Motorising a Grain mill

[Matho]

thought I would share how I motorised my DIY mill, jaw coupling to a 8 to 1 gearbox out of a washing machine which is then connected to a 550w 2600 rpm drill.

cheers steve

[Hogarth]

Here's mine:



The right-angle chuck is geared, so I get plenty of torque (if that's the right word.) It works very well, but it doesn't look very good, and my Dad -- who's a retired engineer -- says it's unprofessional to have your motor just lying around like that.

[mixbrewery]

Just got the tracking number for the mill so should be here next week.

rich

Did you get shafted with import duty and clearing charges ?
The new version looks the mutz and good value compared to the others from the US.
Might just have to take the gamble.

[Matho]

replaced the drill motor with an induction motor that I found and fixed up



I'm very happy with my mill now and I think the crush is excellent



cheers steve

[bigrichlock]

Parcel force had me for about 80 quid if i remember rightly.

this project is still on the go slow but fingers crossed i will have some progress pics to post in 3 or 4 weeks time

cheers

[barneey]

Parcel force had me for about 80 quid if i remember rightly.

this project is still on the go slow but fingers crossed i will have some progress pics to post in 3 or 4 weeks time

cheers

Its the £8.00 admin charge that annoys me on top

[jmc]

Here's mine:



The right-angle chuck is geared, so I get plenty of torque (if that's the right word.) It works very well, but it doesn't look very good, and my Dad -- who's a retired engineer -- says it's unprofessional to have your motor just lying around like that.

Hi Hogarth. Just found this topic.
I like the idea of a geared chuck to reduce speed and increase torque.
Where did you get your geared chuck?

[bigrichlock]

Well i am finally making progress with this, i now have a Stainless steel frame on wheels, plywood top, 1hp motor and the 2 pulleys just need to get a v-belt and a on/off switch and bolt it all together.

Rich

[bigrichlock]

Here is the pile of bits, well almost - need a v-belt, and a method to tighten the belt, now just to put it togeather!



Cheers

Rich

[jmc]

Here is the pile of bits, well almost - need a v-belt, and a method to tighten the belt, now just to put it together!



Cheers

Rich

Looking good.
Are you going to fit an additional tensioner pulley wheel or maybe fit motor on an adjustable mount?

Maybe its the pic angle, but will the large pully-wheel fit on the mill shaft without hitting the hopper?

[bigrichlock]

The motor is going to go on a adjustable mount (probably) and the Pulley just fits (only just!!) on the the mill.

Rich

[jmc]

The motor is going to go on a adjustable mount (probably) and the Pulley just fits (only just!!) on the the mill.

Rich

Great. Keep us informed how you get on.
It would be useful to know where you got the parts you bought for it (pully wheels, motor, belt etc)
Cheers John

[bigrichlock]

Finally got this finished!



rollers are set to 1.2 and 0.9mm, gives a good crush and running at about 80-85% mash efficiency.

rich

[jmc]

Finally got this finished!



rollers are set to 1.2 and 0.9mm, gives a good crush and running at about 80-85% mash efficiency.

rich

Looking good.