Cheap Grain mill?

[boomtown25]

Anyone have any good leads on a cheap grain mill? I was slowly gravitating towards going AG and buying bulk, until I was reminded about the necessity for a grain mill and I looked them up- way more expensive than I would have imagined and not something I had budgeted for (at least not right now). Anyone have any ideas or leads on good prices?

 

[hamiltont]

I've heard some mention that they like their Corona Mill and it's relatively inexpensive. But IMO the mill is not where you want to skimp. Get one that will give you a consistent crush & last a while. Search the forums. There have been gazillions of posts on mills & their features. Cheers!!!

 

[IXVolt]

With some adjustment, I've had great success with my corona. Probably 300lbs of grain through it so far, and still produces a great crush. Think I got mine for around 14 + shipping on ebay.

 

[TheMan]

As hamilton stated, your main goal is a consistent crush. Ideally you want to get decent efficiency 75-80, but as long as it's predictable that's what really matters.

I've heard plenty of people say their Corona works well. My monster mill is too awesome though.

 

[Mischief_Brewing]

I use a converted pasta roller. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/using-pasta-maker-mill-grain-75784/

I've put well over 300#s of grain through it over the last year or so that I've had it and have only had to take it apart once to fix. I get 75-80% efficiency every batch. I spent a total of $40 on the entire stand and roller...

 

[jmhart]

$27/shipped for a corona mill and I couldn't be happier.

 

[djt17]

Everything you need to know is right here -> https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-ugly-junk-corona-mill-station-90849/

 

[Chrisl77]

I use a modified pasta machine for my mill. The whole thing cost me a little over $20 to make. That was the cost of the pasta machine, i used materials i had around the house to make the hopper and base.