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farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 12:08:29 PM We've started grinding our own flour and although the coffee grinder is working for now, I know it won't last forever. I am looking for suggestions on what kind of grain mill to get. Most people I've asked on FB have said a Nutrimill. What kinds of things should I be looking for when choosing a mill? If I'm going to spend the money, I want to buy the right thing the first time. :)
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wooliespinner |
Posted - Jul 07 2013 : 08:32:31 AM I too have a Ketec grain mill. I was able to get mine by trading a pasturizer for the grain mill. We got it before Y2K but I think they ran around $200 dollars at the time and I think you can still buy them. I have been using it since then every week or two. I grind alot of wheat and its never had a problem and grinds it nice and fine but you can adjust it for coarser or cracking grain if you want.I have a grain mill attachment for our Kitchen Aid but it doesn't grind as fine as the Ketec does. We also have a hand grinder that was made here in the USA and it has a big flywheel on it. Its does a nice job but it takes awhile to grind the flour if you want it fine.Its does give your arm a good workout.Goodluck and hope you find a grainmill that works for you.
Linda
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farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 03 2013 : 4:41:30 PM I was at a friends house today and she told me she actually uses (and has used for quite awhile) a Mr. Coffee Burr grinder. $38. That's what she started with because she didn't have the money to put out for the "fancy ones" and she's been very happy with it. I didn't even know Mr. Coffee made a burr grinder!
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Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jul 03 2013 : 10:35:17 AM I have a manual Retsel Uni-Ark hand mill. It comes with stones and Burrs for two kinds of grinding. This device works very well and it will give your arm a work out depending on how hard the grain is.The company is McCammom, Idaho or www.RETSEL.com and 208-254-3737. It also comes in several colors and I chose a red one for fun.
Winnie #3109 |
levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 03 2013 : 07:19:51 AM I have had my Grain Master from Whisper Mill for about 17 years and have not had one problem with it yet. It is quiet and has a selector for the grains from coarse to fine. I purchased it from Lehmans.
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SandraM |
Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 8:36:18 PM I bought one about ten years ago. It is a KTec. I am not sure if they sell them anymore. If you plan on grinding a lot of flour I would get an electric one. I have a manual as a back up but don't ever use it. I have friends who have the Whisper Mill and are very happy with it. I have also heard good things about the Nutrimill. At the time I got mine there were not many options and price was a factor. I was able to get mine for a very good price. They are great to have. I also have one for my Kitchen Aid that I started out with. It doesn't make great flour but I kept it because it can crack wheat and corn etc...
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Ninibini |
Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 6:07:53 PM Amy - I've been looking at the Wondermill Junior... I want a manually operated one, and I know that this one will not only process grains, but nuts, coffee, legumes and seeds - pretty much everything. I haven't purchased it yet because, like you, I want to get the right thing. I have read wonderful things about the Nutrimill, too, but it's electric. I think the most important thing we want to look for is performance, reliability and a mill that will process a variety of things. To me, sounds like both are great! What about the Nutrimill is catching your attention? I'd love to hear your thoughts about it! - Nini
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