Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Ron , thank you for sharing the technical aspects for setting a well . Out on a repair call on a ranch 3 hours from the hardwear store and you need one more coupler to complete the job .

Dan , bring that tractor down and pick up that JD engine you want !

Stover was the manufacturer of the Ideal Steel in 1900 i have reserected in the past . It querious how similar the mechanics are between the two models , very close .

TomDee, there are windmillers who live very close to you who "specialize " in pouring babbitt , well maybe they would help get you started in installing new bearings in your 602,
Mike B
New Braunfels TX

That set-up is really interesting . The really old & the really new , solar power & wind power & old refurbished stone wall fence .

lookin' good !

Linda & Les , love the overhead winch & crane , those tree limbs are mighty handy ! OH , and the trailer load of windmill stuff is great .

Good job guy's , thanks for sharing the photos . appears the windmill will require "some " rebuilding but is by no means the worst we have ever seen , if you get a chance to look back several years you will se some of the monumental work done to save some windmill motors , so , evry part y...

Paul , i would like to talk to you in October about those beautiful photos , spectacular .
Mike B

Just when a person thinks they have seen it all ? always some new & diferent .