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

[Kirk Palis]

For "food grade" grease I would try a restaurant supply company.  I did a quick web search and came up with this:
Food Grade Grease - eTundra.com

Grease may be a bit better than shortening and have some higher protective properties.  Still, shortening would be a better choice than nothing.
Kirk      From: Gail Cross <tenacity at fidnet.com>
 To: A list for sorghum and cane syrupmakers <syrupmakers at syrupmakers.net> 
 Sent: Friday, December 5, 2014 9:03 PM
 Subject: Re: [Syrupmakers] Rebuild of a Chattnooga no. 12 cane mill
   
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 Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 3:22 PMTo: A list for sorghum and cane syrupmakers 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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