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Back to Basic's
Manual Grain Mill:
The Secret is
in the Precision Cone Burrs.
The secret of the Back to Basics Grain
Grinder is in it’s milling mechanism. The cone shaped
grinding burrs are self aligning and made of a hardened steel
alloy, precision machined to insure long life and smooth even
milling. It’s adjustable for any desired flour texture from
fine to coarse. |
It’s Versatile
Stone milling has been the standard for years
in grain grinders. But times are changing - people are now
wanting to grind products not easily milled with stones.
Stones can gum up, chip or glaze and because they’re porous,
are difficult to clean. With that in mind, and through modern
technology, a versatile kitchen appliance was designed for
today’s needs. The Back to Basics Grain Grinder easily
grinds and mills wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, peppercorns
and the list goes on.
It’s Fast and Easy
Simply mount on a table or counter top and
secure with the positive clamping screw. A rubber pad protects
against marring and scratching. Fill hopper with ingredient to
be ground, select the desired texture, then turn the handle.
The Back to Basics Grain Grinder makes flour more rapidly and
with less power. You’ll be delighted with the results.
Its Better for You
With the Basics Grain Grinder you have a simple
way to substitute the fresh natural goodness of home ground
products for the store bought items coated with sugar, salt,
preservatives and colorings. Whole grains are intended as the
basis of man’s diet and contain the natural fiber, vitamins
and minerals needed to maintain vibrantly good health.
You’ll experience an infinite variety of new texture and
flavor sensations in home baking. Breads, biscuits, pancakes,
muffins, cereals, soups, sauces, cakes, cookies, granola,
trail mixes, beverages and desserts are more delicious and
nutritious when made with freshly ground ingredients. It’s
Economical By making your own delicious whole grain breads and
other bakery items, at a fraction of the cost of store bought,
your family can save hundreds of dollars year after year. And
the difference in taste will astound you. The Back to Basics
Grain Grinder will pay for itself many times over while
providing great tasting nutritious foods.
It’s Practical
The Back to Basics Grain Grinder is easier and
more convenient to use than conventional models. Because of
its compact, lightweight design it stores easily in a drawer
or cupboard and is always handy when you need it. You won’t
even mind using it for small jobs. Measures 11 1/2" X
5" X 2". Weighs 2 1/2 lbs. It’s Built to Last A
quality designed grinder built to last a lifetime. It’s
sturdy, reliable and simple to use. Guaranteed a full 2
years against defects in materials and workmanship.
Note from web page
author: This grinder will not grind large seed like corn or
coffee beans.
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Discontinued!
The Little Ark
Grain Grinder: Item
#X025 10lbs. Comes with Stones and Burrs.
| What follows is information taken
from the manufacturer's catalog. |
Probably the most popular hand mill design
developed since 1900, the Little Ark’s ability to perform
has been proven by tens of thousands of these mills being sold
and used throughout the world. Now this great hand mill is
even more useful! It is Convertible with "stones"
and "burrs"!
Burrs
Burrs are preferred for grinding many things
with your Little Ark mill that cannot be milled satisfactorily
with stones due to moisture or oil content of the material
being ground. The Little Ark burrs don’t rust and are made
from a very hard metal, giving many years of dependable
service. The burrs will grind flour, but usually not as finely
as stones. The Little Ark burrs work exceptionally well to
grind soybeans, field beans, corn, rice, sesame seeds, millet,
coffee beans, damp grains, and the list goes on and on.
Stones:
Stones are preferred for grist milling the
"finest" flours from wheat, rye, barley, oats, and
other dry grains. The milling stones for the Little Ark are
manufactured from superior quality material and a unique
formation that produces an almost indestructible stone,
resulting in a stone you should never have to replace due to
wear.
The Little Ark is easily motorized. It is
manufactured of die-cast aluminum alloy for lightweight,
high-strength construction. Two wide-stance bolt-down legs
provide secure, no-fuss assembly and operation.
Motor -- #P061 Shipping Wt.
16 lb.
Motor Kit -- #P060 Shipping
Wt. 6 lb. Clamp --
#P084 Shipping Wt. 1 lb.
Warranty: Lifetime!!!
Comments on The
Little Ark Grain Grinder by Doug Ebourn:
I really like the Little Ark, because of
it's price, and because it also has stones as well as burrs.
The manufacturer, Retsel Corp, says it can be motorized. Since
the bearing surface consists only of a long, oil impregnated
brass bushing, I really didn't believe that it could be
motorized like they said. I expected the bushing would wear
out under this kind of abuse. But in talking with them about
this, they told me they sell them all over the third world and
"they just don't come back." So, I guess, the proof
is in the pudding. Another reason I like the Little Ark is
because I can temporarily mount it right on the counter top in
the kitchen. I first place a newspaper down so the feet of the
grinder won't scratch the counter top. Then I set the grinder
on top of this and attach the grinder securely using two C
clamps. (See photo.) It works like a charm and doesn't take
but a minute to attach it and remove it. You have to get your
own flour catching container. A square piece of Tupper-ware
works well.
The burrs and stones are easily
interchanged. All one has to do is screw out the thumb screw
on the end, pull the stones off, put the burrs on, and screw
in the thumb screw. I prefer the stones for grinding wheat
because I like a finer flour. I did a test run grinding a cup
of wheat with the stones, and another cup of wheat using the
burrs. The burr ground flour was slightly coarser when I felt
it between my fingers. The stone ground flour didn't - powder.
It took 5 minutes 34 seconds to grind a cup of wheat with the
stones and 5 minutes with the burrs. Both grinding operations
were made turning the grinder at 60 RPM.
The thumb screw is your coarseness control.
The further it is screwed in the finer the grind. But you
shouldn't have it screwed in so far that the stones or burrs
grind on each other when the grinder is empty. "Just not
quite touching" when it's grinding is the right answer.
You can get anything from fine flour to barely cracked grain.
The Little Ark really is simple to operate. It should treat
you just fine through hard times and not let you down.
If you do motorize it, you should gear
it down so the grinder doesn't turn faster than 120 RPM. My
personal feelings about all this are if you are going to make
a habit of making your own bread from flour you grind
yourself, you'd be much happier with an electric grinder for
everyday use and keep a hand grinder, like the Little Ark, for
when the power is off.
12 Oct 98 Update: Last week I got a call
from a guy wanting wheat. Talking about grinders, he told me
he motorized his Little Ark back in 1978 and has since put
'literally tons' of wheat through it. He said he has it geared
down to turn at about 110 RPM, and used an old washing machine
motor to power it. Although the original stones are getting
old, and aren't giving him quite as fine a grind, the whole
machine is hanging in there as good as the day he bought it. I
specifically ask him about the bushing. He said it was still
as tight as when it was new.
Let me add one last thing about the Little
Ark. I see lots of criticism on the 'net about how hard the
Little Ark is to clean because of the roll-pin that must be
removed to dissemble the feed mechanism auger. When grinding
dry grains such as wheat there is no need to clean it. And
even if you choose to, the ungrounded wheat falls out leaving
the chamber clean. |
| New Little Ark with Flywheel Ceramic
Stones and Metal Burrs. Item #X025X. Ship Wt. 12 lb.
Discontinued! 
New Little Ark Features:
- This mill is very easy to use and operate.
- It's die cast, tough aluminum alloy design is very
light and durable.
- USDA approved powder coat finish allows it to be
washed in a dishwasher.
- The shaft and auger ride on durable oilite bronze
bushings.
- The stable two-wide stance bolt down leg design was
intended for no nonsense motorization.
- Conditional lifetime warranty for the original
purchaser.
- The Little Ark can be quickly adjusted by turning
the knob to produce fine flour to course cereal.
- The mill can be either permanently attached to a
solid surface or temporarily clamped on to the table
using a non-abrasive table clamp.
- A 1-quart seed hopper is included. Larger size
hoppers are available upon request.
- A motorizing kit is available.
- Includes both the ceramic and stainless steel
grinding heads.
- You may also purchase the other grinding wheel at a
later time.
- Both of the grinding wheels are fully
interchangeable and can be switched within seconds.
- Dimensions: 14" high (with funnel), 7"
wide, 12" deep.
- Grinding wheel diameter is 4".
- Shipping weight is 8 pounds.
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Country
Living Grain Mill
Item #Z011 15lbs.
Designed
to last for many lifetimes.
Now a fine hand mill that can actually out
grind many of the electric mills by 10 to 15% and then out
grind ALL electric mills by 100% when it really counts!
Will grind virtually all dry grains and
legumes, including wheat, corn, beans, peas, amaranth, etc.
Designed to be quickly and simply motorized - no adapter kit
necessary.
(All information taken from the
manufacturer’s pamphlet.):
- V-Groove wheel for quick and easy
conversion to electric motor.
- Cast iron flywheel for easy turning and
smooth flow of flour.
- Large hopper holds 2 lb. of wheat.
- Easy Dial - Self Locking Adjustment.
- Double sealed industrial ball bearings.
- Hand cast solid aluminum body.
- 30% less torque or energy required to
turn than any comparable hand mill on the market.
This grain mill is designed to be easily
motorized. The fly wheel is grooved for use with a standard V
Belt. We recommend using at least a 1/3 HP motor rated at 1150
RPM and equipped with a 1 1/2" pulley. This ratio will
produce about 115 to 120 RPM at the flywheel. Other motors may
be used, but they will need to geared so that the RPM at the
flywheel does not exceed 120 RPM.
The motor and the mill should be securely
fastened to a substantial surface. The mill handle must be
removed before motorized operation. Never allow the mill to
operate without grain being processed!!! Belt size may be
determined by the distance the motor is mounted from the mill.
Belt tension should not be excessive or bearing damage may
occur.
Country Living Products warrants this
mill to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
NORMAL USE and conditions for a period of twenty (20) years
which includes all parts, excluding the finish. The
grinding plates are warranted for a period of one (1) year
from the original date of purchase. This warranty is
voided during this period if the mill is motorized, used other
than recommended or for commercial use.
Designed
to be motorized. Finest hand mill on the market!
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The Kitchen Mill by
K-Tec
THE KITCHEN Mill Start
Using Fresh Milled:
Wheat, Rice, Oats, Rye, Corn, Barley, Millet, Soy Beans, Split Peas,
Black Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Durum Wheat, Baby Lima Beans, Pinto Beans,
Red Beans.
Our patented stainless steel milling heads are self-cleaning during
regular milling operations. The Kitchen Mill uses a computer balanced
Micronetic Chamber to mill grain into flour. This same process is used in
the pharmaceutical industry to create exact uniform particles for
medicines. We made history by being the first manufacturer to bring the
dependability of micronetics into the home for kitchen use.
The milling chamber consists of two heads with concentric rows of
stainless steel teeth. These teeth spin within each other at high speed
bursting the grain into the best flour you’ve ever used in baking.
Simply select the texture you want from course to very fine. The Kitchen
Mill beautifully grinds all dry grains such as corn, wheat, rice, barley
and oats. Oily soy beans mill into a nutritious, high protein flour. Hard
popcorn kernels are transformed into beautiful yellow cornmeal bursting
with favor.
Our milling heads are not subject to particulate flaking as is common
in aluminum silicate "stone" mills. The mill has no rubbing
surfaces to create friction, get hot and wear out. Flour ground in our
mill stays cooler and does not destroy valuable nutrients. This also
prolongs the life of the mill, making your purchase a great long term
investment in healthy eating.
The addition of whole grains to your diet is essential to vibrant, good
health. Natural high fiber helps the body stay slim. Fresh milled flours
contain the vitamins, minerals, and fiber so often lacking in today’s
diet.
This mill is virtually indestructible. It is made of only the finest
materials by quality craftsmen. The milling pan is made of high impact
Lexan (the same plastic used to make bullet proof glass). Pan capacity is
approximately 24 cups. The milling chamber is self-cleaning and
permanently lubricated with a 1.8 peak horsepower, energy saving motor.
This dependable design is thoroughly proven and tested by over 100,000
satisfied customers and 15 years of research, engineering and quality
refinements.
In its shipping carton, the Kitchen Mill weighs only 8 pounds. You can
easily pick it up with one hand. When not in use the flour pan inverts
over the mill for easy storage. Storing dimensions are a compact 10"
X 8" X 6".
The Kitchen Mill comes completely assembled and is protected by a 5
year warranty on the machine and a lifetime warranty on the milling heads.
The Kitchen Mill is the standard of excellence in Home Flour Mills. Do not
be fooled by lesser or unproven models. We have been serving the milling
public for over 15 years! |
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WonderMill  Takes
the place of the old WhisperMill. This is an upgrade, WonderMill
is even better than the WhisperMill!
The Wonder Mill
Item
#X041 15lbs. The innovative, ultra-quiet, high speed
all electric flour mill. The powerful Wonder Mill is 5 times
quieter than any other mill around so you can enjoy the great taste of
natural, whole grain flour any time without all that noise. This
remarkable mill is made of the highest quality materials by trained master
craftsmen. The heart of the mill is a patented, surgical quality,
stainless steel Microburst milling chamber. The mill is the most advanced
way to mill grain today.
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| The Micro Burst Chamber |
The Wonder Mill is the result of thousands of hours of
research and years of constant testing. It is in-tune with today. Now you
can enjoy the great taste of natural, whole grain flour any time. It’s
always ready in an instant. The new WonderMill is compact,
powerful, and built to last for years to come. It has all the advantages
of the old stone mills but none of their problems. There’s no gunning,
jamming or glazing. And the WonderMill will not overheat.
Each mill uses a 1 3/4 peak horsepower, 120 volt motor. It is permanently
lubricated and never needs maintenance. It will give you a lifetime of
trouble free service. The WonderMill is truly the innovative, ultra-quiet, high speed flour mill. This remarkable new
mill with its revolutionary design and incredible new Microburst
technology also boasts a one year warranty!
- Revolutionary Microburst Technology
- Convenient Countertop Storage Canister
- Simple to use - Easy to Clean
- One Year Warranty
- Whisper Quiet
- Self cleaning milling chamber
- Mills into it’s own convenient storage canister.
For storage, place the separator lid on the mill hopper and snap it into
place. Everything stores cleanly and neatly together. With the storage lid
on the canister you have what looks like a convenient countertop
container.
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The Golden
Grain Deluxe Grain Mill Item #
KE03, 51 lbs.
Electric and Hand Grinder.
Golden Grain Deluxe
Features:
- Can be easily hand powered with an
available
attachable handle.
- Dimensions: 15" high, 13" wide and 18" long.
- 3/4 Horse Motor.
- Early American Bi-centennial design, beautifully created by
quality craftsmen with years of experience in wood products.
Light Walnut finish.
- The new improved, self-cleaning stones with razor sharp
stainless steel cutting edges crack the kernel of grain;
eliminating grit in the flour and wear on the stone. Our
unique design actually places the steel burr inserts inside
the stones. As the grain passes into the grinding wheels, it's
cracked by the stainless steel burrs then passes out into the
stones where it is finely ground.
- Stainless Steel Flour Drawer - easy to keep clean.
- Flour is not blown while grinding, thereby retaining most of the
food value which would be lost through oxidation.
- Simple "ON/OFF" Switch.
- No flour on the table after grinding - internal design puts all the
flour in the stainless steel drawer.
- Grinds up to 60 pounds per hour.
- Simple lever on back of motor to quickly adjust to desired grind for
fine flours, or coarse cereals. Will grind wheat, rye, oats, millet,
barley, soybeans, corn, rice, buckwheat peas, beans, alfalfa, clover
or any dry seed.
- Warranty: 1 Year on the parts and motor under normal use.
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