Posted: 11/21/2014 8:52:58 AM EDT
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My wife has been making our bread for nearly a year now and she decided she'd like to start "saving" even more money by grinding her own wheat. I know nothing about them but was thinking about picking her up one for her upcoming birthday so looking for recommendations/considerations.
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There are a few standards that all get high marks, but I use and can personally recommend the Country Living Grain Mill.
Much depends on your budget. The high-end, bulletproof mills are pretty spendy, but there other less expensive options that others seem to like. Can't comment since I haven't used any myself, though. Here's an archived thread from a few years ago: GrainMaker vs. Country Living Mill |
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There are a few standards that all get high marks, but I use and can personally recommend the Country Living Grain Mill. Much depends on your budget. The high-end, bulletproof mills are pretty spendy, but there other less expensive options that others seem to like. Can't comment since I haven't used any myself, though. Here's an archived thread from a few years ago: GrainMaker vs. Country Living Mill Just read that thread, awesome thanks. Now if I can just scrape that much coin together 
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There are a few standards that all get high marks, but I use and can personally recommend the Country Living Grain Mill. Much depends on your budget. The high-end, bulletproof mills are pretty spendy, but there other less expensive options that others seem to like. Can't comment since I haven't used any myself, though. Here's an archived thread from a few years ago: GrainMaker vs. Country Living Mill Just read that thread, awesome thanks. Now if I can just scrape that much coin together Nothing wrong with starting with one of the more inexpensive mills... try it out and see if that's the direction you really want to go (it can be a lot of work  ), and if you later decide to buy a more expensive mill, it's with some firsthand experience under your belt.
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I have used this one for a number of years with no problems. You have to decide if you want an electric one, or if you want one for hand cranking with the option of a drive if necessary.
I like the convenience of an electric one, that I don't have to crank, or take up half the kitchen if decide to add a motor and belt to it. Stores in a box, take it out and set up in seconds, put the grain in it, turn it on and continue doing other stuff while it grinds. MY opinion, worth what you paid for it. My sister has had the Country Living Mill for a long time, and likes the option of using it after the SHTF. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong either way. Just a preference. ETA: If you already have a KitchenAid stand mixer, an inexpensive way to grind is the milling attachment such as this. I looked at getting one, but never did because I already purchased the other one. Attachment for KitchenAid 
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Emergency Essentials has the Victorio Deluxe Grain Mill on sale for $79.99, normally $124.75.
The motorized version is on sale for $124.99, normally $189.94. |
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There is a fair amount of information on mills here: The Fresh Loaf
The KoMo seems to get get good reviews (electric mill) |
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Whew, 15 minutes...mind blown 
That is a WHOLE lot of info. |
| I've been using a Nutrimill for close to 10 years. No complaints. |
| We have used a few mills. First not sure if (start "saving" even more money by grinding her own wheat) is going to happen, if you look at cost of grains and equipment, but I think there is more than dollar cost involved. First the Kitchen Aid attachment works OK at best it does not produce fine enough flour for good results and regular bread baking use. The country living mill is a great choice they are costly and will be essential if/when SHTF, but if everyday life is like most families there is not enough time for anything like turning a mill, we have been using the Nutrimill with great results. I know 2 full time bakers that grind more with theirs in a day than I will grind in a year for family baking. My opinion is buy a Nutrimill, and if prepping is your mindset save as you can and add a country living mill as a prep supply when you can. |
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Keep your eye on Craigslist, I scored one of those spendy wooden ones that cost $400 for $65. It's with my people at the BOL
but I see them pop up from time to time. In my case and elderly lady had passed from cancer and her son was parting out the estate. *ETA Magic Mill. |
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My wife has used the electric Family Grain Mill for the better part of a decade.
She bakes two batches of two loaves of bread a week iwth fresh ground flour. It is a steel burr type mill rather than an impact type mill. We have used it for rice, corn, oats, and other grains as well. |
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We have used a few mills. First not sure if (start "saving" even more money by grinding her own wheat) is going to happen, if you look at cost of grains and equipment, but I think there is more than dollar cost involved. First the Kitchen Aid attachment works OK at best it does not produce fine enough flour for good results and regular bread baking use. The country living mill is a great choice they are costly and will be essential if/when SHTF, but if everyday life is like most families there is not enough time for anything like turning a mill, we have been using the Nutrimill with great results. I know 2 full time bakers that grind more with theirs in a day than I will grind in a year for family baking. My opinion is buy a Nutrimill, and if prepping is your mindset save as you can and add a country living mill as a prep supply when you can. Sound advice. Nutrimill 1st, then a manual grain mill for SHTF or if you have no electricity. |