Been busy the last couple of days. Mill is on the tower. Just a few more items to take care of and it'll be ready to raise.
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Looks really good Paul you must be happy and proud great work and another one saved.
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It was a fine evening here in Northeast Oklahoma. Hard to beat a 75 degree day in November. We took advantage of the waning daylight after work today to get the Southern Cross up and flying.
We used shear legs to provide initial leverage for the lift. Two tractors were used...... one providing the initial pull, the second used to hold the assembly upright after gravity starts to take hold at apogee. All went well without issue. Finished the evening bolting the tower to the ground anchors. Will spent tomorrow evening adding oil to the gearbox and adjusting the furling (reefing) setup and brake assembly.......and getting better pics.
We used shear legs to provide initial leverage for the lift. Two tractors were used...... one providing the initial pull, the second used to hold the assembly upright after gravity starts to take hold at apogee. All went well without issue. Finished the evening bolting the tower to the ground anchors. Will spent tomorrow evening adding oil to the gearbox and adjusting the furling (reefing) setup and brake assembly.......and getting better pics.
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Very nice
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Only in Oklahoma would they grow a crop of windmills !
How will you decide on a name for your windmill museum ?
You make me envious with that much property that allows multiple towers, and such quality craftsmanship .
How will you decide on a name for your windmill museum ?
You make me envious with that much property that allows multiple towers, and such quality craftsmanship .
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A few pics from the top of the tower.....
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Mike, we're fortunate to have space to play. It helps that the neighbors enjoy them also.mtblah wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:01 am Only in Oklahoma would they grow a crop of windmills !
How will you decide on a name for your windmill museum ?
You make me envious with that much property that allows multiple towers, and such quality craftsmanship .
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You must have good soil there the windmills do well.Any fertilizer?
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Paul Glad all went well with the raise. Always good to see another mill flying. Hope this nice Nov weather keeps coming.
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No fertilizer. We just have a lot of iron in our soil.Windcatcher530 Dan wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:17 am You must have good soil there the windmills do well.Any fertilizer?
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