Nate's motorized grain mill

[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