Jzsnow Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 My KTECK mixer is fantastic. LOVE IT. My MIL bought it about 10 years ago, along with 90lbs of wheatberries, and gave it to me this year cause she no longer used it. However, when I grind the berries it is so loud, and it sends flour all over my kitchen. Tell me this is NOT normal. It is locked in okay. I'm wondering if I need another grinder! What do you think? Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Sorry, haven't seen one of those. I use the Nutrimill for grinding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzsnow Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Do you like it? Is it real loud? Does flour go everywhere? Also, where do you buy wheatberries in bulk? Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) I have a K-Tec that is almost 10 years old. It is loud, and generally you'll have to spend more money for a quieter machine. I live with the loudness. However, the flour thing doesn't make me happy. There are a few things I've learned that help. Always use the F-shaped filter things. Some grains are much messier for me, like barley. Wheat isn't as bad for me, so if you've only done wheat and it's awful, you might not want to try rye and barley. Make sure to use that cup thing that attaches at the bottom of the grinder part. And don't leave the grinder on when there's no grains going through. That's always the messiest time, so I make sure there are always grains in the hopper and that I turn it off immediately when it's done. Sometimes I have ground outside if the grinder is feeling really messy. Other times I stick a box over the whole thing. It's not really convenient, but it's a lot neater. I probably should call them up and ask about the flour mess. I always figured it was just me. Mine was a gift also, and I've been happy enough with it to not replace it. Edited January 27, 2009 by Amira Remembered one more thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I don't have one of those machines. I have the Whisper Mill which I guess became the Wonder Mill. My only issue with it is that it sometimes jams when grinding soft wheat berries. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have a Nutrimill. It's pretty loud, but it doesn't shoot flour everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have a Nutrimill. It's pretty loud, but it doesn't shoot flour everywhere. That's what I have. I would recommend you grind in the garage or outside - weather permitting. I get my wheat berries through a local co-op. I would just ask around or email your HS support group - there's likely someone who knows where you can get them locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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