How do you use this machine to grind flour for bread, or coffee beans?
821486
I don't think this machine can grind dry grain. I only used it to make soybean juice and it needs dripping water as the instruction book says
821487
this is similar to a juicer but for soybeans. i gave this as a gift for my mom and that's what she uses it for. i recommend a bean grinder for coffee beans. i've also seen my parents use a blender to grind coffee beans and turn toasted rice grains into a fine powder. good luck!
821488
I've only used this for soybeans. I put the soybeans in the funnel at the top and it goes in the grinder and it grinds the beans and the liquids goes out the spout solids goes out the back of the machine and is caught by the container. It's probably the same concept. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1757475
It's hand powered but easily hooks up to either an electric motor or a bicycle. If you only need something to crack grain for feed I would go with a cheaper mill since the consistency and fineness of the grind aren't important. Even better look for a used PTO driven model designed for cracking large amounts of grain. If, however, you want something for both flour for yourself and feed this is a good one. For 20lb per day you're definitively going to want to hook this up at least to a bicycle and get the corn/bean auger attachment. I can attest that this mill makes really excellent fine flour with a moderate amount of effort. It's hand powered but easily hooks up to either an electric motor or a bicycle. If you only need something to crack grain for feed I would go with a cheaper mill since the consistency and fineness of the grind aren't important. Even better look for a used PTO driven model designed for cracking large amounts of grain. If, however, you want something for both flour for yourself and feed this is a good one. For 20lb per day you're definitively going to want to hook this up at least to a bicycle and get the corn/bean auger attachment. I can attest that this mill makes really... » Read More It's hand powered but easily hooks up to either an electric motor or a bicycle. If you only need something to crack grain for feed I would go with a cheaper mill since the consistency and fineness of the grind aren't important. Even better look for a used PTO driven model designed for cracking large amounts of grain. If, however, you want something for both flour for yourself and feed this is a good one. For 20lb per day you're definitively going to want to hook this up at least to a bicycle and get the corn/bean auger attachment. I can attest that this mill makes really excellent fine flour with a moderate amount of effort. « Show Less
1528736
I would not use the grain mill for that. You can use a blender or small coffee grinder though.
1835870
Sorry, not sure. But, I can tell you that I use it to grind and use the flour to make home made bread. I am very happy with this product and will be ordering it again.
547247
I use ground coffee. I grind it extra fine and it seems to work. Not as fast as course ground. But it works.
1188971
I do not get grinds, but I do get dust from the coffe if it's ground to fine. I suggest using medium to coarse ground coffee if you can, otherwise, you can make a filter from a regular coffee filter and insert it before the basket is put in. I have not experienced any problems with the coffee maker form any detritus I have experienced.
1189372
It GRINDS!!!, whole beans... also has grinder setting and more ... you can use ground coffee as well...
1265937
I use a coffee grinder to grind whole espresso beans for this machine. Doesn't have to be super fine but I think you get better espresso that way. Great machine especially for the price. My local Peet's coffee recommended this machine to me - it's been a great little machine. Good milk foaming too. Hope that helps.
1707986
No, I only tried to grind peanuts, it works great.I do not believe it can grind coffee beans properly, just by looking at the blade mechanism.
1485115
I might be able to help, I have this machine and had the same problem as you. Do you use bread flour or all-purpose flour? From the owner's manual:"Canadian flours are milled from harder wheats so breads can be successfullymade from national brands of both All-Purpose Flour and Bread Flour. U.S."All-Purpose Flour" will produce poor results and should not be used with thisunit. In the U.S., it is important to use "Bread Flour" for even-textured loaves."I hope this helps!
1372501
No, you do not need a coffee maker, but yes, you do need a grinder to grind the coffee beans (I use Krups coffee grinder that I bought about 6 years ago; it does the job and it is inexpensive). You can cook the coffee in a small pot or a sauce pan. Make sure it is covered. You do not want it to evaporate. Good luck.
1360561
enjoyed and used it from baking muffins etc..I used the mini coffee grinder to grind them.
1019040
I have only used it for coffee. (being a coffee snob, I wouldn't ever put anything else in my coffee grinder :-)I do use one of the $10 coffee grinders with the stainless steel blades that spin around. I use it to grind up all sorts of things - spices, flax seeds, nuts. I've used the same one for years - seems to be very durable, and easy to clean.
903968
You can't! Do not waste your money on this machine. It makes a huge mess when the coffee was brewing. I returned it and would not waste my money on this garbage.
285847
This machine lets you brew pre-ground coffee, so the only way I can think of is to grind the beans, add the chicory to the ground coffee, and measure the amount you need for a single serving into the ground coffee chamber. A long way of saying, yes, you can do it.
1372500
You will need a coffee grinder b/c this product comes as whole beans b/c it is better to use freshly ground beans. But grinders are cheap and you may find it useful for other things like grinding spices. I have also used mine to make powdered sugar when I was out and only had regular sugar. You can do w/o a coffee maker. You can just boil it all in a pot and then pour it through a fine seive or if you let it sit for about 15 minutes most of the grounds will settle and you can just pour the liquid off the top.
1906963
I agree with the other answers as well, buy the right machine for grinding. I suggest a Porter Cable grinder, I personally use one with grinding/cutting/sanding wheels on it.