Motorizing my Barley Crusher

[SacoDeToro]

Make sure to post a picture when it's done, dude.

[BeerPal]

Make sure to post a picture when it's done, dude.

Absolutely.

[foomench]

115V, 60Hz, single-phase, with the 30:1 reducer it comes in at 53 rpm and 135 lb-in of torque. This is a PSC motor, so the starting torque I think it is a little less, but I've have no problems with that. Bought on eBay for like $30. After I bought it I called the company that made it and gave them the serial number. They e-mailed me a CAD drawing with the thread information to mount it, wiring schematics, etc.

More pictures showing the wiring, coupling to the mill, etc.:
http://morebeer.ning.com/photo/albums/grain-mill-i
Wall switch turns it on, and the little light. The toggle switch reverses the direction.

I put that together, but share ownership with two other people that paid for the mill itself. I've since received a Crankenstein 3D as a gift and bought a motor, but haven't hooked that up yet. The new motor is a little higher RPM. I don't have the specs with me at the moment.

[BeerPal]

Here's what I have in mind:

[BrewTa2]

Here's what I have in mind:

I'm liking what's in your mind!

[Junket]

I was about to order sheave parts to adapt an old electric motor to my mill, but realized that the total cost of my project was about the same as the price of the direct drive option. And direct drive seems less likely to get my nuts caught in it when I'm not paying attention. For any of you who have completed the project, any complaints/problems? Or is the direct drive option pretty perfect?

[Mylo]

How could there be a downside to direct?


Mylo

[Bugeater]

Here's what I have in mind:

That cart is a great idea. The problem I see with it though is the noise. That metal cart will rattle like hell. Better wear your earmuffs when running that thing!

Adding a sheet of plywood to the top of the cart will go a long way towards buffering the sound. Those carts are usually made of fairly flimsy material and the wood would help strengthen it and keep the vibration from eventually enlarging the mounting holes.

Enclosing the bottom shelf will also go a long way for reducing grain dust from blowing everywhere. My grain collection bucket is completely enclosed and keeps the dust down to the extent that I can even mill indoors with no dust blowing around.

Wayne