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# Been Busy in the Garage...
- URL: https://accidentalis.com/been-busy-in-the-garage/
- Published: 2015-02-08T15:47:43.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-20T14:53:33.000Z
- Author: Matthew Chrispen
- Tags: Rambling, malt, mill, motor, #Migrated-1763650309909, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-20 08:51, #Import 2025-11-20 09:06

Fun week building out my new Grain Mill Case. 2x6 construction using pocket screws. Brand new Monster MM3 Pro mill connected via Lovejoy connectors to a PowerGrinder 185 RPM motor from [All American Ale Works](http://www.allamericanaleworks.com/?ref=accidentalis.com). Add wheels and it rolls. Went this route with a direct drive to prevent any possible caught fingers in a wheel/belt system.

Notes: While the performance of this motor is great, the documentation and notes from the vendor are pretty light, but adequate. For the record, 'sketch #2' in the wiring schemes is the right one for this mill and turns clockwise. The system bound up a bit at first, but once it was rolling (with some small adjustments at the Lovejoy connectors) runs well.

EDIT: added some more photos after the first brew day.

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