Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Fairbury gears are heli-cut on most all iof the #7 models. Gears are cut on slant, not worm-gear mills.

This is what I am thinking, it is kind of how he described it, like I said, he isn't a windmill guy. If it is, I will post a vid of me doing a back flip.

From the field guide Bob!!!

Been in that section bunches, altho I didn't look there today. The green book has more info. Especially where to find articles, catalogs, and pictures.

I thought #7 were all Normal geared, just helical cut on most and the #6 was a worm gear like a FM WG?

yep.

Maybe a long shot but Hebco made a worm gear water pumper in mid/late 20s…but it was prop drive, aluminum prop, 10 or 12’ long. I’ve come across a broken prop before but that’s it.

Well that is pretty cool Mike, thanks for sharing the pics !!!

Well, that is intriguing, I have never seen one. Thanks

Here's some pics of our Fairbury No. 6 worm gear mill, which is 8'. Working on it... need to weld a few pieces together.
Kansas Rust Buzzard: If you need anything, measurements, etc., let us know. P.S. Looking for someone who has an Aeromotor corn grinder that goes on a power mill. Would like to recast a piece.

Linda & Les Jacox