March 17, 2013 - 1:24pm
Diamant vs Grainmaker #116
Hi everyone im really interested in milling my own grains for bread but i am having trouble picking out a mill im trying to decide between the Diamant grain mill and the Grainmaker #116 i cant find reviews on the grainmaker 116 but the model 99 seems to get pretty good reviews any help would be appreicated and also does anyone know why Diamant moved from Denmark to Poland and was its quality affected because of this?
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take a look at this thread on TFL - http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/7638/new-quotgrainmillquot-grain-mill-market-any-users
Especially scroll to the bottom for the last 3 or 4 posts, where you can find links to some user reviews.
TFL member proth5 owns a Diamant (made in Denmark). She sings it's praises. You might try sending her a personal message for more info.
Hope this helps - SF
Thank you so much for the info SF I really appreicate that!!!
I do love my Diamant. It is a Denmark made model. I am supposing that they moved manufacture to be closer to raw materials and to keep the already stupendous price of thing somewhat manageable.
You might contact Lehman's - the US dealer for the Diamant (if you are in the US or don't mind the cost of a call). My going in position is that Diamant will not compromise its brand.
I recently found this review of the Grainmaker - I had not seen it before so here is a link http://www.goodbadanduglycomparisons.com/2011/06/26/grainmaker-grain-mill-no-99-review/ - maybe it is what you read.
The reviewer has had experience with a Diamant and while doesn't go so far as to regret its purchase (and says some fighting words about the fineness of the Diamant grind) it is very positive about the Grainmaker (but, again, wouldn't give up his Diamant.)
The Grainmaker was not in full production when I purchased my Diamant so I did not have to agonize over this. If I look at the two, to my eyes the Diamant is more "beautiful" but your taste may vary. It costs an arm and a leg, though.
I don't think you can go wrong with either mill - especially if money is no object.
Hope this helps.
Thanks so much to SF anf Yourself!!! for helping me make my decision I agree with you also i dont think id regret either mill so i went by looks and just ordered me a Diamant!!! cant wait super excited
Thanks Again!
you love it as much as I love mine it will be money well spent. It is a wonderful mill.
would love to know your opinion and how it works for you. Please do post back to this thread.
happy milling! - SF
Sorry it took so long for me to reply, I absolutly LOVE it, its extremly easy to turn you can get really fine flour on the first pass, my four year old neice was able to turn it a few times on a fine setting I really like the way it looks, this is my first mill so im not to good at reviewing it but it work awesome for me if theres anything youd like to know about it please ask and thanks again so much!!!
you are enjoying the mill. Another Diamant user! I'm thrilled!
Happy Milling!
As far as I know, besides Proth5, you're the only member of TFL who owns & uses a Diamant.
As you become more experienced with your mill, I hope you will take the time to post your experiences with it. TFL is (as you've discovered) an excellent source for opinions from experienced bakers on the various home grain mills on the market.
Best of luck to you in your bread baking and I hope you will continue to be an active member of TFL.