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Hobart meat slicer

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hoosieregged
hoosieregged Posts: 41
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I'm looking for a commercial meat slicer.  A guy near me has a Hobart 1612 in working condition for $120, it is dirty and definitely needs cleaned up.  Should I jump on this or pass?  Thanks
Hamilton, IN****1LBGE and a MiniMax
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  • hoosieregged
    hoosieregged Posts: 41
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    Hamilton, IN****1LBGE and a MiniMax
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    I'd jump!  As long as it works well!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    HELL YES. That's 800 used in "clean" condition.
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
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    Just saw listed on eBay or $899.  If it still works, I would think $120 is a great price.  
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Jump MF Jump!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    I rehabbed a unit at brisket camp that looked about the same. 3 hours of elbow grease had it working like new.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,042
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    Terrible deal.  Please send me the guys contact info so I can save you from him.
    A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS
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  • hoosieregged
    hoosieregged Posts: 41
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    Lol.  Thanks for the info, I will be picking it up this weekend. 

    Hamilton, IN****1LBGE and a MiniMax
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Great price as long as it works and doesn't make too many weird noises. And as long as you actually NEED a slicer. Don't forget, they take up a huge amount of counter space. And they weigh a ton!!!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    hoosieregged said:

     I will be picking it up this weekend. 

    Brother, if the motor runs vibration free and has no lag, the indexing assembly is smooth (no jumping, binding or bouncing) then it's a steal for that price. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,647
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    BUY BUY BUY (but only if it works) 
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  • hoosieregged
    hoosieregged Posts: 41
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    SGH said:
    hoosieregged said:

     I will be picking it up this weekend. 

    Brother, if the motor runs vibration free and has no lag, the indexing assembly is smooth (no jumping, binding or bouncing) then it's a steal for that price. 

    I told him pending inspection, he said it runs fine he just doesn't need it.  I probably don't "need" it either but have been wanting one and it will get used. 
    Hamilton, IN****1LBGE and a MiniMax
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
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    I would disinfect the hell out of that bad boy too.  :)
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    hoosieregged said:
    I probably don't "need" it either but have been wanting one and it will get used.   


    Unfortunatley for me, my wants will usually outweigh my needs. That slicer is a heck of a deal if it's in any kind of shape at all. Short of severe damage, I would  jump on it. Heck even if it needs some work (depending on what it is) I would probably still buy it. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Buy it or send him to me. I'll give you your money back.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    SGH said:
    hoosieregged said:
    I probably don't "need" it either but have been wanting one and it will get used.   


    Unfortunatley for me, my wants will usually outweigh my needs. That slicer is a heck of a deal if it's in any kind of shape at all. Short of severe damage, I would  jump on it. Heck even if it needs some work (depending on what it is) I would probably still buy it. 
    Let's face it, for most of us here, we buy what we want, not just what we need. I mean we have nice ceramic cookers and other toys and stuff.

    That said, I'd buy that slicer as soon as I could.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • hoosieregged
    hoosieregged Posts: 41
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    Is ebay the best place to find a sharpener?  It does not come with that

    Hamilton, IN****1LBGE and a MiniMax
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    hoosieregged said:

    Is ebay the best place to find a sharpener?  It does not come with that

    Nope- that's going to be from the parts store. Probably a couple hundred. Well worth it. The only problem you are going to have with this thing is that is massive and weighs close to a hundo. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    I don't have any experience with slicers, but we have a local specialist who sharpens all kinds of blades. We use a lot of different kinds of blades in the flooring industry. For what a sharpener costs, you may be better off having it professionally sharpened occasionally. Assuming moderate use. 
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  • hoosieregged
    hoosieregged Posts: 41
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
       weighs close to a hundo. 
    A little more than I was thinking.  I thought about 75#
    Hamilton, IN****1LBGE and a MiniMax
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Agree with all. Buy it if it works. Hobart parts and service is outragious.....but they are built to be abused daily in the reasturant bitness. The sharpner is normally an attachment that you then apply to the blade. You do not remove blade to sharpen. A word of caution. You should go through a tutorial to learn how to properly operate, sharpen and clean one of these bad boys. They require utmost respect as you can suffer major injury if not expierenced with one. Enjoy your purchase......it is a great addition to the arsinal. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Eggcelsior said:
    I rehabbed a unit at brisket camp that looked about the same. 3 hours of elbow grease had it working like new.
    You did not rehab that slicer. You caressed it lovingly until the dirt and grease fell off and then you applied fresh lube. And it was wonderful. 
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Here are some links that might be helpful. 

    http://www.oldhobartslicerparts.com/home.html
    https://www.alfaco.com
    http://www.nbsparts.com


    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    I just bought a similar one. Need to figure out how to get it cleaned up and sharpened.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • hoosieregged
    hoosieregged Posts: 41
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    Now that I'm getting it, what's the best way to clean it up?   
    Hamilton, IN****1LBGE and a MiniMax
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