VictoriaManual 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.

Came as described , Works great for grinding grains and dry corn. Seems sturdy so far and made well.

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.

Knowing you’re getting a very much manual grinder here i rate this high. I can grind nixtamalized corn in this much faster than using a metate. That being said it needs a second pass for Mexican tortillas. I’ve made a few pounds of top notch tortillas from several varieties of maiz. Probably takes me about an hour to process a lb of maiz taking my time.

Let's be 100 per cent clear: this is NOT a dry grain grinder! Yes, you can use it to make peanut butter or grind coffee or even crack grains for cooking or brewing, but if you're looking for a flour mill my best advice is to buy an actual flour mill.This mill is intended to mill wet corn. It is very good at that.The very first thing to do out of the box is to wash the mill in hot soapy water. I like to put the mill body, front brace, auger/rotating burr and associated wing nuts spread out on a cookie sheet and put into a 250F oven for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the oven cool. (I do not put the crank arm and wooden handle in the oven.) This helps insure that water is evaporated from the crannies where you can't reach with a towel.The very second thing to do is to get a couple of pounds of cheap generic pinto beans and grind them in the mill. The purpose of this is to remove any bits of the tin plating or machining swarf that may be left in the grinder. Throw out the ground beans because they will have metal bits in them.I grind masa three times through for best texture. I set the mill quite close for all three passes. I also made a "Masa Masher" wood pestle to push the masa down into the auger after the first pass. The website masienda.com has excellent videos about making masa; I encourage you to read and watch even if you think you know what you're doing.I took off the red plastic cover over the burrs. It's a good idea but masa tends to build up under the cover and squish out the back. This not only gets masa all over but it also partially blocks the burrs from clearing as you grind. I made an aluminum plate that fits just behind the stationary burr and is held on by the screws that hold down the brace. This allows masa to curl up but then fall into the pie plate I have under the burrs.Before each use, I recommend putting just a couple drops of vegetable oil onto the ball bearing inside the brace. That will help prevent wear in that spot, which gets a lot of pressure.I find an old toothbrush is handy for cleaning to get the masa out from where the stationary burr attaches to the front of the mill body. Leaving masa stuck in there risks mould, also rust.If you prepare the mill well, use carefully for the intended purpose and clean/dry well it should last for decades.

The top hopper barely fits, and there is a big gap between it and the grinder, so while you are grinding, your grains are falling through the gaps and onto the floor. Also, there was so much grease used on this to prevent rust in storage and shipping, that everything needs to be thoroughly degreased and cleaned before you can even think of assembly. And this will need to be clamped onto something really solid, because it takes more effort than you are thinking it will, to use it, and if the table is not strong enough, it will be bouncing around as you crank the shaft.

Excellent & Reliable !!I am very impressed.