What kind of grain mill do I need?

[sofasurfer]

I assume a grain mill is what I need for grinding grain. What kind do you recommend? I hope to not have to spend a lot. I'm thinking I want a hand operated mill.

[Cast-Iron]

FWIW here's what I have discovered when looking at grain mills. The Country Living grain mill is the highest reviewed model I have found yet. You can purchase an electric motor as an upgrade if you want, but it works manually as well. If memory serves me, it is completely made in America and you can order replacement parts if something does break or wear out. I've been looking for one through resale shops, estate sales and the like because I can't justify $400 and change for a new one. Don't know if or when I'll find one, but I did score two All American pressure cookers with a smaller Presto canner all for under $30 this week-end. They've also been on my "hit list" for a few years now. Patience and perseverance pays!

[Sourdough]

I bought a Victorio, I have never used it.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_2in4sv6w1c_e

[hunter63]

One thing to watch for, and I looked at a lot of old antique mills.......Most are used for grinding feed, not flour...so are really too course for flour.
Just be aware.

I ended up finding a Country Living Mill that was a used, and returned unit for about half price....in the $200 buck range....Don't remember where as that was several years ago.

[Rick]

I think after you hand crank the mill for a bit you'll opt for some type of motorized version. Has anyone found hank cranking to be difficult?

[mountainmark]

I use the Quaker City mill. It has steel plates so heating is potentially a problem if you are doing a lot at once. I have not had a problem doing enough for a loaf of bread. I got it because it will grind just about everything. I grind a lot of nuts as well as grains and it has no problem with any of it. I think it cost me in the $120 range. If you are planning to only grind grains, you may want a mill that will grind finer though, as mine takes two passes for it to be fine enough for bread, sometimes three. I got mine for it's versatility.

[LowKey]

I really want one of the Diamant grinders. http://www.grainmillcomparison.com/2...nt-review.html
Kinda spendy.
It's good to want, I suppose.

[Batch]

I got a Victoria for grinding malted grains because that was what the book I was reading recommended.

[Rick]

Hey, Lowkey. You know that thing is made in Poland right? I understand it turns flour into wheat.