Barn find Bell Hub update

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

The Bell Hub i rescued earlier this year I believe is one of the first ones made.when they replaced the spider hub with the bell hub they stamped the end of the shaft.The main frame has a place for both the horizontal and vertical spring which was on the original aermoter. The tailvane is a swallowtail and appears to have the umlaut above the E ? The tailbone was never galvanized.

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[joe herman]

Dan I acquired one of these when I got my first tower.Everything is badly worn
and 2 sections were missing.I have found a twisted wheel that has enough repairable
sails to make a complete one. I picked up a good brake shoe at the York fair.
I have not done much work on the mill as used the tower for my Aermotor 602
need to find another tower which are as scarce hen`s teeth around here.
My unit I think is an 1897 model. Parts look different.
Joe

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Yes Joe the latter ones were a little different.Does yours have the timken bearings if so you might be able to find parts.The early ones are impossible to get parts.Theres quite a few 602s on towers around here still.

[joe herman]

No Dan it does not.I am pretty sure all parts are there even the vane with few
bullet holes.Might have a lead on some one taking down towers andwill try and
contact him to see what he has.
Joe

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Joe if you have to pour new bearings it's kinda tricky.my last one took two trys. I'm trying something new on this one i think it's gonna work. " Hopefully"

[Mister Ed]

Very nice Dan. That vane sheet metal is unbelievable (for its age), is the wheel in the same condition?

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Ed there wasn't a wheel with this mill but I have a complete set of hairpin arms brand new old stock barn find and a complete wheel with the original cast iron sail ties