F&W Steel Star

[mtblah]

Kenneth , your usual GREAT job , looks pretty , so of us get to repour more than twice so you learned quickly .

[Kenneth]

Mike, l just got lucky on my first pour. I did a lot of watching YouTube videos on pouring babbit. I picked up tips from each one. Then I applied what I learned on my pour. One thing I learned is to pack the babbit rite tight. Doesn't take much to have a leak. Here is the main frame poured and ready for paint.

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[mtblah]

Kenneth , and all that work & the floor & shop stay clean , WOW .

[Kenneth]

Yes. It is clean after I cleaned it up. That's just me.

[Kenneth]

Got my mainframe painted today. Also brush painted the bed plate, the vane casting, and the big gear. See pics

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[TdcJD]

Looks very nice!

[CTXmiller]

Nice work

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

[mtblah]

That will look VERY nice put together and spinning , you can be super proud of that windmill !

[Kenneth]

Thanks guys. Looks like it will be on hold for a while. There is rain in the forecast all next week.