Is this the new design "Bit Bite" grinder?
489198
Yes, the auger design is the "Big Bite"... It works as designed. It also helps to cut your meat into strips rather than chuncks. This allows the "Big Bite" to catch it and pull it through the blade easier..
489199
Yes, and it's a great buy. I raise hogs and sheep, and get a couple deer a year. This unit does a good job for the money, and the Big Bite auger really keeps the meat moving. The only trouble it has is when I have left too much sinew on the meat; then you have to stop and clear it out. However, that happened with our hand-crank grinder, so I imagine it will happen with any of them.
489200
It is and as such makes it easier to grind and pull through the blade extractor. Hope this helps
489201
According to the item description, it does indeed include the "Big Bite" auger. This refers to the round piece that has a spiral of curls on it. The Big Bite auger has less curls than a "regular" or non-big bite auger, and therefore you can stuff larger "bites" of meat into it and stuff meat casings quicker. We absolutely LOVE our #8 LEM grinder. It's very heavy duty, works great and I have a feeling it will last for years, with home use.
1270846
I did some googling and see what your version looks like. I think you do have the new version. Mine looks exactly like the one in the picture. My understanding is that this model was discontinued, so maybe what happened is they brought it back again and changed the appearance slightly. For what it's worth, I think this is my #1 favorite tool in my woodworking shop. Solid, reliable, and fits perfectly in the hand. I'd be curious to know if there are any functional differences between the old and new models.
161483
If you look at the pic of the driver, the black collar slides fwd and back to lock the bit in. Additionally it comes with a bit that locks into the driver, that just has a magnetic tip to hold regular bits that don't have the little indentation.... So I think I boil it down for you by saying....... yes it locks bits that have the indentation/ground down spot on them and if it's s smooth quarter inch hex bit it doesn't lock them. Hope this helps..
17377
Hi Lou,Yes, this bit is made of TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life. Hope that helps!
386024
Just purchased one yesterday and yes, there was a bit in the bit holder. Hard to notice but it was there.
585226
Yes, this is a good one to try before you spend several hundred dollars. Another good one is the GrindGaurdN which goes on the bottom teeth instead of the top.
367478
yes it happens -- I do not think the design works well at all ==very unhappy with the grind function
272672
I would advise against it. I never tried it but it I think that is stretching its capability. I think a grinder would do a better job.
626926
It is a spring loaded quick change system for bits with a power groove. Or you can buy a Rockwell regular round drill bit hand chuck head. to grab anything.
1035649
No. Not sure why you would need a different size grinding wheel. You can adjust the angle and pitch. This unit would not accept a larger diameter wheel, but could probably take a smaller one. Might be able to use one with more "width" to the cutting edge, but why would you need that? You really only need to grind the cutting edge of the teeth on the chain.
1479586
Impact driver and hammer drill has been updated. Xdt08 impact driver. Lxph06 hammer drill. Also picture is outdated.
2060271
I went ahead and dug out my food grinder book and box and it says "FGA". I have used the new blade many times and have never had a problem with the fit. If it does not work for you, send it back. Amazon has the best customer service in the world as far as I am concerned and it would not be a problem.
1852395
If I remember correctly, the case was plastic; the tray and feed-tube were aluminum; not sure if the auger was alu or steel (NOT stainless); and the blade and cutting plate were carbon steel. But (In case you haven't read my review) why would you want to buy a grinder for which new blades are unobtainable? (The manufacturer doesn't sell them; and they are non-standard- so the commonly available grinder blades don't work). Check out the LEM 575 Watt #8 -it's a better machine that accepts standard parts, for a few dollars more.
1585692
No. That grinder is a piece of junk. Don't buy it. I purchased two different grinders under $20.00 and they both burned up within 10 grinds. I finally spent 30-35 dollars for one at Bed bath & beyond, and it works better. It was a cuisine art, I believe...
377486
I have no clue, sorry, never saw that, and have never wanted a cutting blade on mineI own 7 angle grinder and none of them have the guards that came with them on them!
704094
Yes, it is. There are a few circumstances where it would be nice to have the bit not rotate, but that is the way they're designed.
203433
No, there are better choices but for the money it is an excellent choice. The other grinders that I viewed were the type that need a table to work on. This works great so I consider it a good choice.