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by Todd
Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Heller Aller mainshaft
Replies: 10
Views: 3014

Re: Heller Aller mainshaft

Is this an oil bath mill or the open frame? Wheel Size 8' or 10'?
Let me know and I should be able to help. Todd
by Todd
Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: Wood bearings
Replies: 30
Views: 8309

Re: Wood bearings

Glue the two halves together with brown grocery sack and Elmers glue. I also use a clamp if possible and a spade bit. Drill the hole and then separate the two halves and sand the paper off. Maple bearings will not absorb any oil in the short term.I boiled some maple in oil for a week and got about ...
by Todd
Tue May 11, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Can anyone help me to identify this aermotor?
Replies: 17
Views: 5628

Re: Can anyone help me to identify this aermotor?

That is an interesting wheel design, definitely not Aermotor. I have not seen an inner sail attachment like that before... I would be interested to learn more about the origins of this one..!
by Todd
Wed May 05, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: double nickel
Replies: 8
Views: 2246

Re: double nickel

Happy Belated Birthday Peter!
by Todd
Wed May 05, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bryan Morton obituary
Replies: 8
Views: 3862

Re: Bryan Morton obituary

Wow, another sad loss... Bryan was an amazing guy to talk to, he will be missed...
by Todd
Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Fairbury #7 pinion gears
Replies: 3
Views: 1493

Re: Fairbury #7 pinion gears

If you have a sample I can measure, I can make some.
by Todd
Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dusty Britches (aka William Byron Townley)
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

Re: Dusty Britches (aka William Byron Townley)

That's sad news. He was a great guy to talk to. He had some amazing stories!
Thanks for letting us know Ed..
by Todd
Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jim Koch
Replies: 2
Views: 1316

Jim Koch

It is with a heavy heart that I tell everyone that Jim Koch passed away yesterday. Below is the Facebook post from his wife last night: It is with great sadness that I tell you that Jimmy passed away tonight. I am so happy for him because he is with Jesus. But our hearts are broken. I want to thank ...
by Todd
Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Top 10 mistakes people make with windmills
Replies: 15
Views: 5234

Re: Top 10 mistakes people make with windmills

This one doesn't need much explaining other than don't let your wife drive the truck home... :shock:

( To her credit, she explained to passersby that stopped to help that it just fell out of the sky and might be a satellite or space junk! :lol: )
by Todd
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:25 am
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Idenify tower and head
Replies: 9
Views: 3343

Re: Idenify tower and head

Joe: That's a Model 12 Flint & Walling.