So I've done some searches, and not really finding much on the advantages of a three-roller over a two-roller grain mill. For a bit of background, I have a motorized two-roller mill that I bought from a friend. The motor has two speeds; Dead stop, or gazillion rpm. It has an adjustment screw on the power switch, but it is so finicky there's no point in using it. So, since the husband is getting a decent xmas present from me (one of those golf packages where he can play 14 courses over the year), it's only fair that I get a decent present from him; namely, a new grain mill. If I find what I want, I will give the other one back to my friend who built it and can deal with it better than I can. My $$ limit is about $180, since I want to buy lumber/hardware to build a stand for it; his gift is $265 with tax so I need to stay under it.
So far, for three-roller mills, I'm leaning towards the Malt Muncher from MoreBeer. Has the 12lb (I think) hopper, and seems to be fairly well-built. Nothing on Amazon compares to it (bought my first mill, the Ferroday cheapie, from there and it lasted less than 2 years). I'm planning to run it with a dedicated variable-speed corded drill. I built an okay stand for the first one but this time I'm going a bit more high-end, with a shelf below for the bucket, a chute made from an old grain bag, and wheels. All I need is the wheels and the 2x4's, have the boards I'll need for the top and the lower shelves. I usually do BIAB but I also occasionally use my 3-vessel system for bigger beers, so I'll need to be able to vary my crush a bit. I've heard that the Barley Crusher is a great two-roller mill and MoreBeer has one with a 15lb hopper I'm eying.
So, any suggestions? Comments? Diagnoses of my sanity? All are welcome.
So far, for three-roller mills, I'm leaning towards the Malt Muncher from MoreBeer. Has the 12lb (I think) hopper, and seems to be fairly well-built. Nothing on Amazon compares to it (bought my first mill, the Ferroday cheapie, from there and it lasted less than 2 years). I'm planning to run it with a dedicated variable-speed corded drill. I built an okay stand for the first one but this time I'm going a bit more high-end, with a shelf below for the bucket, a chute made from an old grain bag, and wheels. All I need is the wheels and the 2x4's, have the boards I'll need for the top and the lower shelves. I usually do BIAB but I also occasionally use my 3-vessel system for bigger beers, so I'll need to be able to vary my crush a bit. I've heard that the Barley Crusher is a great two-roller mill and MoreBeer has one with a 15lb hopper I'm eying.
So, any suggestions? Comments? Diagnoses of my sanity? All are welcome.