[SEL] Ron H. - Double Keyed Shaft

[Rob Skinner]

On Dec 15, 2007, at 12:05 AM, Edd Payne wrote:

> Rob.This is the first time I have seen Tangential keys mentioned.I  
> worked at
> the local flour mill for about 30 years and all the roller mills  
> used and
> still do use these type of keys. once you are used to setting them  
> properly
> they are real easy to remove and re assemble.You just hit the top  
> key in and
> they loosen up and pull out by hand.Thetas the theory anyhow they  
> can be
> real stubborn if assembled the wrong way around.

Hi Edd,
I don't think the book mentioned that there was a pattern, but looking  
at the picture, it's as you describe.  We have a 6-20 roller mill, but  
I've not paid much attention to how the shafts are keyed.
http://engines.rustyiron.com/stable/greatwesternrollermill.html

Rob