[Gristmillers] Need top for pillow block Mill SN: 3287 - 16" Meadow Mills

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Faber,
One other alternative is to borrow the piece and have one cast at a 
small job foundry - not as expensive as you might think, though it will 
probably require some machine shop work too.  We had a rocker arm cast 
for an engine for $30.00.  The freight for shipping the original to and 
from Oregon was more than the cost of having the casting done.  I have 
friends who know of a foundry doing that kind of work in Mobile.  We 
will eventually be able to do it here. You can also carve an original of 
wood - or make one of pyroclastic clay (fimo) though this shrinks.  
Really doesn't take long to carve one of wood using a side grinder , 
band saw, etc.
We have a machinist who will probably be here working at our blacksmiths 
hammer in - but ultimately - you are better off having all the pieces 
parts and workmen in the same place.

Later,
Joe Rolfe
Starr Homeplace

P.S. 
Sorry I couldn't get up a crew to do your rebuild for you - it would 
have been a lot of fun.  Everyone is stuck in their own ruts I guess -- 
including me.  All are still, and will always be, welcome here.  
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