Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Mike - I have not had my vane fully assembled ... so I don't know. I don't have it in a stand big enough to put the vane on (I have that stand set up with Aermotor mast pipe right now). I cannot remember, did you make your "stop rod"? Lift up on that break arm casting (so that the bottom s...

Mike - I had not noticed this, but was just looking at mine and it will end up the same way (once tailbone and vane are on). Those two stops are keeping it about 80*-85* or so.

Dangerous? Scary? ... Nah ... you just need to have respect for them.

Not sure if the video will work. I use this to bust up and push back snowbanks when needed.

Did someone mention OSHA?? OK, its not steam powered, but 100% OEM Gravely. 1974 unit, with original low RPM 7.6hp "T" head engine that will run you up a tree. Saw blade is '60s OEM (the later ones had a guard, LOL). 20200502_144856.jpg I should find a vid of my Gravely with the "Dog ...

Very nice lattice pump!!

I was pouting all week because I did not go. I've been sitting here tonight looking at peoples pics (mostly on FB) and now I am really sad I did not go.

Looks Great Mike!!

Question on the 2 pieces for the spring attachment to the vane, did you make those off original measurements? If so would you mind sharing. Obviously from the earlier photos/discussion ... mine was set up differently.

Dan - I think I know the video you are referring to.

Great idea Jeff! I need to make one (I been saying that for several years). At one point I had a bunch of pics saved up ... will have to see if I still have them.

That's really cool. I would love the opportunity to "play" on one some day.

That one has amazing vertical climbing abilities.