Folks,
I wished about motorizing my grain mill for a long time. Finally got it done.
Components:
$45 - Broan Attic Fan motor(1140 RPM, 120V) - Amazon
$25 - 12" inch v-belt pulley(Mill side) - Ebay
$10 - Plywood board or Cutting Board that is lying around
$6 - 2" inch v belt pulley (Motor side) - Ebay
$1 - Home depot bucket lid washer for belt
$10 - Misc, Screws, switch, cord etc.
Hopper is custom made with salvaged wood,
Mill is Crankandstien 2S 5" mill.
Grain milling was excellent with about 180RPM. Maybe a little slow but it took about 1 minute per 8 pounds. Way better than manually holding on to a drill that smells burnt!
Use 10 pulley for faster speed.
Cheers!
I wished about motorizing my grain mill for a long time. Finally got it done.
Components:
$45 - Broan Attic Fan motor(1140 RPM, 120V) - Amazon
$25 - 12" inch v-belt pulley(Mill side) - Ebay
$10 - Plywood board or Cutting Board that is lying around
$6 - 2" inch v belt pulley (Motor side) - Ebay
$1 - Home depot bucket lid washer for belt
$10 - Misc, Screws, switch, cord etc.
Hopper is custom made with salvaged wood,
Mill is Crankandstien 2S 5" mill.
Grain milling was excellent with about 180RPM. Maybe a little slow but it took about 1 minute per 8 pounds. Way better than manually holding on to a drill that smells burnt!
Use 10 pulley for faster speed.
Cheers!