[Syrupmakers] miracles do happen

[Raymond Weaver]

         Sorry Gene. I should be getting pointers from you ! Did I 
tell him the right stuff ? Pressure washing sounds like a great idea. 
My mill is ready for the beam and a double-tree. Were you able to 
find "stock" nuts for your mills ?



At 09:51 AM 12/9/06, you wrote:
>TC - Thanks for the suggestion, but it was Sam looking for help.  We have
>gotten pretty adept at disassembly of old mills.  If I had to guess, we have
>restored or "parted out" 10-20 Chattanooga mills.  I probably should have
>mentioned that our first step with any mill is to pressure wash it several
>times over a few days.  We have found that the number one thing necessary to
>success with disassembly is patience.  Never get in a hurry or you will be
>looking for new parts or having them cast.
>
>-- Gene
>
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