The Weston 5 lb vertical stuffer is a straightforward, single-gear machine with a stainless canister. It works, but with one speed you crank the piston all the way back up by hand. Note that Weston's one-year warranty doesn't cover residential use. For most home cooks, the Hakka is the better buy.
Key specs
| Weston 5 lb Stuffer | |
|---|---|
| Price | About $165 |
| Capacity | 5 lb |
| Drive | Manual, single gear |
| Tubes | Three funnels |
| Build | Stainless canister |
| Warranty | 1 year (commercial use only) |
| Notable | Rubber feet plus C-clamps |
How it stuffs
A 5 lb stainless canister, a single-gear crank, rubber feet and C-clamps to hold it to the bench. It comes with three stuffing funnels.
Warranty
KaTom lists a one-year warranty against defects that isn't honored for residential or non-commercial use. That's unusual for a product sold to home cooks.
Price
About $165 when we checked.
Stuffing tips
Stuff cold meat, fill casings firmly without air pockets, and twist links after the whole coil is filled. See how to stuff sausage and our guide to casings.
This review is based on Weston's published specifications and on independent tests where they exist; we name whose test each finding comes from. We haven't run our own timed tests on this model yet and will add hands-on notes when we do.
Questions
Single gear or two speed?
Two-speed stuffers return the piston faster. With one gear, reloading takes longer.
Weston or Hakka?
The Hakka has two speeds, an air valve and a home-use warranty for less money.
