minor issue using my BCMM
#1
Posted 01 November 2009 - 10:42 AM
#2
Posted 01 November 2009 - 10:47 AM
#3
Posted 01 November 2009 - 10:48 AM
How do I get to them and clean them out? I've only used this thing 4 times I think.just guessing but maybe the passive roller has dirty bearings and is sticking
#4
Posted 01 November 2009 - 10:53 AM
#5
Posted 01 November 2009 - 10:57 AM
I'd hate to affect my crush and hurt my efficiency...Is this adjustable? If so, I would adjust the gap wider.
#6
Posted 01 November 2009 - 11:46 AM
No idea since I have a JSP. And I can't imagine it's gunked up after 4 times. I'd ask the manufacturer if an owner doesn't figure it out.How do I get to them and clean them out? I've only used this thing 4 times I think.
#7
Posted 01 November 2009 - 12:17 PM
e-mail sent to the manufacturer - I will report back any useful feedback...No idea since I have a JSP. And I can't imagine it's gunked up after 4 times. I'd ask the manufacturer if an owner doesn't figure it out.
#8
Posted 01 November 2009 - 12:54 PM
Edited by ewanzel, 01 November 2009 - 12:54 PM.
#9
Posted 01 November 2009 - 06:46 PM
#10
Posted 02 November 2009 - 04:12 AM
Didn't touch the gap.I get this sometimes if I completely fill the hopper before starting to mill. I have a paint brush that I use to clean with I find that I can stick the handle down and mix the grains a little and the problem goes away. I also find that if I start with a partially filled hopper and start to mill and then fill it up it works fine. I notice at the end of milling the grains are usually entering the rollers verically and I suspect when I fill the hopper full to start they are laying more horizontal and the weight of the full hopper prevents the grains from getting betweek the rollers.Are you still using factory gap or did you tighten the gap up? I only had this problem when I moved the gap.
#11
Posted 02 November 2009 - 07:14 AM
Next time try the partial fill to get it started and see if that works. Once I get mine started I can completely fill the hopper no problems. Are you using a drill or the hand crank? (I had it happen with both)Didn't touch the gap.
#12
Posted 02 November 2009 - 07:15 AM
cordless drillageNext time try the partial fill to get it started and see if that works. Once I get mine started I can completely fill the hopper no problems. Are you using a drill or the hand crank? (I had it happen with both)
#13
Posted 02 November 2009 - 08:01 AM
I had this problem with a cordless as well.Just didn't seem like it had enough power to grab the grain.I didn't investigate it really,just went with corded and the problem was solved.cordless drillage
#14
Posted 02 November 2009 - 08:09 AM
I may do this just to give my makita a break. Corded drills are pretty cheap I think...I had this problem with a cordless as well.Just didn't seem like it had enough power to grab the grain.I didn't investigate it really,just went with corded and the problem was solved.
#15
Posted 02 November 2009 - 08:35 AM
check your local pawn shop. with the construction industry in the shitter I was able to pick up a beafy corded dewalt that is in great shape for $15I may do this just to give my makita a break. Corded drills are pretty cheap I think...
#16
Posted 05 November 2009 - 06:04 AM
#17
Posted 05 November 2009 - 06:08 AM
mine def isn't worn down yetI'm noticing my Valley Mill is starting to have a few problems here.I believe the knurling starts to get worn away and the grip from driven roller, grain husk, to passive roller goes down and ...well it just slips.Planning my uber massive 5" smooth four roller all driven cascade mill. I've had it with knurling!
#18
Posted 05 November 2009 - 08:00 AM
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