repair or replace old windmill

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CLTIves
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windybob wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:24 pm Rats! My pictures of mine are my other computer that crashed some time ago. My computer guru supposed to swap all the info onto my new one here soon.

Pictures WILL appear. :D
Bob - Thanks for your thoughts - if you do have pictures they would be most appreciated. I have been led to believe by at least one on line parts supplier that very few parts for these types of mills are still available - if you can point me in the direction of parts suppliers it would be most helpful.

Thanks
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You seem to be confirming my suspicion that a newer model mill might be our best bet. I know I can get one from Aeromotor in Texas for about $4000. Any thoughts on where else we should be looking ?
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I don't think you can buy one from farther away. LOL There are new or rebuilt ones in various places around the country. I'm still waiting for guys to put up pictures here for you.

Bryon had a good idea about the newer head. I will send you a PM.
Call Dan Benjamin for parts. P M me for the phone number. IF YOU TALK TO HIM, AND HE HELPS YOU, THEN BUY FROM HIM. IT CREATES GOOD KARMA.
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There's a member on this forum that maybe closer to you that can help. He's Windcatcher530 Dan and is in Alcove, NY. I'll send you a PM with his contact info.
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Jim
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Love the old open gear models but they do require more maintenance. I personally would restore that one
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CLTives this is windcatcher from NY. I can update you to a newer mill for a fair price or help you fix yours.Thanks
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I believe Jim gave you my number
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I have one that I repaired in 1990, still in good repair, just rebuild and make sure it has a good new brake, RA Aermotor. I believe Dan Benjamin sold me a new brake...my pictures are videos, are I would post...
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windybob wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:41 pm How thick do you like your ribeyes?
Windy, I am headed your way soon, as thick as you can find them!
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:lol: Just let me know. :D
Call Dan Benjamin for parts. P M me for the phone number. IF YOU TALK TO HIM, AND HE HELPS YOU, THEN BUY FROM HIM. IT CREATES GOOD KARMA.
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