Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Gin pole--thank you, that gives me something to think about over the holiday!

Thank you all for your generous response.

I agree completely that taking the head down for a full inspection and maintenance is the best option. This (see attached photo) is the problem! Urban encroachment has spread out to include the mill. We considered removing the windmill before building our ...

Hello everyone! I am a new member from New Zealand.

We have had a windmill on our property ever since we bought it 32 years ago. It is a Wonder of Elgin, two photos attached. There is no water pump connected, but it has been spinning in the wind consistently all that time (though we don't get a ...