Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

I am going to install new wood pump rods, question is that I will have to make the rods in several pieces due to the length I will need to reach the pump. When splicing together can this be ridged? my dad say's he thought that there was a swivel between each one. Any information on what to do with this?
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Rigid splices are fine. You only need one 'swivel' point, and that is already provided at the connection to the mill's pump rod.

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That's what I will do

Yep! Paul is right. The pump POLE is usually 2X2 weatherproof wood. Actual size is like 1 1/2 X 1 5/8 or so. I have used pine, and oil soaked it. Also, oak. Treated yellow pine is fine ( haha pine is fine) But let it dry good first. Usually sizes like that, in TYP makes good bow-and-arrow sets when it's dry. Oil soak any type, for added weather protection. My opinion anyway.

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