Show us your grain mill

[koolkuna]

SHOW ME YOUR GRAIN MILL
Looking at some great ideas of mounting a grain mill. I got one for Xmas with a board. I was thinking of keeping it simple. Mill / Board /Bucket / Handle or motor / Drill drive
So guys show me what's the best setup. Remember I want to keep it simple Maybe I could just rest the mill on top of the bucket and crank away
any pictures would be appreciated

 

[kjparker]

Here's mine...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rl-la1_6bo

 

[TheWiggman]

Here's mine made from the common Malt Muncher found on eBay and from various suppliers -

Uses a used grain bag to catch the grain, I've been really happy with it and it takes up little space.
Thread on the build here: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/83647-malt-muncher-brew-stand/

 

[moonhead]

Here's mine made from the common Malt Muncher found on eBay and from various suppliers -

Uses a used grain bag to catch the grain, I've been really happy with it and it takes up little space.
Thread on the build here: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/83647-malt-muncher-brew-stand/

Nice! But hand cranked? Damn, you're keen! I use a cordless drill, makes very quick work of it.

 

[SBOB]

Nice! But hand cranked? Damn, you're keen! I use a cordless drill, makes very quick work of it.

Hi...Just been hand-cracking my grain mill...

 

[Bridges]

Mines here. Mash master with a big w stockpot catcher. Super happy with the whole set up. I just run it with my cordless drill.

 

[nosco]

I used Bridges idea for the hopper. It hold about 4kg of grain. Works great. Comes appart easily if needed. I havnt had a stone in the mill yet but i reckon having to empty a huge hopper could get messy.

 

[Gregos]

Heres Mine, simple to make, holds 6kg of Grain

 

[husky]

Massive overkill but sits nicely over the mash basket and takes about 20 mins to mill 9kg grain. Gives me time to do other stuff instead of manning a drill.

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[scooterism]

Nice! But hand cranked? Damn, you're keen! I use a cordless drill, makes very quick work of it.

I'm more impressed by your bench tops and tool organisation.

 

[moonhead]

I'm more impressed by your bench tops and tool organisation.

Obvious serial killer is obvious.

 

[koolkuna]

Very interesting setups It has given me plenty of options to think about. Could I just rest the mill board onto a bucket and mill away with the handle or do I need to clamp it down onto something solid??

 

[koolkuna]

Love the wigman setup pity I can't weld. Looks great simple and effective. Pity you can't buy something similar

 

[5150]

This pic is from a while ago and i have upgraded to a MD motor. The frame etc is on scales. I pour base malts straight in the hopper which can hold pretty much a full bag.

 

[Nullnvoid]

Very interesting setups It has given me plenty of options to think about. Could I just rest the mill board onto a bucket and mill away with the handle or do I need to clamp it down onto something solid??

I use a drill but I just sit mine on top of a 20litre bucket. Sits there alright I find.

 

[koolkuna]

Is hard to crank the mill by hand ?? Can't wait to buy some grain to try it out

 

[Nullnvoid]

Only ever used a drill but a lot of people use the handle so can't be that bad.

 

[timmi9191]

Interesting how many using cordless drills.. what speed you running at? Id be be worried they would need too higher a speed which would be shredding the husk and creating too much flour. Im running a high torque drill and keep it as slow as possible. Not worried about grind time as i leave it running while doing other prep, pref grind quality over grind speed

 

[koolkuna]

Yeah I was also thinking about the bearings on your mill over heating or wearing out. Is there a reason why it comes with a handle??

 

[Matplat]

My 'custom' set up, although I've replaced the motor to one that runs half the speed now. Munches through 5kg in a few minutes...