, these mincers may
> >have to be ordered from abroad.
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> >Victor
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> I have that Moulinex (2nd one listed at that cite), if it can be
> obtained at that price ($85) buy it, it's a wonderful grinder. *It's
> made in France, I bought mine when on a vacation in Canada 20 years
> ago and paid more than $85. *A few years ago I upgraded to a larger
> grinder, the Waring Pro... the larger the grinder the better the
> grind. *Cabela's has a large selection of grinders to suit all needs.
> Don't even consider that toys r us kitchen aid stand mixer attachment,
> it'll ruin your expensive meat... better to put that $50 towards a
> real grinder. *I don't think any home cook needs a commercial grinder
> but if you have the bucks, the space, and the strength to lift it go
> for it. *The Waring Pro gives a high quality grind, and Cabela's has a
> great price:http://i41.tinypic.com/o8fcp4.jpghtt...com/9zq9eb.jpg

Thanks- I knew you'd have an opinion! I'll take a look.