This project came about for 2 reasons. First I found the machinery components for the mill, including the saw and roll tables. These components took up a lot of space and I could not decide whether to use a ready built structure or build a scratch building. I had little experience in the scratch building, although I have built my share of kits. Things started to move forward though when I bought a 200 count bag of coffee stirrers. Finding cheap lumber sealed the deal.
I designed the project to fit around the machinery; therefore, the building is 96' x 34'. I know...really big.
The structure floor and sides are actually component connected by the floor boards. The roofs are removable and were built using a drawing as a template.
The belt drive system contains Crow River hangers, couplings and pillow block bearings. The belts are vellum painted tan from a rattle can.
The belt drive will be powered by a steam engine located adjacent to the building.
Hunterline stains were used to weather the wood
