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by topcop491
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday
Replies: 5
Views: 95

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: 257

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: 358

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: 208

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.
by topcop491
Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
Topic: Open gear
Replies: 7
Views: 564

Re: Open gear

Definitely an 8’ Currie open gear
by topcop491
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Trade Fair
Replies: 3
Views: 340

2024 Trade Fair

Was there any discussion about 2024 Trade Fair or decision on where it is going to be?
by topcop491
Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday topcop491!
Replies: 8
Views: 539

Re: Happy Birthday topcop491!

Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes. J.D.
by topcop491
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Windmill hand pump construction
Replies: 15
Views: 980

Re: Windmill hand pump construction

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BryonB, here is couple pics of a Challenge disconnect that I have. It is not spring loaded. J.D.
by topcop491
Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Reverse electrolysis
Replies: 9
Views: 756

Re: Reverse electrolysis

KRB, I don't know about using regular molasses. I get the dehydrated molasses at my local feed store, guessing most local stores would also have it. J.D.
by topcop491
Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Reverse electrolysis
Replies: 9
Views: 756

Re: Reverse electrolysis

Not the same process, but I learned a trick from guys restoring old vehicles. I take 55 gallon drum or kids wading pool, fill with water and place quart size can of dehydrated molasses in the water. It takes several weeks but come out bare metal. It will not take off grease, oil or old paint. Once r...