Bill wrote:details man, details!
1) what motor is it
2) where did you get it
3) what size sheaves did you use
4) where did you get them
5) did you custom build the hopper
and it's looking awesome! I can't tell the mill brand, but I know that Barley Crusher advises against using a pulley driven system and suggests using a direct-drive system. Not sure what the theory is behind that. I know plenty of people w/ pulley systems and have never had an issue.
Good work men! Now put it to good use!
The mill is a JSP Malt Mill. Bought it new in 1996, the 26th made that year, off Compuserve, (remember that?)- direct from MFG, adjustable & gear driven. Not a damn problem with the mill in 13 years. And it does get used a bit... ($149)
The motor is from Harbor Freight. Half horse-power, cap start, 1725 rpm. ($69)
Sheaves and pillow blocks are from Patchen Electic. Drive 1.75"; mill 12", 4L 65inch belt. ($55)
3/4" bar stock: lathed straight, milled for key stock to fit 3/4" mill sheave, bored and set screw tapped at other end to fit the 3/8" Malt Mill's nub. ($15- the most time on project)
The kitchen cabinet from the Re-Store ($5); and of course it is on casters. ($14)
The Hopper is a custom built 40lb capacity sheet metal masterpiece by a local sheet bender woman, who is a master bender, and probably doesn't want to take on any more projects like this for a while. ($ priceless).
. I think this may be a record. That is not to say we haven't been busy though:
