Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Well I went and looked at the F.M. and bought it. Looks complete but rusty, all apart in a box.Only 3 good wheel sections and two tailvanes in fair condition one is off the original 1893. Another project for winter.

Congratulations.

Good report. Will watch for more........

another great find .

Hey Dan when I get ready to work mine over, I may holler at you for pictures and measurements. It's the same one right?

Bob your gear box is earlier than mine but I have sections of the wheel and the tailvane that went to your mill. Your mill is from 1893-1904. Pretty RARE.

ok sounds good. I think I have a tail, but no wheel sections. In fact I think I have re-done the tail. I also have what remains of the wood pitman. You can see it in the picture. Glad we have saved a couple of goodie mills.

Here's a pic of my pitman arm

wow that's in great shape.

Got the main frame cleaned up and painted. Has replaceable half bearings which seem to be in good shape. Interesting thing the bull gear only has a bearing on the one end and the end that doesn't isn't wore at all.