[Gristmillers] Meadows 24" mill

[Jim Fackert]

also depends on your do -it-yourself quotient. Perfection is often 
sought after and seldom attained.

Pylant, Bud T. wrote:
>
> Thanks for the input. It would be back to new condition (bearings, 
> shaft, redress stones). I plan on using it and want it to be perfect.
>
> *From:* gristmillers-bounces at gristmillers.com 
> [mailto:gristmillers-bounces at gristmillers.com] *On Behalf Of *Ken 
> Christison
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 05, 2008 7:40 AM
> *To:* gristmillers at gristmillers.com
> *Subject:* RE: [Gristmillers] Meadows 24" mill
>
> Bud,
>
> Are you talking about repair, or is it a total restoration? There is a lot
>
> of difference in simply making it work, and making it like new. If you
>
> are talking restoration, this is worth it if you can afford it. On the 
> other
>
> hand, you should be able to find a working mill for considerably less, it
>
> just won't be like new and will probably have a lot of wear and probably
>
> won't grind as efficiently.
>
> This is always a hard call, and usually depends on how you plan to use it
>
> and how deep your pockets are.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Ken
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>
>     *From:* Pylant, Bud T. <mailto:bud.pylant at centerpointenergy.com>
>
>     *To: *gristmillers at gristmillers.com
>     <mailto:gristmillers at gristmillers.com>
>
>     *Sent:* 11/5/2008 8:09:39 AM
>
>     *Subject:* [Gristmillers] Meadows 24" mill
>
>     I recently purchase a Meadow 24” mill that needs repair. It has
>     been estimated to cost around $3000 to repair by meadows………does
>     anyone think it is worth repairing for this amount?
>
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