It is typically made from a durable material such as aluminum alloy or tinned cast iron.
The device operates by placing meat into the top hopper and turning a hand crank, which pushes the meat through internal blades and a perforated plate for grinding.
It can be clamped onto a table or countertop for stability during use.
The grinder comes with different plates to achieve various grind consistencies (e.g., fine or coarse) and can also be used as a sausage stuffer with an appropriate kit.