Cowley Windmill

[Wayne]

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Well the Cowley Num 1 mounted on a T.O. Perry Wooden Tilting Derrick is complete. Patent num 431,991 Patented July 8, 1890 Don't know if Aermotor ever built a wooden tilting derrick because they also came out with the metal tilting derrick about that same time. I hope Paul approves or I may have to remove his name. Without him building the head things wouldn't be where they are so I give him a big time thanks.

[Gregg]

I believe Aermotor did have a wood tilting tower. I will need to look back through the gazettes or other information.

Gregg

[Gregg]

The Winter 1997, Windmillers' Gazette has an article on tilting towers. The Aermotor Co. built wood tilting towers from about 1888 to 1892 when they were phased out to be replaced by the metal towers. Also listed in this article is the repair price list for wood tilting towers. Other companies also marketed tilting towers.

Gregg

[Wayne]

Thanks! I"ll look to see if I have that one.

[Aermotor Fan]

Wayne,
That is so cool. Are you going to bring it
to the trade fair? A lot of people would like to
see it .
Adam

[Wayne]

I was kinda wondering if I should didn't know how much interest there would be.

[Wayne]

I put it out on my Gas station porch to watch it spin in the wind. Looked good. Got me some 1/4 hardwood dowels and made me some sucker rods. Worked like I had hoped!

[Wayne]

Adam,I haven't heard back from the folks at the Trade Fair about bringing the Cowley so don't know if you may be the only one interested.

[Kevin]

Bring it, I would love to see it.

[Aermotor Fan]

A lot of people would love to see that mill!
Adam