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Windybob who would you recommend for new parts?

Yeah Mr. C. No pinion looks good, but does anyone make any of the parts for these old W mills

Windybob thanks I will double check those things. Yeah I read about the angle designed into. This is one of this long term projects I’ve had it for a few years. I actually got it from a man in Ropesville TX you may have heard of him he was a cool dude with cool stuff I often wonder how is. Wife &...

When I pulled my Monitor WB apart it had been sitting for a while it cleaned up pretty good. The snoot, casting, & gears looked ok I plan to replace the shafts & bushings. Most the parts I need I think I have at this point but I noticed when I pulled the hub on the shaft behind the hub was t...

Thanks guys

Hey guys I know there is a thread on Parish mills already but this question maybe a little off that topic. All the times I see these Parish mills mentioned its always about one that’s out of service. Does anyone have experience with in service working Parish mills? It’s a curiously cool design! I co...

Hello guys I’m new here been creeping around this place for years. I have very little experience with windmills although I do have a WB in the shop I will get around to someday. I’ve been working as a mechanic of some sorts on various things most my life. In my part of the country we have a few mill...