Grmblz
Well-Known Member
I have a 3 roller knurled none geared mill and use the Ozito drill linked to below.
It has a variable speed dial on the trigger and a button to lock the trigger in the "on" position.
I use the slowest possible setting and there is a small issue where you fire the drill up and it's no load speed is quite high, then when you tip in the grain it hunkers down and grinds along at its set slow speed, the issue is with that first bit of grain that hits the rollers before it slows down, so you get maybe a cupful of grain that is obliterated, this hasn't given me any problems that I am aware of, just an observation.
Speed is definitely an issue with knurled rollers, but if mashmaster is to be believed then perhaps fluted rollers are the solution
If mashmaster knock $100 off the price I'll buy one, but for me $400 for just a 2 roller mill is too rich.
This from the manufacturer MillMaster Grain Mill MashMaster Specialised Brewing Equipment
"The fluted rollers deliver a more consistent grist distribution regardless the roller speed of between 120 to 530 RPM"
This recomendation from Mill Master - Mash Master - Mini Grain Mill - FREE SHIPPING AU WIDE
"Three stage planetary gearbox, about 110Nm of torque (the D.C. 200-250w motor kits are only about 20Nm off memory). Under load with full trigger pull at its lowest setting it will operate the mill at about 220RPM and highest setting 530RPM according to the tachometer on my test bench. 1050W Spade Handle Drill"
It has a variable speed dial on the trigger and a button to lock the trigger in the "on" position.
I use the slowest possible setting and there is a small issue where you fire the drill up and it's no load speed is quite high, then when you tip in the grain it hunkers down and grinds along at its set slow speed, the issue is with that first bit of grain that hits the rollers before it slows down, so you get maybe a cupful of grain that is obliterated, this hasn't given me any problems that I am aware of, just an observation.
Speed is definitely an issue with knurled rollers, but if mashmaster is to be believed then perhaps fluted rollers are the solution
If mashmaster knock $100 off the price I'll buy one, but for me $400 for just a 2 roller mill is too rich.
This from the manufacturer MillMaster Grain Mill MashMaster Specialised Brewing Equipment
"The fluted rollers deliver a more consistent grist distribution regardless the roller speed of between 120 to 530 RPM"
This recomendation from Mill Master - Mash Master - Mini Grain Mill - FREE SHIPPING AU WIDE
"Three stage planetary gearbox, about 110Nm of torque (the D.C. 200-250w motor kits are only about 20Nm off memory). Under load with full trigger pull at its lowest setting it will operate the mill at about 220RPM and highest setting 530RPM according to the tachometer on my test bench. 1050W Spade Handle Drill"