Grain mill recommendation

[MaxStout]

Quote from Crankandstein.net in description of their 3D mill, "The third roller is smoother to reduce husk damage. The triangular configuration of the rollers forms two gaps. The first fixed at .070" softens the grain interior and speeds up throughput. The adjustable second gap can then more readily open the husk with less damage and separate it from the starch." I can heartily recommend this mill as I've had one for about 20 years and put thousands of pounds of grain through it with zero problems. I've got mine powered with a very old (70+ years) 1/2" drill with a router speed control.

The old drill and the hopper add kind of a steampunk element. Nice setup.

 

[day_trippr]

I allow any roller mill well-tuned can produce a quality crush. To me the differentiator is reliable ease of use.
Which precludes stalling rollers, the bane of any brewer.

In that regard, I don't think adding a third roller is significant.
Otoh, gearing a even two roller is a huge deal.
If I my current (CK) mill ever gives me crap, that's my next move

Cheers!

 

[dwightr8]

Well you have a sweet setup.
I'm not convinced that it would not be just as sweet with a two-roller mill.
I am very impressed with the vintage drill motor. They don't make them like that anymore.
Kudos on the engineering of your milling station!

I love the old Dormeyer drill. Max speed is 500 rpm with loads of torque. I throttle it down with the router speed control to what I estimate is under 200 rpm (I can almost count the revs!) You're right, they don't make them like that any more! My Dad bought this drill new when I was quite young (many, many years ago) so it's almost a one owner drill and it looks like it will probably outlast me too.