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

[Becky]

I got it off EBay   3 tubes for twenty dollars

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> On Dec 5, 2014, at 6:22 PM, Gail Cross <tenacity at fidnet.com> wrote:
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> 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...
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> Gail in MO
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>> 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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