Just got my first Windmill

[nodor]

Hey everyone, just got my first windmill, I have wanted one for years. There are many around my parts in the wheat fields, so seeing them still standing is fairly common, however I finally just got one of my own. I had to literally dig this out of the ground, we only saw it by the gearbox, then found the mill buried below it. The vain is broke off but I think I might be able to weld it back together. There is a 4 post stand out there laying on the ground that I can go get also. I was able to snag this one for free just for getting it. I cant wait to get this fixed up and working.

[windybob]

Congrat's to you! Looks like a keeper, be a great project. I dug up a TipTop out of the dirt, yours looks factory-fresh compared to what I dug up. I made a great looking and operating mill from mine, I know you can too. I'm not quite sure what model you have there, but will follow your progress. Take your time!

[nodor]

I think its a Fairbanks-Morse (steel) Eclipse. Or at least that's what I gather from the vane.

[windybob]

I saw that, but didn't know just what model. Eclipse was on every model F/M came out with practically. I think Eclipse ( the name) sold more mills than what the mill actually was, did.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Thank you for saving that mill from its grave Nicholas. It doesn't look too bad actually. Keep us updated on your progress as you restore that ole boy. Thanks !!!

[CTXmiller]

Welcome to the forum. That looks like a FairBanks-Morse #37

[JBarker]

welcome from Canton, TX