another one

[windybob]

Mike, I'm thinking it's from the 40's. #12 model came out in 1922. On my Dempster information papers, there is a list of changes through the years. The helpers have it at their place, so it's not readily available.

[mtblah]

after multipul pours I finally got it good enough for a spinner .
didnt burn myself this time ! no battle scars

[CTXmiller]

Nice work

[mtblah]

and yes Windy , you are right as usual ! the fan shaft is 1 1/8 " dia , drove to Austin & picked up a piece of "drop " perfect fit .

[windybob]

Good for you Mike. Hope it didn't cost an arm and a leg for the bearings.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Looking good Mike !!

[mtblah]

The inside of this Dempster was almost perfect , taper bearing are more than usable , with oil they should last another generation .

[mtblah]

Today while working on the Dempster #12 I took a break and worked on Wayne's hay trolly , the wheels were stuck ... Heat , parrifin wax , and off came the nuts & out came the shaft . Old machinest trick I have been told .

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Never heard of that Mike I'll have to try it. Thanks!!

[Wayne]

Thanks Mike!