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Side-by-side comparisons of the grinders, stuffers and slicers buyers weigh most.

LEM vs Weston Meat GrindersComparisonLEM vs Weston Meat Grinders

The two big home-processing brands, model by model.

LEM #8 vs #12 BigBiteComparisonLEM #8 vs #12 BigBite

How much grinder one deer really needs.

Meat Grinder Sizes Explained: #5, #8, #12, #22ComparisonMeat Grinder Sizes Explained: #5, #8, #12, #22

What the number means and which size to buy.

KitchenAid Grinder Attachment vs Electric GrinderComparisonKitchenAid Grinder Attachment vs Electric Grinder

When the $100 attachment is enough.

Manual vs Electric Meat GrinderComparisonManual vs Electric Meat Grinder

Effort, speed, price and noise.

STX Turboforce 3000 vs LEM Mighty BiteComparisonSTX Turboforce 3000 vs LEM Mighty Bite

The two best grinders under $250.

Weston Pro Series vs Butcher SeriesComparisonWeston Pro Series vs Butcher Series

Two Weston #8 grinders, half a horsepower apart.

Grinder Stuffing Tube vs Sausage StufferComparisonGrinder Stuffing Tube vs Sausage Stuffer

Why sausage makers buy a separate stuffer.

Vertical vs Horizontal Sausage StuffersComparisonVertical vs Horizontal Sausage Stuffers

Counter space, leverage and loading.

Chef'sChoice 615A vs Cuisinart FS-75ComparisonChef'sChoice 615A vs Cuisinart FS-75

Two home slicers under $200.

Serrated vs Smooth Slicer BladesComparisonSerrated vs Smooth Slicer Blades

Which blade for meat, cheese and bread.