Sausage Stuffer

Step 3: Top Bar

My top bar is made from a piece of Ipe (super dense tropical hardwood) salvaged from a piece of decking.  You can use anything that is available.  The wood is threaded for the plunger so the stronger the better.

1. Cut the wood to 2" x 7 1/2".
2. Drill two holes in the ends just like the ones in the base.   Place them 5/8" in from the end and centered on the width.  Same dia. as the holes in the base.
3. Drill and tap a 3/8" hole in the center.
4. Sand the wood and lightly round the edges and corners so it feels good in your hand.
5. Apply a coating of mineral oil.