mplutodh1

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Anyone had good luck with the 3/8" keyed chuck variable speed drill at Harbor Freight that runs $30 or so - for use with a grain mill (MM2)?

Wasn't sure if it's got decent torque to get going (not stall out) or if I need to be looking at a slightly more expensive drill.

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I know this will work because it is what I am currently using. I milled over 200 pounds of grain with it in less than an hour.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=93632
This one may work but it is not geared as low:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47991

Look for sales

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What about using some sort of motor and not a drill. Say this

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Well there are several reasons not to go with a motor - 2 big ones are:

1) Pulley's for gearing - have to deal with getting that all setup correctly.
2) Requires you to have a fairly permanent "stand" or workbench setup

For us - hoping to have some freedom to bring our equipment to different locations with ease - a drill makes that simple.

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I havent used it yet - just thought of it.
Next batch, my Corona is going to be seeing my old, low geared 'cement mixer drill'.

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I bought this one on sale at HF for around $33. Works very well, variable speed, slow and strong as hell. +1 above, look for a sale. Either of the 1/2" drills listed above should work well.

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I"ve been using one of the 1/2" drills from HF. Cost me about $30-35. It's great.

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Noirmally I'd agree but unless you do your homework and spec your needs upfront....



The motor spins at 173 RPM. Plans obtained at TastyBrew here. I bought the motor at http://www.electronicsurplus.com

McMaster Carr parts:
1 Each 6408K133 Flexible Spider Shaft Coupling Hub 3/8" Bore, 1-3/4" OD, Without Keyway (Same as 6408K13) $3.90
1 Each 6413K133 Metric Spider Coupling Hub 15 mm Bore, 1-3/4" OD, with Keyway (Same as 6413K13) $4.16
1 Each 6408K74 Buna-N Spider for 1-3/4" Outside Diameter Flexible Spider Shaft Coupling Hub $3.43

You might want to make part adjustments for your mill type/brand.

I hope this helps.... I dislike the exposed pullys and gears for the safety aspects alone. The slow motors are out there...

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30 bucks? THIRTY BUCKS? damn, ok you guys can gloat!

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nice gear motor. You going to shroud it for dust?

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I barley get any dust on the motor or top of the unit at all. I guess some updated pics are in order.