F&W Steel Star

[Kenneth]

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.

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And these after disassembly.

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[Windcatcher530 Dan]

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.

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[63markB]

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

Mark

[mtblah]

me to !

Mike B

[Kenneth]

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

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

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

[Kenneth]

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

[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.

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This is the piece of pipe I chiseled out of that casting.

Kenneth

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

This is what the weights look like Kenneth

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[Kenneth]

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

Kenneth