Building Monster Mill base

TheMan · 06-07-2010, 07:02 PM

For my birthday I got the 3 roller monster mill...thanks to my family. It's awesome. The whole thing will be mounted on a sturdy 1/2" board. I am deciding how I want to build the encasing for it and I thought it would be cool if I encased it in plexiglass. Anyone done this?

I could do it easily for the top and the adjustment side, however the other side with no mounting bolts would be trickier. Could I just superglue the plexiglass to the monster mill?

ILOVEBEER · 06-08-2010, 01:18 AM

That sounds great....One thing I recommend buddy is you buy their 11lb hopper....it is a very nice product.

**ubermick** · 06-08-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMan

Could I just superglue the plexiglass to the monster mill?

No.

Well, let me rephrase that - you could, but do you really want to superglue something permanently to that piece of art?

Check out John Beere's EXCELLENT little station. I plan on copying that to the last screw once I get my stainless MM3: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-new-milling-station-73570/

Although doing the hopper out of plexiglass would be badarse!

TheMan · 06-08-2010, 03:48 PM

Unfortunately I don't have the space for one like that. I've already got 2 chest freezers that take up my extra space...I found a mill design online that was made to store inside an ale pail, which is what I plan to do. I need to keep it small and storable.

I emailed Fred at Monster and he suggested using tape, maybe double sided tape instead of the superglue. Mainly just for the reason that it's easier to remove if I need to. I keep this updated and show you guys what I come up with.

erik · 06-08-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMan

I found a mill design online that was made to store inside an ale pail, which is what I plan to do.

Linky please?

TheMan · 06-08-2010, 10:41 PM

http://www.slobrewer.com/howto/building-a-compact-crankandstein-mill-base-and-hopper/

Took a little searching, but I finally found it again lol...it's designed for someone trying to conserve space...I'm having a hard time storing all my beer and freezers, figured a large grain mill and hopper would be the last thing I need lying around. I think this guy did a nice job and had a great idea.

**CarlLBC** · 06-08-2010, 11:05 PM

not finished but you could do something like this. I recently got the hopper from him so I had to remount the mill on top. I'll have to retweek some things but it does work pretty good for now.

**BrewBeemer** · 06-09-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ubermick

No.

Well, let me rephrase that - you could, but do you really want to superglue something permanently to that piece of art?

Check out John Beere's EXCELLENT little station. I plan on copying that to the last screw once I get my stainless MM3: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-new-milling-station-73570/

Although doing the hopper out of plexiglass would be badarse!

Velcro the plexi plates to the sides, cheap simple and removable for cleaning or service.

ClaudiusB · 06-09-2010, 05:02 PM

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I emailed Fred at Monster and he suggested using tape, maybe double sided tape instead of the superglue.

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Velcro the plexi plates to the sides, cheap simple and removable for cleaning or service.

Here is one more idea.
You can buy them in any size and shape.

Cheers,
ClaudiusB

**bad coffee** · 06-10-2010, 02:22 AM

I build a top/frame for my 2 roller mill. It fits in a 5 gallon bucket and I use another bucket for a hopper. The buckets stack, and the mill and drill both fit in the top bucket.

I'll post pics when I get home next week.

B