Making A Grain Mill

[BlackZX3]

Hi, I am interested in making a Grain Mill, however I don't know the specifics of things such as clearance between the rollers. I was thinking about 50 thousandths. Is this about right? I plan on making it adjustable probably from about .020-.080 Would this work? I only plan on making it because my father is a tool maker and we own a very nice lathe and milling machine and we have lots of extra scrap stainless. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Nwcw2001]

chedk out Yuri's work the man is THE MAN


https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12858&highlight=yuri_rage

 

[the_Roqk]

Just check out Yuri's grain mill in the project locator. In his thread there is an imbedded link that can take you to one that he had copied. I myself had made one and copied from his and some others. I have pics in my gallery.

You should make your mill adjustable. You never know when you'll be using different grains ( corn, rye, wheat, etc.) and the gaps with definitely be different. I made mine adjustable from 1/16"- 5/16". Not sure about what it would mic out at. Right now I have it set at about .042- .045. This is roughly the thickness of a credit card and a paper business card together. Good luck and let's see some pics!

 

[evanmars]

Crankandstein's specs:
dual eccentric detent adjusters: .025 to .065" gap with .005" change per detent.

 

[Brewpastor]

I built one using conveyor rollers from a local mining supply company. It was a pretty simple project and runs great. The rollers are about 4" x 12" and are adjustable.

 

[BlackZX3]

Sweet, Lots of great info. I will be sure to post pics during and after the build. I just couldn't see spending 100+ dollars on something when I have all the materials and tools at home to build one. Thanks guys

 

[Axegod]

I just made one (no hopper yet).
Use 2 equal drill bits for spacing:
1/16=0.0625
3/64=0.0469
1/32=0.03125 etc.....

It takes the guess work out and will ensure equal spacing.
My "finished" model is a solid, unadjustable version of:
:https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=30670

Works like a charm.

Cheers.