Iraq is still using 1,000 Yr old vertical windmills to grind there grains.I watched a video and was very impressed. Why can't we build anything today to last.
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:11 am
by windybob
We built the IRS. It will also be around forever.
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:21 am
by Jim Corcoran
But try to find a toaster for your kitchen made in the US.
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:03 am
by Wayne
It' not only toasters it's pretty much anything you want. Hate it!
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:20 am
by mtblah
Wayne , JIm , Windy , why is it fresh bread makes the best toast when we dry it out and brown the edges ?
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:44 am
by Wayne
Probably for the same reason a fresh pot of red beans straight out of the garden taste better than those in a can. Because they are fresh. Grins!
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:10 am
by JBarker
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:15 am
by mtblah
Jerry , thanks for posting video cool
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:32 am
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Thank you Jerry!! I couldn't figure out how to put the video on the forum.
Re: 1,000 yr old windmills
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:03 pm
by windybob
Need to find that kind of wood for wooden wheeled mills. Maybe it would last more than 10 years these days.