Corona Mill

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King Of Hearts
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Corona Mill

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Got my new Corona mill today from wisementrading.com. It works like I wanted it to, but it could have been made better for $39. I wonder if the cheaper ones are the same quality. It's really easy to crank so I don't think I even need to add a motor like I was going to. I would have to turn the handle end on a lathe to get a good round diameter for a pulley. It came with a forged tri fit shape on it so the handle won't slip.
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Burbankbrewer wrote:Got my new Corona mill today from wisementrading.com. It works like I wanted it to, but it could have been made better for $39. I wonder if the cheaper ones are the same quality. It's really easy to crank so I don't think I even need to add a motor like I was going to. I would have to turn the handle end on a lathe to get a good round diameter for a pulley. It came with a forged tri fit shape on it so the handle won't slip.
Bet ya wont be saying that after 10 lbs or so. :) . Grinding grain is for sure a chore by hand.
I use a pot still.Sometimes with a thumper
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Tater wrote:Bet ya wont be saying that after 10 lbs or so. :) . Grinding grain is for sure a chore by hand.
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I would rather search for the right drill adapter for a 1/2 hour than mill just a few pounds by hand.
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Maybe. All I need in my recipes are 12 or 15 lbs at most. I'm surprised at how easy it is. Beats going to a gym.
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Burbankbrewer wrote:Got my new Corona mill today from wisementrading.com. It works like I wanted it to, but it could have been made better for $39. I wonder if the cheaper ones are the same quality. It's really easy to crank so I don't think I even need to add a motor like I was going to. I would have to turn the handle end on a lathe to get a good round diameter for a pulley. It came with a forged tri fit shape on it so the handle won't slip.
maybe try looking at attaching a 5/16ths" bolt and drive it with a hand drill.
Australian made and Australian owned that the way i want it
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I did some 25lb batches of rye a few years ago... great workout!
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"maybe try looking at attaching a 5/16ths" bolt and drive it with a hand drill."
I like to use,threads from a bolt/Tie rods from old motor etc. and a "high nut"
this give more for the drill to bite on.
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Could always rig up something like this:

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