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Adjusting Grain Mill Crush

Discussion in 'Equipment/Sanitation' started by WhiteEagle1, Sep 25, 2012.

 

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    WhiteEagle1

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 25, 2012
    Hey Guys,
    Is there a spacer or something you guys use to set your mill spacing?? (a couple of nickles or something like that) I took apart my mill to clean and never looked at the spacing beforehand. Thanks!
     
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    cram

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 25, 2012
    I use a spark plug gapper--feeler gauges--you can pick one up at any auto parts store...
     
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    Hammy71

    Senior Member  

    Posted Sep 25, 2012
    This. Mine were under 5 buxs at the local Western Auto.
     
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    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Sep 25, 2012
    Yep, the feeler gauges work great, and are very cheap!

    I had someone tell me that the correct spacing is a credit card, but I don't know that for a fact. I use the feeler gauges!
     
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    TrubDog

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 26, 2012
    Yep - feeler gauges from the local auto parts store. I set my BC to 35 thousands and now my efficiency is now in the low 80's.
     
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    WhiteEagle1

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 26, 2012
    Thanks guys! I will have to get a set of the feeler gauges.... Brewed last night, used Yoopers credit card suggestion, worked out pretty good!
     
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    FredTheNuke

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 26, 2012
    I guess i'll have to go purchase a set of feeler gauges.... The wife won't let me borrow one of the credit cards..... 8 (
     
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    Guidry

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 27, 2012
    I measured my credit cards with a caliper and got barely .030". Maybe I've used them too much.
     
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    duboman

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 27, 2012
    Yup! If you are shooting for 1mm gap or .039 a credit card will give you that gap unless it's a really flimsy, cheap credit card:mug:
     
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