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by arizonian
Tue Dec 27, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2023 windmill calendar
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: 2023 windmill calendar

Mike,
I will take one. I will email you with my contact information.
by arizonian
Tue Dec 27, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill
Replies: 107
Views: 9158

Re: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill

It's a battery powered daisy chain of lights that I found at Wally World, just under 10 ft in length. I suspect you would need two sets for a full size windmill.
by arizonian
Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill
Replies: 107
Views: 9158

Re: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill

Meant to post this before Christmas.

Installed an LED chain light for the holiday decorations.
by arizonian
Thu May 26, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Arizona cast iron welder
Replies: 13
Views: 1124

Re: Arizona cast iron welder

rockingjl wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 2:36 pm I would check with Jim Blair. If you do not know him PM me for his number, He is active in the antique Engine & Tractor club
Curiosity. Was Jim Blair a machine shop teacher at the UA College of Engineering 15 yrs ago?
by arizonian
Mon May 23, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill
Replies: 107
Views: 9158

Re: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill

Friday/Saturday pulled the windmill down, disassembled and transported it to the house. Put everything back together and with the help of the wife cranked her back up in the air. While assembling the motor to the tower started to get a bit of vertigo, but it passed quickly. Climbed the ladder, added...
by arizonian
Wed May 18, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Lessons Learned
Topic: Tower installation
Replies: 18
Views: 12444

Re: Tower installation

I have done a few anchor sets only but usually set mill and tower and attach anchors. We do a variation of Todd's method. Instead of cutting exact length 2X4 we have four 10' 2x4s that have the length of 27 & 33 towers sides marked on the angle. Each 10' 2x4 is allowed to run wild. An added ben...
by arizonian
Wed May 18, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill
Replies: 107
Views: 9158

Re: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill

Thanks, windybob
by arizonian
Wed May 18, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill
Replies: 107
Views: 9158

Re: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill

Need some help here. I searched the For Sale section for "complete pump", the search came back with "Ignored pump (too common) showing results for "complete"." So I am almost ready to dismantle my windmill at the machine shop and bring it home. I am going to use a 55 ga...
by arizonian
Sun May 08, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill
Replies: 107
Views: 9158

Re: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill

Still working on little parts.

Stop for the furl lever in the upright position.

Hinge for the furl lever.

Stop for the furl lever in the closed position.

Small parts for the sucker rod swivel. The rod of choice is 3/8" HR. I can build an adapter when I get the rest of the pump.
by arizonian
Fri May 06, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill
Replies: 107
Views: 9158

Re: 1/2 Scale "model" windmill

windybob wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 4:26 pm Looks nice. I'd say a job well done!
Thanks