Vane Spring

rickrutland · Post by **rickrutland** » Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:31 pm

I'm trying to find a spring to use on a 8' Fairbury. Any idea how much load the spring should have? 50 lbs? 100?

Doesn't this control the speed it furls?

Thanks!

pcowley (RIP) · Post by **pcowley (RIP)** » Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:32 am

I have about 30 springs and don't know what they fit. If you can figure out what you need I probably have it.

windybob · Post by **windybob** » Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:09 am

Yes, the springs control the furling of the tail. The tighter it is, the stronger the wind it takes. Hold the tail out straight, and measure, stopping short an inch or two. Don't know about the tension poundage. Just have to try one I suppose.

rickrutland · Post by **rickrutland** » Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:38 pm

Thanks guys!

rickrutland · Post by **rickrutland** » Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:43 pm

Does anyone have a vane spring for 8' Fairbury they could measure for me?

Thanks

Windmillsrus · Post by **Windmillsrus** » Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:57 pm

I’ve got a new one to sell if interested.

rickrutland · Post by **rickrutland** » Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:01 pm

I'm interested. Sent you a PM, thanks.

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