Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques

[JBarker]

I've used those lifts for repairing on the tower and for taking blades,arms and vanes down. Because of the 500lb weight limit I haven't tried to pick up a head. I was afraid me,head and machine would end up on the ground. When I was moving and taking my windmills down I rented one of the lifts that has the extending boom you can drive around. Had basket two people could work out of. It could lift enough I felt safe picking up a head off a tower and bringing it down.

Wayne,

I have had good success with these towable booms. I have raised a 27ft & 33ft tower with them w/o the heads. I have to admit I was a little scared, but that made me be extra cautious. I also raised a 6ft & 8ft Aermotor heads with them too. I really like using the electric one, it sure makes it easier and quiet when working. The gas engine one was hard to hear each other talk. Thanks.

Jerry

[JBarker]

How many windmillers still use this old machine to raise a mill???? LOl
(Pic from Collingsworth County, Texas)

[Wayne]

Another great shot! Jerry you do a great job hunting, finding and posting! Thanks

[JBarker]

Another great shot! Jerry you do a great job hunting, finding and posting! Thanks

Thanks, I love that pic of the raising

[spring hill bill]

Looks like Wayne running the hit & miss ….. eh?

[Kansas Rust Buzzard]

Great photo JBarker! I shall add these Kansas ones as well.

[Kansas Rust Buzzard]

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[Kansas Rust Buzzard]

Well, fiddle, those are not in order, I guess you can figure it out though.

[Kansas Rust Buzzard]

For those looking, it is an Ottawa Windmill and yes, I am looking for one.

[windybob]

OMG it IS! You just did me a great favor! I need the lettering on the tail, mine is not good, and i tried EVERY trick in the book to get it. I will try to blow those up.

Gee, you've been holding out on me! lol