Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Don't worry about it. The mistakes I've made makes yours look like a raging success.

I do believe that passes my color test. Yep.

here are some pics from a 6 footer. Should be the same for an 8 footer. Holler back with questions.

If it's a show mill, use tire weights. If it's a pumper, get some medium hard stuff. The more tin, the harder it is.

I have one I bought from Paul Cowley all in a basket. He had tossed in new parts he had, but it rained in the bucket. They we not too far gone, for a clean up, and a floor model Axtel model A. Thanks for your history, and the info.

Thanks Paul. I know it will come in handy!

If I have time tomorrow, I will get you some pics from the shop. I can throw a few parts together.

I had one like yours one time. Went up the tower, to check the oil, and it was full........of gun grease. Only one I ever saw like that, altho someone had put a grease zerk inside an Aermotor hub one time. LOL

Sure did. And do. But not heads as bad as his.

I used to take heads to the machine shop for a dip in the hot tank. They gave me a reasonable price, and it was worth it considering the time it took for me to put them in the parts washer here. Then I started using the torch. That was fun. lol