Grain Maker 275 User manual

There was a time when time wasn’t such
a bother. When right and wrong were
distinguishable. When we did things the
right way not because it was trendy or
artisanal or in vogue. But because it was
the right way. We needed no reason other
than that. It was the right way. And the
right way made food taste better. Made
machines run smoother. Made buildings
stand stronger. Made clothing more
durable. And made people more
accountable. The right way.
It took a little more time perhaps. It took
more effort. It might have even demanded
a bit of backbone. But it was the right way,
and so it was right.
Then the world decided to cut corners.
To make it faster. To make it cheaper.
To sacrice quality and character and
virtue for speed. For efciency. For a price.
Suddenly, a loaf of bread could last a month
while a car couldn’t. Suddenly, marriages
lasted a year while grudges persisted
forever. Pens, razors, relationships,
everything became disposable. Nothing
lasted anymore. And to us, that was not
the right way. And never would be.
So we started GrainMaker. It was our way
of saying, enough. Our way of declaring
war on corner cutters and efciency experts
and all those consultants who brought us
faster, cheaper, tasteless products. It was
our little contribution to stopping the
madness. But more than that. It was the
right way to do it.
It was the right way to build a machine.
To make bread. To craft foods in a way
that was better for our hearts. And better
for our souls. It was our way of getting back
in touch with the earth. Of getting the
most out of what we’ve been given. Of
realizing that fulllment is a greater virtue
than fast. Of understanding that life goes
by so quickly that it makes more sense to
slow things down than to rush them along.
That’s the right way.
And we make GrainMaker in the right place.
In America. But not just in America. In
Montana. That part of America that has no
use for anything dainty or darling or fragile.
In Montana. Where strength of character
meets strength of purpose, and where
there’s precious little time for anything too
precious. And that’s why we do what we do
the way we do it. And when you do things
the right way, you don’t look to change.
You look to change those who don’t.
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we’ll never change.
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The GrainMaker®Roller/Flaker/Crusher Mill
comes partially assembled. You will need to
attach the handle to the pulley with the
supplied hex wrenches. This completes
the assembly. Before operating this mill,
you will need to secure it to your work
surface either by bolting or using the clamp.
Protect yourself and your Mill! Get in the
habit of using the hopper guard every time
you mill. Grain should be the only item ever
placed in the mill.
Bin or Chute
The mill comes with a ten-cup capacity
stainless steel bin. When larger quantities
are being produced, you can mount the
mill on the edge of a work surface, and use
the stainless steel chute. To use the chute,
remove the ten cup bin, then slide in the
chute and hook it onto the bolts located
on the inside of the frame. Milled grain can
now ow easily down the chute into a pail
or bag.
Adjusting the Thickness
The mill is equipped with dual drive gears
and a unique pull and turn self locking
knob. The knob is spring loaded with
multiple positions for a ake or crack
thickness. This simply adjusts the width
between the rollers. To change the gap
between the rollers, simply grasp the knob
and pull it out away from the body of the
mill until you can turn it to one of the other
settings. Once you have chosen a
thickness, close the slide at the bottom of
the hopper. Ensure the hopper guard is in
the hopper, ll with the grain of your choice
and begin rolling, making sure you are
turning the handle clockwise.
Using the Roller/Flaker/Crusher
Open the hopper feed slide until grain falls
down into the rollers. Roll a small amount
to see if it is the desired thickness. If the
nished product is too thin, simply move
to the next larger number, if it is too thick,
close the hopper feed slide and run the
rest of the material through that has already
fallen into the rollers, then adjust the dial to
the next smaller number. Repeat until you
have your desired thickness. When using
this mill with the settings between 1-3,
it may be necessary to motorize the mill.
HINT: Most grains roll better if they are
moistened a little. The night before you
plan to mill, add one tablespoon of water
to a quart of oat groats. Cover and let rest
at least a few hours or overnight and they
will roll atter and thinner.
MOTORIZATION Tips
The mill can be used without gear
reduction. (Since the mill is flaking,
rolling or crushing, there is no need to
reduce the speed of the mill as you do
when milling flour.) Just secure a v-belt
to the fly-wheel on the mill and attach it
INTRODUCTION
SET-UP
Close the hopper feed slide if there is grain
in it. Locate the two black thumbscrews,
unscrew the two thumbscrews, then lift
the hopper assembly from the body of the
mill. Make sure that all hair, loose clothing,
ngers etc. are kept out of the rollers. Place
the hopper on a clean, at surface and
remove the scraper bars. You can then use
a brush, or even a wire brush if need be to
clean the rollers. The rollers are steel;
you will not damage them. Except when
cleaning, only grain should come in contact
with the rollers. When nished cleaning,
replace the scraper bars, set the hopper
back on the mill and tighten the screws.
CAUTION: IF YOU HAVE A MOTOR CONNECTED
TO YOUR MILL, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE
CORD BEFORE YOU CLEAN YOUR MILL.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND
NECESSARY THAT ALL HAIR, FINGERS,
LOOSE CLOTHING ETC. BE KEPT AWAY
FROM THE ROLLERS ONCE THE HOPPER
IS REMOVED. THESE ROLLERS WILL BE
EXPOSED DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS.
NEVER LEAVE MILL UNATTENDED DURING
THE CLEANING PROCESS.
CLEANING
to a motor. We recommend a 56 Frame
1 HP motor 1800 RPM’s or lower.
Place protective guarding around all belts,
pulleys and areas where ngers, loose
clothing and hair may get caught or
entangled. Serious injury, dismemberment
or death could occur.
HINT: We recommend this motor:
1 HP 115/230 Volt AC 1725 RPM Leeson
Farm Duty Motor, Item Number: 10-1026
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Rollers
Adjustable Shaft
14” V-Pulley Flywheel
Unstained
Hardwood Grip
Hopper
Thumb Screw
Grain Bin
Adjustment Knob
Grain Chute
4 Pre-drilled ½” Holes
(that use a 3/8” bolt) Mill Body
Extension Handle
Scraper Bars
Shoulder Bolt & Spring
Feed Slide Guide

HONEY OATMEAL BREAD
2 1/2 Cup Boiling Water
1 Cup Honey or Molasses
2 TBSP Salt
4 Beaten Eggs
3/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 pkgs. Dry Yeast
2 Cups Quick Cook Oatmeal
2 Cups Fresh Ground Whole Wheat Flour
3 TBSP Dough Enhancer
Unbleached White Flour
BONNIE’S RECIPES
Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
Pour boiling water over oatmeal and
set aside to cool until lukewarm. Mix
all ingredients and beat well, then
add yeast, being sure everything is
lukewarm, before adding. Work
enough white our to make a nice
spongy dough that is not sticky.
Grease top and let rise. Knead and
let rise again. Bake at 400° for 25-30
minutes. A delicious nourishing bread.
You may use as much whole wheat
our as you like.
Enjoy!

CUSTOM MOUNTING CLAMP Custom machined heavy-duty clamp made
only for the GrainMaker®Model No. 275. Clamp needs 1” clearance with
a thickness of up to 3”. This clamp is not ideal for those with rounded or
waterfall edge counters.
EXTENDED WOOD GRIP This grip is designed for customers that choose
to use two hands while turning the hand crank on the ywheel. It is 10.5”
wide compared to the 5” grip that comes standard with all of our mills.
EXTRA ROLLER SET These 2lb, solid stock, machined rollers are made only
for the GrainMaker Model No. 275 aker.
available accessories
Wild West Machine LLC. guarantees this
GrainMaker mill to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal
household use and conditions for a lifetime.
This Lifetime Heirloom Guarantee covers all
parts including the burrs and excluding the
nish. This Heirloom Guarantee is void if
the mill is used commercially, or in any way
other than recommended.
Wild West Machine LLC. will repair, or at its
discretion, replace the mill or mill parts free
of charge (less shipping), if in the opinion
of the company it has been proven that the
problem is related to defective parts or an
error in workmanship.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: Your mill comes
with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Contact Wild West Machine LLC.
immediately to arrange return and full
refund of purchase price (less shipping),
if you are not satised with your purchase.
Mill must be securely packaged and
returned in new condition.
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MT 59870, within 90 days of receipt of
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shipping should be reported immediately
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Lifetime Heirloom Guarantee is void if the
product is used for any other purpose than
that for which it is designed or intended.
The product must not be altered, repaired
or serviced by anyone other than Wild
West Machine LLC. The product must not
have been subject to accident or damage
in transit, or while in the owner’s possession
misused, abused or operated contrary to
the instructions contained in the instruction
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Except to the extent prohibited by law,
no other warranties whether expressed or
implied, including warranty merchantability
and tness for a particular purpose, shall
apply to this product. Under no
circumstances shall Wild West Machine
LLC. be liable for consequential damages
sustained in connection with said product.
Wild West Machine LLC. neither assumes
nor authorizes any representative or other
person to assume for it any obligation or
liability other than such as is expressly set
forth. This Lifetime Heirloom Guarantee
covers only the GrainMaker and its specic
parts, not the food or other products
processed in it.
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Our accessories are designed and manufactured with the same attention to detail and craftsmanship as your hand-made mill.
Photos shown without safety guarding for illustration purposes only.
GrainMaker mills and accessories are not
toys. Adult supervision is required. The
GrainMaker must be bolted or clamped
securely to a work surface before using, and
the hopper safety guard must be in place.
NOTE: Our shiny red mills and nely crafted
accessories are practically irresistible to
children. Get in the habit of leaving the
handle in the upright position, so children
aren’t tempted to reach for it, and please,
supervise children around the mill at all times.
As the designer and manufacturer, we
reserve the right to make changes that
improve our products. Models and prices
subject to change.
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