[Gristmillers] Integrity

[John Bailey]

Faber:

I wish I could offer more to help you, but traveling to Northeast Louisiana is out of the question for me.  I will be glad to offer any technical advice that I can. I have rebuilt three of these old mills. Believe me, if I can do it anybody can. There are only a few things that are critical, setting the bedstone, tramming, and facing the stones. If you are dealing with the mill that I think you are, the stones shouldn't need dressing. Measurements aren't super critical. Just get it close. 

My website, www.foroldtimesake.org has a lot about restoring these old mills. If you haven't done so, check it out. You can also feel free to call me any time
at 337-855-6072.  Let me know what I can do to help from Lake Charles, LA.

John Bailey


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Faber McMullen 
  To: gristmillers at gristmillers.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:01 AM
  Subject: Re: [Gristmillers] Integrity


  Wow!  What a response.  I think I'm going to Oak Ridge, La as soon as I can if someone on the list
  can meet me there.  If one were to talk me through the job and show me how it all fits together I'm 
  certain I could do it here in Texas.  Or, we could cut the pieces right there with Joe's shop.


  Thank you Joe Cooper Rolfe
  Faber






  On Mar 10, 2009, at 9:29 AM, cen66133 at centurytel.net wrote:


    Folks,
    It sounds to me like a batch of millers needs to get together and rebuild a mill.
    I am in Northeastern Louisiana.  I have lots of wood, ample tools, a blacksmith shop, machine shop, sheet metal shop and room to sleep 25 or more.  I offer my place free for this project.  I have a mill I will donate - but it is probably in worse shape than the one Faber has.  Mine is just the metal parts, but, I think, all of them.
    What I do NOT have, is the knowledge,  plans, experience and ability, to rebuild a mill.  I have one working and four wrecks.

    We regularly host gatherings of craftspeople and artists.  I know the distance is awkward - but it is what I have to offer.  I suspect that we could have a lot of fun, and do a good thing in the process.  Lets take this lemon and make lemonade!

    Another option would be for those of us with mills on trailers to descend on Navasota when the wheat is ready to mill?  ( my mill is not on wheels)

    Joe Cooper Rolfe - Miller Wannabe
    Starr Homeplace
    Oak Ridge, Louisiana
    StarrHomeplace.org



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