Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

I wasn't very clear; judging from what I found in the junk pile, I think the tower was 50' from the factory. The bottom 1/3 disappeared by the time that I bought the two pieces (plus parts) in the photos. Hopefully, when we load my trailer, I'll locate all the parts I need to make a good looking 25-...

You're right, they are too complicated to buy off the shelf in a hardware store. In the second photo, the top straps and hardware are just laying there but the ones next to the ladder on the ground seem to be "cornered" into their correct positions. They seem to float rather than being bol...

I've never seen a tower like the one I just bought, especially the way the diagonal bracing "straps" are attached. (Obviously, they aren't laid out correctly in the photos which are "as found in Craigslist") It almost looks like a kit to upgrade your tower; is it a system that do...

Thanks for the help Ron and CTX....It's interesting to think I can have a hybrid. Even though my machines are just "spinners", I always want them to be "24 hour runners " It's hard to find a machine that hasn't been shot-up around here in MN, so when I find tin that doesn't look ...

I know of a 602 with a broken-up motor but has a beautiful wheel and tail vane that might be available. Am I right in thinking that matching up the 602 wheel/tail is the only reason to own this "special" 702? Is it more practical to find a good "normal" 702 motor and buy new spok...

Wow! I came to the right place to ask questions!

I'm a beginner so...... Is the 602 hub shaft size different than the 702? Do all 702's have the 1.125 hub shaft?

Just to be sure, if I bought this motor, will the standard 702 replacement bearing be the right one?

A friend just sent me this photo. Did the factory put this together like this? Did the early 702 have the 602 spokes?

I've used them several times for obscure 1930"s garden sprinkler pump leathers and have been amazed at the effort they've made to help me. If you don't see it offered in the catalog, speak to the guy that runs the hardware dept. and he'll look until he finds it for you. They are a pleasure to d...

ASMC INDUSTRIAL I've bought my tower nuts and bolts here for several years. They are reasonable, prompt, have good quality products, and ship FREE...Check out their catalog for all kinds of hardware. Watch the numbers on the quantity calculator: There are price points that are drastically reduced wh...

billcobb: Wow! I've been interested in that tower/mill on and off over the years and had never seen the youtubes that you posted. I was thinking of making a 6' or so model and now that I see what you are doing, I'm envious! I've never seen blueprints, etc. from the original; are they available somew...