a solution for my meat grinder auger

[toplessHO]

grinder is wearing out fast
Pin that centers the auger at the grinder end is very small and material is soft
compared to the stainless steel discs it rides on.
My first thought was to find a new one,enlarge the hole in the discs and make a bushing
that would be replaceable and sacrificial.
I called company,Eastwood Outdoors, that makes it to have the auger warrantied(2year warranty with 1 year left)
but they stopped making this model and warranty would be refund of purchase price,
in form of a credit for another product of theirs.
I like the grinder,at 1HP its got plenty of power and has metal gears( I had a plastic gear HF one last minutes).
Next thought was to drill a hole where the pilot is and press smooth end of a drill bit in it as a hardened pin,
but I dont trust my drill press to center it exactly.
If I could find another auger I would be more receptive to experimenting with this one.

 

[steaks&anvils]

who actually makes the grinder for eastwood outdoors?

if you google "eastwood outdoors meat grinder replacement auger" you get a lot of hits. Knowing the brand would really narrow down the list.

I see a lot of restaurant supply stores have grinder parts, maybe take into a store and see? if you have a restaurant supply store near you.

 

[fordkid88]

The company I work for we make cheese equipment, we make grinders like this but on a much larger scale. The augers ride on hdpe or similar plastic at both ends.

Why not try to get another grinder plate and enlarge the hole and put in a bushing that. Then you don't have to modify the auger. Or you could have one laser cut with a larger hole ready to go.

 

[toplessHO]

Im afraid there isnt enough left of the pin to have a bushing ride on.
the other end(drive end) has plastic in the housing that it rides on.
Have no idea who made it. Ive spent hours looking at pics of ones to see who elses is close.
Im pretty sure it wasnt made exclusively for Eastwood.
BTW Eastwood was bought out so new company doesnt care much about older products.
This model is 3 yrs old I guess.

 

[steaks&anvils]

Is there no marking on the bottom of the machine? or maybe inside the housing?

You might try going to the store and looking at the box of a new grinder. It might have information?

 

[fordkid88]

Do you know what it's made of, can you weld it? If it's low rpm can you hand grind and file it? Do you know anyone who could machine it for a case or two of beer?

 

[samss]

Drilling the auger to insert a pin would potentially allow bacteria to grow. The pin would need to be welded or loose enough to be removed for cleaning. There will always be a wear part/ weak link.

 

[steaks&anvils]

is there a patent number on it? with that the guy on GJ can tell everything about it!

 

[The Cobbler]

have the auger drilled out at the end , install a new press fit steel pin with brass or nylon bushings

 

[toplessHO]

Is there no marking on the bottom of the machine? or maybe inside the housing?

You might try going to the store and looking at the box of a new grinder. It might have information?

I have the box,nothing indicates who made it

 

[steaks&anvils]

"I called company, Eastwood Outdoors, that makes it to have the auger warrantied(2year warranty with 1 year left)"

Is yours really an "Eastwoods"? I looked up "Eastman" and found more hits.

I think this is your auger, but it is pricey. Read the questions/comments about measuring it to fit.

AllPoints 264058 Worm Gear for #12 Grinder Attachment

This AllPoints 264058 worm gear for #12 meat grinder attachments replaces the damaged one on compatible meat grinders. It swaps out easily so you can continue grinding meat.

www.webstaurantstore.com

 

[toplessHO]

"I called company, Eastwood Outdoors, that makes it to have the auger warrantied(2year warranty with 1 year left)"

Is yours really an "Eastwoods"? I looked up "Eastman" and found more hits.

I think this is your auger, but it is pricey. Read the questions/comments about measuring it to fit.

AllPoints 264058 Worm Gear for #12 Grinder Attachment

This AllPoints 264058 worm gear for #12 meat grinder attachments replaces the damaged one on compatible meat grinders. It swaps out easily so you can continue grinding meat.

www.webstaurantstore.com

I stand corrected it is Eastman
I guess I had tools on my mind when I started this.
But I can assure I was typing the correct name when searching on ebay,etc.

 

[toplessHO]

mine is hex drive 14mm or a couple thou less

 

[steaks&anvils]

mine is hex drive 14mm or a couple thou less

They don't make this easy do they? I wonder if they use hex for us little people and the pros get the square shaft?

I still think you can take it in and see if they have one to match?

 

[gorilla]

I repaired a auger like that some time ago for an acquaintance. I turned down the end to round pressed on a SS'T bushing turned it down to fit the plate. I used a .001" press fit would that be a problem for bacteria?

 

[toplessHO]

I repaired a auger like that some time ago for an acquaintance. I turned down the end to round pressed on a SS'T bushing turned it down to fit the plate. I used a .001" press fit would that be a problem for bacteria?

the only way I see that working is to off center grind the end to clean it up,press on a busing much larger than needed for finished size and machine it to a true center.
Kinda like offset bushings for camshafts.

if it was cleaned up on center there would be nothing left.

I would think a bleach soak of that end would negate all bacteria

 

[larry4406]

the only way I see that working is to off center grind the end to clean it up,press on a busing much larger than needed for finished size and machine it to a true center.
Kinda like offset bushings for camshafts.

if it was cleaned up on center there would be nothing left.

I would think a bleach soak of that end would negate all bacteria

Using a lathe, part off the buggered end. Internally thread shaft, thread on a shaft extension of material of your choosing (maybe use locktite if they make an NSF food grade version), then turn shaft extension to what you need.

The complaints about the sanitary seal at the crevice seems minor when properly cleaned in a home environment compared to the amount of metal you have likely already ingested due the deteriorated shaft.