Fairbury 8' 7A mast top slop

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goatman64
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Re: Fairbury 8' 7A mast top slop

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Thanks for the input .. the turntable is level but not sure if it is wheel-heavy. I'm assuming the tail itself is a balance for the wheel.

I visited Tim Cook ... super knowledgeable and helpful. I got some mast pipe and a h49 that is in good condition.

Now looking to build a maintenance mast so I can remove the tail and lift the motor base off the mast top. I removed the tail from my windmill last summer without a lift .. scared the crap out of me ... very difficult to balance .. ended up using a extension ladder to support the end of the tail while I re-inserted the pin.

Does anyone have a design for a maintenance mast? I've seen some pics .. it bolts to the windmill base structure and mast top. Small hand winch ..

Thanks
CTXmiller
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Re: Fairbury 8' 7A mast top slop

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You can search gin pole as there has been discussions on them in the past.

Below is one discussion, but I’m sure there are several threads on them.
viewtopic.php?t=144&hilit=Gin
goatman64
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Re: Fairbury 8' 7A mast top slop

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Thanks ctxmiller ... Gin Pole ...

I'll be building one here shortly...
Wayne
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Re: Fairbury 8' 7A mast top slop

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I have a gin pole I might bring to Lubbock if anyone is interested?
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Re: Fairbury 8' 7A mast top slop

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Trade for what ? Wayne
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Re: Fairbury 8' 7A mast top slop

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A 40 year old attractive sweety that cooks, washes clothes and likes old men.
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