This message is a reply to an archived post by Bryce Frazier on August 04, 2014 at 17:46:37.
The original subject was "FairbanksMorse Hammer Mill".
My Dad had one of those. We ran it with a Farmall B (about 18 HP). Had to cut a new notch in the throttle control to get the speed up. Had to be very careful feeding it to prevent overloading. A full shovel of ear corn at once would bring the B to a halt.
The guy we bought it from ran it with a Farmall Super C. He said he didn't have any problems with power. I think he lied.
I have memories of belting up. You had to get it just right or the belt would jump off. Lock the brakes. If there was ice on the ground and you pushed it, the tractor would slide back and the belt would jump off.
After an hour of grinding corn I looked like a snow man. Coated with corn dust from my cap to my shoes.
I am glad I discovered easier ways to make a living.
You will need to get the speed up by adjusting the governor and/or using a big drive pulley. The mill needs RPMs to get those hammers working.
Ear corn is out for an engine under 10 HP.
Shelled corn or oats would work if you use the feed control gate on the feed chute to limit intake.
Let the engine spool up before you start feeding it.
Farmers in Minnesota liked to use a flathead Ford V8 to run these mills. plenty of power and speed. Usually used a drive shaft to eliminate the belt hassle. If you really want to do some serious grinding that is the way to go.
Custom grinders had the mill and V8 on a flat bed truck. They would do in a half hour what I would do in 2 hours with the B. Less dust too since the mill and dust collector were outside the granary.
I have a Farmall B for old times sake. Think I'll pass on a hammermill.
Good luck with your project.
Larry
The original subject was "FairbanksMorse Hammer Mill".
My Dad had one of those. We ran it with a Farmall B (about 18 HP). Had to cut a new notch in the throttle control to get the speed up. Had to be very careful feeding it to prevent overloading. A full shovel of ear corn at once would bring the B to a halt.
The guy we bought it from ran it with a Farmall Super C. He said he didn't have any problems with power. I think he lied.
I have memories of belting up. You had to get it just right or the belt would jump off. Lock the brakes. If there was ice on the ground and you pushed it, the tractor would slide back and the belt would jump off.
After an hour of grinding corn I looked like a snow man. Coated with corn dust from my cap to my shoes.
I am glad I discovered easier ways to make a living.
You will need to get the speed up by adjusting the governor and/or using a big drive pulley. The mill needs RPMs to get those hammers working.
Ear corn is out for an engine under 10 HP.
Shelled corn or oats would work if you use the feed control gate on the feed chute to limit intake.
Let the engine spool up before you start feeding it.
Farmers in Minnesota liked to use a flathead Ford V8 to run these mills. plenty of power and speed. Usually used a drive shaft to eliminate the belt hassle. If you really want to do some serious grinding that is the way to go.
Custom grinders had the mill and V8 on a flat bed truck. They would do in a half hour what I would do in 2 hours with the B. Less dust too since the mill and dust collector were outside the granary.
I have a Farmall B for old times sake. Think I'll pass on a hammermill.
Good luck with your project.
Larry
