Ancient history

WHAT WERE THE TOOLS COLONIAL MILLERS USED?

The colonial millers used a variety of tools to grind grain into flour. These tools included:

- Gristmills: These were large, water-powered mills that used a series of gears to grind grain.

- Quern stones: These were two flat stones that were used to grind grain by hand.

- Horse mills: These were mills that were powered by horses.

- Winding blades: These were blades that were attached to a rotating shaft and used to stir and mix the grain.

- Bolting cloths: These were cloths that were used to sift out the flour from the bran and other impurities.

In addition to these tools, colonial millers also used a variety of other tools, such as shovels, scoops, and measuring cups, to help them with their work.