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Date: 09 Oct 2006 15:00:28
From: Mike
Subject: Grain Mill
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I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 00:36:59
From: Brian
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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I have the Valley Mill and am very happy with it. However I have heard the
Crank and Stein's are very nice if you have the $$$
"Mike" <mikek_brewer@yahoo.com > wrote in message
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>I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
> the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
> all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 11:48:54
From: Andy Davison
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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On Tuesday 10 ober 2006 01:36, Brian wrote:
> I have the Valley Mill and am very happy with it. However I have heard
> the Crank and Stein's are very nice if you have the $$$
Valley mills are no longer being produced so if you want one, find a shop
that has it in stock since they won't be able to get any more. Personally,
I have used a Philmill II and really like that. At some point that is the
mill I will be getting. Apart from anything else, Dan's a helpful poster on
rcb
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Andy Davison
andy [at] oiyou [dot] ukfsn [dot] org
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 09:41:07
From: Brian Lundeen
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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"Andy Davison" <andydvsn@yahoo.co.uk > wrote in message
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> Valley mills are no longer being produced
Damn, sure hope nothing breaks on mine. Did that Schmidling guy "make dem an
offa dey couldn't refuse"? ;-)
Brian
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 15:53:45
From: Andy Davison
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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On Tuesday 10 ober 2006 15:41, Brian Lundeen wrote:
> Damn, sure hope nothing breaks on mine. Did that Schmidling guy "make dem
> an offa dey couldn't refuse"? ;-)
Not as far as I know
http://www.web.ca/~valley/valleymill.html
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Andy Davison
andy [at] oiyou [dot] ukfsn [dot] org
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Date: 11 Oct 2006 15:18:51
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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On Tue, 10 2006 15:53:45 +0100, <andydvsn@yahoo.co.uk > wrote:
> On Tuesday 10 ober 2006 15:41, Brian Lundeen wrote:
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>> Damn, sure hope nothing breaks on mine. Did that Schmidling guy "make dem
>> an offa dey couldn't refuse"? ;-)
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> Not as far as I know
> http://www.web.ca/~valley/valleymill.html
That's too bad. I've got one, and IMO it's a nice mill. I probably would
not recommend getting one now though, even if you can find it. Although
I've never had any problems with mine, it sounds like there won't be any
support and/or replacement parts coming from the company anymore.
John.
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 12:58:26
From: Mark R
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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"Brian Lundeen" <me@privacy.net > wrote in message
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> "Andy Davison" <andydvsn@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > Valley mills are no longer being produced
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> Damn, sure hope nothing breaks on mine. Did that Schmidling guy "make dem
an
> offa dey couldn't refuse"? ;-)
Either that or Saint Pat's.
No, wait, she's too good for us homebrewers. Never mind!
;-)
Mark R
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Date: 09 Oct 2006 22:47:28
From: John Bleichert
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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Mike <mikek_brewer@yahoo.com > wrote:
> I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
> the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
> all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
>
I bought a Phil Mill I (as opposed to a Phil Mill 2) last year. I did
several partial mashes with it and then made the move to all-grain and
it's done well for me. A bit of winding required if you do 7-12 lbs of
grain with it, but not too bad.
I may have to re-work the adjustment handle (the original is too
small) but other than that it's been great. YMMV.
JB
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John Bleichert syborg@earthlink.net
The heat from below can burn your eyes out!!
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Date: 09 Oct 2006 17:17:07
From: The Artist Formerly Known as Kap'n Salty
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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Mike wrote:
> I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
> the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
> all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
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I have a non-adjustable JSP MaltMill which (other than the particle
board base) has held up quite well. Were I to do it all over again I'd
probably get the Barley Crusher, which is adjustable.
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 11:28:45
From: William Benz Jr
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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"Mike" <mikek_brewer@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1160431228.459805.223700@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
> the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
> all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
>
I have an old JSP MaltMill, adjustable one end with case hardened rollers.
I'm the second owner. The first was my LHBS. It has had a lot of malt
through it. I have had no problems with it. The case hardened rollers are
nice. I use Muntons pale malt as a base and find rocks on occasion.
This subject has come up from time to time. Of all the mills mentioned in
the other replies, there doesn't seem to be a bad one. It mostly boils down
to cost and features that are important to the buyer.
Bill
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 04:27:20
From: Brew Man
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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I've bought a Phil Mill about a year back and, overall, it's pretty
good. It cost me $89 at that time and I bought it over the other mills
out there as it does everything the more expensive mills do for almost
1/2 the price. I think they go for $99 now. It does a good crush and
it is adjustable. The construction of the unit is excellent and it
looks like it will last for years to come. Dislikes that I have about
it is using a cutoff soda bottle for the hopper. A more substantial
hopper would be welcome. Also, it is not particularly fast as it will
take you about 10-15 minutes to crush 10 pounds of grain. However, it
can be motorized to speed up the process. All in all, it's a good
quality mill for the price and one that you should consider.
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 10:41:42
From: Mike D'Brewer
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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I have had my B3 grain mill for 3 years or so, and think very highly of it.
I have the adjustible model, which is a little pricey, but I feel worth it.
Beer here,
Mike
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mike at schwedhelm dot net
www.schwedhelm.net/brew
"Mike" <mikek_brewer@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1160431228.459805.223700@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
> the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
> all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
>
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Date: 11 Oct 2006 15:13:49
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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On 9 2006 15:00:28 -0700, <mikek_brewer@yahoo.com > wrote:
> I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
> the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
> all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
Just about any of the roller mills designed for homebrew use would be fine.
There really isn't that much difference between them. They're generally
all of good build quality (except for one called "HuskBuster" with plastic
rollers, I would definitely avoid that one) and perform very well. IMO, the
biggest factors are going to be whether you want an adjustable mill or not
(I would recommend getting an adjustable one) and what brands you can find
locally (or prices online if you have to order one).
There have been lots of discussions on here in the past about the different
brands. If you have one you're thinking about, you can search the old posts
in the group and probably find some specific comments on it.
Basically though, I think most people's answer to the question "which is your
favorite mill" will be the one that they own. I haven't really seen anybody
unhappy with any of the major brands.
John.
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Date: 11 Oct 2006 22:28:19
From: Jens S. Rasmussen
Subject: Re: Grain Mill
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http://www.haandbrygforum.dk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=9&pos=79
Homemade malt mill, made by a friend, the rest in wood - made by me self and
I.
Regards
Jens Rasmussen
www.haandbrygforum.dk
"Mike" <mikek_brewer@yahoo.com > skrev i en meddelelse
news:1160431228.459805.223700@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>I am in the market for a grain mill and would like some opinions about
> the mills currently on the market. Anybody want to help a newbie
> all-grainer? Thanks, Mike
>
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