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by Wayne
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Newbie Windmill Roadtrip
Replies: 9
Views: 117

Re: Newbie Windmill Roadtrip

I don't think you will be sorry.
by Wayne
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Newbie Windmill Roadtrip
Replies: 9
Views: 117

Re: Newbie Windmill Roadtrip

When you go to Lubbock you will want to visit the Ranch Heritage Center, and the Fiber Center. The Fiber Center is close the the Wind power Center. The Heritage Center is full of old buildings and some windmills. I'm making a trip that way, will be leaving April 24th. You might want to think about D...
by Wayne
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Stover model M
Replies: 49
Views: 3601

Re: Stover model M

Makes the journey lots better when you have friends to share it with.
by Wayne
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: 1890's Dandy windill
Replies: 14
Views: 235

Re: 1890's Dandy windill

That is like the one I put up at the Village.
by Wayne
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thank you
Replies: 2
Views: 90

Re: thank you

I'm glad you found the post Mike.
by Wayne
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: 1890's Dandy windill
Replies: 14
Views: 235

Re: 1890's Dandy windill

The way I understand it, the pre95 brake was a complete circle that contacted the hub. The later rake only contacted the top and bottom of the hub. There is a full circle brake on the one I put up at the Village, it also has the small width gears.
by Wayne
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday
Replies: 5
Views: 94

Re: Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday!
by Wayne
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: What Woodmanse is this?
Replies: 5
Views: 142

Re: What Woodmanse is this?

U have a Woodmanse vane for a 10 ft. It's nice. To bad you are so far away.
by Wayne
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: What Woodmanse is this?
Replies: 5
Views: 142

Re: What Woodmanse is this?

In some places I've seen them called the Woodmanse Steel. They also made a Mogul. It was a heavy duty mill. IT's at least an 8 ft. MY 61/2 ft only has 5 arms.
by Wayne
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chuck Rickgauer @ the Windmill Farm B&B
Replies: 17
Views: 356

Re: Chuck Rickgauer @ the Windmill Farm B&B

I guess the address in an early Windmill directory can be used to send a card?