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by Overkill
Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson Model S
Replies: 153
Views: 42305

Re: 20’ Samson Model S

These are sections from an open gear 20’ but I’ll contact him. They will bolt up to mine but the design is a hair different
by Overkill
Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson Model S
Replies: 153
Views: 42305

Re: 20’ Samson Model S

Bad ass thank you I’ll contact them.
by Overkill
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson Model S
Replies: 153
Views: 42305

Re: 20’ Samson Model S

Thanks guys and yes I was really happy about it.
by Overkill
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson Model S
Replies: 153
Views: 42305

Re: 20’ Samson Model S

TOWER UPDATE... there has been some debate if my tower was original to my windmill. I can confidently say that it is! The twisted wire used on other ideal stover towers wasn’t used on the 20’ mill towers instead a solid sucker rod was used. The person I visited had 1 special spread tower for his 20’...
by Overkill
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson Model S
Replies: 153
Views: 42305

Re: 20’ Samson Model S

More pictures of the pull out device. This and the swivel assembly makes this windmill 100% complete. Now I just need to put it all together.
by Overkill
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson Model S
Replies: 153
Views: 42305

Re: 20’ Samson Model S

Also I found this jewel in the bone yard! I have been looking for the factory pull out device since I bought the windmill. Now I have my own and on top of it. It’s in great shape! It also came with a 8”x8” chunk of wood from a 20’ Samson Open gear wooden tower.
by Overkill
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson Model S
Replies: 153
Views: 42305

Re: 20’ Samson Model S

I had a wonderful time visiting a new friend this weekend. And I also picked up a lot of new goodies for my Samson! The complete factory pulled and pump rod assembly! All 17 feet of it.
by Overkill
Sat May 23, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: 20’ Samson in Bastrop, TX
Replies: 7
Views: 3516

20’ Samson in Bastrop, TX

Hello all,

Through the grape vine I found the windmill that was ordered with mine and spent till 2012 next to mine. It was really cool to see this windmill up and running.
by Overkill
Thu May 21, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Pump Jack that was under a 20' Open Gear Samson.
Replies: 15
Views: 5473

Re: Pump Jack that was under a 20' Open Gear Samson.

I wake up and put my steel toe boots on and I don’t take them off till I’m ready for shower/bed. I’m alway in my steel toes. :) so I’m protected from that
by Overkill
Thu May 21, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Replies: 69
Views: 30936

Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques

I like using my forklift. A crane mine be a little easier but I’m able to move in either direction pretty easy.