[Syrupmakers] Rebuild of a Chattnooga no. 12 cane mill

[Kelly Tidwell]

Hello Claude, 

I too am refurbishing an old Cane Mill. Mine has all the pieces and is in relatively good shape. I suggest taking LOTS of pictures as you disassemble for reference purposes. It's pretty straight forward, they are a really simple design. As far as parts I don't know if anyone but there are people on here that are really knowledgeable. 

Good luck with your new project!

Kelly 

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> On Dec 5, 2014, at 8:56 AM, Claude Richbourg <iamgardenman at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> I am new to the list and have been growing cane to make syrup for the last two years, (on a a small scale for myself).
> Other people have milled my cane for me the last two years. But, I just bought a cane mill for myself and it is in good shape.
>  
> No cracks or welds and all the pieces are there except the two roller caps on the top plate. I guess I will have to get those made by a local blacksmith.
> Anyway, I was wanting to know if there is anyone near to the Tallahassee area that could provide me with some guidance on how the cane mill should be refurbished. I have started taking it apart and it all looks good. So, I may need assistance with that or maybe parts. I plan on cleaning the outer parts and repainting them back to the old redish color?
> Thanks up front and I would appreciate any and all advice on this rebuild.
> Best Regards,
> Claude
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