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

[Gail Cross]

Thanks John, that never occurred to me. I can sure find shortening, LOL.

Gail

On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 7:30 PM, John Parker <dr.john at wolfcreekarcheology.com
> wrote:

>   I just use shortening.  It is edible and makes a great lubricant for
> the cane mill.
>
>  *From:* Gail Cross <tenacity at fidnet.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 05, 2014 3:22 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [Syrupmakers] Rebuild of a Chattnooga no. 12 cane mill
>
>  Where do you all obtain your food-grade grease? Any specific brand name
> or form (tube, tub, bottle?) to look for? I am in central Missouri, and it
> seems nobody carries this, unless I am asking at the wrong places...
>
> Gail in MO
>
> 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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life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the
last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

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And you'll find that man's pathway to glory
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