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

[Steven Ball]

http://www.meadowsmills.com/


On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 12:16 PM, Becky <sbwickline at suddenlink.net> wrote:

>  What's the name of business in NC that lead free Babbitt can be
> purchased?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 5, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Steven Ball <stevendball at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  I went to a local nut and bolt warehouse and replaced all hardware with
> new including set bolts. I also sand blasted everything and primed and
> painted parts. I used food grade grease for the gears. There's a place in
> NC you can order lead free Babbitt to pore the barrings. Other then that
> these mills are very simple and don't have to many parts.
>
> Have Fun!! If you need anything let me know!!
> Sincerely,
> Steven
> On Fri, 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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