Kegco Mill?

[ChuckCollins]

I thought it would be cool to post mine have not set up my gap setting yet !!!

 

[aeviaanah]

I thought it would be cool to post mine have not set up my gap setting yet !!!

Nice job! I like the idea of using a utility cart. I'm using a craftsman tool table.

Can you verify the shaft is 15/32?

 

[ChuckCollins]

the steel rollers are machined to efficently grab the kernels and pull them through the mill. The detachable handcrank can be removed to install a 1/2" shaft capable electric drill (we recommend a good quality variable speed corded drill, as this mill requires some force to turn quickly, and a cheap drill will not work well).

 

[ChuckCollins]

Picked them both at https://www.williamsbrewing.com/GRAIN-MILLS-C250.aspx

I have a Barley crusher as well and keep it for a back up ,I just wanted a upgrade.

 

[augiedoggy]

Got this in and it works great! I'll recommend the kegco 2 roller mill. $113 with free shipping.

I like how the spacing is easy to see and set. The screws are small and hard to put together with fat hands but I got through together.
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It should be mentioned that these are the same chinese mills also sold as the cereal killer only without the CK branding or wooden base. They are good mills Ive been using mine for 3 years now with no issues. They are also available on ebay and aliexpress without the kegco branding as well but theres not really a huge cost savings and you lose the beverage factories support. (likewise with williamsbrewing if you bought their rebranded version)

 

[PeteNMA]

Well a follow up with beverage factory today gleaned the reply that they have no ETA for the three roller mill. It may be weeks but may be months.

So let's make it clear: do not order this mill from beverage factory. They have displayed a level of gross incompetence with this product and I would expect that this also spills over to their other business

 

[PeteNMA]

After some more emails I finally got a UPS shipping note today. You'd think that they would ship it by two day or something like that after the delay but UPS has it scheduled for delivery on the 26th

 

[FruityHops]

I got what is essentially the same mill from a friend used for a good price. I'm not sure how to adjust the gap setting. Do you have to loosen a screw or the wing nuts or something? Can it be adjusted to any gap in the range, or only to the labeled settings?

 

[doug293cz]

I got what is essentially the same mill from a friend used for a good price. I'm not sure how to adjust the gap setting. Do you have to loosen a screw or the wing nuts or something? Can it be adjusted to any gap in the range, or only to the labeled settings?

You have to loosen the two "wing" bolts that lock the adjusting eccentrics in place. You can then turn the adjustment knobs to reposition the eccentrics. Since the adjustment is done with eccentrics, you can set any gap you want. The labeled settings are just for reference. You should actually use a feeler gauge (or equivalent) to verify the gap setting. Retighten the locking bolts after adjustment to keep the gap from shifting during use.

Brew on

 

[PeteNMA]

Mine finally arrived today. Looking forward to putting it together and building a base and stand for it

 

[wilserbrewer]

Mine finally arrived today. Looking forward to putting it together and building a base and stand for it

Be aware that 3 roller mills require a bit of disassembly to gap the rollers. So I would suggest you work this into the assembly if you desire. There are marks on the mill end plates, or you can "eyeball" your crush like I do....but if you want to get all "mill spec" it requires removal of 6-8 bolts on the mill front plate and hopper.

 

[Shawn0522]

Does anyone know what the diameter of the drive shaft is? I need to order a love joy to hook up to electric motor. Thanks!

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Does anyone know what the diameter of the drive shaft is? I need to order a love joy to hook up to electric motor. Thanks!

Do you have the mill, or are you just "gathering parts" @ the present?

 

[Shawn0522]

Do you have the mill, or are you just "gathering parts" @ the present?

I have the mill. Just got it. Replaced a barley crusher mill. The kegco has 3 flat sides so not easy to measure without calipers. I think its 7/16 but may be metric as well.

 

[Morrey]

It's metric, and it may be 10mm but needs to be checked. Lovejoy makes metric couplers for drive shaft to motor shaft connections.

The flat side on the drive shaft is where the locking hex screw in the coupler would be positioned.

 

[Shawn0522]

It's metric, and it may be 10mm but needs to be checked. Lovejoy makes metric couplers for drive shaft to motor shaft connections.

The flat side on the drive shaft is where the locking hex screw in the coupler would be positioned.

Was hoping to amazon prime it but may just have to take in to get measured. The shaft has three flat side to better accomidate a drill and a depper cut out for the hex screw. See pic. I have 3/8 and 1/2 lovejoy from prior mill being set up and its deffinetly between these two sizes.

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[Stealthcruiser]

I have the mill. Just got it. Replaced a barley crusher mill. The kegco has 3 flat sides so not easy to measure without calipers. I think its 7/16 but may be metric as well.

Can you measure the shaft diameter, in an "uncut" area, like close to the mill body?

Standard and metric open end wrenches work well on round stock, when no calipers or micrometer is available.....

 

[Shawn0522]

Can you measure the shaft diameter, in an "uncut" area, like close to the mill body?

Standard and metric open end wrenches work well on round stock, when no calipers or micrometer is available.....

Never thought of using open ended wrench (duh) 12mm it is. Thank you!

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Never thought of using open ended wrench (duh) 12mm it is. Thank you!

(I'll be here all week...... )

 

[cyberbackpacker]

I used a 15/32" lovejoy-- absolutely zero play; but that is essentially 12mm so you should be good to go!

:cheers:

 

[Shawn0522]

I used a 15/32" lovejoy-- absolutely zero play; but that is essentially 12mm so you should be good to go!

:cheers:

I ordered 12mm and 15/32 (didnt even know they made 15/32). Thanks for the help

 

[cyberbackpacker]

I didn't know a 15/32 lovejoy existed either until I needed one; glad to help!

 

[PsychoBiter]

Are long time users still having good luck with these mills?

Any issues?

Was looking at MM until I saw this.....

 

[augiedoggy]

I'm curious too as to how the bronze bushings are holding up? I am looking for another mill for a nanobrewery I'm opening and I'm thinking I should hold out for something with actual bearings like the cereal killer I use at home now..

I know the barley crusher uses bushings and I've seen threads where people have found these to be worn out in thier Mills causing issues.

 

[Morrey]

Wifes brother bought my old Kegco 3 roller and I bought a new MM3. The mills are virtually identical except the Kegco is metric threaded and the MM3 is SAE

 

[wilserbrewer]

the Kegco is metric threaded and the MM3 is SAE

And I thought almost everything was metric these days....

The kegco mills have bearings btw...

 

[augiedoggy]

The kegco mills have bearings btw...

tThanks that would make sense since I thought the kegco mills were from the same makers as the cereal killer only without the base but...

The first page of this thread as well as the following description from kegco says they use oil impregnated bronze bushings for some reason.. I skipped a few pages of the thread so I apologize if its been discussed and I missed it..
kegco even goes into detail claiming "SAE 841 oil impregnated bronze bushings " under the features here http://www.beveragefactory.com/homebrew/pre-fermentation-equipment/kegco-KM11GM-3R-grain-mill.html... ?


"The Kegco KM11GM-3R Grain Mill is perfect for large batches and high efficiency milling. With three rollers, all your grain will be crushed twice in one cycle. The initial crush is through the fixed gap between the top two rollers, and then the grain passes through the second gap between the drive roller and the adjustable bottom third roller. The initial pass slightly flattens the grain, getting it ready for the next crush that breaks apart the grains and loosens the starch with minimal husk damage

The aluminum hopper can hold up to 11 lbs of grains and the roller body features an alloy block frame that houses three steel rollers on oil-impregnated bronze bushings. The drive shaft and all axles are integral to the roller, which makes clockwise or counter-clockwise drive possible. A hand crank is included, but the mill can be easily motorized with a corded electric drill. You don't need any additional attachments, just stick the drill on and go. Stainless knurled knobs allow a gap spacing adjustment range of .070". Adjusting is simple - just loosen the adjustment screws, adjust the gap and tighten the adjustment screws. You will need to supply or build a base to set the mill over a grain bin or 5 gallon bucket. "

its kind of a big difference to get wrong...

 

[augiedoggy]

BTW I see theres a new cmm3 clone available for only $102 shipped now... dont have details on it yet bit a lot of sellers have it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-3-Rolle...086984?hash=item4d5fb39748:g:gc0AAOSwfjhZduCO

 

[Shawn0522]

tThanks that would make sense since I thought the kegco mills were from the same makers as the cereal killer only without the base but...

The first page of this thread as well as the following description from kegco says they use oil impregnated bronze bushings for some reason.. I skipped a few pages of the thread so I apologize if its been discussed and I missed it..
kegco even goes into detail claiming "SAE 841 oil impregnated bronze bushings " under the features here http://www.beveragefactory.com/homebrew/pre-fermentation-equipment/kegco-KM11GM-3R-grain-mill.html... ?


"The Kegco KM11GM-3R Grain Mill is perfect for large batches and high efficiency milling. With three rollers, all your grain will be crushed twice in one cycle. The initial crush is through the fixed gap between the top two rollers, and then the grain passes through the second gap between the drive roller and the adjustable bottom third roller. The initial pass slightly flattens the grain, getting it ready for the next crush that breaks apart the grains and loosens the starch with minimal husk damage

The aluminum hopper can hold up to 11 lbs of grains and the roller body features an alloy block frame that houses three steel rollers on oil-impregnated bronze bushings. The drive shaft and all axles are integral to the roller, which makes clockwise or counter-clockwise drive possible. A hand crank is included, but the mill can be easily motorized with a corded electric drill. You don't need any additional attachments, just stick the drill on and go. Stainless knurled knobs allow a gap spacing adjustment range of .070". Adjusting is simple - just loosen the adjustment screws, adjust the gap and tighten the adjustment screws. You will need to supply or build a base to set the mill over a grain bin or 5 gallon bucket. "

its kind of a big difference to get wrong...

Mine has bearings as well

 

[wilserbrewer]

BTW I see theres a new cmm3 clone available for only $102 shipped now... dont have details on it yet bit a lot of sellers have it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-3-Rolle...086984?hash=item4d5fb39748:g:gc0AAOSwfjhZduCO

That sure is inexpensive lol. I'd have to guess its the same mill as the kegco?