njc110381 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I was wandering around the car boot sale this morning looking for any interesting bargains and I stumbled across an old hand cranked mincer. I've got a small Spong but it takes an age to feed - this thing is one stage below the ones that need to be bolted down, it's pretty chunky. So I asked how much - £5 so I grabbed it. The blades are tidy and sharp but the rest of it looks like it's been in a cupboard for at least ten years, probably more! My dad suggested I put it in a bucket of cheap coke over night. Will this get all the crud off of it, or does anyone have any better ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiG_Al Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 try this... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VWP-Steriliser-Cleaner-Home-Brew-Homebrew-400g-NEW-/320391738547?pt=Home_Brew&hash=item4a98d5f4b3 it works wonders with stubbern stains and grime whilst sterilising at the same time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I know for a fact Coke will take bluing off barrels so as a first shot that is what I would try - then try Milton fluid - that stuff certainly cleans tea stains from cups and spoons Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Do like Barrymore, and chuck him in the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Coke will remove bluing from barrels?! Bloody hell, that should do the trick then! I've got Milton tablets so I'll try them first. From what I can see on the Milton site they're the same as the fluid. I don't have enough coke but it will be easy to get if the Milton doesn't work. If it comes to it I'll order that stuff from fleabay as it sounds spot on. Thanks chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Any chance of cleaning up this old mincer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiG_Al Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 BTW you can get VRP from any home brew shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 We've got a local home brew place. I'll try him first if I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbeaver Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Any chance of cleaning up this old mincer? My grandads claim to fame is that he hit him, can't remember why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Give Oxyclean laundry stain remover a go. If you cant find it, most supermarkets and places like Wilko will do a version with "Oxi" in the name somewhere. Check that it isnt scented, and that the active ingredient is sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate. Mix a strong solution (2 scoops in a few litres of hot water) and soak the parts for a few hours and then rinse and scrub. Repeat if you need to. If you have hard water, you may end up with a white residue. This can be removed by soaking in vinegar. I've used this stuff before to clean the skank out of old homebrewing stuff and beer bottles that have had dried on yeast etc that no amount of brushing will remove. It is miraculous, and once the mincer is clean you can use the rest on your laundry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 We used to have one years ago and from what I can remember most of it was made of cast iron coated with something to stop it going rusty so if it is like that you do not want to remove to much of the coating or you will have to wash and dry it completely or it will rust and the meat will taste of rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 My grandads claim to fame is that he hit him, can't remember why. Did he need a reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Any chance of cleaning up this old mincer? Keep an eye on the banana :lol: Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Well the Milton tablets worked a treat. They lifted all the old rust off of the threads, all the gunk from inside and it came out looking as close to new as you could expect. I was actually pretty impressed! Then I used it to mince some Venison and what a great piece of kit it is! It's a number 8 made by Bolinders of Sweden. Does anyone know if the company still exists? I can only find reference to old stuff so I assume not? I wouldn't mind trying to find a sausage funnel for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsey Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Cleaning mincers and now a sausage funnel? oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 colonic irrigation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am a lazy sod and bought a electric mincer for about £36 new a few year back and paid £25 for a sausage stuffer but i am looking to upgrade to a larger stuffer after christmas. mine will do 3lb of sausage in one go about as quick as my Son can eat them the greedy little sod :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I was leaning towards an electric one but had kind of told myself that if I stumbled across a decent sized hand cranked version I would try it. I'm glad I did because it's brilliant compared with the smaller one I have. We did a load of venison with it last night and I intentionally left some of the really thin bits of sinew on the cuts - it pushed them through very well where as my little Spong would have had a take it apart moment! Now I need some belly pork to make sausage. Think I may have some for dinner later and quite like your son G, there won't be a lot left of whatever I make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I was leaning towards an electric one but had kind of told myself that if I stumbled across a decent sized hand cranked version I would try it. I'm glad I did because it's brilliant compared with the smaller one I have. We did a load of venison with it last night and I intentionally left some of the really thin bits of sinew on the cuts - it pushed them through very well where as my little Spong would have had a take it apart moment! Now I need some belly pork to make sausage. Think I may have some for dinner later and quite like your son G, there won't be a lot left of whatever I make! get yourself to morrisons they have boneless pork shoulder for about £3.50 a kilo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 That's a bargain! As far as I know we don't have a Morrisons local to us though. I tend to get most of my stuff from the local butcher - his prices are almost as good as the supermarkets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I did 15 Burgers today, wife will not eat them but the kids couldnt get enough, tasted bl00dy fantastic. guess i'm looking for an electric one now as the kids want bunny burgers as well and game sausages. Looks like you have started something now Neil. Thanks matey ATB Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 my girlfriend wont eat game sausages or burgers but if i just do pork or beef she is fine. she even bought me a burger press today........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Get yourself some fairly fresh Venison LG, she'll barely notice if it's not been hung for too long! :yp: Phil - I'll look out for something similar to what I've got and if I spot one I'll let you know. You're welcome to my old one, it works just fine with lean meat. Get some sinew in there though and you'll know about it, full strip down before it will work again! I think the trick is whether hand cranked or electric, you want one with a blade and a disk with holes in? My small one has two disks that grind together, but it seems that method doesn't cut sinew? The blade seems to cut it into small pieces that will fit through the holes without clogging. Something to consider for anyone looking at getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 she use to like venison but for some reason she is going off meat other than chicken but then i have to wash it out. that mince lastnight came out very good. i'll just come to you when i need more done.lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That's a bargain! As far as I know we don't have a Morrisons local to us though. I tend to get most of my stuff from the local butcher - his prices are almost as good as the supermarkets. Neil there's a Morrisons in Nailsworth. I've been using a hand cranked mincer I bought at the CLA to good effect. Only done burgers so far, though its got a set of sausage funnels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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