Dempster wheel or not?

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Dempster wheel or not?

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If any knows what this single rivet wheel section is, would be interested to know. Looks like a Dempster (also in picture) but has a single rivet clip, and the bead is close to the edge. I have never seen a Dempster like this, but maybe off a really old one? Old ones don't have the bead, I''m sure, or at least I have seen a lot of old ones without a bead. Another kind of windmill? The clips look the same, the rails look the same, same size as a known Dempster next to it. Also the small clip is on the backside instead of front.
Kind of interesting. Thanks.

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Re: Dempster wheel or not?

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Kinda looks like challenge. Can you take a better pic of the sail tie.
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Re: Dempster wheel or not?

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let me see...
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Re: Dempster wheel or not?

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I think you are right Dan. From what I can see they look like the clips on a 27.

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Re: Dempster wheel or not?

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Yep sure looks like a challenge sail tie. That's my vote !!!
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