IwanaBrich
Well-Known Member
I'm about to purchase my first grain mill and I need some quick advice. I have $200 to spend on the mill and I'm torn between the Monster MM2 with stainless rollers and regular MM3, both with 1/2" shafts, both are also just under $200. Since I've never owned a mill (I either buy the grain milled or use the one at my LHBS) I don't know why I'd want stainless steel rollers. Is rust a common issue with the rollers? My basement is not overly damp but its very dry either, I'd say its average. I do know that I don't have rust issues with my other tools stored down there. Anyway, if it was damp, I wouldn't store my mill down there. I know some "condition" their grain with a little water to obtain a better crush, but I would think that a good cleaning/drying would alleviate any rust issues from this. No???
I considered a lot of other mills but ultimately decided upon buying one of the Monster Mills because of all the excellent reviews of their mills and their reputation for providing excellent customer service. From what I've read Fred really stands behind his products. Sometimes it is just cheaper to pay more.
I like the idea of the double crush that the MM3 offers, but if rust is an issue with these things, I'd rather go with the stainless MM2. I've read tons of reviews and opinions on the 2 vs 3 rollers and the 1-1/2" vs 2" rollers to know that there is no consensus of opinion about which is best. That said, there does seem to be agreement that 2" rollers are superior, unfortunately those model are just over my budget.
Thoughts?
I considered a lot of other mills but ultimately decided upon buying one of the Monster Mills because of all the excellent reviews of their mills and their reputation for providing excellent customer service. From what I've read Fred really stands behind his products. Sometimes it is just cheaper to pay more.
I like the idea of the double crush that the MM3 offers, but if rust is an issue with these things, I'd rather go with the stainless MM2. I've read tons of reviews and opinions on the 2 vs 3 rollers and the 1-1/2" vs 2" rollers to know that there is no consensus of opinion about which is best. That said, there does seem to be agreement that 2" rollers are superior, unfortunately those model are just over my budget.
Thoughts?