Yes, it does seal better with the thicker bars.
I realize Cabela's does not actually make their products. Most of their stuff is also made in China. But it is usually made to a higher standard than most China stuff. I am a hunter & fisherman as well. I certainly do not do thousands of pounds a year though, I tip my hat to you sir, thats awesome. I have also found that I use about 3" less bag per seal with the Cabela's unit. From the seal to the cutter is about 3" on my unit, so you are wasting 6" of bag for each bag you seal, if you make your own bags from a roll like I do. That adds up quick when doing a lot. The Cabela's 15" unit only wastes about an inch per seal. I find myself always using the double seal feature. Not that i have had leaks, it is just good insurance. I also like the fact that i can use 8" rolls, 10" rolls, 12" rolls & 15" rolls from any manufacturer. THAT comes in handy around me---especially during hunting season & all the stores "we can't order anything, we just get what we get" way of doing business these days. I tried to buy a fan at a big box store during the winter & was told, "they are packed up till summer."
I realize Cabela's does not actually make their products. Most of their stuff is also made in China. But it is usually made to a higher standard than most China stuff. I am a hunter & fisherman as well. I certainly do not do thousands of pounds a year though, I tip my hat to you sir, thats awesome. I have also found that I use about 3" less bag per seal with the Cabela's unit. From the seal to the cutter is about 3" on my unit, so you are wasting 6" of bag for each bag you seal, if you make your own bags from a roll like I do. That adds up quick when doing a lot. The Cabela's 15" unit only wastes about an inch per seal. I find myself always using the double seal feature. Not that i have had leaks, it is just good insurance. I also like the fact that i can use 8" rolls, 10" rolls, 12" rolls & 15" rolls from any manufacturer. THAT comes in handy around me---especially during hunting season & all the stores "we can't order anything, we just get what we get" way of doing business these days. I tried to buy a fan at a big box store during the winter & was told, "they are packed up till summer."
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