Hand cranked grain mills are only a step or two above grinding grains with stone and rock, but are a handy device to have for situations such as power outages.
Read the manual that came with you mill. Some mills have adjustable stones for different types of grain.
Step2
Use the screw clamp holder to securely fasten the mill to a tabletop, counter top or workbench. Grinding takes a lot of pressure and it helps if the mill does not move.
Step3
Pour the recommended amount of grain into the hopper. Place a large bowl beneath the spout to catch the ground grain.
Step4
Turn the crank or handle of the mill with steady, even pressure. As you turn, you should begin to see the results pouring out of the spout.
Step5
Adjust the stones if you have that option to regrind to a finer consistency if desired.
Tips & Warnings
Grain mills can be used for most types of grains, beans and nuts.
Many hand cranked grain mills can be retrofitted with a motor. Often the manufacturer sells these, but any one handy in the workshop can generally figure it out.
Grain mills come in a variety of sizes and materials. For the best investment, look for those made of cast iron in a size that you can handle.
Never try to grind meat in a grain grinder; it will only gum up the blades or stones and make the grinder useless for grain.
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MidniteWriter said
on 3/16/2008 This is cool, had it not been for your article, I wouldn't have known about this!