Comparison Chart
I found this chart on GrainMaker.com I am looking into it. I am looking at the CL mill and the GM mills. The bigger one seems very interesting to me. It is comparable to the Diamont but in size only.
| Brand Name | GrainMaker® #99 | GrainMaker® #116 | Country Living |
| Body Type | Welded Steel | Welded Steel | Cast aluminum |
| Warranty | Lifetime (Including Burrs) | Lifetime (Including Burrs) | Lifetime (Only 1 year on Burrs) |
| Burr material | Machined alloy steel | Machined alloy steel | Cast carbon |
| Burr size | 5″ | 6″ | 4.75″ |
| Pulley Size | Custom 12″ | Custom 14″ | Industrial 12″ |
| V pulley | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hopper Size | 6 cup | 10 cup | 4 cup |
| Bearing type | USA Sealed & Shielded Ball bearings | USA Sealed & Shielded Ball bearings | Shielded ball bearing |
| Weight | 20 Lbs | 55 Lbs | 15 Lbs |
| Extension bar/handle | Standard | Standard | Optional(24.95) |
| Auger for large grains | Standard | Standard | Optional(39.95) |
| GrainBreaker Auger (for large or hard grains) |
Standard | Standard | NO |
| Handle type | Rotating wood | Rotating wood | Rotating wood (Recently Up-dated) |
| Clamp | Optional | Standard | No |
| Cup per minute | 1 cup | Pending test | 3/4 cup |
| Output for Wheat | 1.5x amount in hopper | Pending test | 1.5x amount in hopper |
| Consistency of flour | Fine/crack | Fine/crack | Fine/crack |
| Finish | Red powder coat | Red powder coat | White powder coat |
| Made in | USA | USA | USA |
| Disassembly of burrs: Front | No tools needed | No tools needed | No tools needed |
| Rear stationary Burr | No tools needed | No tools needed | Tools needed |
| Loose pieces when burrs comes off(washers, shaft keys) | No | No | Yes |
| Total cost | $675.00 + SH | $1265.00 + SH | $491.90 w/ auger& ext. handle + SH |