Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Tail lettering says it's a No 8. Can't really see the gearbox to confirm, but I would say it's likely an 8.

Lance

Jerry, There is no date stamped on the inside of a Dempster gearbox. Early Dempster #12 windmills did have a year date put on the tail logo, but that stopped in the early 30s. Very late produced Dempsters also had a tag put on the outside of the gearbox. I've never seen an actual tag, but have seen ...

The only tower I've seen with folded sheet metal ladder steps is stover. However, I've only seen 4 legged, not 3 legged. Stover also have eccentric tightening washers, just a slight bit smaller in size than Dempster.

Lance

I also have that same type of casting that I took off a tower that's laying in my parts pile. It's a mystery for me as well, Michael.

Lance

This evening I ran across a sales brochure of the Ames Windmill Wheel, invented and patented by our very own Windybob. It's really interesting reading. The construction of the wheel seems very robust, and also interchangeable. Hopefully Windybob can chime in to share his thoughts and experiences of ...

I gave him the website information by text message last month. I think Grezmonki also did. Not sure why he hasn't signed up yet though.

Lance

I agree with Grezmonki! Dempster late model #12 sails actually have rounded off ends on this band slot, which I think they did to prevent stress cracks from forming which seems to be common on squared off slots.

Lance

Thanks Paul for getting the vintagewindmill forum active again with a new site. I hope Brad can share the archive from the old site for reference on this site.

Lance