That’s a great price for the WonderMill Jr.
That’s the mill I’m going to get for my spice business. It can grind just about anything.
I think the Country Living Mill looks prettier - if I were to set a mill out in the kitchen. But since it will be in the basement and I need it to grind a variety of things, some oily, the WonderMill is my choice. It has a power tool attachment and a pulley you can get also, for adapting to a power source. CLM has a motor you can buy for $385, but I think my hubby can figure something out for cheaper for the WonderMill Jr. I imagine the CLM motor will work with the WonderMill Jr, since it is under the max rpm allowed.
For my limited need to grind just grains the last 10 years, I’ve had a Family Grain Mill. LOTS cheaper, has both the motorized and hand-crank options included, and has worked just fine. It was my tester mill, to see just how often I would actually use it. Just like my presto canner was my tester, to see if it’s worth it to buy the All American someday. I’m happy to say both have lasted a decade, I’ve used them often, and can move onto the ‘adult’ version of those items shortly ;)
Grinding spices makes lots of spice dust that will irritate your lungs. Best to do in a well ventilated place.
There are industrial grade herb grinding machines http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40|R40|R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=herb++grinder&_sop=16