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Samson
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:16 pm
by CTXmiller
Noted this big (Stover) Samson for sale near Austin, TX. I’m not selling it, only noted it. Hope the link works.
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https://austin.craigslist.org/for/d/win ... 84296.html
Windmill Sampson - $9000 (Bastrop) hide this posting
Sampson 20 ft. wide windmill. Blade are 20 ft across, with a 30-35 ft. tower. Rare windmill. Layed down and ready to be moved. Buyer responcible for moving. Asking $9000 Call or email for more info. Thanks.
Re: Samson
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:42 pm
by windybob
Wow if it's really a Sampson, that's a one of a kind.
Re: Samson
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:23 pm
by CTXmiller
Hope this link works. I figure this is the same “Sampson” or more commonly know as Samson previously noted on Craigslist. It is big.
Re: Samson
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:44 pm
by PaulV
If only i had a way of loading and transporting to NE OK....
Re: Samson
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:45 am
by Wayne
What you can't get Windy to come along and grap one end? Yes that would certainly dress up someone's yard.Looks to be in good shape. The best thing it's already on the ground.
Re: Samson
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:05 am
by PaulV
I've been looking for a big Samson for some time. Unlikely I'd ever find one in my backyard.
Logistics are an issue with this mill. I could transport it in a Penske box truck. Would need the help of a couple of folks and the use of a tractor to disassemble and load the tower and mill.
If anyone is interested in assisting in the endeavor let me know. If the effort looks feasible I'll plan a trip to investigate the mills condition.
Re: Samson
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:31 am
by Jim Corcoran
Paul,
I'm only bout 45 minutes from Bastrop. I'd be happy to lend a hand. Might be able to get my brother and my son to help if they're available.
Regards,
Jim Corcoran
Re: Samson
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:21 am
by Wayne
I'm more than 45 minutes away but would come help if needed! I love adventures. The only day in my retired life I have given away is Mondays. If you couldn't get it all in one load I could bring trailer and haul part of it to Corsicana until you could get back. It would be a little closer to Collinsville. Anyway you come down you would be coming close to my neck of the woods.
Re: Samson
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:04 am
by MAS (RIP)
I rebuilt the 18' Samson at Shattuck. You will need a good size loader and truck. No more big ones for me lol.
Re: Samson
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:38 am
by PaulV
If I'm reading the literature correctly, the weight on the 18' is 2800 lbs. 20' is 4800 lbs.
Who knows what the tower weighs.
For those that have experience with big mills....MAS and Ron Stauffer... any recommendations or advice on rescuing a mill of this size?