Deciding between Kegco or monster 3 pro mill

[olotti]

I don't know if the monster mill plate will fit or not.
I only used the plate so I could hinge the whole mill to check the gap. There are graduations on the adjusting knobs, but I like to check the gap with a feeler gauge.

I really like that idea. So you flipped the metal base and hinged it to flip the mill so u can measure the gap. I’m pretty anal about stuff like this and like the way this sets up. Where did u get the base board it’s mounted on? And the hinge?

 

[Dog House Brew]

My MM3 setup works great. Would I buy it now with so many options, I’m not sure. A true sealed bearing would be an improvement. The stainless rolls show no wear. I’ve probably ran 40-50 sacks through it. I bought the stainless because of conditioning.

 

[olotti]

My MM3 setup works great. Would I buy it now with so many options, I’m not sure. A true sealed bearing would be an improvement. The stainless rolls show no wear. I’ve probably ran 40-50 sacks through it. I bought the stainless because of conditioning.

Thats a nice setup.

 

[Dave Sarber]

I really like that idea. So you flipped the metal base and hinged it to flip the mill so u can measure the gap. I’m pretty anal about stuff like this and like the way this sets up. Where did u get the base board it’s mounted on? And the hinge?

Ok. The hinge is from Home Depot. The plastic bin is from Walmart. The wheeled base is from a furniture dolly from Harbor Freight. The sheet metal for the hopper extension, Home Depot. The angle iron reinforcing the top deck is from an old bed frame. Paint from home Depot. All wood from my shed.

 

[matt_m]

I was conditioning my malt with 2% water but didn't find it made much difference for me plus I kind of hated doing it and if I didn't wait long enough for it to fully equalize it tended to gum up the knurling.

 

[olotti]

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Ok. The hinge is from Home Depot. The plastic bin is from Walmart. The wheeled base is from a furniture dolly from Harbor Freight. The sheet metal for the hopper extension, Home Depot. The angle iron reinforcing the top deck is from an old bed frame. Paint from home Depot. All wood from my shed.

appreciate the assistance. Think I’m going with the kegco.

 

[Dave Sarber]

More details. Top pic is my solid state speed control.
Bottom pic is a wood block installed between hinge and plate, to keep adjustment knob off the deck when mill is swiveled up. The hinge is from a 4 foot long piece that you cut to length.