i'm planning on getting a drill from HF for my new grain mill. don't forget to use a 20% off coupon.
http://www.harborfreight.com/20off-coupon912-aff-17547.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/20off-coupon912-aff-17547.html
since so many people went with the harbor freight drill above...I was wondering if it had enough oomph to start the mill with grain in it, or if you had to start the mill first, and then add your grain. in some other threads, people with a 1/2hp motor reported that it pooped on starting the mill if grain was already in the hopper.
I have a low speed angle drill. Its RPM is around 350 and works great. The handle was easy to thread a bolt and mount it to the plywood base. Looked at buying a motor and gear reducer, but the drill saved me money. I bought it for $35. I would look at their 2 speed angle drill. It might be more money, but the motor on low speed would be perfect. The drill would be easy to mount. I hate holding the drill when I'm doing large grain bills. I've actually had decent luck with cheaper HF tools.
I stumbled upon this thread and bought this the 1/2" Heavy Duty Low Speed Drill from harborfreight, item 93632, the blue one with the extra handle. http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-heavy-duty-spade-handle-drill-93632.html
You can set the RPM nice and low and lock it in. We usually use just under 100lbs of grain per brew day, this drill had no problem and didn't heat up at all. I'd highly recommend it.
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