Off-Grid Wheat Grinder Reviews
by Tactical Intelligence on April 5th, 2011
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Did you have any problem with grit from the stones in the flour? I have been considering buying a mill but put it off still due to cost and long term usability. Just not sure if it would last long in a grid down situation longer than 6 months of constant use. Grain, especially wheat, are survival foods in every country when things get bad. Bread products are used to keep the body alive even though it doesn’t supply all the needed vitamins and minerals.
Hey Jon,
Good question. The manufacturer of the Wondermill Jr. recommends that you discard the first batch of flour since it will contain grit from the stones (it’s part of the normal break-in process which removes the high spots on the stones). After this first batch (about a pound of flour) you won’t get any more grit in the flour.
Funny thing is, I failed to read this the first time around and my initial loaf of bread did indeed have grit in it. After that I’ve had no issues and the flour has been excellent.
As far as the stones go, I wouldn’t worry about them lasting for only 6 months. Even with regular use they should last at least a year (at least that’s how long the warranty on the stones last) and I would gather they will last longer than that. Keep in mind that the stones only lightly touch each other when grinding. There still has to be a little space for the wheat grain to be milled to flour.
I make flour once a week (good sized batches) and have noticed no obvious degeneration these last 2 months (the length of time I’ve had this grinder).
Hey! Great review. I have the WonderMill Jr. and I bought it from http://www.year-supply.com They had free shipping at the time (still do I think) and just love the quality of the flour. I have also used the Family Grain Mill for sometime and have been happy with the flour as well- not fine enough for cakes and pasteries, but it will make a fine loaf of bread. I have read that (in regard to the last post) that stones will litterally last forever and only get better with time. So, I don’t think the wearing down will be an issue at all.
Keep up the good reviews!
Jimmy
I will definitely be looking into buying the WonderMill Jr. I think the quality flour it puts out is worth the higher price. As for the fact that it has to be installed permanently, I would either go with the idea of attaching it to a board and using clamps to secure the board wherever the mill is wanted, or I would permanently install it in either the tool shed or garage.
NIce review. I have the Wondermill Jr Deluxe and really like the versatility. In addition to making flour from wheat , rice, etc I also make nut butters out of peanuts, walnuts, and other ingredients. Before I purchased mine, I went to http://www.onlygrainmills.com/ and watched their review videos. You really should do this BEFORE you decide on a mill. They have a video just on comparing the manual grain mills and it shows you the alternatives tot he Wonder Jr (some cheaper, some more expensive like the Country Living Grain Mill).