Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Thanks, windybob! When the wind isn't blowing 40 MPH here, like it is today, I'll climb back up there and see what I can do. Worst case, I'll get some pictures to show you what I have. The hardest part for me last time was stretching the spring out far enough with one hand to get everything hooked b...

Thank you! I'm pretty sure this is the original tower. Excuse my ignorance on this, as this is my first experience with windmills. You said, "There is a wrong way and a right way to hook up the 'Latch" , even though it will work both ways." Where/what is the latch? I've seen where you...

Thank you! I'll have to climb up and try to find the storm stay you are mentioning.

I recently had an old Baker put up and I am having the same issue where the tail is not opening up perpendicular to the head like it should, which I believe is what is causing constant screeching when the windmill is actually spinning. I think the brake is constantly partially engaged since the vane...