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by mtblah
Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Wanna be
Replies: 3
Views: 25

Wanna be

I tried to be like the "real" windmillers , so I got 2 at one time
an open gear Flint & Walling
A702
THANK YOU Michael for the photo instruction guide on your F & W .
2 photos of the sail clips , F & W vs Aermotor , almost exactly the same except for a small edge fold on the A702
Next step , unload ...
by mtblah
Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Aermotor Pitman arm babbit
Replies: 15
Views: 182

Re: Aermotor Pitman arm babbit

Thanks Ron for that attention to detail , i will do the notch on the A702 that is waiting resurection .
by mtblah
Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:57 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Roof mounted 32 volt winchargers?
Replies: 4
Views: 85

Re: Roof mounted 32 volt winchargers?

Gabe, good question
Michael has the answer , most knowledgeable !
He has an outstanding collection of most every type built & they work.
by mtblah
Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Smax
Replies: 6
Views: 48

Re: Happy Birthday Smax

Happy birthday Steve !
by mtblah
Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:58 pm
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: McDougall water pump
Replies: 5
Views: 492

Re: McDougall water pump

Jerry , nice job , cool piece of history preserved
by mtblah
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 1362

Re: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild

:D
by mtblah
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: Bucyrus Erie cable tool
Replies: 6
Views: 134

Re: Bucyrus Erie cable tool

Brad , several windmillers subscribe to Farm Collectors magazine , Wayne frequently answers questions about obscure tools.
In the past there was a in depth article about the old water well drilling machines, and even several on windmills
by mtblah
Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:16 am
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 1362

Re: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild

Wayne , next time you’re in the Waco area do stop in to say hi to Michael
His hi quality collection is impressive, and with the shorter towers up close inspection is good .
by mtblah
Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:50 am
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: Bucyrus Erie cable tool
Replies: 6
Views: 134

Re: Bucyrus Erie cable tool

Thanks for the photo
There appears to be a quantity of “Goldberg” aspects to the rig , the chassis , the pickup box , gas tank/ water tank, & spooling from a steam shovel
by mtblah
Mon Jun 30, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 1362

Re: 8’ Challenge 27 rebuild

Michael , That will make a nice addition to your Texas windmill garden .