Dressing a Stone Mill: Precision Maintenance for Professional Milling

Step into the world of traditional milling with this hands-on class focused on the art and science of dressing a stone mill. This workshop will teach you how to maintain and restore the efficiency of your granite stone grinding surfaces. This is an advanced workshop is designed for professional bakers and stone millers seeking in-depth knowledge.

Youll learn:

The anatomy of millstones and how they work together.
How to inspect stones for wear and performance issues.
Tools and techniques used in the dressing process.
How to carve furrows and lands to improve grinding efficiency.
Safety precautions and proper maintenance schedules.

Led by Andrew Heyn, owner of New American Stone Mills, this class combines theory with practical demonstration, giving participants the opportunity to observe and even try their hand at dressing a stone. Attendees will leave with a working knowledge of dressing techniques applicable to modern stone milling operations, ensuring peak performance and product integrity.