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Randy Hamm
New Member
Username: Hamm
Post Number: 19
Registered: 10-2006
Posted From: 12.218.128.67
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 05:24 pm: | 
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I need a grain mill... Any thoughts on the CnS CGM-2A package... includes hopper and mount for $139...
www.crankandstein.com/cgm-bcc.htm
Hamm |
Paul Erbe
Advanced Member
Username: Perbe
Post Number: 750
Registered: 05-2001
Posted From: 12.27.22.67
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 05:32 pm: |
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Do a search there have been a number of discussion just recently on their products. Most reports are that they are top notch. I have an older model, 2001 maybe, that goes like a champ. |
MacGregor Outkast
Junior Member
Username: Macgregor
Post Number: 99
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.249.73.221
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 05:33 pm: |
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Do it... Do it.... |
Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1801
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.130.193
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 05:39 pm: |
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The only negative I've heard is that if you motorize it, you don't have the option of flopping the rollers to match the rotation of the gear motor, if needed. |
dhacker
Advanced Member
Username: Dhacker
Post Number: 584
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 72.4.22.214
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 07:43 pm: |
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The only negative I've heard is that if you motorize it, you don't have the option of flopping the rollers to match the rotation of the gear motor, if needed.
Ya know, I'm gonna check as soon as I get home. I'm not completely sure that's true. It might be, but I swear when I had my apart Sunday the bearing races where the same. Now mine is the 3 roller version and it might be different on the 2 roller version. |
Bob Wall
Advanced Member
Username: Brewdudebob
Post Number: 503
Registered: 11-2004
Posted From: 139.76.128.71
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:06 pm: |
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Ken is correct. The drive shaft of the CnS must turn clockwise and is not reversible. The other thing to be aware of is motorizing can be troublesome if you use the hopper Don provides. I have a 1725 RPM motor and have to use a 1-1/2" sheave on the motor and a 10" sheave on the mill. This reduces the speed to roughly 200 RPM.
The problem I encountered was that the hopper and the 10" sheave occupy the same space. Don was able to hook me up with a 3/8" to 1/2" extender he made special for a LBHS that no longer uses it. But that is a one-of-a-kind gizmo and if you motorize, you will have to build your own hopper or modify the mounting board Don provides.
I will be completing construction of my stand this weekend. I will post photos.
Give a man a beer and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew and he'll waste a lifetime.
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MacGregor Outkast
Member
Username: Macgregor
Post Number: 102
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.249.73.221
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:14 pm: |
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just turn the motor around... hehe.. |
dhacker
Advanced Member
Username: Dhacker
Post Number: 586
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 72.4.22.214
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:31 pm: |
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Mac, that will work, but then the motor would impinge on the grain bucket that I assume everyone wants to catch the finished product in! |
MacGregor Outkast
Member
Username: Macgregor
Post Number: 103
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.249.73.221
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:33 pm: |
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not if you relocate the motor to the top and use a sheave..
(Message edited by MacGregor on November 21, 2006) |
Bob Wall
Advanced Member
Username: Brewdudebob
Post Number: 504
Registered: 11-2004
Posted From: 139.76.128.71
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:52 pm: |
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My motor is going to go under my bucket. The belt will be shielded in a void space in the "rear" of the stand leaving only the top of the 10" sheave exposed. I may even build a housing to protect any fingers that find their way to the moving sheave.
I want to pretend like I am sick so I can go home and work on it tonight! 
But I won't.
Give a man a beer and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew and he'll waste a lifetime.
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dhacker
Advanced Member
Username: Dhacker
Post Number: 587
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 72.4.22.214
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:57 pm: |
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not if you relocate the motor to the top and use a sheave..
True . . .
Well, there ya go Randy . . all arguments against buying a CrankandStein have now been resolved! |
MacGregor Outkast
Member
Username: Macgregor
Post Number: 104
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.249.73.221
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 10:11 pm: |
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would you rather have a mill with reversible rollers that you will probably have to have serviced at some point (even tho it's guaranteed for life), or design for a mill with rollers that will probably last a lifetime (even tho it's guaranteed for life)... |
Randy Hamm
New Member
Username: Hamm
Post Number: 20
Registered: 10-2006
Posted From: 12.218.128.67
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 11:47 pm: |
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Thanks for all of your responses. I get a little anal when making a purchase and want to get all info to make an informed decision. It seems the CnS 3 roller is the ticket. And as MacGregor Outkast puts it... Do it!!!
Thanks guys, Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Randy Hamm |
Yam
Member
Username: Yam
Post Number: 138
Registered: 08-2004
Posted From: 75.128.80.124
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 01:19 am: |
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OK now that Randy is resolved, I have been trying to figure out what to put on my christmas list, CnS Vs. Barley Crusher. I know there was a post comparing models recently, does anyone have any side by side comparison/impressions? I don't think I will be throwing a motor on it any time soon. Thanks for any input. |
Sand
Intermediate Member
Username: Sand
Post Number: 257
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 209.173.170.10
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 01:28 am: |
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I love my jsp. |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2438
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 01:38 am: |
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Yam,
Honestly... I think that if you go with a CnS, Barley Crusher, JSP, used Valley Mill or even a PhilMill II you cannot go wrong.
It really boils down to what you want, what you like and the that speaks to you when you are looking at them.
My Adjustable JSP has given me years of fantastic service.
For me; looking forward and after seeing a CrankandStein first hand as well as meeting the guy that makes them I believe the CnS Model 3D is the next mill that I buy.
So do you research and try to get a hands on look at all the mills that you are thinking about.
-Scott
edited to change ooking to looking
(Message edited by skotrat on November 22, 2006)
"Payday came and with it beer"
- Rudyard Kipling
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Tom Meier
Intermediate Member
Username: Brewdawg96
Post Number: 424
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 74.241.150.238
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 02:11 am: |
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I agree with Scott, they are all well-made mills with warranties, each with their own pluses/minuses. Go with the features and price you want. |
Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1808
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.130.193
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 02:15 am: |
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Over and over on all the boards I hear the same sentiments that Scott and Tom have stated. It's a toss up. You can't go wrong with any of the front runners. |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3695
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 04:11 am: |
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Scott,"even a PhilMill II you cannot go wrong. "
WOW !
Dan
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Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1812
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.130.193
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 04:34 am: |
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Feel the love. |
Bob Wall
Advanced Member
Username: Brewdudebob
Post Number: 506
Registered: 11-2004
Posted From: 139.76.128.71
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 04:49 am: |
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Dan,
Trade him a Phil Mill for his Peristaltic pump...
Give a man a beer and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew and he'll waste a lifetime.
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Yam
Member
Username: Yam
Post Number: 139
Registered: 08-2004
Posted From: 75.128.80.124
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 12:03 pm: |
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Thanks, I just wanted to ask since it seems I have not heard much from any Barley Crusher owners on the recent threads. |
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