My refurbishment of this Hobart Model 612 Chopper (meat grinder) is mostly complete. A period-correct restoration would be amazing, but I am very oriented toward function. Thank you to those members here, especially nickelmore, who answered my questions. The Practical Machinist Forum was also incredibly helpful with this project as I believe it to be the greatest web-based resource for reliable information on Repulsion Start Induction Run (RSIR) electric motors, which these Hobarts use.
I am not certain of the early history of this unit, but based on serial number research, I believe it to have been manufactured in the 1920’s or 1930’s. I believe my maternal grandparents owned it and used it on their farm at least as early as the 1960’s, but death and time obscure prior history of it. It may have come from one of my great-grandparent’s farms, but I have been unable to verify.
I received it with what may be the original grinder attachment, and I will probably have that re-tinned. However, for now I will try the all stainless Alfa International attachment (12 SS CCA) in the photos.
I apologize for the blurry "before" photos".
I am not certain of the early history of this unit, but based on serial number research, I believe it to have been manufactured in the 1920’s or 1930’s. I believe my maternal grandparents owned it and used it on their farm at least as early as the 1960’s, but death and time obscure prior history of it. It may have come from one of my great-grandparent’s farms, but I have been unable to verify.
I received it with what may be the original grinder attachment, and I will probably have that re-tinned. However, for now I will try the all stainless Alfa International attachment (12 SS CCA) in the photos.
I apologize for the blurry "before" photos".
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