Nate's motorized grain mill

[Spartan1979]

What does the capacitor do?

 

[rockytoptim]

What does the capacitor do?

It helps the motor start

 

[kegtoe]

no thoughts on my questions eh?

 

[kpr121]

no thoughts on my questions eh?

paint it black!

 

[tolip_ck1]

On the first question, i would go with just one switch, there is no reason for two, mine is up for fwd and down for reverse. (IMO)

You do nice work so it might look better if you make a wood box that matches your masterpiece for the switch and CAP.

Why don't you cover the motor and the shaft and make a small "table" above those items to set you scale?

Good luck

 

[kegtoe]

bought a project box from radio shack for 6 bucks. holds the capacitor and two switches with faceplate.

From the front

From the back of the box plate

 

[kegtoe]

Paint it black!


I wanna see it painted black, painted black
Black as night, black as coal

 

[tolip_ck1]

Black is cool too!

 

[rockytoptim]

Nice Job!

 

[kegtoe]

thanks rocky. i have to say you were the reason i built mine. i saw yours and was like - hell yeah, i can do that.

 

[kegtoe]

motor and wiring

I wanted to use the mated spade connectors in case i ever wanted to change the motor - wouldn't have to rewire the whole thing

 

[kegtoe]

all finished up

 

[ClaudiusB]

You did a great job

Cheers,
ClaudiusB

 

[kegtoe]

You did a great job

Cheers,
ClaudiusB

thanks!

 

[kegtoe]

here im showing off my friction fit. i can back the mill out to blow out the drop hole to eliminate old grain and prevent contamintaion.

 

[agezzi]

Does anyone know the dimension of the capacitor. Trying to get ahead start on the project box. Want to make sure I leave space for it. I bought a 8x6x3 project enclosure. But I want to put a extra outlet and switch for it. Lights for the power on the extra outlet,forward,reverse and power to the motor. Then I decided I liked the idea of a light switch and a 3 way light switch for the controls. Here's a pic of the supplies. Just wana make sure it all fits. The dimensions would help alot. Thanks for everyones help

 

[tolip_ck1]

Why is everyone using 2 switches?

 

[BBQBrew01]

I only used one switch...it is all you need. SPDT switch...ON-OFF-ON...gives you forward and reverse with OFF in the middle position.

 

[jakecpunut]

Does anyone know the dimension of the capacitor.

@agezzi1 5 1/2" long (counting tabs that you hook your wires too) 2 7/8" wide 1 1/2" deep

hope that helps!

 

[agezzi]

@agezzi1 5 1/2" long (counting tabs that you hook your wires too) 2 7/8" wide 1 1/2" deep

hope that helps!

Thanks that helps alot. My motor should b here tomorrow. I just finished the project box when I got your response. Here's a pic of the finished product( plenty of room for the cap). Just got to wire the motor. As well keep up the videos on the tube. I'm a fan, thanks again

 

[jakecpunut]

Thanks that helps alot. My motor should b here tomorrow. I just finished the project box when I got your response. Here's a pic of the finished product( plenty of room for the cap). Just got to wire the motor. As well keep up the videos on the tube. I'm a fan, thanks again

cool! looking good on your project! You'll love it! Glad you enjoy the vids!!

 

[agezzi]

Just got the motor yesterday. Does anyone know if u can remove the post sticking out the back(it's for the fan), or is it non removable. Wonder if I can just grind it flush if I can't remove it.

 

[hlumbard]

Where'd you get the coupling?

 

[tolip_ck1]

From another thread,

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/finished-my-motorized-mill-186036/index3.html


I got them at http://www.mcmaster.com

3/8" hub no keyway 6408K133
1/2" hub with keyway 6408K713
Buna Spider 6408K74

 

[kegtoe]

Just got the motor yesterday. Does anyone know if u can remove the post sticking out the back(it's for the fan), or is it non removable. Wonder if I can just grind it flush if I can't remove it.

i dont see why not. not sure what exactly it is used for.

 

[sasky7777]

Two great builds kegtoe and agezzi. Will be borrowing your ideas when the time comes.

 

[ThePearsonFam]

@ kegtoe... I'm going to have to call OSHA unless you homebrewer-fi your build. It needs protective shielding EVERYWHERE!!!

Nice build!

 

[kegtoe]

@ kegtoe... I'm going to have to call OSHA unless you homebrewer-fi your build. It needs protective shielding EVERYWHERE!!!

Nice build!

EVERYWHERE?!?!?! how about i just put up a sign that says "keep your hands off my ****?" But seriously, i may put something around the coupling.

 

[Toecutter]

another version

 

[sasky7777]

@kegtoe: How does the motor handle the mill. Do you start empty and just pour in the grain?

 

[TheCHICompany]

As with any machine (mill motor); Start it first then add the grain.

 

[kegtoe]

@kegtoe: How does the motor handle the mill. Do you start empty and just pour in the grain?

i just tried it under "full load" today. I started it before putting grain in the mill just to be sure. it worked great. so i stoped the mill half way through, and started it again. the motor had no issues starting back up under the weight of the grain.

 

[kegtoe]

the final touches