Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Thanks, Kenneth. I think we're closing in on it, but photos that correct us or confirm us are always a good thing.

I'm half way between Rizville and Odessa.

Having a 10-foot F&W Star Zepher 37 assembled. The brake is operated by that cast "L" shaped pivot when the brake rod is pushed toward the brake. That rod has threads on one end and 2 or 3 inches in from threads is a fixed "shoulder," that contacts the brake pivot/arm where i...

I'm beginning to think there is no way to tell mfg.d date.....................

I've found a couple of diagrams showing the inside, "workings," of the F&W 10-foot 37, but none really detailed and clear. Not on forum archives either unless I've missed something. Anywhere I can find something? Thanks, Dennis

That about says it. I have a F&W 10-foot Star Zepher going up soon. I'm not an expert. Are there any markings on it that would reveal the year it was made? I know Aermotor mills have the machined off spot on one side of the hoop that has the year of mfg. But F&W's....?????? Comments.....? Th...

That's what I thought. Might take careful planning. I wonder how long term brake maintenance is for the F&W's??????

Oooops.... Guess I forgot to clarify that part. He's assembling a 20-foot tower. That's intentional because my bucket truck has a, "29-foot reach." Windmill might look better on a 30-foot tower, but what we're doing is my choice for servicing it. I think it might be close getting up where ...

Having had a 10-foot F&W Steel Star Zephyr hidden in my back building for several years, I finally struck a barter arrangement to get it put up. I'd given up not knowing how to get this done. Now I have someone who I have confidence in, who has experience, who will put it up soon. It is in good ...