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Posted on 6/29/17 at 8:34 am
Posted by unclebuck504
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Posted on 6/29/17 at 8:34 am
Getting a food saver now that i have a freezer in my garage. Need recs on a good model ... best bang for the buck, what bags work with what machines, what's the best overall deal/setup?

My main use will be breaking down bulk proteins into meal sized portions for our family, occasionally a small roast (nothing bigger than a chuck) and freezing meal sized portions of already cooked meals. I won't be needing to freeze game or anything from a hunt, as i don't hunt. (not against hunting, i just don't come from a hunting family ... keep ya shirt on) ... occasionally i'll be freezing some fish i caught, but that's it.

What do ya'll have? ... your experiences? ...Pros and cons? ... Recommendations?

Thanks in advance for your advice.
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
18785 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 9:01 am to
quote:

best bang for the buck
check out getting directly from foodsaver
the 3440 and 3460 on sale currently.
Posted by Parrish
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2014
2170 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 9:20 am to
I don't have a specific model, I got whatever was on sale at Costco a few years ago.

I recommend spending more for an automatic sealer than a manual. Mine is automatic, my dad's is manual, and we both prefer the automatic. Often I have to hold the bag with two hands and it's a PIA to have to do that press the button/bar on manual.
Posted by unclebuck504
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Member since Feb 2010
1716 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 9:25 am to
Thanks, Parrish ... just the kind of tips i'm looking for.
Posted by unclebuck504
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Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 6/29/17 at 9:27 am to
Thanks for the link, busbeepbeep.
Posted by Degas
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Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 6/29/17 at 10:05 am to
I use rolls so that I can always have the perfect size for what I'm doing.

Put three items in your amazon cart...a box of 3 8", a box of 3 11", and a box of 2 11" and 3 8". The prices fluctuate wildly. For instance, right now you can purchase a 3 pack of 11" rolls for $33.10, or the five pack (3 11" and 2 8") for $33.51. Obviously right now you would go with the five pack for $.41 more. I've seen the 8" rolls as low as $22.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
77587 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 10:43 am to
The 3460 for $65.00 looks to be a steal.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
77587 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 10:51 am to
Just bought it.
Posted by rodnreel
South La.
Member since Apr 2011
1379 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 12:18 pm to
Recently I bought zip lock brand of vacuum bags with a moisture barrier built in at Wal mart. I like them a lot.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
77587 posts
Posted on 6/29/17 at 12:28 pm to
Do you use them with the food saver mentioned?

Or do they require special bags?
This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 12:29 pm
Posted by unclebuck504
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Member since Feb 2010
1716 posts
Posted on 6/30/17 at 8:22 am to
Rodnreel ... do they only work with the ziplock machine, are they universal, what's the deal with these?
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