tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post4458949082350200304..comments2023-02-15T12:19:09.826-08:00Comments on A Simple Metamorphosis: The Magic MillCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485361031356254152noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-84102657383731801532011-04-25T17:46:51.246-07:002011-04-25T17:46:51.246-07:00I posted the comment on 8/10/09 about having this ...I posted the comment on 8/10/09 about having this mill but not knowing how to use the handle. I finally found a website for parts and some instructions online which will answer most of the questions that have been posted since then. I e-mailed them and found out that the little round plastic cover on the back needs to be removed and then the handle does, indeed, attach. My plastic cover pushed in, but I emailed back and was told that would be ok. <br /><br />http://www.goldengraingrinder.com/parts.html<br /><br />Hope this will help the rest of you get your mills running and your questions answered!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282602546613671883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-14274747976143054762011-04-25T17:45:33.743-07:002011-04-25T17:45:33.743-07:00I posted the comment on 8/10/09 about having this ...I posted the comment on 8/10/09 about having this mill but not knowing how to use the handle. I finally found a website for parts and some instructions online which will answer most of the questions that have been posted since then. I e-mailed them and found out that the little round plastic cover on the back needs to be removed and then the handle does, indeed, attach. My plastic cover pushed in, but I emailed back and was told that would be ok. <br /><br />http://www.goldengraingrinder.com/parts.html<br /><br />Hope this will help the rest of you get your mills running and your questions answered!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282602546613671883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-74565814334594793182010-11-01T11:55:35.842-07:002010-11-01T11:55:35.842-07:00I beleave the handle is only supposed to be used i...I beleave the handle is only supposed to be used if the machine jambs with hard grain. If you notice the handle turns the rotating stone in the reverse direction as the motor turns. And, PLEASE make sure the grinder is unplugged from the wall outlet before attaching handle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-90324848691337359562010-04-13T20:39:40.990-07:002010-04-13T20:39:40.990-07:00The crank handle can be attached to the rear of th...The crank handle can be attached to the rear of the motor when you remove the plastic sheathing or cap that is covering the rear shaft. Look closely and you will notice there is a groove which has been milled into the shaft. The curved circular end of the hand crank has a blade edge that will slip into the slot and it will maintain itself as long as you apply a circular force to the crank. Hope this helps you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-65555728494149290522009-11-13T07:02:38.335-08:002009-11-13T07:02:38.335-08:00I still have a one page mimeographed sheet that ca...I still have a one page mimeographed sheet that came with mine which says the motor is maintenance free and never needs oiling. To clean: remove stainless steel inner lid and sweep excess flour dust with a soft bristle brush. I use my vacuum cleaner, though. There's a book still available used from Amazon, The Magic of Wheat Cookery, that I got at the time I bought this mill which has lots of recipes using a variety of grains. <br /><br />There's also a little handle on the back that allows you to adjust from coarse (cracked) to fine- what I use for bread flour. I still don't know how to use the darned hand crank, though. But I'm hopeful someone will find this post and know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-22920732234946979372009-10-12T16:28:13.279-07:002009-10-12T16:28:13.279-07:00Hi Tonia!
I think I found one site where we can g...Hi Tonia!<br /><br />I think I found one site where we can get parts if we need them, but there was no information on how to operate/care for the mill. I do have the original instruction manual, so I'll take a look at it and see if it says anything about cleaning.<br /><br />For milling, you just pour the wheat berries (or other such whole grain) unto the metal plate with the hole in it. The grains fall through the hole and onto the grinding stones and the flour comes out the bottom into the stainless pan.<br /><br />I'll swing by your blog with anything I find out from the manual this evening or tomorrow. :-)<br /><br />CatCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485361031356254152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-10846926558688899262009-10-09T09:43:19.088-07:002009-10-09T09:43:19.088-07:00I was googling wooden magic mills and came across ...I was googling wooden magic mills and came across your site. A friend gave me one two nights ago (it looks the same as yours. model # 4K783) I have no idea how to use it. Where do you put the wheat? Do you pour it into the hole that is on the stones? Do you know of any sites were you can find out how to clean and lubricate these particular machines? Thanks! <br />www.geobobbies.blogspot.comToniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238316503113492400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-21509463779643850212009-08-13T16:18:21.749-07:002009-08-13T16:18:21.749-07:00We did get the hand crank with ours, but we haven&...We did get the hand crank with ours, but we haven't even tried to attach it yet. I'll take a look at it this weekend and see if it makes any sense to us. :-)Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485361031356254152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714361818527876847.post-37984819558622447072009-08-10T08:50:34.603-07:002009-08-10T08:50:34.603-07:00I have the exact same mill, bought back (I believe...I have the exact same mill, bought back (I believe) in the 70's. Did you get the hand crank with yours? If so, do you know how to attach it? I can't figure it out! You're going to enjoy it. I've used mine constantly all these years and it's still good as ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com