Posted: 7/2/2009 8:45:57 PM EDT
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Any suggestions? Would rather do electric but wouldn't disregard the others if they are better/easier.
Did a search a didn't find anything. |
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http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=10&f=17&t=624617
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=10&f=17&t=624174 first thread is about the country living mill, which is a manual mill, but can be connected to an electric motor easily. it is considered the best manual mill out there. second link is a general discussion about mills. |
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Here's another thread to look at:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=10&f=19&t=624627 The Wonder Mill looks pretty sharp......check out the video that was posted. 
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Hawk1:
Several years ago I bought an inexpensive handpowered mill. I do not remember the name. It was a squarish bodied rectangular silver metal job, with a plastic squarish bin on top. It was cheap. It was also complete junk. It did not make flour. It turned wheat and other grains into a coarse stuff that was roughly the texture of grits. Definitely NOT flour, nor even anything remotely close to flour. I did my research. I though that the Country Living mill would offer the best blend of value and performance. However, I intentionally did NOT look at powered mills. My mill is more for survival use than every day. I wanted a mill that would be useable when the power is out, but would have the durability to last for years. I did post on here asking for other owners comments.. The replies were positive. I purchased a Country Living Mill, complete with course corn/bean auger, replacement burrs, power bar, flour bin, and the replacement parts kit. I have the power bar but do not use it. I can crank flour out without the bar, and get more RPM's (quicker to grind) without the bar. It will grind as fine as any store bought flour. I am 100% happy. This mill, with all the accessories, was significantly more expensive but overall is a far better deal. Fro |
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Any suggestions? Would rather do electric but wouldn't disregard the others if they are better/easier. Did a search a didn't find anything. The Country Living Mill is great. Do you have a Kitchen Aid mixer? If so, here's a way to get the best of both worlds : http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=10&f=19&t=620737 gk |
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I'd disagree the CLM is the best. The diamont is at least as good, if not better. However, the CLM is more then good enough and the diamont doesn't add enough value for the price beign twice as much. I was a little skeptical of the Diamont using bushings vs ball bearing, but getting my hands on one, I saw the bronze bushing is like 3" long. Still, I got a spare set of the bearings from McMaster for the CLM for like $20 including snap rings and keys.
I got to use both side by side at Lehamans, and bought the CLM on the spot, and later ordered a spare CLM when I couldn't get spare burrs. Now of course spare burrs are available. |
| I have the CLM and It is awesome, got the corn and bean auger so that I could ground corn and it works well. You need to have it mounted as it will move a table. it is also a good workout to grind wheat and corn. solid built. if you are going to use for everyday I would definitely get a motor. |
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Country Living Mill is hands down the best.
But, for those that cannot break away for a $350.00 grain mill, I suggest: http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FP%20M100_A_name_E_Hand%20Grain%20Mill Hand Grain Mill ––––> $69.95 + shipping This Back to Basics Hand Grain Mill is a great way to make cracked wheat cereal. It’s perfect for grinding whole-grain flours and making coarse grain cereals. A preparedness must for power outages and emergency situations! It’s the simplest way to convert all your stored whole grains and cereals into wholesome flour without preservatives or bleaches. Two-year warranty on stainless steel mill head from manufacturer Easily grinds and mills wheat, corn, oats, barley, spices and more Clamps to your table or countertop Measures 13" in height Compact for easy storage Mills approximately 1/2 cup of flour per minute Outperforms larger, heavier hand grinders Stainless-steel grinding burr chamber We have one at home, and it has served us well. Cheers, |
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I'd probably be more willing to do a cheapo mill or a kitchenaid hookup. I understand the "buy once cry once" theory, but for something I would be using rarely, I would have a hard time justifying the $400+ shipping for the country living mill when a $70 + $300 worth of other preps can be had. If I ever "NEED" it.. i'm not going to be too concerned about lumpy toast. |