Making Mill table thoughts

[BeerNsteadofH2O]

Just curious. What is the noise level running with that motor (or similar, since the Ale works isn't available) compared to using a cordless drill? I use a Bosch 18V cordless on my Malt Muncher 3 roll mill.

I've never used a drill on mine, but use and own a plethora of cordless drills of several makes, every day IMHO, the noise level will be the same, that wonderful crunching sound of grain getting ready to give up the goods.

 

[ClaudiusB]

I never had a mill table, I started with a simple setup 30 years ago. Moving the milled grain from the outside into the brewery and 5 feet up into the mash tun was no fun. After redesigning the mill and integrating it into the brewery automation it was a lot more fun brewing.

 

[Deadalus]

Just curious. What is the noise level running with that motor (or similar, since the Ale works isn't available) compared to using a cordless drill? I use a Bosch 18V cordless on my Malt Muncher 3 roll mill.

I've only run a small batch of grain through it. It made short work of it. I haven't ran the motor long enough to pick its sound out separately from the mill. I used a variable speed drill on my 2 roller. I think the motorized 3 roller is a little louder but it's a lower rumble. The motor is low speed. I'll be using it this weekend on a five gallon batch, I will keep in mind to note the noise level.

 

[Willy]

Just did my first mill in the shed - 21 lb total fermentables. (2 1/2 lb of flaked corn, that I didn't mill). So actually, about 18 1/2 lbs of grain milled, which was about peak capacity for my 7 g bucket. Worked perfectly. Dust was kept to a minimum and not an issue with the bucket an inch or two before the chute.

Tomorrow is brew day - a pre-prohibition lager to enjoy this summer. But today... Milling the grains wasn't a pain in the butt. Yes!

 

[JohnDBrewer]

I use this setup. Added a cabinet to help contain the dust. Drilled a hole and tried to use the shop vac to suck up some of the dust as I milled, but no real success with that. The cabinet also help support the top of the cart as it started to sag after a few years, since it is plastic.

 

[Yesfan]

That's a pretty slick setup. Is that an Aleworks motor too?

 

[ITV]

My mill table consists of a repurposed buffet cabinet with an Aleworks motor.
The chalk paint gave it a new look.

 

[ITV]

I didn't build this, I bought it used. There's a chute which is the rectangular to round duct adapter I mentioned. It feeds into a brewing bucket (inside) through the lid. It needs to be better sealed though, they cut the lid hole poorly. I got a great deal on it. The cabinet isn't cheap but the idea is similar to what you propose. The switch runs to a junction box and outlet inside the cabinet where the motor is wired into and the scale plugs in. View attachment 871277

I would be cautious about having live voltage (junction box/outlet) in an area where grain dust may be present.

BTW I like your shiny brew kettles!

 

[Deadalus]

I would be cautious about having live voltage (junction box/outlet) in an area where grain dust may be present.

BTW I like your shiny brew kettles!

Noted. I condition my grain but may consider moving the box. There's a very significant amount of dust reduction when conditioned. I have to evaluate the chute and bucket lid further too. The hole cut in the lid was a little out of round.

Thanks!

 

[Willy]

Noted. I condition my grain but may consider moving the box. There's a very significant amount of dust reduction when conditioned. I have to evaluate the chute and bucket lid further too. The hole cut in the lid was a little out of round.

Thanks!

Milling dust is not only flammable but combustible too. Be careful.

 

[JohnDBrewer]

That's a pretty slick setup. Is that an Aleworks motor too?

Not sure, picked the mill, motor & cart in 2014ish. I added the cabinet and changed the casters to magic wheels on all four corners. Takes up a bit of space but it also stores a bunch of stuff.

 

[Deadalus]

Just curious. What is the noise level running with that motor (or similar, since the Ale works isn't available) compared to using a cordless drill? I use a Bosch 18V cordless on my Malt Muncher 3 roll mill.

I had my Dewault 20V cordless sitting nearby when I milled today's batch. The Aleworks motor was just slightly louder but as I mentioned more of a rumble. Like a clothes dryer.

Cordless is generally considered not the best drill to use. I've used a variable speed drill prior, as it is slower. I'd say the Aleworks still slightly louder than it.

 

[Yesfan]

I had my Dewault 20V cordless sitting nearby when I milled today's batch. The Aleworks motor was just slightly louder but as I mentioned more of a rumble. Like a clothes dryer.

Cordless is generally considered not the best drill to use. I've used a variable speed drill prior, as it is slower. I'd say the Aleworks still slightly louder than it.

Agree about the cordless drill, but it's all I've got for now. I usually put it on the slower setting.