How smooth should a Barley Crusher roll?

[95747brewer]

I just bought a barley crusher last night and when I got home I took the wrapping off and played with it a little. It rolls smooth for about 180 degrees, then stiffens up a little for the last half of the revolution. Is this normal? I know I could lube it up, but I'm a little concerned that it isnt running true and there may be a build flaw. I dont want to take it apart before finding out if it is normal or not because I might take it back and dont want any issues. Right now with the handle off I cant turn it by hand, handle on just a little resistance.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Sounds fine to me.

 

[BierMuncher]

If it doesn't bid up too bad it may not be an issue. My first BC came with the handle jammed on and I couldn't get it off. Randy replaced it immediately and paid the shipping. If you have doubts, get it replaced.

 

[KellyK]

I concur on their customer service. E-mail them with a description of the problem. They are wonderful to work with, some of the best customer service in the biz with their unconditional "if you're not happy we'll fix it" policy.

 

[boogyman]

When I first got mine a few weeks ago, it had a little rubber ring on the first roller that drove the second.. that provided some awkward resistance, but once it fell off, everything was fine.

 

[HSM]

put a drill on and crush a lb of grain. Then decide if it's "broke".

 

[95747brewer]

yeah, I'll test it most likely this weekend. I'm not too concerned about it being broken, I was just concerned that the roller was a little out of true. I'm sure after a break in period it will be fine, its just a somewhat large purchase and I wanted to make sure it wasnt going to give me troubles before its time.