Do I need to use a tamper for grinding beans/grains in this container? Does it work with Pro 750?
1072828
The tamper that came with your 750 is straight edged, unlike the tapered tamper that comes with other models. Therefore, it will go all the way through the hole and hit the blades. Do not use that tamper . . .order a mini tamper from Vitamix. There is another vendor selling the Dry blade container with the mini tamper . . .but is selling it for far more than the $10 Vitamix charges for the mini-tamper.
1072829
Even though the instruction said you can grid up to 2 cups of grain at a time, but I found that this container perform at its best when you grind 1 cup at a time and I don't need to use temper when grinding grain, I grind 45sec only. But when I make nut butter I still need my temper. Vitamix makes their containers to fit all the model, so don't worry, it will fit yours too.
1072830
You do not want to use a tamper with this container. It throws the mix upward and does a good job without a tamper. It does leave some larger particles in the lower corners of the container which can be incorporated using a spoon for further grinding (of course, while the motor is not running).
1072831
I believe this dry container is supposed to work with all of the modern vitamix models but you might want to contact the nice folks at vitamix just to make sure. I bought the mini tamper for the 32 oz. container and feel that it does a FAR better job grinding with the help of the tamper than without. I've only ground both coffee beans for my expresso pot and wheat berries for my bread machine so far but have been VERY pleased with the results:) Fresh ground flour tastes better than ANYTHING you can purchase from the local healthfood or specialty gourmet store. The only two drawbacks I've found with this container so far are: 1 - the noise, ( pretty BAD! Cover your ears when grinding!). 2 - Get your kitchen timer running when you flip the switch because grinding for OVER 2 min. will make the flour compact and damage your motor! (there's a bright blue paper in the container's box warning you about this). Other than that, getting this container and the smaller tamper would be fantastic for anyone who has a vitamix and wants to expand upon it's capabilities..
1072832
I have the Costco Vitamix (basic model.) I do not use the tamper with this container -- it's not necessary. Plus, it's too big -- the tamper would hit the blades cause the tamper is for the 64 oz container, and this container is much smaller. The grains grind so quickly, but the key is to not put more than a cup or two in at a time.
1072833
Not sure if it works with the pro 750 but I use the tamper that my 5200 came with and it's fine.
1072834
I have a Pro 750, and just got this dry container. It fits fine. It fits within the little feet that hold the wet container. The wet container sits outside of these same little feet. The tamper that comes with the 750 Pro is too long for the 32 oz dry container. You need a mini tamper. Amazon does not include the Vitamix product number for their tampers, so I ordered directly from Vitamix. I did my first run of cracked grains without the tamper and with 2 cups of wild rice. I wish I had done only 1 cup, and that I had had the tamper.
112159
Have not used it to grind grain, sorry. But it has done well with all I have used it for.
1938176
I purchased a tamper....but other than the fact that it was the correct [smaller diameter] size! I can offer no additional info than it has some weight. The tamper included with the machine is at best a toy...TOTALLY inadequate for the role of a tamper. DO NOT go for a $6 combo tamper @ one of the chain kitchen stores... Search the web/Amazon for the correct size/weight
505459
Do not recommend - buy grinder, face shield, and gloves. Use shield that comes with most grinders. Read instructions, and practice using tool before attempting actual job.
1824702
I only have the wet food blade/container. But I have used it for things such as grinding peanuts into peanut butter. I have not tried coffee beans into grounds since the quanity one would have to grind would be too much anyway. Personally, I would get the mixer (it is really good) and wait on getting the dry container. You may find you are happy without it. You can also look directly on the vita mix web site for some video tutorials. They show the dry container there too and what they do with it.
821488
I've only used this for soybeans. I put the soybeans in the funnel at the top and it goes in the grinder and it grinds the beans and the liquids goes out the spout solids goes out the back of the machine and is caught by the container. It's probably the same concept. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
733442
No tamper necessary. Just fill stainless steal strainer with ground coffee.
1080527
Apologies, but I have not even tried those items. I believe corn kernels would be way too big to fit in the 1.25" hopper opening. The driest grains do best as moisture makes the grinding parts turn gummy. I bet rice & tapioca would do well. I have ground Spelt, Kamut, & other wheats. For flax & teff, seeds like chia, I use my Krups coffee grinder. I do not eat corn, so am not familiar with grinding it, but I'm just thinking of the size of it & it is going to be too big to be ground by this grain grinder, in my estimation.
733437
We don't use one. We noticed that when we pack it down too hard, water has difficulty coming through. So we can't tell if a tamper will make a difference. Even without tamper, we make wonderful coffee with it. We used Trader Joe's organic coffees.
2026767
No. The grinder operates for a set time to grind a specific quantity of beans. Even if the amount of pre-ground coffee that went through the grinder was correct, the angle of the inlet from the hopper is quite shallow and I doubt the pre-ground coffee would even slide into the grinder.
272672
I would advise against it. I never tried it but it I think that is stretching its capability. I think a grinder would do a better job.
1244944
I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd use a coffee grinder (new one, not old fashioned).
284228
Would have to be modified, I think. Anxious to read other responses here. I've had this mill for about a year--works great for grinding grains, but the mill on my wish list for extracting oils is a Piteba.
510141
Yes it works. But not the best product for big grinding projects. Everyday small things no problem, unless you want to grind meat and alot of it,its just too time consuming ...hope this helps
1622301
It doesn't come with a tamper, but if you use it in your kitchen your plugs ahould be tampered.Mine has worked perfectly since I bought it, no problems whatsoever with anything. I juice every day, and make my own nut butters and flours. I highly reccomend this product.
1870560
although I haven't tried it yet, I did do a lot of reading before I purchased it. It should grind nuts, grains, and dried beans. We purchased it for emergency use. I own an electric wheat grinder.
2213869
Depending on the grains you want to grind, this should work for what you want. I use it to grind various grains for a 10 grain bread which provides a nice crunchy texture and not just for fine flour. You can't use the grinder for oily grains (Hops?) as the oil will clog the grinder.