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

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 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!

I use this mill to make cracked corn to put in bird food and/or suet cakes. Works well for that. Regarding quality: the cotter key that holds the grinder unit wasn't placed well when shipped and I had to adjust it to create the needed clearance with the cross-brace - not a big deal, but shouldn't have been necessary. I thought the photo-related assembly instructions on the inside of the box were adequate; however, getting the grinding plates adjusted to make the coarse cracked corn I was looking for was a bit of a challenge. Took some intuition and experimenting to make the proper adjustments. I mount the mill to the workbench in the garage (the bench top is made from 2x6's). Seems pretty stable. I will also be grinding some wheat, but haven't yet gotten to this. The unit did smell pretty bad and had some "manufacturing debris" in it when it arrived, but a thorough wash with soap and hot water took care of that. Also, the hopper was a bit distorted when it arrived; however, I really didn't have much trouble attaching the hopper to the base unit. The "throw" of the grinding handle is long enough to make the physical effort to grind hard, dry corn reasonable. My 20+ year old daughter didn't have any trouble turning the crank. It's a bit early to rate the "durability" of the mill since I've only used it two times. So, I've given this mill a 4 star rating - which I think is fair. I doubt I'll ever try to make corn flour with the mill, but it appears it would be able to do that as well.

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.

I really wanted a good hand cracked Mill. But didn't have the means drop 2-3 hundo on one, yet. So after reading some reviews I pulled the trigger on this one. And although i haven't had time to put much through this, the initial set up and first sacrificial grind, worked very well. looking forward to putting some corn through this for my first mash.

The mill did not work for us.very rough grind for using it to mill wheat or even corn meal.didnt work for our needs

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.

!!!! 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.