Looks good w/ the plate reinforcement....I'm lazy therefore spaced the screws out at the maximum. Those HD buckets are a bit thin.
omayhemo said:My own Corona style rig.
Still working on the stand to which it attaches.
If I am currently only using steeping grains, do I even need to rig anything up? I'm only rolling maybe 1-2 lbs worth of grain generally. I just bought this mill as it's cheap and should do what I need it for. My only thing is I may replace that cotter pin, it looks rough and I don't know how good of a job itself doing. I also didn't get a shroud near the wheels.
If I am currently only using steeping grains, do I even need to rig anything up?
You can't play because that rig is beautiful
Besides the feed screw that brad is talking about above..some people also tweek it by adding some washers where the plate is attached by the wingnuts on each side.
I don't know if you can see but the washers are shiny in this picture above.
Checking your crush w/ crystal malt is not the best idea as crystal malts are roasted and easily broken...aka friable. It is not really a bad thing if the mill plate wobbles and is loose, just tighten the mill down until all the grains are broken...NO WHOLE PIECES OF GRAIN...it's that simple. What you show is not too fine IMHO.
If you have a bad crush...repeat.
see link below for mounting your mill in a bucket...works well for milling indoors w/out making a mess IME.
Where is the cheapest place online now to get these mills? I need something easier to crush my specialty grains.
wilserbrewer said:here is cheap...not sure if it is cheapest, $25 free ship
http://www.discounttommy.com/p-189-premium-cast-iron-corn-grinder-for-wheat-grains-or-use-as-a-nut-mill.aspx
BlakeL said:Does this look like the same one everyone uses?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330797119941&index=23&nav=SEARCH&nid=07956176982
The way the buckets I used are formed, I can't use the included hand crank.
It's a fun little dance trying to keep the grinding plates from grabbing the bag
Had to pick shreds of plastic out of the grist after cutting the tightly-wound plastic off. All part of the adventure, I suppose.
You guys are getting way to technical to still fall under "ugly junk"! I aint got no lid or containment bucket! I still tie a trash bag around the grinding plates of my Corona. It's a fun little dance trying to keep the grinding plates from grabbing the bag, but that's what makes it ugly junk! Then I just pick up the bag and dump'er in to the MLT!
Cheers friends!
Has anyone ordered this exact one? Since I have prime, it might be a better option even though it's a bit more expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/Weston-Cereal-and-Multi-Grain-Mill/dp/B000T3ML4G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=6MRFB3FU3OTH&coliid=I1346OQJANT2X9
This is the cheapest that I have found.
http://www.discounttommy.com/p-189-premium-cast-iron-corn-grinder-for-wheat-grains-or-use-as-a-nut-mill.aspx
Has anyone ordered this exact one? Since I have prime, it might be a better option even though it's a bit more expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/Weston-Cereal-and-Multi-Grain-Mill/dp/B000T3ML4G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=6MRFB3FU3OTH&coliid=I1346OQJANT2X9
This is the cheapest that I have found.
http://www.discounttommy.com/p-189-premium-cast-iron-corn-grinder-for-wheat-grains-or-use-as-a-nut-mill.aspx
I just built this bucket-topper for my corona mill. It doesn't keep 100% of the grain in the bucket but does a reasonable job. Fun to build!
Here's my ugly junk.
Revvy said:THIS on the other hand wins the Ugly Junk category for the month of October!:rockin:
I just built this bucket-topper for my corona mill. It doesn't keep 100% of the grain in the bucket but does a reasonable job. Fun to build!
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