Miscellaneous pics of my 24" mill

This mill needs a lot of work, but does have all of the sifter parts except one
small hanger that goes on the 'passive' end. I was hoping that most parts were
the same as my 16" mill, but several parts are too large to fit it. This must be a
fairly early mill because it has oil reservoirs instead of grease cups, and has
sheet metal in place of cast iron for the blower housing and duct work. It does
not have the indicator at the shaft adjustment either. I was sure glad to see the
Williams name in fancy lettering show up on the pulley end of the wood frame.

Above left: What is left of the lettering on the hopper. Second:General view showing
sifter and end of mill. Third: closer shot of sifter. Fourth: Shaker mechanism for shoe.

Above left: Bearing at thrust screw end. Second: Thrust screw. Third: Bearing at fan
end. Fourth: View of fan end of mill.

Above left: Sometimes greasy is better :-) Second: End of eccentric rod to sifter.
Third: Sifter head casting. Fourth: Sifter support at passive end.

Above left: Sifter support at head end. Second: Fan housing. Third: Fan end.
Fourth: Stationary stone, overall view.

Above left: Runner stone, overall view. Second: Dry rot/insect damage:-(
Third: More damaged wood. Fourth: Feed screw.

The first three pictures show some of the striping detail. The raised dark areas
are where the resin has oozed out of the wood. The fourth picture shows the
end view after a little cleanup.

Ken Christison christison@coastalnet.com