Coffee: Home Roasting Talk Bread Machine Conversion Learn @seattlecoffeegear Learn all about coffee, watch videos, read how-to articles. www.seattlecoffeegear.com   Not Logged in: log in updated topics   new posts   new unanswered   search   faq   sign up   Discussions > Coffee > Home Roast > Bread Machine...   view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics showing page 1 of 6 last page next page Author Messages somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009, 1:24am Subject: Bread Machine Conversion   After reading on CG regarding bread machine use I set out today to hit the local thrift stores and returned with this guy for $14... Click Here (somegeek.home.comcast.net) After some unscrewing, snipping, guts removal, etc... I removed the main piece I needed... Click Here (somegeek.home.comcast.net) Click Here (somegeek.home.comcast.net) I will hardwire the motor to a switch. I don't like the idea of the Teflon off-gassing so I removed the paddle base from the bucket and will replace the bucket with a stainless steel bowl. Click Here (somegeek.home.comcast.net) Next thing to do is to cut down the white siding and then build a cover for this. Click Here (somegeek.home.comcast.net) I plan to install a set of 120V sockets and two light switches as well.  One switch for the motor and the other for the outlets. somegeek back to top somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009, 1:07pm Subject: Bread Machine Use - Drum vs upright tub?   I plan to go out after work to a few thrift stores to find a few tubs to build a container to hold beans on my bread machine base and I got to thinking... Would a horizontal drum lined with a few paddles with the heat gun pointing straight in yield a more even roast? back to top somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:07am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   Got the base done for the most part.  Just need to cut a small cover to install over the motor drive gear. The right switch toggles the motor power while the left switch toggles power to the outlets. Used a ~15 foot AC cable for the power. (Click for larger image) back to top somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:09am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   Bottom view... Feet came off the bread machine.  Had to cut a hole for the motor to fit in the base.  Used 5/8"(I think) cutting board material for the base and back cover. (Click for larger image) back to top somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:10am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   Goodwill sourced pot shield in place(old aluminum mixing bowl)... (Click for larger image) back to top somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:11am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   Cut a piece of cutting board to make a cover for the open backside... (Click for larger image) back to top somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:14am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   The shield is aluminum while the inner bowl is stainless steel w/ aluminum clad(pot handle removed - had to drill the spot welds in order to snap off the handle). This will provide roughly 3/4" of air around the bowl and on the bottom of the bowl to provide an air layer of insulation.  I plan to put in a 1/2" piece of fiberglass gasket material(tightly woven material you see around your oven door) to provide a seal between the bowls. I also need to go back to Goodwill and get a lid for the inner bowl and will cut a few holes in it for the heat gun and exhaust.  :) Will build a pot handle out of 3/16" music wire. My Sweet Maria's green bean sampler shipped today as well.  Woot! (Click for larger image) back to top Clay34 Senior Member Joined: 8 Oct 2008 Posts: 302 Location: Wisconsin Expertise: I like coffee Espresso: Aeropress Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Vac Pot: N/A - 3 Bodum presses Drip: Bunn VPR APS Roaster: bread machine, Corretto... Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 6:53am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   Your project is looking very nice indeed.  I really like using the bread machine motor since they are so strong compared to a Stir Crazy or UFO popcorn maker.  I just started  using an unmodified bread machine and have finished 5 roasts in it.  The last two have been 800 gram batches.  I'm using what I already owned in a Milwaukee brand two speed heat gun.   So what are you plans for the heat application?  Are you going to hand hold the heat gun or use a Corretto style holder?  How about cooling the beans?  If you don't have a cooler already, and you are already in the building mode get that part of the process done now as well instead of waiting forever like I originally did. Enjoyed the photos and looking forward to the finished project. Rick back to top somegeek Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Washington State Expertise: I love coffee Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Roaster: Black & Decker / Toastmaster Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 9:11am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   (Thanks for the kind words, Rick. For heat, I have a 1200 watt Black and Decker heat gun (Click Here (www.blackanddecker.com)) For cooling, I have a 5-gallon bucket and plan to pick up a colander for it.  I have a large shop vac so heat shouldn't be an issue with my ~1.3lb / week roasts. somegeek back to top Clay34 Senior Member Joined: 8 Oct 2008 Posts: 302 Location: Wisconsin Expertise: I like coffee Espresso: Aeropress Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso Vac Pot: N/A - 3 Bodum presses Drip: Bunn VPR APS Roaster: bread machine, Corretto... Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009, 9:47am Subject: Re: Bread Machine Conversion   sounds like a wonderful set up, can't wait for the finished pictures.  You might even give me a push to mod my bread machine, but so far all I have done is remove the sight glass window and my heat gun fits nicely in the hole.   Rick back to top showing page 1 of 6 last page next page view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Discussions > Coffee > Home Roast > Bread Machine...   updated topics   new posts   new unanswered     search   faq   sign up   Not Logged in: log in Discussions Quick Jump: Select Espresso Discussions --Espresso Machines --Lever Espresso Machines --Grinders - Espresso --Espresso Mods and Restorations --Espresso Blends --Questions and Answers --Latte Art and Etching --Barista Jams Around the World --General Discussion Coffee Discussions --Machines and Brewing Methods --Home Roasting Talk --Questions and Answers --General Discussion Columns, How-Tos, and Reviews --Holiday Gift List Feedback --CoffeeGeek Columnist Feedback --Detailed Review Feedback --Products First Look Feedback --Quickshot Review Feedback --Guide Article Feedback --How-To Article Feedback --CoffeeGeek Podcast Feedback Members Forum --Bug Reports and Suggestions --Buy, Sell and Trade --Retail Coffee Jobs Offered / Wanted Ads --Coffee Recipes --Cafe and Bean Reviews --CoffeeGeek Site Info and News --General Off Topics World Regional --United States West --United States Central --United States East --Western Canada --Eastern Canada --United Kingdom --Western Europe --Eastern Europe, Nordic Countries, and Russia --Central and South America --Australia, New Zealand and Asia Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit      = No New Posts since last visit     = Newest post Forum Rules: No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards. 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