yewtah-brewha
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The best hopper I have seen is the 5 gallon water jug with the smaller jug attached to it.
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I use a 4 gallon plastic water bottle that the local grocery store sells for the cold water dispensers. I like the 4 gallon size over the 5 gallon size because it doesn't have that built in handle in the side. I'd guess it can hold 15-20 lbs of grain easy.
So my wife was baking and was about to throw away something that I decided would make the perfect hopper...
Musclebob buffpants over here handcranking his mill.So my wife was baking and was about to throw away something that I decided would make the perfect hopper...
Musclebob buffpants over here handcranking his mill.
Maybe if I only did three gallon batches I might consider hand-cranking it. Maybe.
I use an HVAC ductwork reducer with a layer of felt tape on the inside to make a nice seal against the throat of my Victoria mill. It holds about 3 pounds of grain as-is, and if I ever want to add capacity I'll just add a length of 6" ducting on top.Now, what do I have lying around that would make a good grain hopper?
Got mine all done. What do you guys think...ugly enough?
Yes, pretty ugly...
Nice variation with the upside down bucket shield...needs some work upping hopper capacity IMO.
Wilserbrewer
Http://biabbags.webs.com/
Yes, pretty ugly...
Nice variation with the upside down bucket shield...needs some work upping hopper capacity IMO.
Wilserbrewer
Http://biabbags.webs.com/
What's the latest mill being purchased for a good price these days? Every one I check out is either really overpriced or reviewed between 1 and 3 stars claiming cheap Chinese metal, broken parts, arriving DOA, paint coming off into the grain, etc.
FYI - I live in an apartment and will have to get something smaller, so this seemed like a more practical direction but not if it's going to be overpriced or broken!
They get bad reviews cuz the plates not being aligned. I wouldn't think they have changed any.
Dang all the good priced ones have like $20 in shipping . I found a few on flea bay for $35 with free shipping. Probably worth waiting and grabbing one when it hits a price you like.
So many people buy these mills thinking the machine will make flour and then rip it for being miss advertised.
They get bad reviews cuz the plates not being aligned. I wouldn't think they have changed any.
So many people buy these mills thinking the machine will make flour and then rip it for being miss advertised.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=111CD73F4S5M5GMJGZPV
this is the one you want.
FuzzeWuzze said:i got tired of having to hold the stupid drill while i milled. ]
Has anyone noticed a drop in efficiency when going to a motorized mill with these Corona mills? My last two batches have had a 5% drop in efficiency. The crush looks ok, it is kinda strange.
Thanks I will go through my mill with a fine tooth comb.
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