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[Tfafalcon]

Is it possible to build a millstone supported by a gear assembly?

[Quietust]

Probably, but you won't actually be able to use it (since you can't stand on the open space to operate it), so what's the point?

[Tfafalcon]

Too bad. I was hoping I could hide my gears, but i guess the fort will have to be even more dwarfly then usual.

[gtmattz]

Too bad. I was hoping I could hide my gears, but i guess the fort will have to be even more dwarfly then usual.

Try powering them from ABOVE!  Then your gear is hidden, and the millstone resides on a walkable tile?  This would accomplish what you want, no?

[Tfafalcon]

Yes but the reactor I'm using is below the millstone room, so if I try to route my power from above then there will have to be an axle somewhere on my millstone level.

It's not crucial though,  I'll just put a gear asembly between two millstones and power that from below.

[arzzult]

If that bothers you you could just use a quern. Also is there any sort of advantage to mill stones to make up for them requiring power?

[Quietust]

If that bothers you you could just use a quern. Also is there any sort of advantage to mill stones to make up for them requiring power?

Yes - they're extremely fast, and querns can reportedly make dwarves tired the same way screw pumps do.