Kegco Mill?

[b1v1r]

Mine came from bev factory as well, just sold through Amazon and oddly Amazon had it slightly cheaper shipping than directly. Fast shipping good packaging.

 

[quik_sk8]

What is the drive shaft size on this? I'm looking at getting one. Has anyone dealt with customer service for this mill? Does anyone drive it with a motor, or just drills/handles?

 

[limulus]

I"m not really sure about the diameter but I drive mine with a very powerful Dewalt 1/2 drill. I also built mine so that it just lifts right off the base without having to remove any screws. So far it has been a solid mill and I think is the same as the MM.

 

[b1v1r]

You will need a 1/2" drill to run it. The shaft is 1/2" and has three sides flattened for a drill chuck as well as a flat keyway for a set screw. It needs to be a pretty high torque drill and low speed. I run mine with this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/power-...inch-heavy-duty-spade-handle-drill-93632.html

Here is a close-up of the shaft:
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1446308977.651393.jpg

 

[quik_sk8]

Man, I am very tempted! Has anyone ran this with a motor & pulley system?

 

[wilserbrewer]

Man, I am very tempted! Has anyone ran this with a motor & pulley system?

Earlier in this thread, it was stated with the bronze bushings it was not recommended to use a pulley due to side loading the bushings.

A 1/2" slow speed drill works great for about 50 bucks, don't understand why one would fool with a motor, pulley and belt, when a drill can be used so easily at less cost?

 

[quik_sk8]

Yeah I read that, but then I was wondering why the shaft has a notch for a set screw. Wouldn't be to clamp something like a pulley on? If it isn't then I think I can rig something up where the pulley just drives a separate shaft so there isn't any lateral torque on the mill shaft. I do renovations for a living and we rip out jacuzzi tubs all the time which have motors so I've got a few for free I also have a bunch of drills, including a Makita version of the one suggested; it's just in my blood to build. I love the projects!

 

[balrog]

If you have a motor, but not a drill, it's a $54+sh decision, complicated by other factors such as desire to make vs buy, having the room for something made vs simply hooking up drill

 

[The_Bishop]

You folks need to stop, I don't need a third mill.

 

[quik_sk8]

If you have a motor, but not a drill, it's a $54+sh decision, complicated by other factors such as desire to make vs buy, having the room for something made vs simply hooking up drill

Yeah, you're completely right! I would absolutely start out with a drill, but was just curious if anyone had motorized it to see if there was the option to go that route in the future. I realize it takes time and effort, but that's fun for me! Thanks for everyone's help, I think I will be purchasing this mill in the near future!

 

[singybrue]

Yeah I read that, but then I was wondering why the shaft has a notch for a set screw. Wouldn't be to clamp something like a pulley on? If it isn't then I think I can rig something up where the pulley just drives a separate shaft so there isn't any lateral torque on the mill shaft. I do renovations for a living and we rip out jacuzzi tubs all the time which have motors so I've got a few for free I also have a bunch of drills, including a Makita version of the one suggested; it's just in my blood to build. I love the projects!

The notch is probably for the hand crank handle.

 

[sd_brewbie]

These look cool, if SWMBO approves, beverage factory's retail shop is quite close by. I may be tempted next time I am getting a co2 fill from them ☺

 

[b1v1r]

Earlier in this thread, it was stated with the bronze bushings it was not recommended to use a pulley due to side loading the bushings.

A 1/2" slow speed drill works great for about 50 bucks, don't understand why one would fool with a motor, pulley and belt, when a drill can be used so easily at less cost?

I mentioned earlier in the thread. But mine came with sealed bearings, not bushings. So, seems they may have changed a design.

The flat for a set screw is for the handle, but should work with a pulley. But only if you want a permanent table. Drill works great to remain portable and this thing is pretty fast. You need a strong drill, though. My high speed 1/2 drill would bind at low speeds as it just did not have the torque so I switched to a low speed model and it works great.

 

[quik_sk8]

Oh of course it's for the handle! I should have realized that. How can you tell the difference if they're bearings or bushings?

 

[doug293cz]

Yeah I read that, but then I was wondering why the shaft has a notch for a set screw. Wouldn't be to clamp something like a pulley on? If it isn't then I think I can rig something up where the pulley just drives a separate shaft so there isn't any lateral torque on the mill shaft. I do renovations for a living and we rip out jacuzzi tubs all the time which have motors so I've got a few for free I also have a bunch of drills, including a Makita version of the one suggested; it's just in my blood to build. I love the projects!

Setscrew could also fix a lovejoy type shaft coupler to the mill.

Brew on

 

[quik_sk8]

I finally clicked the complete order button, I'm excited to see how this works!

 

[limulus]

I finally clicked the complete order button, I'm excited to see how this works!

I think you will be pleased. It is packed well and you will spend about 1/2 an hour just removing the blue protective film from all the parts.

 

[quik_sk8]

Now all I have to do is wait :S I got an email about 4 hours after ordering saying they're backordered. Patience isn't my strongest virtue.

 

[limulus]

Now all I have to do is wait :S I got an email about 4 hours after ordering saying they're backordered. Patience isn't my strongest virtue.

Did you order from Amazon or Beverage Factory? I got mine from Bev Factory but that was months ago.

 

[quik_sk8]

I ordered it from Beverage Factory as well, they said they're expecting the next shipment by the 17th which means I'll get it a week after that. So much for having it before next brew day

 

[goldenknotslim]

Hello everyone!
My first post, been reading HBT for a while and thought I should contribute.
Thanks for the few images that are already posted here.
I thought I would take a few shots during assembly in case anyone wanted a closer look.
I have the three roller Kegco and purchased from Beverage Factory during April 2016. http://www.beveragefactory.com/homebrew/pre-fermentation-equipment/kegco-KM11GM-3R-grain-mill.html
I actually made an order about three months ago from BF and got a backorder notice.
Their support line was not very helpful with an ETA.
It took so long that I finally cancelled the order. In the end I saw that it was back in stock and the price was too good to pass up.
Originally 149$ free shipping and then I got an additional 10$ off code by signing up with BF.
Surprisingly my unit has ball bearings on all rollers, not bronze bushings.
Seems I lucked out waiting and possibly received the latest model? The BF description still says "oil-impregnated bronze bushings".

Have not put it into service, but feels very smooth and all parts fit nicely.
Took a 7mm, 10mm and phillips screwdriver to assemble. Blue plastic was not difficult to remove, each section peeled off in one piece.
I believe the bottom mount holes are on 2 29/32" (74mm?)x 6 17/32" (166mm?) Drive shaft measures .475" and has three flats, plus an extra flat near the end for the crank handle.
My gap adjustment is marked from .032 to .063, have not checked it with a feeler.

Link to album on imgur in case all of my pics are broken.
http://imgur.com/a/nWVRm

 

[goldenknotslim]

I have since flipped all the 7mm nuts/screws around.
Did not have a shorty phillips when I went to assemble.
Thought I would not mind, in the end it irked me enough to go get one.
Only two screws require the shorty driver, would have save a lot of time only putting those in backwards.
Of course I put those in first and followed suit after:smack:

 

[Konadog]

Report back to us once you've used the mill on how you like it. I'm still looking, and with real bearings instead of bushings, I may pull the trigger now!

Nice pictures BTW, thanks.

 

[atoughram]

Looks like it's made in the same place as the Cereal Killer...

Very nice upgrade!

 

[Just-a-sip]

Mine has bearings as well and I love it. Great mill for a great price. Highly recommended

 

[greyghost]

I got one today and it is all ball bearing. Looks to be well built. All for $132 shipped. Can't justify a MM for this price.

 

[Yesfan]

Can you Kegco owners verify whether the MM hopper extension fits this mill? The kegco does look like a MM knock off, so I was wondering.

 

[wilserbrewer]

I got one today and it is all ball bearing. Looks to be well built. All for $132 shipped. Can't justify a MM for this price.

Agreed, looks like a very nice mill at a great price! I'm seeing $149.99 w/ the $10 discount for $139.99?

How did you get $132.00?

thanks
wilser

Not sure I'm comfortable "cheating" on my trusty old corona mill lol, but may have to give this a whirl....

 

[PeteNMA]

That does look like an awesome mill

 

[Dixon9717]

I pulled the trigger on this. It should arrive tomorrow.