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.”
We have a Hominy Machine, horizontal cylinder screen, &c., 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.
[Illustration]
SCALES OF ALL KINDS,
Of the Best Makes, and Warranted.
Always Ready for Shipment, at Manufacturers’ Lowest Prices.
_Deal direct with us_; _Satisfaction Guaranteed_.
General Purpose Platform Scales,
_With and without wheels and drop levers, or with extra heavy wheels and
drop levers._
[Illustration]
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DESCRIPTION. CAPACITY.
PLATFORM. LBS.
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No. 1, 21½×15 in. 400
“ 2, 23¼×16¾ in. 600
“ 3, 25×16¾ in. 800
“ 4, 26×17 in. 1000
“ 5, 28×20 in. 1200
“ 6, 28½×20½ in. 1400
“ 7, 28¾×20¾ in. 1600
“ 8, 30¾×22¾ in. 1800
“ 9, 32×23 in. 2000
“ 10, 33¼×24¾ in. 2500
“ 11, 38×30 in. 3000
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Cornometer, or Grain Testing Scale.
[Illustration]
Adopted by the Chicago Board of Trade. Graduated 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.
Grain Scales.
[Illustration]
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 3×3 feet.
3500 lbs., Platform 3½×3½ feet.
5000 lbs., Platform 4×4 feet.
Iron Pillar Grain Scales.
[Illustration]
60 bushels, 18 inch opening.
100 bushels, 3 foot opening.
125 bushels, 3 foot opening.
200 bushels, 4 foot opening.
300 bushels, 5 foot opening.
IRON PILLAR DORMANT SCALE. With Graduated Counterpoise.
2500 lbs., Platform 3×3 feet.
3500 lbs., Platform 3½×3½ feet.
5000 lbs., Platform 4×4 feet.
These Scales are fitted up with the Patent Combination Grain Beam, when
so ordered. With it they are very desirable. They are furnished 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.
Flour Scale.
[Illustration]
DORMANT FLOUR SCALE. Capacity, 600 lbs.
Grain, Hay, Coal and Stock Scales.
[Illustration]
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| Capacity. | | Distance from edge of
| Tons. | Size of Platform. | Platform to beam rod.
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{ | 3 | 13 × 7 feet 3 inches. | 1 foot 8 inches.
Portable{ | 4 | 14 × 8 feet 4 inches. | 2 feet 1½ inches.
Shallow { | 5 | 14 × 8 feet 4 inches. | 2 feet 1½ inches.
Pit. { | 6 | 15 × 8 feet 5½ inches. | 1 foot 10 inches.
| | |
{ | 3 | 14 × 7 feet 7 inches. | 1 foot 11½ inches.
{ | 4 | 14 × 8 feet 1 inch. | 2 feet 7½ inches.
Trussed { | 5 | 14 × 8 feet 1 inch. | 2 feet 7½ inches.
Levers. { | 6 | 15 × 7 feet 10¾ inches | 2 feet 4¼ inches.
{ | 8 | 22 × 8 feet 5¼ inches. | 2 feet 3 inches.
{ | 10 | 15 × 8 feet 4¾ inches. | 2 feet 9½ inches.
{ | 15 | 24 × 9 feet 5 inches. | 2 feet 3½ inches.
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Brass Tare Beam and Graduated Counterpoise, extra.
Patent Combination Beam, extra.
Combination Grain Scale Beam.
PATENTED Nov. 2, 1869.
Has proved a great success. We have introduced it into some of the
largest Elevators and Mills in the country, and it is universally
pronounced a great improvement on the old style of beam. _No weights are
used_, as the weighing is done exclusively with the poises.
The three upper beams register respectively, wheat, corn and oats,
giving the bushels and pounds on each beam; hence all computation of
figures, and liability to mistakes are avoided.
It is composed of three beautifully polished brass beams, and brass
poises respectively marked corn, wheat and oats.
* * * * *
NOTE.--“Dormant Scales” are those with platforms made to let in even
with the floor; have given most all of the sizes we are prepared to
furnish. We try to keep ready for shipment most any style and price of
Scale wanted. Our price list gives dimensions, prices, &c.
* * * * *
STANDARD WEIGHTS OF INDIANA.
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Wheat 60
Rye 56
Barley 48
Oats 32
Corn 56
Ear Corn 68
Potatoes 60
Sweet Potatoes 55
Onions 48
“ Top 28
Turnips 55
Clover Seed 60
Timothy Seed 45
Flax Seed 56
Hung’ Gr. Seed 48
Buckwheat 50
Beans 60
Castor Beans 46
Bran 20
Malt 38
Corn Meal 50
Salt 50
“ Fine 55
Stone Coal 70
Dried Peaches 33
“ Apples 25
Broom Corn S’ 46
Millet Seed 50
Peas 60
Quick Lime 80
Coke 40
Blue Grass Seed 14
Hemp Seed 14
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STANDARD WEIGHTS OF ILLINOIS.
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Wheat 60
Rye 56
Barley 48
Oats 32
Corn 56
Ear Corn 70
Potatoes 60
Sweet Potatoes 55
Onions 57
“ Top 28
Turnips 55
Clover Seed 60
Timothy Seed 45
Flax Seed 56
Hung’ Gr. S’ 48
Buckwheat 52
Beans 60
Castor Beans 46
Bran 20
Malt 34
Corn Meal 48
Salt 50
“ Fine 55
Stone Coal 80
Dried Peaches 33
“ Apples 24
Broom Corn S’ 46
Millet Seed 50
Peas 60
Quick Lime 80
Coke 40
Blue Grass Seed 14
Hemp Seed 14
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How to compute easily and correctly the contents of a Hopper.
Multiply the length by the breadth, in inches, and this product by
one-third of the depth, measuring to the point.
Divide the last product by 2,150 (the number of cubic inches in a
bushel) and the quotient thus obtained will be the contents of the
hopper in bushels.
* * * * *
The contents of a bin or box with perpendicular sides is found by
multiplying the length by the breadth, in inches, and this product by
the depth, and divide as above, will give the number of bushel
measurement.
* * * * *
The U. S. Standard Bushel, Grain Measure contains 2150.44 cub. in.
“ “ “ “ “ is 18½ in. diam. 8 in. d’.
“ “ halfbush. “ “ 14 “ “ 7 “
“ “ Gallon, Liquid “ contains 231 cubic in.
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Usual Weight per Bushel of Articles of Produce.
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Wheat, 60 lb
Corn, shel’, 56
“ in ear, 70
“ meal, 50
Barley, 48
Oats, 32
Rye, 56
Buckwheat, 52
Flax seed, 56
Clover, 60
Dr’ Appls, 24
“ Peach’, 33
Timothy, 56
Coal, 80
Salt, 50
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In measuring vegetables, coal, etc., the measure requires to be heaped,
and adds about one-fourth to the number of cubic inches.
SHAFTING AND PULLEYS.
Couplings and Adjustable Self-Oiling Hangers and Boxing.
This important branch is one of our specialties. Having had made in
Massachusetts expressly to our order and for this particular purpose
tools equal to any in the United States for speed and accuracy, we are
prepared to furnish and keep ready to ship the supplies under this head.
The shafting, gear and pulleys properly proportioned are next in
importance to the motive power.
1st. Shafting should run perfectly true and be turned to a gauge
throughout its entire length.
2d. Couplings well fitted and easy to remove.
3d. Pulleys symmetrical in proportion and nicely balanced.
4th. The bearings should be self-oiling and adjustable, as by settling
of the building or other causes their position changes.
With all of these items complied with, there will be less trouble and
delays as well as a large per cent. of power saved.
In our price list we have fixed a price to each pulley, hanger, &c., for
the convenience of our customers, and we here will say that in buying
our work you do not pay for useless iron, while every part is strong and
sufficiently heavy. Those wishing estimates by weight or wishing to
purchase by weight, can always be accommodated.
OUR PULLEYS are turned, bored, correctly balanced and key-seated or
set-screwed. For table of sizes see price list. All those over 36 inches
diameter we are prepared to furnish with wood rims put up in a superior
manner, of hard and soft dry timber, turned inside and out, well oiled,
painted and balanced. The spiders are after the style shown in the cut
under head of Elevators, &c., (represented as leaning against the
Elevator.) The first segment or circle of the wood rim is of hard wood,
and is carefully fitted to the iron spider and lug provided to receive
the pressure and driving incident to the transmission of the power
required. Clamp bolts let partly into the wood are provided to always
keep the spider binding in the rim. No pulley rim is liable to get loose
on the arms or spider when built by us.
OUR SHAFTING is turned by a special machine made for the purpose, and no
variation in size will be noticed. Pulleys, gear or bearings may be
placed at any point with a perfect fit.
OUR ADJUSTABLE HANGERS avoid all liability of binding; the bearing or
boxing-part is free to find its natural bearing; the ball and socket
self-oiling pillow-block (Fig. 1, and Post Hanger Fig. 2. See
engravings) have the same advantages. All have the improved self-oiling
attachment making it necessary to oil but once in three months, and
cleaning twice a year.
These bearings are adjustable every way as much as required, and not at
all liable to heat.
[Illustration]
[Illustration: Pulley. Showing style of our patterns. ]
[Illustration: Adjustable Self-Oiling Hangers, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 in.
drop, Fig. 3.
Self-Oiling Hangers, Rigid Bearings, 9, 12 and 15 in. drop.
And rigid Pillow block bearings, not self-oiling, but large oil cups and
cast cover, new improved patterns.]
[Illustration: Fig 1
Ball and Socket Self-Oiling Pillow Block.]
[Illustration: Fig 2
Adjustable Self-Oiling Post Hanger. 6 in. from post to center of
bearing.]
[Illustration: Fig 3
ADJUSTABLE SELF-OILING HANGER.]
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.
_Rule_--Multiply the diameter of the driver by its number of
revolutions, 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
revolutions, 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 revolutions
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.
Weights of Rolled Iron, Round and Square,
From 3/16 to 6 inches, and 1 foot in length, in pounds and 100ths of
pounds.
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ROUND IRON. || SQUARE IRON.
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Size. |Weight.| Size. |Weight.|| Size. |Weight.| Size. |Weight.
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3/16 | .09 | | || 3/16 | .12 | |
¼ | .17 |3¼ |28.04 || ¼ | .22 |3¼ | 35.70
⅜ | .37 | | || ⅜ | .48 | |
½ | .66 |3½ |32.52 || ½ | .85 |3½ | 41.50
⅝ | 1.05 | | || ⅝ | 1.32 | |
¾ | 1.50 |3¾ |37.34 || ¾ | 1.90 |3¾ | 47.54
⅞ | 2.03 | | || ⅞ | 2.60 | |
1 | 2.65 |4 |42.46 ||1 | 3.40 |4 | 54.10
1⅛ | 3.36 | | ||1⅛ | 4.28 | |
1¼ | 4.17 |4¼ |47.95 ||1¼ | 5.30 |4¼ | 61.06
1⅜ | 5.02 | | ||1⅜ | 6.40 | |
1½ | 5.97 |4½ |53.76 ||1½ | 7.60 |4½ | 68.45
1¾ | 8.13 |4¾ |59.90 ||1¾ |10.40 |4¾ | 76.35
2 |10.62 |5 |66.75 ||2 |13.55 |5 | 84.48
2¼ |13.45 |5¼ |73.18 ||2¼ |17.12 |5¼ | 93.17
2½ |16.70 |5½ |80.30 ||2½ |21.15 |5½ |102.25
2¾ |20.08 |5¾ |87.80 ||2¾ |25.60 |5¾ |111.76
3 |23.89 |6 |95.60 ||3 |30.50 |6 |121.67
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Weight of a Square Foot of Sheet Iron as per Birmingham Gauge.
No. 10 or .134 of an inch thick, 5.5 pounds.
No. 12 or .109 of an inch thick, 4.3 pounds.
No. 16 or .065 of an inch thick, 2.62 pounds.
No. 18 or .049 of an inch thick, 1.92 pounds.
No. 20 or .035 of an inch thick, 1.41 pounds.
No. 24 or .022 of an inch thick, .95 pounds.
No. 26 or .018 of an inch thick, .78 pounds.
A Plate of Wrought Iron 1 foot square, 1 inch thick weighs 40 lb.
“ “ “ 1 inch “ 3⅝ “ long “ 1 lb.
“ Cast “ 1 “ “ 3⅞ “ “ “ 1 lb.
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 coupling 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 manner 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 independently 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.
GEARING.
[Illustration: 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-wrights.
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 not
lack the means near at hand.
Having a gear cutting machine in our establishment, we are prepared 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.
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 extensive 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 temporary 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 uncommon
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
structure on the most approved plan.
Management of Water Power.
Here is where bad mistakes are often made, and the best of water wheels
sometimes condemned when the fault may be in not properly attaching 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 apply 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.
[Illustration]
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 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 ⅛ 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.
[Illustration]
[Illustration: STEAM ENGINE.]
STEAM ENGINES.
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 themselves 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 satisfactory as regards style of
finish, durability, sufficiency of power, 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 in 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.
[Illustration: _FIG. 1_
_FIG. 2_
_FIG. 3._
Patented September 4, 1866, 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 and be
driven by, and when adapted to their work, imperfectly accomplish 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 cemented 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. Being 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 the 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 grinding,
inferior flour and diminished yield. The trouble necessary to take the
spindle out, turn over the runner, make a staff and file the ends of the
driver, is generally sufficient to deter the miller from performing the
disagreeable job, and the bad grinding is conveniently attributed to
some other difficulty.