Wanted: Grain Mill

[SpillsMostOfIt]

It's 24volt, so you'd probably want batteries. It's a bit fast, so you'd probably want to chain drive it (there goes the kid's bike), but these motor things might just be useful enough once you've taken delivery...

http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//produ...6a60a02f73c2dda

 

[geoff_tewierik]

More inclined to use this one:

http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//produ...6a60a02f73c2dda

Geared down to a much more realistic RPM.

Just not in stock at the moment though

 

[AndrewQLD]

More inclined to use this one:

http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//produ...6a60a02f73c2dda

Geared down to a much more realistic RPM.

Just not in stock at the moment though

That's the one I use, hooked up to a 12 volt battery it does about 160 RPM and has enough torque to do a standing start with a full hopper. Crushes 4 kilo of grain in under 1 minute on my Monster Mill.

Andrew

 

[the_fuzz]

Last question

If you do the 1/2" upgrade - do you get both shafts?

As I have a 10mm chuck, I obviously need a 3/8" shaft and if I upgrade and only get the 1/2" shaft, I have no drill to move it?

 

[SpillsMostOfIt]

Are you guys direct-driving with that motor, or reducing it through a chain/pulley/woteva?

 

[brewingdave]

email sent Dicko

Naked Brewer. I have suggested we go delivery partners as Im in the neighbouring suburb so im probably only 5 min away from you.

citymorgue2,

Sounds good to me

Cheers,

 

[AndrewQLD]

Are you guys direct-driving with that motor, or reducing it through a chain/pulley/woteva?

Mine is direct drive using a spider coupler to join the two shafts.

Andrew

 

[SpillsMostOfIt]

That almost sounds *too* easy... Surely you did something to complicate the construction?

 

[AndrewQLD]

That almost sounds *too* easy... Surely you did something to complicate the construction?

I'm a firm believer in the "KISS" principal, and yes it was TOO easy :lol:

Link to pictures.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[brettprevans]

heres what im planning. simply and im sure i'll bugger it up.

Mill mounted over bucket thingy. Bracket mounted near mill so I can just just slot drill in and turn it on and leave it going (I can set speed on my electric drill).

EDITL really high tech drawing attached

View attachment draft_mill_unit_plan.pdf

 

[PostModern]

1. WWWH (Sydney)
2. Dicko (Canberra) 1/2 inch shaft
3. pbrosnan (WA - Dianella) 1/2 inch shaft
4. peas_and_corn (Adelaide suburbs - Northeast)
5. bugwan (Melbourne, inner west)
6. Citymorgue2 (Melbourne, Eastern suburbs - nunawading) 1/2 inch shaft
7. jel (Adelaide - Henley Beach to Unley) 1/2inch shaft
8.
9. TDA (Adelaide) 1/2inch shaft please.
10. Dravid (Campbelltown)
11.
12. Thirsty Boy (inner city Melb)
13. Iann (Adelaide - Clovelly Park) 1/2inch shaft
14. The naked brewer (Melbourne, Blackburn)
15. Gruntus the Flatulant - Grant (Sydney, northern beaches) 1/2 inch shaft
16. Barramundi (Melbourne -West) 1/2" shaft

Sorry chief, we're out. For $5, I'll just order it here. Save buggerising around with money transfers, etc etc etc

 

[Dicko ACT]

Sorry chief, we're out. For $5, I'll just order it here. Save buggerising around with money transfers, etc etc etc

PM

Your choice mate... I really don't care.

Out of interest, you save US$10ea for the bulk buy, US$5ea for the upgrade... I'm the one doing the 'buggerising' around, I can't see why you are concerned.

It's very simple... but again, it's your choice.

 

[the_fuzz]

Last question

If you do the 1/2" upgrade - do you get both shafts?

As I have a 10mm chuck, I obviously need a 3/8" shaft and if I upgrade and only get the 1/2" shaft, I have no drill to move it?

Sorry guys

Just bumping my question - anyone want to answer my stupidity?

 

[THE DRUNK ARAB]

Sorry guys

Just bumping my question - anyone want to answer my stupidity?

I would imagine the shaft is part of the roller. Can't see them making detachable shafts.

C&B
TDA

 

[the_fuzz]

I would imagine the shaft is part of the roller. Can't see them making detachable shafts.

C&B
TDA

Thanks TDA,

So in essence, If my drill chuck is 10mm or 3/8", there is no point in upgrading at this point unless I buy a new drill

 

[Steve]

@actewagl.com.au

no bloody wonder it took 2 months to get gas connected at my house......you never bloody do any work! :lol: :lol:
Cheers
Steve

 

[Dicko ACT]

no bloody wonder it took 2 months to get gas connected at my house......you never bloody do any work! :lol: :lol:
Cheers
Steve

Haha

I was worried this sort of comment might arise...

 

[the_fuzz]

email sent, going to upgrade - this will force me to motorise it :beer:

 

[Dicko ACT]

Just waiting on 'Peas and Corn' and 'Gruntus the Flatulant' to email me then I can send out all the details.

 

[brettprevans]

do we get the crank handle as part of the buy? Pumpy recons we are all soft as butter for not hand cranking