? - ■ tr ifgr c ^c'-f*- ■• ' - c •OCT.. ^ ^ <§?-,;^:r '■--Mo -"':'/ C cc cr« , . c <; _ «c-.'-c § a > c RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 21 SINGLE REEL BOLT— Complete, and Dimen- sions. (See preceding page.) Our bolts are so well known that a full description seems superflu- ous. Their constant use for fourteen years has suggested some marked changes, which together with aWief outline of the bolt itself, we will describe. The object gained is a more efficient bolt for custom work, either for a Portable Mill or any flouring mill however large or small, where a bolt is wanted specially adapted to the demands of custom grinding; at the same time a bolt that can be shipped to any point on a navigable river or railroad in the United States or Territories. We have already sent a number of them into Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Also, Texas, Kansas, Georgia. &c., &c. When so or- dered they are taken apart and boxed, previously marked how each part belongs, and drafts and description of how to set it up, sent so that one at all skilled can put it up in the mill and have it ready to run in two to three days time. For those residing within a few hun- dred miles of our works, we mostly send on open cars or boat, well protected by paint and varnish, and out of the great number shipped within ten years past, have not had a single one at all damaged that w^ o 1^ H CO Ph 02 RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. COMBINED MILL HUSK. In cases where there is or can be a basement under the grinding floor, we advise lengthening out the husk posts sufficiently to throw the gear- ing or belts entirely below the floor. When this is done the husks of the two or more run of burrs are combined into one, making it very solid. This style of mill, where there is room under the grinding floor for it, is the best arrangement possible. A husk of this kind has all the firmness and solidity of the usual style of frame husk, and yet it is not so bulky and cumbersome. Heavy joint bolts being used entirely, instead of pins, it can readily be tightened up, should any part become slack. These joint bolts bring the timbers harder and more firmly against the shoulders than it is possible for pins or keys ; hence its exceeding firmness. Mills put up by us in this style cost the purchaser less money than it is possible for him to buy the burrs, spindles, steps, lighter screws, steps, feed rigging, etc., complete, and then get his timber, hire hands, and build it himself. After he finishes his husk, he will find, in addition to its costing him more than if we should furnish it, he has not nearly as neat a husk, nor one that looks like a finished piece of machinery. The entire timbers in our Combined Husks are dressed and varnished. While it is together in our shoi?, before taking apart for shipment, every piece is so marked as to show plainly its place in putting up when it arrives at the mill. Customers purchasing these husks, etc., complete, avoid the delay in starting their mills that is necessarily connected with this when all is made at the mill. At the mill, every- thing has to be done at a decided disadvantage over doing it at a shop where there are tools and machinery especially adapted for the work, and hands that are thoroughly accustomed to doing it. This style of Mill, with pulleys on the spindles, driven from an up- right shaft by belts with tightening pulleys on the slack side, makes the most convenient, and at the same time, as durable and efficient a mill as can be built. With this arrangement, any burr or burrs can be stopped or started at pleasure, without disturbing the others. Where any changing of burrs has to be done, as is the case in custom mills, this is an important item, both for convenience and economy. It saves 32 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE the time that would be lost in stopping the entire machinery of the mill, shifting the gearing, and again starting, which will always amount to several minutes, by the time the burrs are again properly grinding. And, further, belts do away with all liability to that jar and chatter that always more or less accompanies gearing not kept in proper condition in every respect, which is very seldom done. The belt gives to the burr a very even, steady motion. Our experience is that these belt mills are as easily and more accurately kept in tram than geared mills with any kind of gearing. This method of driving burrs is not only desirable for custom mills, but is also well adapted for merchant mills. We think no better or more satisfactory arrangement for driving either custom or merchant burrs than this, is in use, and we have had expe- rience with all methods. We have over one hundred of this style of mills running, driven by belts in this manner, and they are giving the most entire satisfaction. Most of them are run by parties that have used various other methods of driving their burrs. These all give this style a most decided preference over any other method of driving. The cost is about the same as gearing. We can now give parties interested, references to mills of this same kind in most any of the middle and western States. Of course we do not advocate this plan of driving burrs, nor this style of husk for every case. There are a great many places where there is not the necessary basement room, and parties do not wish to go to any more expense than the usual short husk portable mill, and some situations would require a geared mill all rigged and fitted up in the best manner. In the engraving. Fig. 7, is shown one of these husks with two upper and one under runner mill ; the frame is not shown as heavy as we use for 42 inch and 4 feet stones; one of the lower belts is shown, the others in dotted lines. The shelving for supporting the belt when the tight- ening pulley is thrown back is not shown. Our adjustable tightening frame and hinge is of superior advantage in stopping and starting either one or all the burrs. They are operated by hand wheels from above in a very simple and easy manner not shown in the cut. The precise slant and position of this movable pulley is regulated by an im- proved hinge having but three castings, a wrought iron rod, and three screw bolts, one of them provided with two hexagon nuts to regulate the position in one direction, while the plate to which the frame is hinged allow it to be adjusted in another required direction. By RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 33 keeping the pulley in the proper position the belt raises from the shelv- ing and touches nothing but the pulleys when in motion. The excel- lence of this combined mill arrangement, with the new features, is considered of great advantage, and is highly commended by all of those usins them. 34 de-jCriptive pamphlet of the RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 35 DOUBLE REEL BOLT. Where more bolting surface is required than there is in a single reel bolt, we build them with two reels, in portable chests, and em- bodying all the advantages and improvements of our single reel portable bolts. We furnish with them the gearing, elevator, etc.,) complete and neatly finished. They are built in sections for conven- ience in shipping and handling. We build also three and four reel chests to order. ■ We send with these bolts all that is mentioned as being furnished with the single reel bolts, except we send 48 feet of elevator belt and 36 cups. Will state that while we are willing to furnish all the irons belonging to our bolts at fair rates, with draft and specifications showing how to make them, we advise our cus- tomers to have the complete bolt made here and shipped with the other supplies of the mill. The mill and all by so doing gives better satisfaction, besides a great saving in expense. We have sent them South into Georgia; North into Northern Minnesota, and West into Western Kansas and Nebraska. For such long distances we recom- mend to have them tak^ apart and boxed as referred to under head of " Single Reel Bolt." We make them of the following length of reel shafts, 16, 18, 20 and 22 feet ; the chest and frame supporting the gearing at h6ad makes each bolt measure 2^ feet longer. They are all about 8 feet 7 inches high to top of elevator. Grinding and Flouring, and Capacity. All should know that the most important item in converting wheat into flour, is the Grinding Mill. Grain cannot be properly floured without burrs of good quality, dressed expressly for the purpose. Although a Miller of not much experience may sometimes make a pretty fair article of flour, yet those having the most experience will always find something to learn on this subject. It is best that the skill of an expert Miller be employed to prepare the face and furrows of the burrs and put them in order for grinding. Our mills, when properly dressed and in order, make a quahty and yield of flour un- surpassed by any other mill, as the letters from our customers testify. Nevertheless, some of our mills, run and managed by unskillful hands, are making a tolerable article of flour, without much care to dress the burrs and keep in order, and sometimes are run a long time with- 36 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE out any dressing. In grinding wheat, the burrs should be adjusted with precision, and should always occupy the attention of the Miller. In grinding grists, some damp and others dry, and of different quali- ties of wheat, the stones require close attention. The runner should be raised slightly for damp wheat ; if not, the burrs are liable to heat the chop, and clog their grinding surfaces. If allowed to run too close on dry wheat, the bran will be cut and the flour made dark. These are common difficulties, but can be avoided by a careful miller who wants to make a fine article of merchantable flour, and good yield. The several qualities of wheat and its conditions, as well as the particular quality of flour required to meet the demand of any particular market, must be observed and understood in order to de- termine the best mode of grinding. An Important Item. — Be sure to keep the furrows sufficiently deep, and especially so for corn, and see under heads of " Setting up and Starting" and " Keeping in Order." Burrs are apt to throw out un- ground grain if run too slow, when, if the speed is increased, this difficulty is obviated. Grinding Corn. — The dress is not that i*equired for wheat. For corn, let every part of the surface be sharp, and the fujrroivs cut deep; thus, with a high speed, the meal will not be heated. When the meal is ground hot, the stones are dull or the furrows not deep enough. It requires much more power to grind with dull stones or shallow fur- rows. Every stroke with a sharp pick makes a great number of sharp cutting edges upon French Burr, which cut easy, like a sharp tool in wood. Be careful to keep the burrs well balanced and in tram. See ob- servations elsewhere under this head. In reference to the capacity of our mill we will give our opinions from the practical knowledge and experience we have had with them. Having a number of water and steam mills of our entire make and completion near our works and in our city, some having been built with special reference to having all first-class, our opportunities have been good near at hand for constant improvement. While much depends upon the power and condition of grain, our mills are made of the kind of burr stone, carefully selected, with furrows drafted and shaped in the most approved style, that the greatest attainable results may be accomplished. Under favorable circumstances our three feet RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 37 mills have ground to make good flour and yields 14 bushels per hour, which, when in moderate condition as to sharpness, would do but 8 or 10 bushels. Our under-runner mills average a greater capacity than the upper-runner kind. The amount our mills and mill stones will grind to do it well, is as great as that successfully obtained by any mill in existence, and al- ways has been entirely satisfactory, oftentimes astonishing old and experienced millers. On one occasion two of our three feet upper-run- ner mills with two single reel bolts have made 100 bbls. of merchant- able flour in 24 hours. With the larger sizes we could point to pro- portionally greater results. Our three and three and a half feet mills are often found grinding fiister than the four feet sizes of the old style of mills, at the same time doing as good and better work. These are facts, and the reasons why are simply because the stones are run at a greater speed, while the furrows are shaped to avoid heating, and properly drafted to dis- tribute the grain evenly over the grinding surfaces. Also, much is owing to a good selection of the burr stock of which the stones are made. We conclude this subject by reference to some who have given us their views, carefully expressed in writing, and here published for the benefit of all those interested in milling. Keeping in Order. The face of the bed stone must be kept level and the spindle in perfect tram with it. To tram, take ofi* the hoop and runner stone, and if a Pulley Mill, put on the belt the same as when grinding ; then place on the spindle a wooden arm with a hole in one end to tit tight on the upper end of spindle, so that it will traverse the face of the bed stone, having before made a small hole through the project- ing end to receive a quill or piece of whale-bone to trace the surface of the bed-stone about two inches in from its skirt. On turning the spindle, it can now be readily seen which way the step is to be moved in order to throw the spindle in tram ; if it is properly in tram, the quill will traverse the bed-stone evenly around its face. To tram our geared mills, the toe of the si:)indle must not he moved out of line Avith the shaft holdmg the driving gear wheel; the proper way is to tram it in the bush, which is provided with suitable keys. However, Avhen the toe of the spindle or step is required to be moved length- 38 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE ways of this shaft, no bad results will follow, provided the cogs are all the time in proper depth — even on their back or large end, and not too deep in gear. The spindles of our mills are not apt to get out of tram, but in all mills they should be closely watched and fre- quently tried in this particular. When the spindle is in perfect tram, and the runner in balance, the bitrrs will not wear out of face, but the reverse, they will naturally wear in face. The followers should not be forced too hard against the spindle by the wedges in the iron bush, as it Avill make the spindle heat. The space under the leather, on top of the bush, should be well supplied with .tallow rolled up in a woolen cloth and laid immediately around the spindle. The oil cup in the bush should be supplied with good sperm or lard oil every time the burrs are taken up. Place some candle-wick in this cup, with one end against (not around) the spindle. This keeps the spindle supplied with a continual flow of oil in addition to the tallow. Oil the spindle step with good sperm or lard oil, clean out once a month, and keep out dirt. In geared mills, pay particular attention to the adjustment of the gear wheels. If they are too deep or not deep enough in gear, they will not run so smoothly and will cut "out. As the wooden cogs wear, in time a shoulder will be formed on them by the iron cogs in the pinion. In order to obviate the tremble or rough running that this shoulder would cause, it should be trimmed off from time to time. Grease the cogs with tallow, and see observations on keeping stones in order, under head of " Setting up and Starting." We request as a favor of any of those using our machinery, mills, bolts, &c., to inform us if they are not working satisfactorily; in such a case, state plainly as you can in what particular, as we will take pleasure in correcting the defect or giving advice concerning it. Some of our mills and mill stones that have been used constantly for 8 to 12 years may require some changes, such as re-setting the irons, improving the dress, &c., that would make them as good as new; when written to or interviewed on the subject, will state to the best of our ability what should ^be done. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 39 In Ordering, or tvlien a Correct estimate of Cost is Wanted, It will be quite a help both to our customers and to ourselves to observe the points mentioned below. A plain statement of the situa- tion and what is wanted, together with a rough sketch will often save much delay and trouble. 1st. Give location of Mill, i. e., its relation to road, railway, and power ; where it is most convenient to receive grist work and where merchant grain. 2d. State size of mill house ; height of stories from floor to floor ; pitch of roof, and which way comb of house runs ; which way the joist and timbers of the mill run, and their size. 3d. If there is a basement under the grinding floor, and how high. 4th. If water poAver is to be used, state size and kind of water wheel and its speed. If a turbine wheel, give height of head, which way wheel runs, and location of mill-house. 5th. If the power has not been improved, state the fall that can be obtained, and give the amount of water in depth and width running over a weir. See "Measurement of Water in a Stream." 6th. If the power used is steam, give the diameter of cylinder and length of stroke of engine ; number of revolutions per minute made by engine; diameter and width of face of band wheel on engine; which way the engine runs — whether top of band wheel runs to or from the mills. 7th. Make a sketch showing the location of engine bed plate and shaft to the mills. 8th. State whether the mills are wanted to run with or against the sun. We build them to run with the sun unless otherwise ordered. 9th. Name the place to which the machinery is to be shipped and, if thought best, by what route. It often happens that we can judge best the way to ship. Also, your name and post ofiice plainly and in full. ■ We deliver our goods on board cars at the proper depot here, free of charge, and take a contracted through receipt with rate of freight stated in it, and send to the purchaser, thus guarding our customers against over-charges or high rates of freight. For 5 per cent, added to our prices, we wUl pre-pay freight on one half and full car load lots to 40 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE Buffalo, Philadelphia, Baltimore, St. Louis, Quincy, Rock Island and Memphis. 3 per cent, will cover it to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Louisville and Evansville. On boat or cars at any depot in Cin- cinnati we will pre-pay freight at 10 cents per 100 lbs., (weights are given on list.) Great care is taken to inclose such parts of our supplies and mills when necessary in strong boxes, iron bound at the corners, so that they can be conveyed safely to any part of the world. Setting up and Starting. We have often found it to the advantage of our customers to have one of our own men assist in setting up and starting. Their experience and familiarity with our machinery enables them to expedite the set- ting up. They are employed on this important part of our work constantly. Our charges for their services are reasonable. In some of the far western States we have skilled mill-wrights for this purpose, thus saving time and expense to the purchaser. From drafts and explanations we send (when requested to do so) with our mill work and mills, mill-wrights can generally succeed in giving good satis- faction. The burrs of all our mills are faced true and furrowed, but do not have as smooth a grinding or flouring face as is necessary for flouring wheat. A few days work by the miller with pick and rub stone is of great advantage. To do this important work correctly requires one skilled in the use of the red staff", with a good true iron proof staff" close at hand. We are sorry to be compelled to say that the millers are few that know how to correctly handle the red staflP on the face of a mill stone. It is a difficult matter to explain the manner of doing it without a personal interview and the implements in readiness. How- ever, we are ready to give on this point of great importance all the in- formation we can by sketches and writing. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 41 42 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE This Cut Represents either size Machine driven from the Top when so required. Some of the Reasons why the Eureka Should be used in preference to any other Smut and Separating Machine now offered for Sale : 1st. The scourer used in the Eureka is constructed of the best im- ported cast sheet steel, manufactured and rolled expressly for this pur- pose. The scouring is done on an entire smooth surface, and by direct action on the grain, thoroughly scours and polishes the berry without waste, and at the same time retains its scouring qualities until the scouring case is entirely worn out. As the beaters or fan blades of the revolving scouring cylinders are chilled cast-iron, they will last for years without perceptible wear, and when the steel case is worn out by severe friction of the grain, can be replaced at a small expense. All machines are so strongly and permanently built, and the revolving cylinder so perfectly balanced, that they will, Avith ordinary care, last RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 43 for years, with the small additional expense of renewing the scouring case, once in from three to five or eight years, as the case may be. 2d. For its entire reliability in cleaning the worst samples of smutty wheat ; the preliminary or first separator is attached to all the No. 0, 1, 2 and 3 Ordinary sizes, which removes smut balls, dust, chafl', chess or cheat, and light and worthless grains, before the wheat goes to the scourer. As the scourer is thoroughly ventilated, supplied by air at the bottom, and discharging the smut and dust loosened from the grain during the process of scouring, through the perforations of the scouring case, and the fan at the same time drawing a strong current of air through the revolving cylinder, there is no possibility of the grain coming in contact with smut and dust during the process of scouring. Most of the so-called close scouring machines that are now being urged upon millers are destitute of this important principle, and hence worthless. 3d. The Eureka, so far as we know, is the only machine that has a perfect shoe attachment, and where the machine is the best known is always invariably ordered. It requires little or no attention, being driven by a belt from main shaft of the machine and a spring pitman ; it makes no noise, and with the improved double screen, takes out more headings, straw joints, rat filth, corn and oats, than can possibly be taken out with the rolling screen, while the cockle screen takes out cockle, sand, etc., and we earnestly advise all persons ordering the No. 0, 1 or 2 machines, to order the shoe in all cases. It is now very seldom that we have an order for either of the three sized machines above referred to without the shoe, and in nine cases out of ten when machines are so ordered, the shoe is afterwards ordered, thereby caus- ing extra expense and trouble. The last reason we shall give is that this is, in all respects, the best wheat cleaning machine in the world ; this to millers is an im- portant consideration, and cannot well be overlooked. 44 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE In Ordering Smut Machines, First, decide the size or number of machine wanted, and in deciding this, it will be well to remember that the machines will do all claimed for them. If a machine is wanted to clean twenty-five bushels pei hour, a No. 1 machine, run to the motion designed for it, will do it much better than a No. 2, and either size machine run to the mo- tion and fed to the full capacity, will do much better work than if run at a less motion and with a less feed. Some have thought that if a No. 3 machine, for instance, will clean one hundred bushels per hour well, that it will clean sixty bushels better. This is a mistake. Warranty. All machines are warranted to be built of the very best material and perfect in all their parts, and any defect in the material or con- struction will be made good to the purchaser without charge; and further, to give entire satisfaction, when put up and run according to directions attached to all machines. Terms. When the cash is remitted with the order, or within thirty days from date of shipment, a discount of five per cent, will be allowed, or list price at the end of ninety days. If longer time is required, ap- proved notes on interest after ninety days from date of shipment, payable in bank, will be required. TABLE OF DIMENSIOKS. No S o Height from where wheat en- ters to floor. SIZE ON FLOOR. 1^ DIAMETER OF PULLEY. Height from Floor to Centre of Pulley. CAPACITY PER HOUR. 5 ft 5 in. 4 ft 2 ft 2 in. 700 6 in-4inface 1 foot. 10 to 15 bu 1 6 ft 2 In. 5 ft 6 in. 2 ft 2 in. 700 7 in-1 in face 1 foot. 20 to 30 bu 2 6 ft 10 in 6 ft 2 in. 2 ft 8 in. 625 10 in-5 in face 1 foot 2 in. 40 to 60 bu 3 7 ft 6 in. .5 ItOin. 3 ft 1 in. 550 14 in-6 in face 1 foot 4 in. 100 to 125 bu £ 2 3 7 ft 8 in. 5 ft 2 in. 2 ft 8 in. 650 10 in-5 in face 1 footlin. 40 to 60 bu & 3 7 ft 11 in 5 ft 3 in. 3ft2in. 550 14 in-6 in face 1 footl in. 100 to 125 bu 8 ft 2 in. 5 ft 6 in. 3 ft 6 in. 500 14tol6in-8inface 1 footl in. 125 to 150 bu ^ 5 3 I 8 ft 2 in. 5 ft 4 in. 3 ft 9 in. 450 18to24in-8inface 1 foot 4 in. 175 to 2001 bu RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 45 DUSTLESS OAT SEPARATOR AND ZIGZAG. With two or four "Wheat Riddles and Cockle Riddle. j^ATENTED ^PRIL 9, 1861; JIe-ISSUED, A.PRIL 1 9, 187I. This Machine is named "Dustless Separator," because the Dust is separated from the wheat, conveyed out of the mill, and deposited in a dust room, before the grain passes to the riddles ; the wheat and screenings are left free from dust. 7 46 RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. Its operation is as follows : — The grain enters the Machine at the hopper, which is shown, where it receives the first blast ; then passes through two to four wheat riddles in succession, and over a cockle riddle into the second blast. The riddles deposit oats, sticks, weeds, ergot, rat-balls, etc., in suitable spouts; the heavy screenings fall into a hopper and are spouted off. This Machine has none but suction blasts, and is offered to the milling community as a first-class Separa- tor. Dimensions and Capacity. No. Capacity per hour. Size on floor. Extreme -n n Height. P""«y- Kev. per minute. 2 3 30 to 40 bush. 60 to 80 bush. 30 to 40 bush. 60 to 80 bush. 33x34 45x34 33x34 45x34, 5 ft. 4 in 5 ft. 5 in 6 ft. 2 in 6 ft. 3 in 6 in. 6 in. 440 440 2 riddles for winter wheat 2 3 6 in. 6 in. 440 440 4 riddles for spring wheat S™ 48 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE FLOUR PACKERS. Mattison's, Taggart's and other well known Packers, ready for shipment on short notice. For some situations one kind may suit better than another, and when we know the purpose it is designed for can advise which would suit best. The advantages of them are, that they are ready for use when shipped by merely setting up and attach- ing power, and suited to a variety of work in the packing line. The Mattison kind will pack in barrels or paper sacks of different sizes. When a cheap Packer is wanted we have the Portable Conical Roller Flour Packer. Capacity, 3 barrels per hour — 12 to 18 revolutions per minute. Weight, 250 pounds. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 49 HUNTLEY &, HOLCOMB'S EXCELSIOR BRAN DUSTER. ADJUSTABLE WHILE RUNNING. This cut shows the Duster as completed, with shoe attached, with part of the outer case and part of the wire gauze cylinder removed, to show the interior of the Machine. The lower section of the outside case containing the spouts never being removed after once set up in the mill ; the shoe can be turned to any position required, by turning the top plate with it which can be done by slacking the tie rods that bind all together. 50 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE The manufacturers have recently improved their already celebrated and widely-known Machine, They say in their latest circular, " We have had thirteen years experience on Bran Dusters, and nearly eleven years of the time on our present Machine, and think we understand the wants of Millers in this line perfectly. Our aim has been to make as perfect a Duster as could be made, and think we now have a perfect one to offer the milling public. " Ours is a vertical Machine and so constructed that it can be run either with or against the sun, as may be required. ' ' The Wire-cloth Cylinder is made in halves, and can be unbolted and taken out one-half at a time, and can be turned around for examina- tion on all sides while the Machine is running. " We put on all sizes, a shoe to throw off dough balls or any foreign substance that would injure the wire-cloth, making it a perfect Ma- chine without any other device than the Machine itself. "We have had Machines running side by side with all the other kinds of Dusters and have always beaten them in quantity and quality of flour, and are ready at any time to put one to a test with any other Machine. " This Machine has a Kevolving Cylinder of pure Bristol Brushes and has nothing but the Brush Cylinder to drive, making it run extremely light, requiring less than one-half of one-horse power to drive the largest sized Machines. " There are now over seven hundred of them running, and as far as we know all are giving perfect satisfaction, and we defy any man to show us where one has been superseded by any other Machine ; further, we will say that we have put our Machine in place of several other kinds, and have given satisfaction in all cases where others have failed. We find in other Circulars statements that their Machines will make ten per cent, of flour ; ive say this is exaggerated ; we have made five and one-fourth per cent., and say this is more than any other Duster can do with a fair test. We do not make statements that are exaggerated, but only such as we are willing to guarantee. " For cleaning Cracked Wheat, Pearl Barley, and all this class of material, there is no better Machine, and we can give the best of testi- monials of their work on this kind of material." RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 51 This cut is a sectional view of the Machine showing the entire con- struction, except the Shoe, which will accompany all of the Machines. The Flour and Bran Spouts can be turned to any direction required, independently, to adjust them to any location in a mill. Dimensions. No. 1 2 3 I Extreme' vSize on Height. ; Floor. 4 ft. 4 in 4 ft. 7 in 4ft.llin 2ft.lin. 2 ft. 6 in. 3 feet. Motion permin 400 ^350 300 Dimensions of Pulley. Capacity per Diem. 7 inch diameter, 4 inch face. 8 inch diameter, 4 inch face. 8 inch diameter, 4 inch face. 100 bbls. 200 bbls. 300 bbls. 8^° When requu-ed, Pulleys can be furnished from six to twelve inches diameter. 52 DEfJCEIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE FRENCH BURR FARM AND PLANTATION MILL. j^ATENTED August ist, 1871. This mill has been built by us and in use for a number of years, and in all cases has proven itself worthy of the reputation it has ob- tained. The changes made within the last two years make it the best invest- ment of money that can be made by any one wanting a cheap mill. It is complete in itself, not requiring any hangers, &c., to set it in operation, and can be put to work without an experienced mechanic. In its structure we have not been sparing in the material necessary to make every part strong and durable. They will bear to be continual- ly used with a strong power without any part yielding in the least. The objections to most mills of this class is caused by their being put up in soft wood frames, and castings of frail dimensions, the conse- quence being that the spindle and important parts soon get out of place. To those having any kind of light po'ver the smaller sizes are well adapted, and in every situation where they have been prop- erly placed their satisfactory working has been exemplified and will be guaranteed by us. It will grind middlings or minerals, all kinds of feed and make good tamily meal. The above cut is a fair representation of the mill ; it is simple, and has less parts than any other mill in the market. It has a horizontal steel spindle running in anti-friction metal bearings, and a steel seat at its end to receive the pressure of the burrs in grinding. The runner is placed in an iron back and rigidly keyed to the spindle. The bed stone is so arranged as to be self-adjusting. The RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 53 mill cannot get out of tram, since when left at liberty it will adjust itself into perfect tram. The bed stone is held up to its place in grinding by a stiff rubber spring, so as to enable it to yield in case any hard substance enters between the burrs, thus obviating the dan- ger of breakage, and yet not permitting the stones to yield or press apart in grinding ordinary substances. The spindle being horizontal this mill can be driven directly from an engine, horse-power, or line- shaft. One great item of superiority is that a strong or light power may be used and the mill will grind in proportion, and will do good work at the same titne. Every mill warranted. Directions for using and keeping in order sent with each mill. Diameter of Burrs. Power to nrive. Diameter of Pulley. Face of Pulley. Capacity per Hour. Revolutions per Minute. 14 in. 1 to 4 horse. OJ^ in. 5}^ in. 2 to 8 bush. 600 to 1200 1G in. 2 to 6 horse. 11 in. C>i in. 4 to 12 bush. 400 to 800 IS in. 4 to 10 horse. 11 in. f.>^ in. 8 to 20 bush. 400 to 700 54 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE CORX AND COB CRUSHER, AND GRINDER- Chill Hardened Corn and Cob Cracker, Bone and Bark Mill, They are made of the best chill hardened iron, well fitted, and are undoubtedly the best thing now made for the purpose, outwearing, in some instances, three of the common kind. They can be set up in any kind of a building, sometimes to the side'on two strong brackets, or on any suitable frame. It has a tight bottom and side spout, the power can be applied at either the upper or lower end of spindles, or' it can be run with horizontal shaft by belt and gear. Speed from 160 to 175 revolutions per minute. Capacity from 30 to 60 bushels corn per hour, depending upon speed, power, and condition of corn. They can be furnished complete with a large iron hopper, and set on a frame, with gearing, shaft, tight and loose pulley attached if so ordered. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 55 PATZNT CENTRIFUGAL CORN SHELLER AND CLEANER. Clean the Shelled Corn Perfectly. Shell each Ear Separately. Require no Self-Feeders. Ihey shell Clean. Do not Break the Cobs. Do not waste the Corn. The abovo is a cut of our No. 1 Centrifugal Corn Sheller and Cleaner. The operation of this Sheller is as follows : The ears of corn are shoveled direct into the Sheller, and fall on to the center of a flat Perforated Shelling Wheel where they are thrown by centrifugal force towards the outside, but being caught by guides held down by a spring plate working between them are, " by the action of the wheel," made to revolve, the corn shelled off, and the cobs forced off the wheel endwise and without being broken, fall on the Cob Carrier, and are carried away from the Sheller ; while the shelled corn passes through the Cob Carrier to the Shaker, and thence to the Conveyor, into the Elevator, when it is raised into bags, wagons or cars. 56 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE In deaning the shelled corn they cannot be excelled. In addition to our Cob Carrier, we have a Shaker with a sieve made of perforated iron, which is preferable to a wire sieve, as no silks will adhere to and clog it. While falling on and passing through the Shaker, the grain is subjected to a strong blast from the fan, which thoroughly cleans it of all chaff, pieces of cobs, dirt, etc., leaving it in prime order for market. Our No. 1 will shell and clean from 700 to 1200 bushels of shelled corn per day, with two to four horse power. THE VETERAN. Two-Hole Separating Sheller. For these we have a steady demand at all times of the year, and send them to all parts of the country. They do not operate in the loose rattling way of ordinary Two-Hole Hand Shellers, got up to sell cheap, but work as closely and effective- ly as any of the most effective Power Shellers; and no hand sheller has been so much relied on for i-egular business as the Veteran. The frames are made of the best and most thoroughly seasoned hard wood, framed as closely as the joints can be driven together, and are "solid as rock." The shafts, shelling wheels, boxes, journals, etc., are on the same scale of strength and close fitting. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 57 They have the revolving wire cob carrier for separating the cobs from the shelled corn, and when so ordered, they can be fitted with a band wheel for connecting with power, and a feed table, as shown in the cut, thus making a small and convenient power sheller. THE CADET. Single or One-Hole Hand Sheller. It is strong framed : the frame being of the best seasoned hard wood, capped with iron. Has the same character of shelling wheels as the power shellers, bored true and fitted on shafts which are turned full length and held in strong and durable boxes; has a fine adjust- ment of spout irons and springs. It separates the Cobs from the Shelled Corn, and has a Fan for Cleaning the Grain, 58 DESCRIPTIVE PA5IPHLET OF THE WRIGHT'S PEARL HOMIXY MILL. Simplicity in Operation — Economy in Power — No Dust — No Dirt — Regular Feed and Discharge. In presenting this Machine to the millers of this country the manu- facturers say : " We feel confident that we fill a desideratum long felt in milling circles, that is, a practical horizontal mill, having the prom- inent features of economy in power, simplicity in operation, cleanliness, and the perfect manner in which it does its work, yielding more hom- iny from the corn than any other mill in use. The grain needs no soaking or steaming, but can be worked dry as well as when damp. The hominy and feed are separated before leaving the mill, the hominy running out on a shaking screen where the fine is separated from the coarse, leaving it in a perfect condition for market. The feed is de- RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 59 posited on the opposite side. The mechanical construction of this machine is first-class, and its durability and simplicity is unequaled by any other known mill. It is compact ; the space it occupies does not exceed two by three feet square. The skill of a practical miller is not re- quired to run it, as any one, however limited their knowledge of ma- chinery may be, can operate it successfully. " Our long experience in the manufacture of hominy and Hominy Mills enables us to say confidently that we can now offer a machine PERFECTLY ADAPTED TO GENERAL MILL USE, And no mill in the country should be without one. We have witnes- sed the rapidly increasing demand for this excellent and wholesome article of food from comparatively a few to more than ten thousand barrels a year in our own business alone. That Hominy is a healthy and nutritious article of diet no one pretends to deny, as it has been ascertained by chemical analysis and comparison that one pound of Hominy equals five pounds of Potatoes. " This Mill will work from four to seven bushels of corn per hour. One bushel of common corn will make from twenty-eight to thirty pounds of Hominy. Flint corn will produce a greater yield. The offal, or meal, sells rapidly, and brings a price equal to that for ground corn, making a superior feed for hogs, cattle, etc." AVe have a Hominy Machine, horizontal cylinder screen, &e., not ;a'^continuous feeder, that takes in a charge of one-half bushel at a time, and does first-class work, that we will sell at a less price. See price list. 60 DEfJCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE SCALES OF ALL KIXDS, Of tlie Best Makes, and Warranted. Always Ready for Shipment, at Manufacturers' Lowest Prices. Deal direct with zis ; Satisfaction Chtaranteed. General Purpose Platform Scales, With and idthoiit wheels and drop levers, or with extra heavy ^vheels and drop levers. Description. Platform. Capacity Lbs. No. 1, 21Jxl5 in 400 " 2, 23}xl6f in 600 " 3, 25 xiejin 800 " 4, 26 xl7 in 1000 " 5, 28 x20 in 1200 " 6, 28ix20J in 1400 " 7, 28^x20^Mn 1600 " S, 80i|x22;] in ISOO " 9, 32 x23 in 2000 " 10, 33]x24ifin 2500 " 11. 38 x30 in 3000 Cornometer, or Grain Testing Scale. Adopted by the Chicago Board of Trade. Gradua- ted so that by balancing a quantity of grain in the cup, the beam will designate exactly how many pounds it will weigh to the bushel. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 61 Grain Scales. Portable Hopper Scale. 30 bushels, 16 inch opening, without wheels. 30 bushels, 16 inch opening, with wheels. 40 bushels, 17 inch opening, without wheels. 40 bushels, 17 inch opening, with wheels. Dormant Hopper Scale. With Drop Lever. 60 bushels, 18 inch opening. 100 bushels, 3 foot opening. 125 bushels, 3 foot opening. One Pillar Dormant Scale. 2500 lbs., Platform 3x3 feet. 3500 lbs.. Platform 3-i-x3i feet. 5000 lbs., Platform 4x4 feet. 62 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE Iron Pillar Grain Scales. 60 bushels, 18 inch opening. 125 bushels, 3 foot opening. 100 bushels, 3 foot opening, 200 bushels, 4 foot opening. 300 bushels, 5 foot opening. Iron Pillar Dormant Scale. With Graduated Counterpoise. 2500 lbs., Platform 3x3 feet. 3500 lbs., Platform 3^x3^ feet. 5000 lbs.. Platform 4x4 feet. These Scales are fitted up with the Patent Combination Grain Beam, when so ordered. With it they are very desirable. They are furn- ished with the Platform, as shown in the cut, or with opening to receive hopper as wanted. On the double and single pillar Scales of each of the above sizes the sliding poise is furnished without additional charge, and all highly finished of first-class material. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 63 Flour Scale. Dormant Flour Scale. Capacity, 600 lbs. Grain, Hay, Coal and Stock Scales. Capacity. Size of Platform Distance from edge of Tons. Platform to beam rod n3 <1 Si RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 69 Fie: 2 Fiffl Ball and Socket Self-Oil- ing Pillow Block. Fig 3 Adjustable Self-Oiling Post Hanger. 6 in. from post to center of bearing:. 10 70 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE Rules to Find the Speed of Pulleys and Gearing. PROBLEM I. The diameter of the driven pulley or wheel being given, to find its number of revolutions. Bule — Multiply the diameter of the driver by its number of revolu- tions, and divide the product by the diameter of the driven : the quotient will be the number of revolutions of the driven. PROBLEM II. The diameter and revolutions of the driver being given, to find the diameter of the driven : Rule — Multiply the diameter of the driver by its number of revo- lutions, and divide the product by the number of revolutions of the driven : the quotient will be its diameter, PROBLEM III. To ascertain the size of the driver: Rule — Multiply the diameter of the driven by the number of revo- lutions you wish to make, and divide the product by the revolutions of the driver : the quotient will be the size of the driver. Note — For Gearing take the diameters at the Pitch Line, or take the number of cogs instead of diameters and use the same rules. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 71 Weights of Rolled Iron, Round and Square, From iG to 6 inches, and 1 foot in length, in pounds and lOOths of .pounds. ROUND IRON. SQUARE IRON. Size. Weight. Size. Weight. Size. Weight. Size. Weight. 3 16 .09 3 16 .12 i .17 H 28.04 i .22 H 35.70 t .37 # .48 ^ .66 H 32.52 X 2 .85 H 41.50 # 1.05 i 1.32 1.50 3f 37.34 f 1.90 3| 47.54 ^ 2.03 i 2.60 1 2.65 4 42.46 1 3.40 4 54.10 H 3.36 H 4.28 H 4.17 4i 47.95 n 5.30 4i 61.06 If 5.02 H 6.40 n 5.97 4i 53.76 u 7.60 U 68.45 If 8.13 4f 59.90 If 10.40 4f 76.35 2 10.62 5 66.75 2 13.55 5 84.48 n 13.45 5i 73.18 n 17.12 5i 93.17 2^ 16.70 5* 80.30 H 21.15 ^ 102.25 2| 20.08 5f 87.80 2f 25.60 5f 111.76 3 23.89 6 95.60 3 30.50 6 121.67 Weight of a Square Poot of Sheet Iron as per Birmingham Gauge. No. 10 or .134 of an inch thick, 5.5 pounds. .109 of an inch thick, 4.3 pounds. .065 of an inch thick, 2.62 pounds. .049 of an inch thick, 1.92 pounds. .035 of an inch thick, 1.41 pounds. .022 of an inch thick, .95 pounds. .018 of an inch thick, .78 pounds. A Plate of Wrought Iron 1 foot square, 1 inch thick weighs 40 lb. " 1 inch " 3f " long " 1 lb. No. 12 or No. 16 or No. 18 or No. 20 or No. 24 or No. 26 or Cast 1 31 lib. 72 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE SPRING COUPLING AND DRIVER. This is an article long wanted in a number of situations where power is applied by stiff gearing, such for example, as where one or more run of stones are driven by spur or bevel gearing. The coup- ling is secured to connect the ends of the principal driving shafts as in the style of an ordinary coupling, or in case of back-lash in the mill spindles it is placed immediately above the gear in such a man- ner as to allow it to be easily moved up out of gear, at the same time producing an elastic movement in the transmission of power. It gives the advantage of a belt connection in a great measure, in allaying the jar produced by fast running gear. It is constructed of cast iron in two parts, with a space or opening between to receive the requisite number of large stiff rubber springs; each half is secured independ- ently to the ends of the two shafts needed to be coupled, and the power is transmitted by pressure upon the springs ; a like connection is made with the gear or trundle-head and mill-spindle of a mill stone. They are furnished of different sizes to suit the situation and amount of power to be conveyed. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 73 GEARING. Bevel Core Wheel. This is a clear representation of the style of our bevel core gear patterns. It was engraved from a photograph taken direct from the casting to show correctly the proportion, shape, &c. With this style of gear, as well as those for spur gearing, we are sufficiently supplied to meet most any reasonable demand. All our patterns were made for the purposes of flouring mills, with a view to avoid superfluous metal, at the same time, to make them strong and in good proportion. Our spur bolting gear patterns have been prepared with special care; the patterns being iron with the teeth cut from blank rims by a gear cutter, they remain true and from these always make true castings. The arms are curved and oval in shape, and the whole of a design exactly meeting the tastes of the most skillful mill-wright^. Any odd wheels that may be needed to complete the outfit of a job, we have arranged to get on short notice. There being some half a dozen foundries within a few blocks of our works, it will be seen we do no lack the means near at hand. Having a gear cutting machine in our establishment, we are pre- pared to face and dress the cogs of spur pinions, trundle-heads, and spur gear of 40 inches diameter and less of narrow face, and those of 24 inches diameter and less of most any face or pitch. 74 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE Wood Cogs. In the engraving of the bevel core wheel is shown (to the right of it) a wood cog as we furnish them from the machine. The now ex- tensive demand, built up by close attention to this small but very- important branch, for now over fifteen years, has made it necessary to prepare ourselves by keeping a larger stock of the material as well as improved machinery for making them. At the proper time each year we have cut of hickory, sugar, (often termed maple,) and some oak specially for this purpose, and we have at no time less than 25,000 feet of the best lumber, part of it being from three to six years old. For this purpose we use only the butt logs cut from trees standing exposed in the out-skirts of the timber. When cogs are wanted to refill a wheel it is best to take out one of the old ones and fit a tem- porary one in place of it, then send to us by express, with your order by mail, or with the cog, of the number wanted. The cogs will be shanked and place cut for the keys exactly as per sample, and all uniform, unless otherwise ordered. It is desirable for us to know about what the pitch of the gear is, although the projecting part of the cog is left of ample size to shape the tooth. We always box them, and ship by freight or express, as ordered. It is no uncom- mon thing for us to send cogs thus over a thousand miles from our works. SPUR GEARED MILLS Are furnished to order to be driven by spur or crown wheel gear, direct from upright shaft, in iron or wood husks, or without husks as preferred. Such a mill is constructed to drive one or half a dozen run of stones from one crown wheel. The iron pinions are made to lift from suitable iron sleeves when necessary to stop one or more of the stones. This device is simple and not objectionable. To those who prefer to make the husks at the mill house we will send drafts and description showing how every part, iron and piece is located, as well as the entire stPticture on the most approved plan. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 75 Management of Water Po'wer. Here is where bad mistakes are often made, and the best of water wheels sometimes condemned when the fault may be in not properly at- taching the wheel, or improper application of the water, or speed or size of wheel not properly proportioned to the height of head or amount of water. And we ask of parties interested in water powers to ap- ply to us for advice, should they have no one at hand competent to counsel with. We have furnished and put in many kinds of water wheels for flouring mill purposes, and carefully observed the workings of them, some of which are still prominently before the public, and our experiences have developed some valuable points of interest to those building water mills. Measurement of Water in a Stream. It is very important to ascertain the quantity of water that flows in a stream, and the head and fall, to determine the exact amount of power and the work it is capable of doing. It is frequently the case that mills are constructed before finding the power of the stream, and upon trial are found to fall short of their calculations. We give a very plain way which will determine this. Place a wide board as a dam 76 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE across the stream (called a weir.) When the quantity of water is considerable, it must be made in sections to get it sufficiently wide and long; then cut a notch as shown in the engraving and about two-thirds the width of the stream, placing the bottom of the notch level, and let the ends of the weir dam (B B) be well bedded on each side of the stream. Observe in cutting the opening or notch to bevel the edges down stream to within say ^ of an inch of the side up stream ; that the edges of the notch sides and bottom be almost sharp but true and square, and the whole opening sufficient for the water to pass ; the bottom of the notch can be leveled by letting the water pass over in a thin sheet; then drive a stake three to four feet above the dam to one side or the middle of the stream, and the upper end of it on a level with the bottom of the notch in weir. And now that you have the dam made and in position so that all the water will pass through the notch and no leaks, allow the water to reach its full depth, then take square or rule and measure the exact distance from the top of the stake driven in the stream to the top of the water flowing towards the weir; 2d. Width of notch; 3d. Head and fall, and send to us, and we will give you the power of your stream, size of wheel to do the desired labor, &c. *l»^oc§* 78 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE ST£AM EN GINES. Careful experiments and practice with a view to properly proportion the motive power to the work to be done has prepared us for giving valuable information concerning steam engines for the purpose of flouring mills. And when requested will furnish the engines them- selves combining the necessary qualities, and see in person that all the parts, speed, &c., &c., be exactly adapted to do the work. When we furnish the engine, with the other supplies of the mill, which is frequently the case, our customers may rest assured all will be satis- factory as regards style of finish, durability, sufficiency of joower, and economy in the use of fuel. We do not make engines ourselves, but purchase them of the best makers, and if we should be consulted Jn all cases of whom to buy, style, kind, &c., or be ordered to supply the engine direct, our customers will be more likely to get what is best. HANGING AND DRIVING MILL IRONS. Patented September 4, 18G6, and August 1, 1871 We do not think it necessary to write at length on the advantages of this improvement, nor print our files of recommendatory letters. The necessity among intelligent millers and mill-owners for a good and durable self-tramming driving iron is already well established. Many attempts have been made to devise something for the purpose, and the results are numerous; among them the "slip driver," and those with loose oscillating appendages for the weight of the stone to rest upon RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 79 and be driven by, and when adapted to their work, imperfectly accom- pHsh the design ; their lack of durability, the obstruction presented to the free passage of grain or middlings to be ground, and the fact that their form does not admit of a free adjustment while driving the stone are the chief objections. It has been established that these faults are entirely avoided by the improvement illustrated in the accompanying cut, in which Fig. 1 is an elevation showing the iron ready to be ce- mented in the eye of the runner. Fig. 2 is a view of the bottom and inside, with the sockets for the reception of the ends of the driver. Fig. 3 is a sectional elevation of all the parts, including the spindle and driver. The bridge S S, in which the steel cock-eye is placed, is in the form of an inverted arch, and is a portion of the entire outside part. Be- ing in this shape, it has the double advantage of increased strength, and, by the attachment above the point where the grain is distributed, making no obstruction whatever to the passage of the grain or other substance to be ground. The bearings for the ends of the driver, C C, are cast on the adjustable section of the iron shown on the inner part of Fig. 2. This being adjustable on the steel pins shown as passing through the lugs A A, gives to the ends of the driver at all times a free and equal bearing in a lateral direction. The object gained by this arrangement is the application of power by the driver to the inner section in a direct plane, parallel to the face of the runner stone, said plane at the same time passing through the cock-eye — hence there is no tendency whatever to tip the stone. When the ordinary spindle with stiff driver is put in tram to the face of the runner, the miller has no assurance that it will remain so, the chances, indeed, being constantly against it. The heaviest spindle is liable to spring from its true position by fhe pressure of the gear or belt in driving it ; the face of the runner stone changes, and the best driver, or its bearings, will from unequal wearing of the metal or in other ways cause it to get out of tram. The results are uneven grind- ing, inferior flour and diminished yield. The trouble necessary to take the spindle out, turn over the runner, make a staff and fde the ends of the driver, is generally sufficient to deter the miller from perform- ing the disagreeable job, and the bad grinding is conveniently attribu- ted to some other difficulty. 80 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE Among the advantages offered by this improvement are increased grinding capacity with a given amount of power, more even grinding and better yield, and lastly, but not less important, increased facility in obtaining a perfect running balance. It will be observed that the run- ner is supported upon a steel seat secured in the stone permanently — being substantially the same in this respect as when the ordinary balance-iron is used. The power being transmitted to the stone by the adjustable part of the iron and no weight upon any part of it, with the entire structure of the form to give the greatest attainable firmness and durability, com- bine to make it perfection as a driving iron, and it is accordingly in extensive use, although no especial effort has been made until late for their manufacture and sale. They are made in the best manner by skillful men and machinery adapted for the purpose, the parts well fitted and turned true inside where the grain enters and passes. They are made of the following sizes: 8J, 10 and 12 inches diameter. To order for attaching to stones with other irons already in, give diameter of the eye in stone at the face. Distance from the cock-head point to the lower side of the driver. Shape of cock-head as near as you can. Shape and exact size of spindle where your present driver goes on. In getting the shape as well as size of place where your present driver fits, it is a good plan to oil the inside surface of the hole in driver (in which the spindle fits) and fill it with plaster, then take out and send the cast by express. The shape of cock-head may be got by similar process. We will send necessary instructions, so that any one of medium skill can put them in at the mill. Give names, post office, county, and shipping point plainly, and how you wish to pay us. Money sent by Post Office Order is safe, and payment with the order always saves delay and trouble of making out bills, book-entries, &c. To those whose faith is not sufficient, will send the irons on trial or as circumstances best suggest at the time. The safe arrival of them is guaranteed. Every iron is warranted. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 81 Fig. 2. These two cuts are intended to represent the self-tram irons for our under-runner mills. Fig. 1 shows the form of the outside, as it ap- pears before being bedded in the centre, and iron back of the runner stone. Fig. 2 is a view of the inside, showing where the point of the spindle and driver rest. OILBUSH. This cut is a sectional view of our improved oil bush. A shows the mill spindle, B B, b b, is the collar or part that turns with the spindle and is se- cured firmly to it. The parts E E E E, show the upwardly projecting sleeve at some distance from and encircling the spindle or shaft, and forms the inner wall of the oil chamber, C C C C are twa of the four followers or segments lined with the best anti-friction metal. The wedges N N, are raised or lowered as circumstances require by the four metal screws, two of them being shown at S S ; by this means the followers and spindle are adjusted with great precision. D D D D forming the outer wall of the chamber, and E E E E its bottom and inner part, gives us a complete oil well in which the followers, collar of spindle, &c., are immersed. The operation is as follows : the rotating shaft or spindle carries with it the collar or sleeve bearing and produces centri- fugal force in the chamber, by which the oil is driven up the sides of the passages and followers ; the bearing is thus made to move con- stantly in oil. No oil can escape except when necessary to draw off at. the orifice provided with the thumb screw K, when a fresh supply is needed. This simple self-oiling arrangement is the best thing in use for fast running upright bearings of any kind. 82 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE BULLOCK'S MILL BUSH. Patented December 31, 1867. IH^.! The object of the invention which is herewith ilhistrated, is to en- able the spindles of raill-stones to be adjusted with perfect accuracy, and at the same time furnish bearings of anti-friction materials, which may be kept constantly and perfectly lubricated, and from which all extraneous dust or grit, calculated to aggravate friction, may be kept excluded. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of this improvement, and Fig 2 is a sectional view of the same, showing details of construction. A, Fig. 2, is the spindle, playing in segmental bearings B. There are four of these, which, together, make up the entire bear- ing for the spindle. They are hollow, as shown in the engraving, and faced with anti-friction surfaces. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. The outer sides of these segments are inclined, these surfaces resting against the inclined inner surfaces of the hollow binding wedges C. Through the lower part of these wedges pass hooked bolts, D, with thumb nuts at their lower ends, by turning which the wedges are forsed upward, and the segments B being prevented from rising by the top plate E, are forced inward till their surfaces are brought in proper proximity to the spindle. It is evident that by raising and lowering these wedges, as circum- stances require, the spindle can be adjusted with the greatest accuracy. Lubrication is secured by placing a store of oil, in the chambers F, of the segmental bearings B, from which it is fed, as wanted, through the apertures G, to the bearing surfaces of the spindle and bush. Lastly, the exclusion of dust and grit is secured by forming a cham- ber H, upon the top plate of the bush, with an annular cap which shuts down over it, and encloses the spindle, in which chamber is placed packing yarn or other suitable material to intercept all extran- eous material of this character. 84 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE The top plate is bolted down to the external portion of the bush, and the whole enclosed, as shown in Fig. 1. All experienced millers are aware that the attainment of the above objects by a simple device is a very desirable achievement. By the use of this improvement the adjustment can be readily and accurately made, and the wear of the spindle is reduced to a minimum. We can fit any size spindle from 3^ to 5 inches diameter, and have three sizes of bushes, 7^, 8^ and 9^ inches square. In ordering bushes, all that is necessary is to state the diameter of neck of spindle and size of eye in bed stone, and the proper size bush will be shipped. Satisfaction guaranteed. We have some half dozen different patterns of bushes ranging in price from $2 to $20 — some having three and some four followers for wood or metal. Lighter Screivs and Hand Wheels. These engravings illustrate the style of hand wheel and screw with cap and washer that we make and furnish with our combined husk mills, and when ordered we send them with the irons needed with mill stones. The figure on the right shows the hand wheel, screw cap and washer in position when ready for operation. The wrought iron screw is cut in a lathe and is what is termed a square thread. The wheel cap and washer are all turned and polished, mak- ing a good looking, durable fixture, as well as an accurate means of adjusting the stone. We sometimes make these of brass. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 85 Lighter Levers and Arched Step. This shows our pattern for arched bridge pot and lighter lever for geared mills or when an elevated step is wanted. The part holding the steel on which spindle rests, is contained in a central lifting chamber, which is turned to fit the body of the arch, like a piston, thus allowing a perfect perpendicular movement without any liability to vary from its true position ; the heavy set-screw at the rear end of the lever is to admit of more adjustment; the lever can be moved around at most any required angle without interfering with any part of the step. We provide means (not shown in this cut) to tram the spindle by screws placed in the central lift part of the step, when desired. Mill Steps. Of these we have various styles, some sufficiently heavy for a six foot mill stone, and to tram by screws. The centre lift part is con- structed in same style as the arch-step described above. We have pat- terns of all lengths of lighter levers, as shown under head of Lighter Levers, which fit over this style of step in same manner as shown, ex- cepting we provide an independent rest for the rear end of the lever and screw for regulating it. This makes a very desirable rig for the lower end of mill spindles in any mill, and are fast taking the place of all others. It obviates the cutting of the bridge-tree or timber on which it rests. The steel on which the spindle-toe rests and presses sidewise in run- ning is constructed in various ways. In some situations we provide a flat plate, below for taking the downward pressure, and above it a 86 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE heavy steel ring supported a little above to allow a chamber for the flow of oil around the very extreme lower end of the steel spindle toe. This chamber is free to be supplied with oil from the upper receptacle through holes provided for the purpose. A bearing made with a hardened steel plate below and a ring of good anti-triction metal around the spindle-toe is the most desirable when projDerly constructed and of suitable metals. MILL CURBS AND HOOPS. Of all the various styles and sizes we are better prepared to make than any other establishment we know of in the United States. We keep on hand large quantities of the material of which they are made so that it may be thoroughly seasoned before use. Their construction is as follows : the tops are made of double-thickness lapped and tongued and screwed together. The body is made of pine staves, worked on a double-headed tongueing and grooving machine made for this purpose, with their mandrels in radius positions to make a close fitting joint for any size we choose to make; the outside bands are of black walnut, under which we place neat iron bands, one at the base and one near the top, under the projecting curb or top. For protect- ing the wood from being affected, we coat the inside with white lead RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. paint, and give the outside three coats of good varnish. In the pi'eparation to ship them and keep every part from the liability of damaging in the least, we make a complete protection of a light frame work and circle pieces surrounding the whole. When the hopper frame and feed rig is ordered we place them inside. This not only makes a strong and durable cover to the mill-stone, but one that for style of finish and attractive appearance pleases all. Silent Feeders. Of these we make some half a dozen kinds, differing somewhat in con- struction and appearance, some of which are shown in the accompany- ing cuts. Fig. 1 is of the style known as "the glass globe tripod." The globe is made of the best clear flint glass from one-fourth to one- half inch in thickness. The iron frame can be h'fted from its bearings on the curb at any time. The hand wheel and screw by which the feed to the stone is regulated, is provided with a spring so that by pressing upon the wheel the feed tube can be suddenly raised if necessary, when by the action of the spring it will take its exact position as before. All the parts are carefully fitted up, the hand wheel and such other parts turned as necessary to complete it in a tasteful manner. DESCRIPTIA'E PAIVIPHLET OF THE With those shown in Figs. 2 and 3 we make large or small conical hoppers, of heavy tin, galvanized iron or brass. The feed rig shown in Fig. 3 is called the Bracket Rig. The feed wheel is turned, and all fitted up in same manner as the others, and suits more millers for custom and merchant mills than the other styles. Those however which are most frequently wanted is this bracket rig with the ordinary wooden hopper and frame, after the style shown upon the mill on page 17. If a feed attachment is wanted, with shoe and dam- sel for feeding com, mixed feed, &c., we usually send the kind shown on the mill, page 14. In all cases where orders are given for any kind of a feed attachment for mill stones, we must know the size ot top of curb, size of opening in it and distance from top of bail or balance iron to top of said curb, size of eye in stone, and when feed plate is wanted, give width of said balance bail, and if there is anything pro- jecting above it, give its size and shape, so that we can fit the feed plate, damsel or what may be ordered, to it. Proof Staff. To promptly and satisfactorily fill all orders in this line we keep on hand a complete assortment. The use of this article in a mill of two or more run of stones is not as fully appreciated as it should be ; we do not see how a miller can well get along without it. The kind we furnish we think are the best in the market, exactly RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 89 true, made of the best shape to retain a true face, provided with a spirit level in the back ; for correctness no other can excel it, and the whole is placed in a close fitting, nicely finished box. Three sizes are made, see list. Red StaiFs. These articles of the various sizes used in flour mills we make of the best entirely dry and seasoned cherry lumber. The stuff is prepared by suitable machinery, every piece carefully fitted, then secured by glue and screws, the latter liberally put in. Both the staQ and box are finished in neat style, well varnished, and sold at a price that will not pay for making them at the mill, unless the material was at hand and advantages better than usual. Mill Picks. We have under our constant employ pick makers that know their business, and we are having imported for this purpose a brand of English steel made expressly for mill stone picks. We make three sizes with eyes, unless otherwise ordered, as follows : light cracking, heavy cracking and furrowing. (See price list for prices, weight, &c.) 90 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE If any points should prove defective (as will occasionally happen) do not have any other maker or smith work on them, but return to us and we will make it satisfactory, and send back at once, as we warrant every one. We have ready for shipment several patent picks, some of which we have tested and describe as follows : Fig. 1. Cuminiiig^s Pick. Description. Fig. 2 Fig. 1 represents the entire Pick ready for use. In Fig. 2 the pick or blade is shown in connection with the clamp-bar. While in Fig. 3 is given a complete sectional view of all parts of the device. In this Fig. C C represents the head or stock, and G the clamp- bar with its wedge-shaped head H. At K is shown the blade with its upper end bent to fit the notches in the clamp-bar. The device is perfect without the set screw F. In adjusting for use the blade is placed upon the clamp-bar as shown in Fig. 2, and both are inserted within the socket of the pick -head; they are driven firmly into the socket by using. It will be seen that the more powerful the blows upon the stone the more securely is the blade confined within its socket, resulting fVom the RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 91 wedge-like form of the clamp-bar. While to remove the blade reverse the pick and strike the opposite end of the clamp-bar on any solid sub- stance, (a small piece of iron placed on the face of the mill stone is most suitable,) when the bar and blade will be instantly released, and another blade can be readily inserted. The blades being of a uniform thickness and temper only require grinding to sharpen. The wearing portion of each blade is 3^ inches ; as they are worn by use they can be let down in the ratchet. Ten blades furnished with each. Crossley^s Pick. Pic/. J Fig. 1 is a perspective view, and Fig. 2 a sectional view. This improvement supplies a want long felt by millers, more especi- ally those who have not the convenience of sending their picks to a good blacksmith who understands tempering steel. A is a wedge-shaped plate, which is attached to the handle by a screw shank ; B is a piece of metal made so as to partly fold about A, as shown, but leaving a space between A and B, in which the steel bit C is held by a lug formed upon it, which fits into a corresponding recess in the plate B, as shown in the section. Fig. 2. It results from this arrangement that blows upon the bit C, in dress- ing a stone, more firmly clamp and hold the parts together, while to loosen them, all that is necessary is to tap the plate B on the end op- posite the cutting point or edge, which unwedges the two plates and releases the bit. Two recesses are provided in the plate B, so that when the bit is 92 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE worn down it can be set further out from between the plates A and B. When one end of the bit becomes so worn as to be no longer available, the bit is reversed, and the other end applied to dressing the stone. Thus the bit may be used until it is almost entirely worn away. It is retained firmly, and yet is instantly detached for sharpening or for adjustment. The head is made of Malleable Iron, and the blades of the very best quality hammered cast steel, tempered the whole length, and do not re- quire blacksmithing, but only to be ground when dull. The price places these Picks within the reach of every miller. Twelve 6 inch double blades sent with each head. Hoisting Screiv, Wrench, Bails and Pins. We are well prepared for making the above articles and have all ordinary sizes on hands ready for use. The outfit is of the very best material; the wrench, screw, Ac, is of wrought iron, and together with all the parts is in fine proportion and of great strength. Damsels. These we generally make to order, but we keep at all times a few of such as are mostly called for. Those with from three to five beaters, with stafi", and all wrought RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 93 iron, are mostly ordered for merchant and sometimes custom mills. We have a variety of patterns for cast iron damsels with oval beating part. We turn and polish both kinds so as to make a neat and useful article. In ordering these some needed dimensions are necessary to enable us to meet expectations. 13 94 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE ELEVATORS. SOCART&SriLLMAN This engraving represents the head and part of the trunk of an Elevator, or what is termed an elevator head ; Fig. 2 (on next page) represents the elevator foot. An elevator head and foot as furnished by us includes Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 with turned iron pulleys in them, the necessary shafting, and an outside bevel or spur gear wheel or turned pulley to receive power for driving the Elevator. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 95 Note. — The iron spicier as represented leaning against the Elevator head (Fig. 1) has no connection with any part of it except to show the shape of our patterns in that line. Fig. 2. Elevator Cups (Improved.) Of all the sizes required for any kind of an elevator we make in our establishment. Having long employed a workman on this work with special machinery of our own, and as we buy the stock in large quantities, we are as well equipped as it is possible to be for making this useful appendage of a flour mill. Their advantages are : dura- bility and economy, the different sizes are perfectly uniform, of the smaller and medium sizes the body is made of heavy tin, and all having an iron band neatly and skilfully secured around the upper edge. It makes a thoroughly strong, smooth, at the same time a light cup, and offering the least resistance in passing through the grain of any cup now offered. They are less liable to catch on the sides of the Elevator trunking, and no breaking and tearing as is common to the cheap wired or rough iron cups sacured to the belt in the ordinary manner. Cheap cups made in the usual style, wired tops, for old mills and repair jobs, con- stantly on hand. Our Improved Fastening. This is of special advantage, has been used since 1869, and all who use and see it pronounce it vastly superior. It is a copper clasp nicely contrived to firmly clamp the bucket to the belt. It perforates the belt and cup through two or three slotted openings. The cup 96 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE can be easily removed from the belt ; it does not cut the belt so as to weaken it ; it prevents the cups from tipping as they pass down. The expense is some more than screws, but those having put up common warehouse elevators with this fastening, think it the. cheapest article in use. Bag Trucks. The frequent calls for this useful article has induced us to prepare for and make them in large quantities, until we find ourselves supply- ing the leading retail and jobbing houses of the west cheaper than they have been heretofore supplied by eastern makers. It is a better constructed and more desirable tool than will generally be found. We make a box truck also, similar in style. Conveyor Flights Of all sizes required, made of sugar or maple lumber. They are smooth, uniform and of desirable shape. In ordering, give dimen- sions of face or front of flight and size of hole you intend driving the tenon into ; also, the size and kind of wood the shaft is made of RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 97 BUCKWHEAT BOLTS. We make these of various sizes. Some are wanted to make flour rapidly for some particular markets, and require to be of large size, with medium fine cloth. Those in most common demand are for custom mills and of two sizes : one with 8 feet, and one with 10 feet reels in complete chests with conveyor and necessary 'cut-offs for changing grade of flour ; a shaft with coupling, and outside pul- ley or pair of bevel gear wheels is furnished, so that it can be driven from either end. Eveiy thing is done to facilitate the convenience of setting up and attaching power. The cloth is made u]) of " Dufour & Co.'s best Dutch Anchor," to fit the reel, and of proper numbers for the work required. When a bolt is wanted for this purpose we should know the capacity required of it, &c. Meal Bolts. These are made in chests with conveyor, cut-ofts, &c., as described under head of " Buckwheat Bolts." Cloth adapted to requirements, either of Avire or silk. These are of two sizes, 5^ and 8 feet reels. Belting:- " A good belt is what I want, " is the remark often made, and to supply our already large trade in this line, we have made the necessa- ry arrangements to ship on call what may be wanted at the lowest rates. In ordering, it is well to state the purpose for which it is wanted. For elevators, we recommend leather belting; when some- thing cheaper is wanted, we furnish three-ply cotton duck. It is not so durable, but is firm, and strong as any gum belt, and answers a good purpose for a cheap warehouse, meal or feed elevator. Perforated Zinc, Tin, Iron or Steel Plates Of most all sizes and shapes of holes for zig-zags. Riddles, malt-kiln floors, corn screen, and smut mill jackets furnished at low rates. Screen Wire For wheat screen, meal bolts, &c., from number 2 to 24 meshes to the inch, most all widths, in any quantity desired. Wire is even and good size to form a strong fabric. 98 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE Duster Wire. English and American wire for bran-dusters, 9 inches wide. The kinds mostly in demand we keep in stock. Note. — In ordering perforated plates or woven wii'e, it is best to give us as much time as possible, as it is impossible to keep made up and in stock all the kinds wanted. PRICES, TERMS AND WEIGHTS. From our price list, although full and explanatory, it is difficult for some to get a clear understanding, especially when a complete outfit is wanted, including every iron, belt, &c., to attach power; therefore, write us stating clearly as possible your wants, when we will make a proposal of cost. We will send our printed weight and price list, when required. As a rule when our customer is ready to order, or on our commen- cing the work and making it ready for sliipment, we require a payment of from one-eighth to one-half of the whole amount, and settlement on or before delivery, which is when a shipping receipt is taken, as the work then passes into the ownership of the purchaser. By special arrangement we often ship to the care of some satisfactory person or firm who will receive and make settlement for the supplies. This person may reside at or near to the point of destination. Do not think us exacting ; all we want is an equivalent for our products and some reasonably safe means of getting it. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 99 TESTIMONIALS. Under this head wc have a few voluntary letters, answers and extracts from those who are using our Mills, &c. Manufacturing the outfits of grinding mills being our special business, it has been our custom to keep regu- larly informed by correspondence as to any objections or defects there could be in our work, and the results are numerous answers, which we have endeavored to print worded the same as they appear in the letters. In some cases, of course, the ideas are somewhat disconnected, as they were not written for the special purpose of publishing, but it is the facts that we are after, and they unques- tionably show that our efforts to make the best mill now offered are a success, besides imparting much valuable information, some of the writers having spent half a lifetime in the milling business. All of these letters may be seen on file at our office, and the mills in their respective places in constant use. Two 36 Incli Geared Mills. Cedar Point, Chase Co., Kansas, Dec. 12, 1869. Messrs. Nordykf, Marmon & Co : — Agreeably to your request we write to in- form you how we are getting along with our mill. We started our wheat burrs on the first inst. We had promised our customers we would do this months ago. We fun through just enough of our own wheat to fill the mill and get the flour started, and tlien commenced on grist work. The first was a grist of spring wheat. We took one-sixth toll and made 30 fts. of flour per bushel, which was pronounced by the owner the best he had ever had in Kansas, and he is an old resident here W^e have been grinding regularly since, and in no instance have we heard one word of complaint. On the contrary, we are fast gaining a reputation, and the prospect for lively times with us is most flatter- ing. This and the adjoining counties are full of wheat, and there is a very large scope of new country to be supplied south and west of ub. We have already made about one hundred 981b. sacks of flour for ourselves, and have sold the most of it. It is evident we are not going to be able to do the work with one run for wheat. We have only run ten days, and our flour has already gone from twenty to sixty miles. We think that you will agree with us that our mill is a perfect success. We set up the burrs our.selve.s, and got Mr. Brit- ton of Cottonwood Falls Mills to assist us in getting the other machinery in line. What is the least in cash at which you can furnish us a Bolt like the one we have, with Elevators, Gearing, &c., and a Geared 80 inch Corn Mill ? Hoping to hear from you soon, we are. Yours respectfully, O. H. Drinkwater & Co. In .lanuary, 1871, the above firm ordered a 16 feet double reel bolt, and an- 100 DEBCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE other mill ; they were shipped soon after, and we have another letter dated as follows : Cedar Point, Chase Co., Kansas, April 9, 1872. Messes. Nordyke, Marmon & Co : — The mill machinery we purchased of you gives lirst-rate satisfaction. The two run of three feet geared mills we run with a 48 inch LefTel wheel under 7 feet head while at work, and grinding 10 bush- els per hour on each mill. The 2h feet under-runner corn mill we run with a 35 inch Leffel wheel under same head, and grind 15 bushels of corn into fine meal per hour with ease. This same wheel runs both the single and double reel bolts that you sent us, as well as the other machinery of the mill except- ing the two wheat stones. Our works are all of your make, and we have been running since the 1st of December, 1869, and are well satisfied with the whole outfit. They have been used almost constantly to do our grinding which is considerable and on the increase. We do as good work as any mill in the State, and any one wanting good works in this line, we would recommend to you. Drinkwater & Schriver. It is the Best Machinery for Cnstom Work. Etna Green, Kosciusko Co., Ind., Feb. 3, 1870. Nordyke, Marmon & Co : — G^enfe .-—Will say in reply to your inquiry, the 36 inch Mill I bought of you in November, 1869, gives entire satisfaction. I can average ten bushels an hour, and the 22 ft. Bolt does the separating of the bran and flour complete ; the work is giving general satisfaction. The 26 inch feed Mill is all you recommend them to be. The Smut and Separating Ma- chine is the best, I verily believe, in use. It is sure pop on cheat and rotten wheat; and, in short, all filth. I will say it makes the wheat fit tor grinding, complete I did grind twenty bushels in seventy minutes, by the watch, and did good work, on the 36 inch mill. My mill is driven by a 7\ inch by 16 inch cylinder engine, and boiler 16 ft. long, 4 feet in diameter with three flues. I can make an average on the two run of 22 bushels per hour. With two cord of wood will grind on the two run over two hundred bushels. I have been en- gaged in the flour milling business for twelve years, and would say, the above described machinery is the best I have found for custom work ; this is my main business. Charles Fribley, Miller and Proprietor. Pulley Mills— No hotter in the State of Ohio. Johnsville, Montgomery Co., O., Jan. 24, 1870. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co : — I have two of your mills, with bolt, and smut machine, 36 inch for wheat, upper-runner, and 30 inch under-runner cock-head mill for corn ; have been running them constantly since Aug st, 1868. I have taken hold of the mill myself ; I can make more flour to'the bushel than the miller I had. I have made 40^ pounds of the best of flour ou t of a bushel of wheat and toll one-eighth. I have had splendid luck in grind- RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 101 ing. My miller had run me out of custom, but I am restoring it again. I have got the burrs in better order than they ever were ; can grind close and make the best of flour. I can take a bushel of the best Tappahannoc wheat and make 47 pounds of splendid flour. I have made 42 pounds of common red wheat and tolled one-eighth, which would be 51 pounds added to 42 pounds, making 47f pounds of good flour. I have been awfully humbugged in getting poor millers ; have made but little and lost custom. The first time I dressed the wheat burr, I run the corn stone all day — ground buckwheat, and cracked the wheat burr in one day. She then ground splendid and clean at the rate of ten bushels per hour. A. Clemmer. Under a more recent date we quote from another letter: " I am running the mills yet with better success than ever, making good flour and large yields. On several tests have made 472 l^''- lately of excellent flour from ordinary red wheat. If you could give me some information about keeping the furrows in the stones in order to grind cool and fast, I would be thankful ; as far as keeping in tram and cracking the face, I am doing very well. I grind close and bolt clean. I have taken 60 lbs. of good white wheat and made 50 lbs. of flour. What do you think of this? The farmers say I can beat any mill they have tried. Please answer, and give me all the instruction you can. It may be best for me to get a No. 1 Dresser to work on the furrows some, and I may catch items by it. I have an order from New York for 100 bbls. of flour at this time. I would like to exchange a half dozen of those light picks you sent me for heavy ones, and pay the difference. I like a 2 pound pick the best for light cracking. • Yours truly, Andrew Clemmer." Three Geared Mills. No Expense for Repairs. Green Camp, Marion Co., O., March 22, 1870. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., Richmond, Ind.: — It gives us pleasure to write that we have used the Mills furnished us by you, since May 28, 1868 — two 42 inch Wheat, one 30 inch Corn under-runner. The Wheat Mills have run ever since without one cept repairs, and without any apparent wear — the balance being so perfect, and being put up in so substantial a manner. They give entire satisfaction, always doing their work in the best possible manner. The two 22 feet Bolts are all that we could wish, doing their work well, without one cent's repair. The Corn Stone, under-runner, 30 inches, will do double the work of 42 inch upper- runner Corn Mills, and do the work well. The Smut Machine always docs 'its work well. The work was all put up in so substantial a manner by your James Albertson that we have never made any lepaiis, only to replace perforated zinc on Smut Machine. Our flour always brings the highest prices. Yours, respectfully, Foster & Kanable. 14 102 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OP THE Cannot do Better. Westfield, Hamilton Co., Ind., Jan. 8, 1869. Messes. Nordyke, Marmon & Co.: — Gentlemen : — In answer to your letter of inquiry of Dec. 30. Your mills are doing well, they are giving as good yields and better flour than the large, old style mills. Your 30 inch upper-runner mills for wheat, grind from six to ten bushels of wheat per hour, and your 36 inch mill from eight to twelve bushels of wheat per hour. By crowding a little when the stones are sharp, will grind much more than I have stated. Your bolts and smut machines work well; your mills run light, considering the work to do. A 15 horse power engine, 8 by 16 inch cylinder, will drive two run of your 30 inch mills, — 60 pounds of steam, — and will drive them twelve hours with one cord of wood. I think all wanting mill machinery can- not do better than to order from the " Eichmond Mill Works." Yours, respectfully, David Carey. 36 Inch Geared Mill, 20 feet Bolt and Smntter. New Maysville, Putnam Co., Ind., March 1, 1869. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co.: — Sirs : — I must tell you about the mill that I got from you. I am well pleased with it. I can grind from twelve to fifteen bushels per hour, and make first-class flour. I have run twelve hours with a half a cord of wood. I have a good custom and still gaining. I have done the best work with your mill that has been done in this country. There are several mills around me. I have stopped some of them from running; they get nothing to do in the line of custom-work. If I gain in work for the next six months, like I have for the last, I will have to get another mill. I am getting all I can grind now. Yours, Lewis W. George. Mr. George's mill is driven by a large sized Portable Engine. N., M. & Co. From same place we hear from Mr. George again under date of March 20th, 1872. I am still running the mill here that I got of you. I am looking for a larger engine, and can you give me information as to prices, size, &c., for three run of stones, same size as you sent me before? Suppose your prices and terms are the same. I have ground 100 bushels per day on this one on the average, and use f cord of wood per day. I have regular customers that come by the doors of my competitors. Here they say they get better flour and more of it than at the old style water mills, and their own flour from their own wheat. In the four years that I have used your mill I have had but one item or bill of lepairs to foot, which was one set of wood cogs. I often grind 15 bushels per hour, and do good work, but find the bolt will not clean it so well at this speed of grinding. I like your larger bolts, as improved, much better. I grind when the stones are in average condition as to sharpness 8 to 10 bush- els per hour, and satisfy all in quality and yield of flour. There are two mills at Bainbridge, 7 miles, and two others, 6 and 7 miles in other directions, so RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 103 you see I have competition all around me. Now, give me figures on the other mills, with your improvements. I have been a miller over 20 vears and want a model job. Yours, respectfully. L. W. George. One 3/^ ft. IVheat Mill, and One 30 inch Corn in Combined Husk. Speier, Blue Earth Co., Minn., July 16, 72. NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co. : — Gentlemen: — I started my mills on the fourth day of July. It gives entire satisfaction. It over-reaches your recommendation. My miller says he thinks the burrs the best he ever saw. I think I will be able to meet my note promptly at the expiration of the sixty days given. Very respectfully, Geo. W. Woodham. Corn Mill and Portable Engine. Canola, Howard Co., Kansas, June 17, 1872. NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co., Richmond, Ind.: — (rents: — Yours of 7th inst. is re- ceived, and will say in answer, that our mill came through all right and com- plete, excepting the hopper Irame, which we mended without any expense, consequently did not report it. After thoroughly trying the mill, have to say that it fully comes up to the warrant, and beats it, as we can grind from 25 to 30 bushels per hour of good merchantable meal, with our Gaar, Scott & Co.'s fifteen horse engine and 80 lbs. of steam, and if we were to buy another mill it would be of the same brand. Respectfully, yours, Morgan & Latta. What an Old Mill-Wright Says. Guthrie, Lawrence Co., Ind., June 27, 1872. Gents : — The grist mills we purchased of you that we are using, are all right. Our miller has followed mill-wrighting and milling for 30 years with us, and he says that a better mill never run than the "Richmond Mill and Bolt," as they are now improved. Kinser & Whisenand. Moses French, Miller and Millwright. The Nordyke or Richmond Mill, Stands the Test. BoxLEY, Hamilton Co., Ind., June 21, '72. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — Gents: — At your request I will write you what I am doing with the mill you made. My engine is a 10x18 inch cylinder, boiler 42 inches diameter and 20 feet long, with two large flues, and the stones, if you recollect, are one of your heavy husk, 3 feet upper-runner mills for wheat, and one of your 30 inch under-runner for corn and feed, and with one and a half cords of wood every ten hours we can grind the week through 10 bushels per hour on the wheat stone, and 20 bushels per hour of corn on the corn stone. It has now been over four years since this mill was started, but it does better work now than then, because of its better management. I have new customers almost every week from near other mills. It is no mistake, I make better flour — and my millers have discovered it — than any of the larger 104 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE mills through this country. I need another run of wheat stones and bolts, as with them I could manage the whole with my engineer and miller, and do about double the wheat grinding with but little additional expense. Out of the wheat of the year before last I made 40 pounds of flour from weighed wheat per bushel, after tolling one-eighth ; from last year's wheat I could not do it, it being rather light in this section. Yours very truly, Riley Wilson. Its Equal Cannot be Found in the State. Greenfield. Ind., Dec. 23, 1869. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — Gentlemen: — Yours of 23d inst. came to hand this date and contents noted. Our mill gives perfect satisfaction, and must say we don't think its equal can be found in the State, of its size. Our smut mill can't be beat. We would cheerfully recommend your mills to any one that contemplates building or refitting, in preference to any other mill. Our old mill was burned on the night of July 3. We commenced cutting timber for the new mill July 17, and the building was ready for the machinery August 7; machinery set up and running October 12, and during the time of setting up machinery one week was lost by the sickness of your mill-wright. The machinery of our other mill was made in Cincinnati, but it does not at all compare in finish and usefulness to our present mills. We now run three pair of stones, and grind faster on each of them, with less fuel, than we did on two pair before. We have two pair of 36 inch wheat burrs and one pair of 30 inch corn burrs in one of your Combined Mill Husks with long spindles; all three are under-runner cockhead mills. They are driven by eight inch belts^ with tightner pulleys. This way of driving is so convenient for stopping and starting the burrs, that we would now use no other arrangement. Our two Bolts are single reel, 22 feet long. We have ground fifteen bushels per hour on each of the wheat mills, and twenty bushels per hour on the corn stone. When the wheat mills are in moderate order we consider ten to twelve bushels per hour a fair speed for grinding and bolting, and making a good yield. Our customers often get 40 -^nd 41 pounds of flour to the bushel after tolling. Our Engine is lOi inch cylinder and 20 inch stroke; it runs 110 revolutions per minute. Eighty pounds of steam will drive all three run with ease. It re- quires about four cords of wood to convert five hundred bushels of wheat into prime flour. We can say but little more in relation to our mill, other than this, that any one contemplating building a mill would do well to see our mill before building; would be pleased to have you come out and see our mills run, and should you have occasion at any time to refer people to us, would be happy to show them our mill and give them what information we are able to. Yours, -with respect, Wood & Co. On Feb. 14, 1870, Mr. Wood stated to us in person that on Feb. 12, they ground twenty bushels of corn into nice family meal in forty-three minutes, or at the rate of nearly thirty bushels per hour. N., M. & Co. Another Lietter Near Three Years Afterivards. Greenfield, Hancock Co., Ind., May 18th, 1872. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., G-entleftnen : — Yonrs of 10th inst. came duly to hand; have been so very busy have not found time to answer sooner. We can only repeat what has already been said in relation to our mill; it gives perfect satisfaction. We would not like to be considered vain, but we do think we have the best mill in the State. Our mill has stood the test of near three years constant and hard labor, with no perceptible wear. Yours respectfully, Wood & Co. Wm. G. Sallie, Miller. This mill is located on the P., C. & St. L. R. R., 20 miles east of Indianapo- lis. Urbana, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1870. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co , Gents: — Your mill gives entire satisfaction. Enclosed please find check on First National Bank of Cincinnati for the lull amount of your bill. Yours truly, H. M. Chew. 36 Inch and 30 Inch Geared Mills. Brookston, White Co., Ind., Aug. 5, 1869. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., Gentlemen: — We expressed you the amount of last note on mills yesterday. We have commenced grinding new wheat, but it is in rather bad condition yet. We are doing a very good business, and are giving perfect satisfaction in quality and quantity. We can make from 35 to 40 pounds of flour per bushel, and grind on an average from eight to ten bush- els per hour. We have a 25 horse power engine, and can run both mills, bolt, smutter, elevator, conveyors and corn shellers with from 60 to 70 pounds of steam, and do it with all ease. Yours, truly, A. Vencil & Co. Oct. 20, 1869, Messrs. Vencil &Co. ordered their third run — a 36 inch geared mill, together with 20 feet Bolt, No. 1, Richmond Smut and Separating Machine, Flour Packer, &c. N., M. & Co. Uniontown, Bourbon Co., Kansas, Aug. 26, '71. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., Gents: — Find enclosed draft on New York for twelve hundred and eighty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents, which, if you have not forgotten, is the amount of the first note. Please send it (the note) with the name torn off. Our mill gives entire satisfaction. Will write more fullv in the future. Foster & Kirby. Perfect Cnstom Flour and Corn Mill. Monitor, Tippecanoe Co., Ind., March 1, 1872. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., Richmond, Ind. : Gents: — We have used your machinery with persevering energy, now commencing the second year, and have a larger custom patronage than all of the other four mills nearest us. Our machinery consists of a 42-inch iron turbine water wheel, under 9 feet work- 106 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE ing head ; one 3 feet upper-runner mill for wheat; one 30-inch under-runner mill for corn; one Richmond Srautter with screen shoe separator; one 20 feet bolt, all of which you made for us. The wheat mill runner is in such perfect balance that we can run it within thin paper thickness of the face of bed-stone ; thus face to face it will run with nothing whatever between them to the speed of 270 revolutions per minute. Any grinding mill, no matter how heavy the runner stone, can be made to do this, if provided with your improvements; and it pays well to have a mill so rigged. When the hoop is on our wheat mill, a man standing six feet off and looking at the nicely turned back, cannot tell that they are running. Not a particle of jar or shake about them. The self-tram irons are the nicest thing ever invented ; would not do without them for half the price of the whole mill. With one-third gait we can grind of wheat 8 to 10 bushels per hour, and make more and better flour to the bushel, than any mill our Mr. Fretz (in his 18 years of milling experience) has ever seen. With a full gate it may surprise you to know that we grind of corn on the corn mill 25 to 40 bushels per hour. Our flour stands the highest of any that comes to LaFayette. There is no such thing as choking down, as is so often experienced with other mills. We would advise those wanting mill machinery to go to the Richmond firm and look before they buy elsewhere, or they are welcome to see our mills run, which will satisfy any one that understands any- thing at all about a mill. It only took us 15 days to set up our mills for run- ning. Our machinery was shipped from works on the 1st day of February, to Lafayette, and on the 13th we commenced setting up by the assistance of your mill-wright, and on the 1st day of March, 1871, we started up and run every working day since, and without any expense at all for repairs or changes. Our pulleys being balanced, there is no such thing as any of the bearings heat- ing. Our mills are run with 10 inch belts from upright shaft and pulleys. The smutter does better work than the Eureka or Silver Creek. Yours, with respect, Redinbo, Fretz & Bro. D. B. Fretz, 1 Millers and W. B. Fretz, j Proprietors. Three Pair of Burrs in a Combined Husk, with Belts. Monrovia, Morgan Co., Ind., Feb. 22, 1870. NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co. : — Gents: — It has been eight months since you re- fitted our mill. We can run all of the Bui-rs, (one 42-inch and one 36-inch for wheat, and 30-inch under-runner for corn,) twelve hours on one cord of seasoned beech or sugar-tree wood. With 50 to 60 pounds of steam we grind on each Burr eight to ten bushels per hour. Our customers are highly pleased with their yields and the quality of their flour. In fact, our custom has more than doubled since the introduction of your mills. On our own account, we can say, in simplicity, durability and lightness of running it exceeds our ex- pectations, and, if necessary, at any time can cheerfully recommend to others wishing mill machinery. Yours, truly, Hadley & Taylor. RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 107 After Years of Steady nse they Say. Monrovia, Morgan Co., Ind., May 8, 1872. NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co., Eichmond, Ind. : — It is now three years since we overhauled our mill and put in your improved machinery; since which time it has been run almost daily as a custom mill, and in quality and quantity of flour gives universal satisfaction. In fact, the custom increased one-half since its introduction. We find it very permanent and durable, as well as tasteful in style and finish. We can grind at least 10 bushels per hour with each run of burrs, and use from one to one and a fourth cord of wood in ten hours' grind- ing on all three stones. We would recommend all desirous of purcliasing mill machinery to procure yours, believing their money will be well invested if they do. Yours, truly, Hadley & Taylor. Madison, Indiana, May 6, 1872. GeiUs: — Yours of the 3d inst came duly to hand, making inquiries how we are pleased with our mills that we purchased of you over three years since, (we expected to write you before this.) If you remember our Burrs are sharp old quarry, not very open, and they make very lively flour, and don't get dull as soon as most others. Our stones are, two pair of upper-runner 3 feet mills. We make a barrel of flour with 3 pecks of coal ; we do not know that we could say anything more, excepting that they work fine, and together with the bolt you made for us, make flour that we can find ready sale for in any market along with the best brands. Your flour bolt deserves special mention ; with the knockers or " percussion apparatus," as you term it, which we can stop or start at any time while the mill is running, we are able to keep the bolt clean and bolt through the fine cloth without specking or injuring the flour. The arrangement of the bolt for clean bolting, we think is your best eflTort. Very truly, yours, W. W. & B, F. Page. The above is from Madison, Indiana, 60 miles below Cincinnati, one the Ohio river. Rochester, Ind., Feb. 14th, 1872. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — Gentlemen: — Our custom work runs from 60 to 250 bushels per day of wheat, besides a large amount of corn. Although there are several mills here, our flour has the preference, and sells more ready than any ; the self-tram irons are perfect. You shall hear from us again, Yours, truly, A. L. Bowman & Co. This mill is composed of two run of our 42-inch and one run 30-inch in combined husk, the two former being upper-runner, latter under-runner. They use our 20 feet double reel bolt and other supplies for the complete furnishing of a mill. 108 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE Two 30 Inch Pulley Mills. Carmel, Hamilton Co., Ind., Jan. 4, 1869. NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co :— Gentlemen : — The mills purchased of you last May, set up and started by David Carey, have given entire satisfaction. Our mill consists of two run of 30-inch upper-runner burrs, pulley mills — one for corn and one for wheat — can grind from seven to ten bushels of wheat into the best merchantable flour, and from ten to fifteen bushels of corn into fine meal, per hour on each burr. Our bolt is sufficient to bolt the above amount, and performs well. Our mills and machinery is driven by an engine, 8 by 16-inch cylinder, and runs 170 revolutions to the minute. We can run the entire ma- chinery ten hours on three-fourths of a cord of wood , have been running al- most every day since we started up. Our custom is still on the increase, ex- tending over a great amount of country. We run now every day, while other mills in town and immediate vicinity do not run now to exceed two days in the week. Your mill and bolt arrangement is the only thing suitable for cus- tom, and does well for merchant work. We would recommend persons who think of buying mills, to give you a call — or if we purchase again we will do so. We will take pleasure in showing any one our mill. Yours, respectfully, Carey & Roberis. Lay by Your Old Notions.— 36 inch and 30 inch Pulley Mills. Cumberland, Guernsey Co., O., Feb. 14, 1870. NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co : — Sirs: — We have used your mills since the 4th of last November. We consider them durable as any mills can be. We can grind on our 36-inch wheat mill from fifteen to twenty bushels per hour, owing to the grain, and can make flour that will satisfy any community, both in regard to quality and quantity. On our 30-inch corn mill, we can grind forty bushels per hour, if the corn is dry. Our miller says he can make forty barrels of XX family flour in ten hours. We have a twenty-five horse power engine. Our boiler is twenty-two feet long, for two inches in diameter, and two flues. It aflTords enough power, under seventy pounds pressure, to drive both mills to- gether with their attendant machinery, which is one of your twenty-two foot Flour Bolts, No. 1 Richmond Smut Machines, Buckwheat Bolts, Elevators, Shafting, &c. Three bushels of coal per hour is all we require. To those wishing mills we would just say they had better lay by their old notions and procuie improved mills. Yours, &c., Howell Brothers. Mill and Bolt Cannot be Beat. Hamburg, Fremont Co., Iowa, Jan. 11, 1869. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — Bear Sirs: — I have had one of your 36-inch Pulley Mills and 18 feet Bolt in operation nearly one year. I like it very much ; my flour gives general satisfaction ; am averaging ten bushels of wheat per hour on the one pair of burrs, making the best flour. In short, I think RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 109 your Mill and Bolt cannot be beat. It is driven by one of Leffel's 20-inch Double Turbine Wheels, under a total head and tall of 1 1 feet 9 inches. Yours, respectfully, H. Lamb. Under date of .January 2o, 1870, Mr. Lamb orders another run of 36-inch burrs, together with bolt, &c., complete. What One of Oar three feet and 26 Inch Under-Rnnner Mills xrill do. HoTJSTONiA, Pettis Co., Missouri, March 3, '72. Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — Gents: — The balance of the things we ordered came to hand yesterday. We have started the corn mill and the way it ground, we were all surprised; 30 bushels per hour of fine meal is a side show for it. The miller says he can grind 40 bushels per hour of corn into fine even meal , ever}^ part of the works go off right ; will be ready to start the wheat mill last of this week. Our miller is an old experienced hand, and is doing a good job in putting the wheat stones in flouring condition ; will write you soon again how we succeed in making flour; have strong competition, and it must do 1st class work to prove a good investment. Yours, respectfully, J. L. W^ili^ ,^« ,^ .3- *^ '^r? ',*. 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