Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

I walked out to my small bone pile this morning and I saw my Steel
Star staring at me saying, restore me. I didn't have any other projects
going right now so I hooked up my small trailer to the ATV and 3 hours
later I had a disassembled Steel Star. I was hesitant to tear into it but
surprisingly, I was able to disassemble it without breaking anything and
without heat. Penetrating oil and patients was the key here. Was easier
than I anticipated. Not sure how long this project will take, but I will try
to post my progress as I go along. See pics. And these after disassembly.

Very nice Kenneth do you also have the weight arm and weight. I've been trying to buy this one but the owner won't sell.

Kenneth, I look forward to following along on this project. Post lots of pics please!

Mark

me to !

Mike B

Dan, I do not have the weight and arm. I believe
that is the only part I am missing. I have a few other parts, but not much. Will post my progress.

Kenneth

Kenneth do you have parts diagram and list if not I do

Dan, I think I have the parts diagram. I will look and
let you know. Thanks.
Kenneth

I got all the parts pressure washed today. Also, I spent at least an hour
removing the remnants of the pipe that goes into the weight arm casting.
It was broken off in the casting. I also noticed a couple of other interesting
things with this windmill that I will post tomorrow. See pics.
This is the piece of pipe I chiseled out of that casting.

Kenneth

This is what the weights look like Kenneth

Dan, can you post the parts diagram?
It would be nice to have it added to the
library.

Kenneth