So I bought one of these and when I was eating the flour that was stone ground I could feel the powdered stone from the stone grinders between my teeth!! it was awful! its not the wheat cause its triple cleaned and the same wheat I use with the electric wondermill. Has anyone had any similar issues? or would anyone like to suggest/help with some info before I go back to the store and try to return it as its so expensive and that might be a headache!
Thanks for the question. All hand mills require a fair amount of work and effort unfortunately. This one is no exception. It takes a few minutes to process a cup of flower. You can expect about 20 minutes for enough to make a couple of loaves. The best way to use this is to crack the wheat first in the Wondermill, and then tighten up the stones and grind it into fine flour. You can add a flywheel to motorize the system if you or someone you know is mechanically inclined. Thanks
I am thinking of purchasing this hand mill... is it very hard work for a woman to use this grinder? And how long did it take you to grind the amount of wheat grain you put in there? Please explain about the fly wheel.
We found a Country Living Mill at a second hand store, it didn't look like it had ever been used. We paid $29.95 for it. Because it didn't have any instructions with it I got online and low and behold it cost almost 400 bucks new. I was a happy camper that I was in the right place at the right time. I truly believe it was a Higher Power that led me there! Yippee!!!!!!!!!
The Country Living Mill is also a fantastic mill. We own both of the mills and I am torn between the two. The Country Mill can potentially grind faster, but it takes more work. The stones on the Wondermill Junior can get you as fine a flour as anything and the steel will stand up to heavy grinder. The Wondermill Junior is easier to move around, but the Country Mill has the flywheel already attached, where with the Wondermill Junior you have to pay an extra $60.00 to purchase it.
The Country Living Mill is also a fantastic mill. We own both of the mills and I am torn between the two. The Country Mill can potentially grind faster, but it takes more work. The stones on the Wondermill Junior can get you as fine a flour as anything and the steel will stand up to heavy grinder. The Wondermill Junior is easier to move around, but the Country Mill has the flywheel already attached, where with the Wondermill Junior you have to pay an extra $60.00 to purchase it.
I am thinking of getting one of these, torn between the Country Living Mill too, but have a question... I know the stones have just a 12 month warranty so thta doesn't inspire confidence but the steel burrs come with a lifetime warranty so that's more like it. Trouble is how well can the steel burrs grind wheat into bread flour? If you could please let us know it would be cool, maybe even a video of the steels in use? Thanks.
Curious as to the benefit of grinding in a grinder such as the one in the vid, as compared to just throwing it into the blender and blending it to a powder. I am not sure about the science of the difference.
@Gr8stuffis I didnt make this vid, but it seems to me the benifit would be if you dont have any power for a blender you can still make bread and cereal. Also i think to make flour you need the grain finer "flour" than you can get with a blender.
@Gr8stuffis The benefit of this mill is being able to use the unit off the grid or without electricity if needed. I have used blenders to grind wheat, but I often find the results very inconsistent and the moisture build-up is quite high. In defense of the blender, it is much faster! If you plan on milling a great amount of flour I would suggest purchasing and electric mill and then buying a hand grinder as a backup. Hope that helps.
@sromag These are good questions. Growing up, we had a Magic Mill electric mill. It would frequently lose bits of stone, which would end up in the flour. The stones were much more porous.
On the Wondermill Junior, the stones are less porous and we have not had bits come off.
As you noted, over time the stones will wear down. We estimate about ten years of heavy use. That would mean really frequent use. However, the mill also comes with metal grinders that will have a long life.
So I bought one of these and when I was eating the flour that was stone ground I could feel the powdered stone from the stone grinders between my teeth!! it was awful! its not the wheat cause its triple cleaned and the same wheat I use with the electric wondermill. Has anyone had any similar issues? or would anyone like to suggest/help with some info before I go back to the store and try to return it as its so expensive and that might be a headache!
setus1699 1 month ago
this is totally not practical !
hard to use,
rattle too much.
Victorio Hand Crank Grain is even better, cheaper, more practicle.
best of all is the electric one:
wondermill.
goolden1 1 month ago
this one is good.
But,
other small kind is more practical as this one is very hard, and it will shake vigorously the table attached to.
Need to be attached to very heavy stable table like...
bought another one for less than $100(Taiwan made), and this is what I use.
goolden1 3 months ago
Thanks for the question. All hand mills require a fair amount of work and effort unfortunately. This one is no exception. It takes a few minutes to process a cup of flower. You can expect about 20 minutes for enough to make a couple of loaves. The best way to use this is to crack the wheat first in the Wondermill, and then tighten up the stones and grind it into fine flour. You can add a flywheel to motorize the system if you or someone you know is mechanically inclined. Thanks
PreparingWisely 4 months ago
I am thinking of purchasing this hand mill... is it very hard work for a woman to use this grinder? And how long did it take you to grind the amount of wheat grain you put in there? Please explain about the fly wheel.
MsChannigan 4 months ago
We found a Country Living Mill at a second hand store, it didn't look like it had ever been used. We paid $29.95 for it. Because it didn't have any instructions with it I got online and low and behold it cost almost 400 bucks new. I was a happy camper that I was in the right place at the right time. I truly believe it was a Higher Power that led me there! Yippee!!!!!!!!!
1994buttons 7 months ago
This video takes FOREVER to load and play...
MikoAgain 8 months ago
Great video. These are things we all must be able to do.
smilewait4flash 10 months ago
Can I use this just to crack soybeans to make tempeh? I want to just crack the soybeans and not really grind it finely to make bread.
I was thinking about the Lehman's mill, but the burrs are made of cast iron and they rust very easily.
didanhtennis 11 months ago
The Country Living Mill is also a fantastic mill. We own both of the mills and I am torn between the two. The Country Mill can potentially grind faster, but it takes more work. The stones on the Wondermill Junior can get you as fine a flour as anything and the steel will stand up to heavy grinder. The Wondermill Junior is easier to move around, but the Country Mill has the flywheel already attached, where with the Wondermill Junior you have to pay an extra $60.00 to purchase it.
PreparingWisely 1 year ago
The Country Living Mill is also a fantastic mill. We own both of the mills and I am torn between the two. The Country Mill can potentially grind faster, but it takes more work. The stones on the Wondermill Junior can get you as fine a flour as anything and the steel will stand up to heavy grinder. The Wondermill Junior is easier to move around, but the Country Mill has the flywheel already attached, where with the Wondermill Junior you have to pay an extra $60.00 to purchase it.
Thx
PreparingWisely 1 year ago
I am thinking of getting one of these, torn between the Country Living Mill too, but have a question... I know the stones have just a 12 month warranty so thta doesn't inspire confidence but the steel burrs come with a lifetime warranty so that's more like it. Trouble is how well can the steel burrs grind wheat into bread flour? If you could please let us know it would be cool, maybe even a video of the steels in use? Thanks.
MrUAV100 1 year ago
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Oreocremerocks 1 year ago
Great video! I've been at a loss to which one (mill) I should buy but after seeing this one in action I think my mind is made up now.
TheBgcheez 1 year ago
Curious as to the benefit of grinding in a grinder such as the one in the vid, as compared to just throwing it into the blender and blending it to a powder. I am not sure about the science of the difference.
Gr8stuffis 1 year ago
@Gr8stuffis I didnt make this vid, but it seems to me the benifit would be if you dont have any power for a blender you can still make bread and cereal. Also i think to make flour you need the grain finer "flour" than you can get with a blender.
wheelori814 1 year ago
@Gr8stuffis The benefit of this mill is being able to use the unit off the grid or without electricity if needed. I have used blenders to grind wheat, but I often find the results very inconsistent and the moisture build-up is quite high. In defense of the blender, it is much faster! If you plan on milling a great amount of flour I would suggest purchasing and electric mill and then buying a hand grinder as a backup. Hope that helps.
PreparingWisely 1 year ago
@PreparingWisely It sure does. Thanks for some good advice !
Gr8stuffis 1 year ago
Nice video.
I'd like to ask:
How long do those stone grinders last? - Not just on this mill but on ANY mill?
I mean... they are constantly rubbing against each other - stands to reason they will wear out, no?
And do you ever find any small bits of stone dust in the flour? - After all.. that's where the stone wears away.
Thanks
sromag 1 year ago
@sromag These are good questions. Growing up, we had a Magic Mill electric mill. It would frequently lose bits of stone, which would end up in the flour. The stones were much more porous.
On the Wondermill Junior, the stones are less porous and we have not had bits come off.
As you noted, over time the stones will wear down. We estimate about ten years of heavy use. That would mean really frequent use. However, the mill also comes with metal grinders that will have a long life.
PreparingWisely 1 year ago
A very good demonstration. I thank you.What is the price of the grinder? Salut
KMK39 1 year ago
Hello. The WonderMill Junior Runs $219.99.
PreparingWisely 1 year ago
you can order at preparingwiselyonline . com
PreparingWisely 1 year ago