12" Williams Stone Burr Grist Mill
Restoration in Progress by
John Bailey, Lake Charles, Louisiana
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(4) (1) Here is the original mill partially disassembled. (2) The new hopper was the first thing I rebuilt. (3) I drew up full scale plans. (4) Here are a few parts sandblasted and primed.
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(4) (1) Here are a bunch of freshly painted parts. Finding room in my shop was a trick. (2) This is the 12" runner stone. (3) Here I am ripping up some 2 x 6's,
(4) and then laminating them together.
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(4) (1)Checking the alignment of the bearings. (2) A fresh coat of paint on the frame. (3) The new sifter. (4) Another view.
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(4) (1) Reassembly finally begins. (2) I had all new babbitt bearings poured. (3) I chose Minwax Special Walnut stain. (4) It turns real smooth at this point.
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(4) (1) Figuring out where the stones will meet. (2) Those circles were some really tough cuts.
(3)(4) Squaring up the enclosure.