Motorized Grain Mills: Time to show them off!

[jammin]

^cool - that's what I'm doing right now too but I have to use several washers. I'd like to find a better solution

 

[the4gottenman]

^looks great! nice and clean.

can you take a pic of how you matched the gear reducer shaft up with the input on the mill?

I have a very similar setup and am looking to rebuild the stand again.

The way mine was setup I actually had to shim the mill up about a half inch. If you look in the pic under the mill you can see a piece of plywood that's cut to the same size as the base of the mill.

 

[mbfjr]

heres mine!


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[marcb]

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Really clean, well done! Are those malt signs or just remnants cut from grain bags?

 

[FB12]

Three speed pulley, reverse, enclosed. Works awesome so far & has not exploded!!

 

[mbfjr]

Really clean, well done! Are those malt signs or just remnants cut from grain bags?

They are indeed cut from grain bags, 3M77 contact cemented to foam board.

 

[Robg773]

MM3


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[mikescooling]

I'm running a 1/3hp..... 12"/1.5" pulleys and wouldn't go lighter than that. But it's a blower motor with little tork.

 

[Brettomomyces]

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I used a garage pushcart from HF, a Champion juice motor from flea mrkt for $7, a 12" pulley from grainger, etc but works great. Sorry for the quality, just used pic from phone. I don't have reverse but used a board with door hinges to mount the motor - the weight allowed for rocks that go thru. Mounted the motor w/ bolts & wing nuts to adjust tension as needed.

Cheers,
KY Dan
LAGERS/FOSSILS

I just had somebody give me one of those motors! I have a 12" and a 1.5" pulley, bearing sleeve and belt coming in the mail now. Can you describe how you mounted the motor a little more detailed? I was figuring for a horizontal setup with lines cut for adjusting tension via bolts but that's a clever setup.

 

[Brettomomyces]

Figured it out...here's the new setup!

 

[cyberbackpacker]

Nice use if the Champion juicer!

 

[Airplanedoc]

After only 2 years of planning and scavenging parts

 

[illinoisbrassman]

After only 2 years of planning and scavenging parts

Nice Job, I like the hopper cover too.

 

[JB_Brewing2]

As I return to brewing after an extended absence, I decided to investigate mill stations and, with much thanks to this forum, settled on a Monster Mill MM2-Pro with the stainless rollers. Coupled to the mill via Lovejoy couplings is an American Ale Works Power Grinder. The stand is made from ash lumber salvaged from the emerald ash borer infestation in our area. The majority of the joinery in the stand is done with pocket screws. The difficulty with this build was ensuring the shaft of the motor aligned, center-to-center, with the shaft of the mill. The offset worked out to 2 7/16” the shaft of the mill had to rise. As you may see in the photo, there is a piece of 7/16” plywood sandwiched between two pieces of one-inch ash. I made the stand longer to accommodate my grain scale and to perhaps hold another bucket or two underneath on the shelf. Added locking casters so I roll it to where I need it and then store it. It wasn’t cheap but I think I now have my ultimate mill station. I’m very pleased with the mill/motor combination. Time will test its durability and consistency of crush.

 

[RocketBrewer]

I also went with the Monster 2.0 Pro, I just couldn't justify spending another $300 on the Power Grinder (at least not yet). I blew $11 on the cabinet from the local Hospice thrift store, $50 on a HF drill, $15 or so on the duct pieces, and a few electrical parts I had laying around. Came out pretty good I think, and a quick pound or two through it seemed to go perfectly. Maybe some day I'll give it a coat of paint.

 

[JB_Brewing2]

RocketBrewer,

Really like your set-up; especially the duct work which solves something I was considering. I was concerned about dust and "grain splatter". This looks like a nice solution. Thanks for posting.

 

[RocketBrewer]

Works like a champ so far. VERY Nice setup you've built too!

 

[fosaisu]

I also went with the Monster 2.0 Pro, I just couldn't justify spending another $300 on the Power Grinder (at least not yet). I blew $11 on the cabinet from the local Hospice thrift store, $50 on a HF drill, $15 or so on the duct pieces, and a few electrical parts I had laying around. Came out pretty good I think, and a quick pound or two through it seemed to go perfectly. Maybe some day I'll give it a coat of paint.

Looks awesome! What kind of hardware specifically are you using to secure the drill? I've just been holding mine by hand and it's hell on the wrists trying to fire it up when the hopper's full!

 

[RocketBrewer]

Looks awesome! What kind of hardware specifically are you using to secure the drill? I've just been holding mine by hand and it's hell on the wrists trying to fire it up when the hopper's full!

I used this drill from harbor freight. It has threaded holes on top and both sides for the extra handle. I just cut and drilled some angle iron to hold it in place. I did also have to cut a slot in them where the drill motor vents. You can see one of them in the picture. It's very sturdy.

 

[tempestman]

Here are a few pics of my motorized cereal killer. I wanted it to be simple and compact. The drill speed is a little fast but it doesn't seem to effect the crush very much. All I had to do you mount it up was put a 1/2 spacer under the mill for the right angle drill to align with the shaft and one u bolt holds it plenty secure.

Here is a link to the drill I used. https://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/power-tools/drills/performax-3-8-in-right-angle-drill/p-2046804-c-9072.htm

 

[lpdjshaw]

Here's mine. I might add a door on the front to give it a cleaner look.

 

[bondra76]

man thanks for sharing guys this gives me inspiration

 

[steveoatley]

55 pages of posting

looks like I gotta get to work on mine !

thanks to everyone for the ideas


S

 

[helterscelter]

Started another thread for this:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=527655

 

[puttster]

Not much here compared to the last 100 I've seen. Plus it's still a virgin. I have a 50 # sack of malted barley, hope to get grinding on it next week.

 

[MrMikeWhite]

Quick question about these direct drive motors, where are you guys finding them? I have searched ebay and its hard to know what one is the correct one with enough torque

~Cheers

 

[bondra76]

I bought mine from a surplus store on the internet. I found them to be cheaper than ebay. There's tons of surplus stores in every state. Just look up surplus motors and you'll probably find a few

 

[JB_Brewing2]

Quick question about these direct drive motors, where are you guys finding them? I have searched ebay and its hard to know what one is the correct one with enough torque

~Cheers

Not sure which direct drive motor you're thinking of...I used the one available from AllAmericanAleWorks and am quite pleased with it. A little pricey and Chinese but RPM and torque are appropriate. http://www.allamericanaleworks.com/

 

[cyberbackpacker]

Search for any 56c frame motor, at least 1/3 hp and you'll be good to go! If you're driving a 3 roller mill with 2 inch rollers, you'll prob want at least a 1/2hp.

 

[the4gottenman]

This is the motor and gear box I bought

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electr...115-230-VAC-56C-TEFC-LEESON-MOTOR-10-2699.axd

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Power...-0-77-HP-56C-RIGHT-OUTPUT-13-133-10-R-56C.axd

 

[jafo28]

Just built mine, used the harbor freight drill. That's a MM2. Had the 2x4's laying around and grabbed the kreg jig. MDF top and shelf.


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[fosaisu]

Just built mine, used the harbor freight drill. That's a MM2. Had the 2x4's laying around and grabbed the kreg jig. MDF top and shelf.


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Nice! Any chance you could post the dimensions you used?

 

[jafo28]

Nice! Any chance you could post the dimensions you used?

I'll have to check when I get home from work, can't remember off the top of my head.

 

[jafo28]

The dimensions are, 36" tall, 29" wide, 17" deep.

 

[fosaisu]

The dimensions are, 36" tall, 29" wide, 17" deep.

Thanks!

 

[biertourist]

This is the motor and gear box I bought

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electr...115-230-VAC-56C-TEFC-LEESON-MOTOR-10-2699.axd

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Power...-0-77-HP-56C-RIGHT-OUTPUT-13-133-10-R-56C.axd

Any chance of refining that link? It goes to an entire page of motors and gear-reducers vs. a specific motor and reducer.


Adam

 

[jammin]

Finally rebuilt my kit... I want to post some more pics tomorrow b/c I'm exhausted after working on it today. It was a lot more work than I thought it would be. Really happy about the way it came together though. Feels good to finally have it done "right"

Before/After

 

[adamranders]

Here's my cereal killer setup

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[adamranders]

And more of a close up

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[Huaco]

And more of a close up

Is this a DC motor? Where'd you get it? Specs?