grain mill

I am looking into purchasing a grain mill for home use and would like input, suggestions and reviews if possible. I think i just want to stick to the basic hand crank model for now since i am only 2 brews down and will be sticking with partial grain for a while. all suggestions and input is welcomed. thanks

The 'Search This Forum' feature is your friend:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/search.php?searchid=7534818

Here is the link to the one I use... No search needed.
http://www.crankandstein.net

I've got a barley crusher that came with a hand crank, but you can remove the crank handle and hook a drill right up to it, no adjustments needed.

And if you want to go inexpensive, here's a thread detailing how to acquire and install a Corona-type mill:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-ugly-junk-corona-mill-station-90849/

jbrookeiv said:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=grain+mill

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i did google it before posting, i just was wanting some valid imput from people on hear that use them on a regular basis.

rico567 said:

And if you want to go inexpensive, here's a thread detailing how to acquire and install a Corona-type mill:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-ugly-junk-corona-mill-station-90849/

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thanks for that link, that's the info i was looking for.

newski said:

i did google it before posting, i just was wanting some valid imput from people on hear that use them on a regular basis.

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I apologize, I was just being a smart ass. In the future, the Search function on this forum works fairly well. I always use the "Search Forum with Google" option.

Here's the grain mill I am getting for Christmas. It met my requirements, and it's budget friendly.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200434130_200434130

newski said:

I think i just want to stick to the basic hand crank model for now since i am only 2 brews down and will be sticking with partial grain for a while.

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I'm with you - I'm one of the few (only?) who enjoys using the hand grinder, there's just something about it. I brew all-grain a couple of times of month, fwiw. The mill I use is a Malt Mill http://schmidling.com/maltmill.htm fwiw.

Pappertastic said:

I'm with you - I'm one of the few (only?) who enjoys using the hand grinder, there's just something about it. I brew all-grain a couple of times of month, fwiw. The mill I use is a Malt Mill http://schmidling.com/maltmill.htm fwiw.

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I'm an idiot, I don't have a barley crusher, I have one of these^. Same comments still apply.

Pappertastic said:

I'm with you - I'm one of the few (only?) who enjoys using the hand grinder, there's just something about it. I brew all-grain a couple of times of month, fwiw. The mill I use is a Malt Mill http://schmidling.com/maltmill.htm fwiw.

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have you had to do any maintenance to your mill?

I have a Barley Crusher that I still hand crank. I love it.

I have a grizzly that I hand crank. It's a corona-type mill, not a bear. That would be really dangerous.

ReverseApacheMaster said:

I have a grizzly that I hand crank. It's a corona-type mill, not a bear. That would be really dangerous.

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LMFAO! Thanks for posting that before my coffee was ready.

I done worn out my barley crusher. Go with the Monster Mill. Francis is very helpful and includes a hand crank should you want to go that route.