Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Happy Valentines Day!

Ok! I guess he had a real sweetty he wanted to impress.

I guess it worked, she has put up with me for almost 38 years.

Good one Greg! I like it!

Gregg wrote: Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:14 pm I guess it worked, she has put up with me for almost 38 years.

LOL

How did you get the wheel not to turn? I have been having 15 to 20 MPH winds this week. I'm glad to know there are some men out there that now's how to keep a lady.

I used rubber tarp straps hooked at 12 & 6 o'clock positions on the wheel back to the tail, with brake engaged. That allows the wheel to rock a little without spinning around with a wind change. The heart is made from 1/4" steel rod with Christmas lights wrapped around it. I also made a 8' cross for Easter. It all started with decorating for Christmas by stringing white motion Christmas lights around the inside & outside of the blades to make it appear the wheel was spinning. The tail & tower were outlined in red lights. Run a drop cord up to the platform and layout big loops on the platform to allow the head to turn into the wind. Sometimes I had to climb up and unwind the cord if it got wound to tight. It has been a few years since I have done it.
Gregg

Very nice