[Gristmillers] Best mill in the world!

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Tue May 5 19:14:09 PDT 2009


Would love to see it. Have pics to post?
Ron

2009/5/5 Floyd Boyett <floydandbobee at copper.net>

>  I have not been on the list long and have never posted on it before.  I
> have been on the Syrup makers list with Ken for years and enjoy it very
> much.  Here is what I want to ask:
>
> I am looking for info on a mill I have not seen anyone talk about.  I have
> had this thing for a few years and have not done anything with it yet.  Hope
> to soon.  Here is what is embossed on the cast iron housing:
>
> *Built by Leonard D. Harrison, New Haven, Conn. USA  *This is in a circle
> on the end of the mill.
> In the center of the above embossing is:  *The Best & Fastest Grinder in
> the World *on one side.  On the other side in the circle is: *Patented
> Sept. 1, 1868, Dec. 29, 1868, Jan. 9, 1872, Jan. 19, 1872 / In England,
> France, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway*
> **
> Even the cone part of the hopper is cast iron.  The cast iron body is round
> and measures about 23 - 24 inches across.  I would think the stones are 20
> inches.
>
> On top of the cast iron mill housing is a large brass name tag and on it is
> embossed:  *Hartwell Iron Works General Agents Houston Texas*
> **
> Some one tell me something about this thing!
>
> Floyd Boyett
> Lumberton, Texas
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