Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Josephine’s governor is an early flyweight type. The American windmill museum in Lubbock bought the machine and I’m prepping it for display…doing some cosmetic restoration and finding the few missing parts. I don’t have any extra of blade actuated tote Jacobs governors. The ones I have are on an All...

Me too…I try not to stray from the early wind electrics but there’s something about the open gears. They’re kinetic sculptures with patina.

Now have a tail vane that matches my patina…just need a lower vane swivel, tower cap and storm stay.

Thanks I’ll check it out.

Looking for a complete tail vane for a 6’ open gear Currie…also needing the lower pivot mount hardware and a tower cap.
Thx

Good motor/generator repair shops are getting rare in this throw away world. I know some still do exist. Probably want to search your area so you don’t have to ship. What brand/model is your wind gen?

Bout everything has risk, even crawling out of bed. Enjoy it while we can.

Thinking about adding them to my wardrobe.

As you approach a windmill (or wind charger), make sure you check the area around the base. Tendency is to look up as you approach. Fortunately I was weed eating and not walking up to release the brake. I generally carry a 9mm w/snake shot when I weed eat for this reason. He’s about 3’…definitely wo...

Glad you’re going to make it Corey. I look forward to seeing you there… I like wind electric oddities. I’ll have a pretty full load of wind electric and windmill parts I’m delivering or hauling for other folks not going. I have a list of oddities I’m looking for: Yaw post for large Wincharger Stream...