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by windybob
Fri Jun 12, 2026 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T. Lindsay Baker Sad News
Replies: 8
Views: 110

Re: T. Lindsay Baker Sad News

The second bad blow to me today. I lost a good friend yesterday also. Prayers for both families.
by windybob
Mon Jun 08, 2026 5:30 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild
Replies: 30
Views: 22282

Re: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild

Ha! Thats funny...
by windybob
Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:33 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild
Replies: 30
Views: 22282

Re: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild

Ok. Got it. And it has no front oil seal, but has a slinger washer?
by windybob
Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:09 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild
Replies: 30
Views: 22282

Re: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild

First thing, i cant believe those allen screws came out! Could a guy use a tie rod fork to move the pinions? Love those brass bearings!
by windybob
Tue Jun 02, 2026 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Elgin Wonder Model A
Replies: 2
Views: 362

Re: Elgin Wonder Model A

Thats one i dont have.....yet.
by windybob
Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:19 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Currie oil bath
Replies: 9
Views: 885

Re: Currie oil bath

Youre not the only one Wayne. Me too. I decided to donate my entire collection to the major county historical society to display. They came over and we went through my collection. Turns out i have more than 40 different windmill models, plus assorted other collectibles. more than i thought. I will ...
by windybob
Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bending Angle Iron
Replies: 18
Views: 3640

Re: Bending Angle Iron

I like that! Nice engineering.
by windybob
Fri May 29, 2026 8:54 am
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Currie oil bath
Replies: 9
Views: 885

Re: Currie oil bath

I have one that I have not been into yet. Got it from Mike Porterfield. It looks to have the original green color on it yet. I know what you mean about it being heavy. I like the looks on what you have done to that one. interesting interior for sure. Thanks.
by windybob
Tue May 26, 2026 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day
Replies: 8
Views: 923

Re: Memorial Day

I think what mike means, is that ,thank you for your service, is a compliment to living armed forces members, aka veterans day. Memorial day is for those that gave everything, and it costs them their lives.. So they are mostly past tense. mike, correct me if im wrong.