Cleaning & caring for a grain mill

Scallywag · Feb 13, 2011

The crankandstein website doesn't have a users manual. What do you guys do to keep your mill in tip-top shape?

passedpawn · Feb 13, 2011

My mill (not a crank) gets zero special treatment. The only thing I'd recommend is NOT storing it outdoors. Mine started to rust when I did that.

k47k · Feb 13, 2011

i blow the dust off with compressed air. thats all.

Espi · Feb 13, 2011

I do the same. Blow off the fine dust that collects and thats about it.

Scallywag · Feb 15, 2011

Thanks guys. I like low maintenance equipment!

rico567 · Feb 15, 2011

1. When finished, set on shelf until next use.

2. Use.

3. Repeat.

MikeSzwaya · Feb 15, 2011

Shop vac or compressed air. That's it. Mine has been going 20 years strong with no problems. I think I've squirted some lube on the crank spindle a couple times when it got a little squeaky. That was 7+ years ago.

lurker18 · Feb 15, 2011

I got the crankandstein 2 roller with instructions, and they mention oiling the bushings "as needed" and that is it.

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