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"EoinMag":29b6zsoc wrote: You say 120 from the US, does that include a drill and a hopper and a mount? [/quote:29b6zsoc]

No, but these are easily fabricated from a number of things, in my case some scrap plywood and a plastic storage container for the hopper. cheap drills cost 20 euro

"EoinMag":29b6zsoc wrote: I'd daresay that even that hand crank is better than nothing. [/quote:29b6zsoc]

sure, if it was a straight trade off between a hand grinder and, well, nothing... in the event that I have to pay for something I think I'd rather keep my 85 euro and put it towards a proper mill is what I was saying

"EoinMag":29b6zsoc wrote: Can anyone confirm that a handheld cordless drill will have enough power and juice to run through a 15KG grain bill?
Personally I'd rather not burn out my cordless trying something like this, mains powered drills are surely the way to go?[/quote:29b6zsoc]

It all depends on the drill, what is the rating? I have a really wimpy cordless that probably wouldn't manage it, but then it can barely drill through wood <!-- s:roll: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="" title="Rolling Eyes" /><!-- s:roll: --> If you have a decent one I'm sure it would be fine. I run my drill on about setting 3 of 5. Will you be crushing somewhere that has no mains? It will take probably about 5-10 minutes to crush 15KG

When I first used my cranknstein mill with my large black & decker drill I was quite surprised about the torque it generated.

The mill was fitted to a round wooden base ( as recommended by various people ) and sat on top of a plastic bucket. There was a small hopper fitted. At one point the rollers grabbed and stalled a bit and the whole set up flipped over - grain everywhere! The mill needs anchoring down if you try to do it on your own i.e. one hand holds the drill the other keeps the hopper topped up!

I would think hand cranking is a bit tedious

Will

As said I am willing to take one for the team and can run a large 19KG grain bill through it and let everyone know if it's doable. <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->

p.s. what happens when the zombipocalypse comes and the electricity goes down? Where will your drill powered grinder leave you then? <!-- s;) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt="" title="Wink" /><!-- s;) -->

Totally agree with Richie and Will - most people already have a drill or two lying around and can knock up a hopper and a mount (piece of wood with a hole in it)

when that happens I will hook it up to some rats or children or something on a treadmill.

&amp;quot;RichieH&amp;quot;:3hv27tab wrote: when that happens I will hook it up to some rats or children or something on a treadmill.[/quote:3hv27tab]

What you'll use up your food reserves? <!-- s:shock: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt=":shock:" title="Shocked" /><!-- s:shock: --> <!-- s:shock: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt=":shock:" title="Shocked" /><!-- s:shock: --> <!-- s:shock: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt=":shock:" title="Shocked" /><!-- s:shock: -->