FM model W

Share and discuss your windmill related projects.
Windcatcher530 Dan
Posts: 1925
Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:06 pm
Location: Alcove N.Y.i buy and restore

Re: FM model W

Post by Windcatcher530 Dan »

Jason did you find any paint on your mill? I'm thinking they were black.
63markB
Posts: 370
Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:51 am
Location: Delta county Texas

Re: FM model W

Post by 63markB »

Dan, that looks like it’s going to be a fun project!! Looks very well preserved.
63markB
Posts: 370
Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:51 am
Location: Delta county Texas

Re: FM model W

Post by 63markB »

I mean Jason. Sorry! Was thinking about Dan.
JaySz
Posts: 12
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:20 pm
Location: Oak Park, MN

Re: FM model W

Post by JaySz »

Unfortunately I didn't notice any scars of remaining paint. When the weather here warms I could take a magnifying glass and have a better look.
Windcatcher530 Dan
Posts: 1925
Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:06 pm
Location: Alcove N.Y.i buy and restore

Re: FM model W

Post by Windcatcher530 Dan »

Jason where the top brace of your tailbone hooks on the mill is there a cast piece or does the angle iron hook directly to the mill ? Thanks.
JaySz
Posts: 12
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:20 pm
Location: Oak Park, MN

Re: FM model W

Post by JaySz »

There's no hinge on the bar steel top member of the tailbone. The forked area on the end just pins to the main frame. I used a 7/16" clevis pin.
Windcatcher530 Dan
Posts: 1925
Joined: Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:06 pm
Location: Alcove N.Y.i buy and restore

Re: FM model W

Post by Windcatcher530 Dan »

Thanks Jason I thought maybe mine was missing a cast piece but you answered my question, thanks again.
Post Reply