Sharpening, Setup and Upkeep

Putting a grinder together, keeping knives and plates sharp, clearing clogs and getting more years from your machine.

  • STX Turboforce 3000 6-in-1 Grinder
    Sharpening, Setup and Upkeep

    How Do You Put a Meat Grinder Together?

    Learn how to assemble a meat grinder in the right order, choose a grinder for your needs, fit the blade and plate, and avoid common setup mistakes.

  • Weston #12 Electric Meat Grinder
    Sharpening, Setup and Upkeep

    How Do You Sharpen Meat Grinder Blades and Plates?

    Learn how to sharpen meat grinder blades and plates safely, choose a sharpening surface, spot parts to replace, and reassemble and care for grinder parts.

  • LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder
    Sharpening, Setup and Upkeep

    Why Does a Meat Grinder Keep Clogging?

    A meat grinder keeps clogging when meat is warm, sinew wraps the knife, or parts are misaligned. Learn how to clear jams, prevent them, and choose a grinder.