buying a Mill

[Crusader-Rob]

I'm looking for a mill to buy, Inibrew supply have stopped supplying the Monster mill, MM2.

anyone know where I can get one from in NZ?

[Jamie McQuillan]

Dunedin Malt House had one a couple of weeks back, but it is not up on their web page. Worth a try though. 

[Peter Smith]

Brewerscoop had some a short while ago.

[Paul Fraser]

I just got my MM2 direct from monster brewing hardware in the US. I think it was around $300 all up with base and hopper and with a 1/2 inch drive shaft.

[Peter Smith]

yeah there is a lot to be said for the 1/2 inch drive as its easy to get a large 300mm pully with 1/2" internal   If you buy a cheaper mill with smaller shaft and want to add a motor you will spend a bit solving this issue as the largest pulley i could find for my 2 roller mill was a 6" without adding a sleave.  or buy a $29 drill from bunnings like I ended up doing....  one day I will upgrade to a 3 roller as have the 1400rpm motor...

[Crusader-Rob]

Thanks guys, Paul it might need to be the way it goes, I'd like to support local business of some sort but, if not then let it be the case.

[Peter Smith]

mines a barley crusher or a copy I found one that looks exactly like it on alibaba for either usd 66 or 88 a bit back trying to see if i kept a link, normally do but cant find at the moment....

bingo it wasnt alibaba   this site has a lot of cool stuff

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/malt-mill-grain-mill-home-b...

type "home brew mill"

[Paul Finney]

If you get the mill I can supply the hopper as I bought it in a panic when I thought I couldn't get my system to work in the shop! It is the one to fit the 3 roller...

[Crusader-Rob]

http://allgrain.co.nz/product_reviews_info.php?products_id=327&...

ANYONE GOT ONE OF THESE?

[Peter Smith]

Well it looks like the one I have, I will take a photo/s tonight and upload.  

Issues the shaft is not 1/2inch thus finding a big pulley is hard work, the small nuts screws in hopper come loose (replace it with a cut down water bottler cooler thing...  i ended up getting a $29 drill from bunnings to drive it.

positives - it has caused me no issues so far I like it but would prefer being able to use the 1450rpm type motor I have so I could just throw in the grains and hit go vs have to double load and hold drill.

I have put a few bags through it for myself and others and there is no noticeable wear and the internal bearings seem strong.

[Crusader-Rob]

That'd be awesome if you could peter, whats it like to use?

[Scott H]

Mate has one of those. Got some grain from him the other week nice crush seems solid. We just used the handle.

[Crusader-Rob]

yeah, looks very similar to the monster mills, with slightly different hopper etc.

when peter uploads a couple of pics, i'll make a decision, and get on my next payday. 

Boy karl is gonna make some cash from me.