alemonkey
Well-Known Member
SWMBO got me a 3 roller Crankandstein for Christmas this year. I built a base and hopper for it but hadn't tried it out until tonight.....Holy Crap, is this thing impressive!
The only problem I found is that my drill doesn't quite have the the cajones needed to run the mill. I had to widen the gap somewhat from the factory setting in order to get it to turn. Eventually I plan on adding a dedicated motor to it.
The crush is fantastic - very consistent, with not too much flour. I had to crush a little too fast because my drill wouldn't turn it at slower speeds. I'm sure if I went a little slower it would pretty much eliminate the flour.
What's really impressive is how it can crush the grain so fine but still leave the husks relatively intact. I should be able to get really good efficiency without worrying about a stuck sparge.
The only other mill (other than my old Corona) that I've ever used is a JSP. It's a fine mill, but IMHO there is no comparison to the Crankandstein. It would be interesting to see how the 2 roller compares to the triple, but I think what I have is awesome.
The only problem I found is that my drill doesn't quite have the the cajones needed to run the mill. I had to widen the gap somewhat from the factory setting in order to get it to turn. Eventually I plan on adding a dedicated motor to it.
The crush is fantastic - very consistent, with not too much flour. I had to crush a little too fast because my drill wouldn't turn it at slower speeds. I'm sure if I went a little slower it would pretty much eliminate the flour.
What's really impressive is how it can crush the grain so fine but still leave the husks relatively intact. I should be able to get really good efficiency without worrying about a stuck sparge.
The only other mill (other than my old Corona) that I've ever used is a JSP. It's a fine mill, but IMHO there is no comparison to the Crankandstein. It would be interesting to see how the 2 roller compares to the triple, but I think what I have is awesome.