[Gristmillers] Integrity

[Faber McMullen]

I will call you tomorrow.  I could come on Friday March 20th if that  
works for you.

Faber

On Mar 10, 2009, at 6:37 PM, John Bailey wrote:

> Faber:
>
> I think that's a great idea. Why don't you give me a call and we'll  
> work out the details.
>
> John B.
> 337-855-6072
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Faber McMullen
> To: gristmillers at gristmillers.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [Gristmillers] Integrity
>
> John B:
>
> Perhaps before everyone is greatly inconvenienced for my benefit,  
> would you entertain
> letting me come to Lake Charles with the mill just so you could look  
> over the pieces for an idea of completion
> and giving me general direction?  I do better seeing something with  
> my eyes.  If we could sort of piece
> the mill back together I believe with your advice I can get back to  
> Texas and do the redo.  I don't want
> to impose, but I would be willing to drive to Lake Charles if I  
> could have a couple of hours with you.  I can
> get there in about 4.5 hours.  Hence, I could leave early, get there  
> late morning, and then be back on my way.
> Then if I still felt the need to take the fellows up on the NE  
> Louisiana option I could do so.  This would be an
> extremely helpful start for me.
>
> Let me know,
> Faber
>
>
> On Mar 10, 2009, at 3:08 PM, John Bailey wrote:
>
>> 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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