This grinder is everything I need for home usage. I grind meat for sausage, snack sticks, even homemade raw dog food. It chews up everything I’ve thrown at it without issue. It’s quiet but powerful. I bought a few additional #12 plates (3mm, 4.5mm and 10mm) along with knives to mate up for each plate. Get your meat to 31 degrees Fahrenheit before grinding. Makes a world of difference. I love this thing. Done 30 lbs so far and not so much as a hiccup. Cleaning is also easy. Once dry, quick spray with food grade silicone and cover it for storage.