Grain mill comparison

[rich0292]

Many 3 star reviews (they are more balenced in my opinion) on amazon state that the back to basics mill will not produce fine flour even after 8 passes! Cream of wheat consistency yes, but not finer. It has been suggested that the (5 star) reviews stating a fine consistency of flour are from the company but I suppose the opposite could be true, but as the reviews I mention are not 1 star this makes this less likely.

[DanielSnedden]

Thanks for the comparison. I have both of these mills. I bought the corona type for making corn meal. The BTB for flour. I aslo have the heavy duty Country Living Mill with both augers for grains and corn. Each has it's advantages and disadvantages just any tool does. Thanks again.

[maxny1]

You can get grinding stones for the corona mill. I makes pretty good flour with the stones. Keep an eye on eBay for one with stones or retseldotcom/store/product_inf­o.php/manufacturers_id/13/prod­ucts_id/104

[shinniemay59]

I agree with steelhorses, the parts on the corona can be replaced, prob have some extras in the shop now. I have used mine to see how it works, and I do have to run the grain a few times to get some flower. the funal came in bent, they run around $30 now. They are heavy, but will last generations. Thanks for the vidio

[Crypticx666]

What major department stores would carry a Corona?

[SuperDagod1]

Does the back to basics actually grind wheat into real bread making flour, I'm not worried about a little elbow grease. I bought the cast iron one on the right and it only makes cereal. I need real flour from my wheat. Also the one on the left can be called the victory garden and other names, are those styles all about the same.

Please help

Rob

[delta69alpha]

@SuperDagod1 Yes the BB will make bread flour. The others are pretty much the same, only a few small differences.

[illyounotme]

I know they are way more expensive but have you looked at the GrainMaker or the Country Living mills? I am currently saving up for one of those yet still haven't decided which to get. Each has features I like and a few subtle differences that make each unique.

[cowpuncher1968]

@illyounotme Check Grain maker.com they compare the 2 grain-maker offers more for the money

[OnELovEBEliEvE]

$7 to $20  ? that's funny! i wish...

[delta69alpha]

@OnELovEBEliEvE At the time of this film, the corona style cost me 10$ at northern tool. Ebay starting bids were 9$ with avg of 20$+ sold,sans shipping. Sorry times have changed and prices may have gone up! d69a

[Gilbs2211]

@delta69alpha Yeah, about 30 bucks, 39.99 now. :(

[drewstarr71]

Corona is used more for brewing i believe

[Survive2Day]

Nice video! Thanks.

[cymode]

I think the retailer of the hawos mills is tribest,com

[duane254]

great vid. answered my questions.

[blammcans]

Quick trick ! Grind some very fresh animal feed corn in the Crown. Fresh ! Feed corn on the cob.Cut the kernels deeper than you would for canning to get a bit more fiber in the mix.

Just use that and nothing else as a pancake batter.

Chorreadas are what we call them down here.

[AldoSchmedack]

Where can you buy these at a local level? A hardware store? Bed bath and beyond?

[majazama]

look at the health food store or buy online.. ebay, craigslist, etc.

[mmmbad]

I really appreciate your videos! I've been considering the Back to Basics for my emergency supplies and it looks like it's worth the money! And since we go through bread like crazy in our household, we're probably going to start making our own soon.

[Perceiving]

Great info. Thanks for breaking it down.

[chelle099]

cool...I just purchased that Corona grain mill...got it yesterday....

[nomadak47]

will back to basics grind corn/coffee?

thanks!

[BearLeeThere]

I liked this vid, know what I'm getting too bad the slick marketers don't have this much truth in advertizing. Only comment is price; I've not seen the corona for under 70.00 in my area and the back to basics; if you have to ask you can't afford.

keep up the good work

BB

[steelhorses2004]

The nuts and bolts of the corona mill look pretty standard. Should be able to get them at ace hardware for around $1-2 the BB mill parts look specific to the mill. Also corona mill looks robust enough you could figure out a way to add a flywheel and use some sort of automation (like a bicycle) with it. Buy two and have a complete spare. Another great video! Keep up the good work!

[delta69alpha]

SH2004,

they are , they could easily be replaced if need be. For the fly wheel all you would need to do is thread the end and install a pulley for a drive belt! or press/bolt on a simple carriage bolt or help guide the belt.

[juicycle]

@steelhorses2004 nice intro credits, Bob . . five min isn't "short" btw. that said, thanks for the closeup and the look at the 'latest' "Corona" and 'bb' sidebysides. I have an ongoing plan design for 'pedal-powering' the above 'bigheavymill' . The faces of the plated cast-iron version can be 'customized' or swapped out for ( cool, fine flour ) "stone-faced" arrangement.

[earthbowl]

Hi Bob, Thanks. Couple questions- it seems you think the Corona will last longer. How well made is the Back Basic- ex good plastic?

Also- I went online and cant find a corona for under mid $30. Did you get yours local? in a hardware store? Thanks again for your videos. They are much appreciated.

[delta69alpha]

the BB will last a long time as well.The corona is a cheap boat anchor if it breaks. Least it can double as that if it does.The BB isn't heavy enough for that ;p

The BB is well made solid milled aluminum.

I got this corona locally on sale for 9$. Which makes it a good back up or spare! Check ebay they seem to be all over the 20$ range.

[juicycle]

@earthbowl The nylon bushings of the 'BB' and detail tool finish are as vulnerable too, (and hate to see a keyring or finger reach the buiseness end in either case) . There are roller-bearing upgrades for that !

[MrBillTroop73]

so, essentially, the less expensive mill is best unless you want cake flour? or am I wrong there?

Bill

[delta69alpha]

Bill, pretty much. The end results of what the cheaper one can do is on the other movie we have hosted . Think chunky whole grain flour/whole wheat bread style. I like the BB and it does its job well. Just if you need a mill for your food preps and funds are tight its better to have one than not have one.

For small runs the BB does great,the corona excels here as its faster ,but a coarser grind.

Bob

[buckstarchaser]

I bet you could pre-grind things quickly in the corona mill and then put it thru the BB for a final grind eh? I'd like to know if that works better than just the BB start to finish but I don't have them to test it on.

[juicycle]

@delta69alpha Cast iron is traditionally known to generate its own 'graphite' during activity, I now have a 'BB' and will work up a new mount for this and the latest StainlessSteel juicer this year.

[jokertim777]

Have you ever run grain/corn through the corona and then used the BB to reduce it further into flour as needed?

[delta69alpha]

yes I have. Recently i did just that to some corn i had milled with the corona to use in baking project.

[juicycle]

@jokertim777 try the stone face model - same unit. finer first-pass . pastry- quality. steel face is just that -:> cereal -maker wanna-be.

[steelhorses2004]

@juicycle which mill has a stone face model? the corona or the BB?

[AirForce194]

Nice video, thanks!

[Josiah531]

It appears that both have their strengths. I guess that is why you have both, but do you recommend one over the other.

[delta69alpha]

well it matters on your budget. IMHO if your stuck between 70$ for food or a 70$ mill, get the preps and the cheap mill. If your not in that boat, go for the back to basics,its a good mill for day to day use. NOT for bulk use like a country living. Does very well for a small family. Parts and simplcity the BB wins hands down, the corona wins in the quantity it can mill, and the grains( BB doesnt do well with corn). Hope that answers your questions. thanks for the comment.