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by topcop491
Sat Mar 22, 2025 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dempster factory
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

Re: Dempster factory

It happened last night, but according to news media it only burned small portion of the old factory.. Glad I got tour it several years ago.
by topcop491
Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:14 am
Forum: Well and Cistern Discussion
Topic: Flat bar bushings
Replies: 0
Views: 2000

Flat bar bushings

I’m looking for a flat bar bushing for Fairbury pump. Does anyone have one that they would sell or let me borrow to have a recast made of it? I’m getting ready to have ones recasted for Hudson pump and for a Red Jacket. IMG_0214.jpeg IMG_0215.jpeg . If anyone needs either of these bushings let me ...
by topcop491
Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Bolt on Windmill weights
Replies: 6
Views: 1551

Bolt on Windmill weights

There is
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an auction listing two bolt on windmill weights, but I’m not so sure. Does anyone know if these are for a windmill.
by topcop491
Sun Aug 18, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday wind fab!
Replies: 8
Views: 2041

Re: Happy Birthday wind fab!

Happy BirthdayPaul!!
by topcop491
Wed May 29, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: International Windmiller's Trade Fair
Topic: Windmill parts - delivery to the 2024 Trade Fair
Replies: 17
Views: 13675

Re: Windmill parts - delivery to the 2024 Trade Fair

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I have a Challenge pump disconnect that I can bring. J.D.
by topcop491
Thu May 09, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Woodmanse steel back gear.
Replies: 65
Views: 12499

Re: Woodmanse steel back gear.

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I have a woodmanse oil reservoir cover, if you want it.
by topcop491
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

Re: Happy Birthday

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. Another trip around the sun, hope there is many more. J.D.
by topcop491
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Perkins Salesman Sample and other windmill related items
Replies: 4
Views: 2527

Re: Perkins Salesman Sample and other windmill related items

Ivan,
Can’t wait to see what you are parting with.
by topcop491
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chuck Rickgauer @ the Windmill Farm B&B
Replies: 17
Views: 3921

Re: Chuck Rickgauer @ the Windmill Farm B&B

I remember visiting Chuck’s place at the Granbury trade fair. His collection is what motivated me to start collecting. He treated me like we had been friends forever. He was a true pioneer to collecting windmills. He will be missed by most of us windmillers.
by topcop491
Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: USWE force pump
Replies: 2
Views: 1645

Re: USWE force pump

I don’t have a complete USWE pump but have this base. The first picture is the only complete pump that I have. It is not for sale, sorry. It is patented 1880. J.D.