Victoria Manual Cast Iron Grain Mill with High Hopper, Premium Corn-Grinding Mill and Grain Grinder, Made in Colombia

I purchased this Victoria Manual Cast Iron Grain Mill mainly to grind raw, inexpensive sunflower seeds into fine sunflower chips for our wild finches—and it works perfectly for that! The mill is solidly built, very sturdy, and easy to assemble. Adjusting the grind setting is simple, allowing me to get exactly the texture I want—fine enough to be easy for the finches to eat, but not so fine that it turns into flour. The hopper holds a generous amount of seeds, and the clamp mounts securely to my workbench. It grinds smoothly and efficiently without any wobble or slippage. Overall, this is a high-quality, well-designed tool that feels like it will last a lifetime. I’ve included a photo showing the texture of the ground sunflower seeds—it’s just right for finch feeders. Highly recommended!

The Victoria Manual Grain Grinder with High Hopper is a solid, old-school kitchen tool built for those who value hands-on food prep. Made in Colombia with durable cast iron, this grinder is designed to last and delivers consistent performance for grinding corn, grains, coffee, spices, and more. Assembly was straightforward, and the clamp fits securely to my kitchen counter. The high hopper is a nice touch—it holds a good amount of grain, which cuts down on refilling. I especially appreciate the adjustable grind settings, which let me switch between coarse and medium textures with ease. Just keep in mind, it’s not intended for superfine flour. It does take some elbow grease, especially if you're grinding in bulk, but that’s expected with a manual mill. The grind is smooth, and once you get the rhythm down, it’s actually satisfying to use. Bonus points for the anti-corrosion tin plating, which helps with cleaning and longevity.

I ordered two of these grain mills (one as a gift) because they did not require electricity to operate (being prepared). Amazon offered the mill as used/like new at a reduced price, which generally means the original packaging was damaged in the warehouse but the product inside is intact. I have purchased many other products from them labeled this way and have been well pleased. This time I must say I was disappointed. Both the original boxes were severely damaged and taped together, then the shipping carton (no doubt due to the weight-they are heavy duty) was also damaged and taped extensively to keep it intact. One mill was okay once I removed the packaging and assembled it. The other, however had extensive damage to the hopper that holds the grain and would not fit onto the mill as it was designed to do. In checking about a return of the product I found I would have to drive a 70 mile round trip to a UPS Drop-off point in order to return it. Sooo, given the alternative, I elected to keep the mill and contact the manufacturer for a replacement part. I would highly recommend this grain mill as it is quite effective, but that said, I'd recommend passing on the reduced price offer for this item and getting it well packed and in good working order.

As an avid home baker, I recently purchased the Victoria Manual Cast Iron Grain Mill. It's been a game-changer in my kitchen, allowing me to grind fresh grains effortlessly for all my baking needs. The sturdy build and high hopper capacity make it a reliable tool for grinding corn and grains. Plus, it's Made in Colombia, adding an authentic touch to my kitchen essentials. Recently, while using it, I caught myself humming a familiar tune, enjoying the process even more. Definitely a worthwhile investment for any home baker.

This hand mill WILL grind nixtamal finely enough for tortillas that puff on the griddle like they're supposed to. You'll get much better results than from a food processor. But here are a few cautionary tips: 1). When assembling the mill, screw the grinding plates as tightly together as possible. Otherwise the dough will not be fine or smooth enough. If too much play still remains between the plates, use a half-inch-diameter steel O-ring (not included) as a brace to keep the plates pressed tightly together. 2). Although the mill comes with a fairly large attachable hopper, I actually believe it best not to use it for tortilla dough. Feed only a few tablespoons of rinsed nixtamalized corn into the mill at a time, dribbling in just a bit of water as you grind. You want to keep an eye on the process, and the mill's main assembly includes an intake area that's the right size for this. Watch and monitor the corn as it moves down and along the large screw-shaped auger that guides the corn to the grinding plates. 3). For masa that's fine enough, you'll probably need to grind it twice and possibly three times-- again, keeping the plates tightly together, and again, feeding in just a couple spoonfuls at a time. On the second grind you'll probably have to use a wooden spoon handle to occasionally coax the dough to the auger. A few drops of water will help, but not too much! Masa that's wet and sticky won't work. The process obviously requires some labor, and the final consistency will almost certainly be somewhat coarser than the silky-smooth texture you can achieve with the best masa harina. When pressed, the tortillas will have a more rustic, pebbly texture, but they will puff up on the griddle, and they will be tender. And if you're wondering if freshly ground masa is dramatically superior to dough made from reconstituted masa harina, the answer is YES.

I couldn't get it to make flour even passing the wheat berries through a few times. Perhaps it was user error but it made a big mess to not easily make flour. I returned it. I am sure it works well for some uses but not for fine flour

Great non-electrical version to have in your prepper pantry to manually grind grains and spices very well made easy to use.

!!!! DO NOT USE THIS FOR FOOD UNTIL YOU HAVE READ REVIEWS. THIS GRINDER WILL, WITHOUT QUESTION, LEAVE PAINT AND POSSIBLY METAL SHAVINGS IN YOUR FOOD. !!!! Other reviewers have written countless warnings and I took all into account before purchasing this product. I was fully prepared to take a cheap piece of garbage and work it into a usable machine, and that's exactly what will be happening. The WORST offense of this product is the coating. This is not a nitpick coming from almost every negative review, The ENTIRE machine is coated in metallic silver spray / powder coat, INCLUDING the grinding wheels. It is not a question of IF, you WILL get chips of paint in your food. It took me less than 3 rotations of the handle for the wheels to start spitting out shiny little bits of paint (see attached photos of the paint on my fingers and shorts). This is no doubt harmful to the consumer and is simply lazy on the producer's end. If you still plan to purchase this, please for the sake of yours and your family's health, give the whole thing a long bath in paint thinner, then give it some canola oil to protect the (incredibly cheap) cast iron from the inevitable oxidation. The LESS offensive problems would mostly come down to construction. Only the hopper is made of steel, the rest of this product is made of cheap powder cast iron that is improperly treated and extremely brittle, typical for cheap overseas metal products. There are extremely poor tolerances in almost every aspect, but they're manageable with small adjustments, new wingnuts, and rubber grommets. JB Weld is probably more structurally sound than the entire grinder so don't be afraid to glue it back together when it eventually snaps. The last complaint that myself and hundreds of others have had is the ridiculous amount of NON FOOD SAFE LUBRICANT that this thing was drenched in upon arriving. Smelled (and tasted, don't judge) like 3 in 1 machine lubricant. It was actually almost impossible to hold in my hand until three rounds of degreaser and dish soap. I'm still planning on putting charcoal through the grinder a couple more times to get the last of the paint and lube. For a $50 used, repackaged, powder cast iron that needed a little love and elbow grease, I would be perfectly happy to take this and shut up considering how much a good grain grinder is. But the fact that they are selling hundreds of these a month and implying that this thing is safe to use for food right out of the box is just immoral and frankly quite upsetting. I will be reporting this product and I hope you will too, it's literally criminal that this product is being sold without warnings.