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Vane Spring
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:31 pm
by rickrutland
I'm trying to find a spring to use on a 8' Fairbury. Any idea how much load the spring should have? 50 lbs? 100?
Doesn't this control the speed it furls?
Thanks!
Re: Vane Spring
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:32 am
by pcowley (RIP)
I have about 30 springs and don't know what they fit. If you can figure out what you need I probably have it.
Re: Vane Spring
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:09 am
by windybob
Yes, the springs control the furling of the tail. The tighter it is, the stronger the wind it takes. Hold the tail out straight, and measure, stopping short an inch or two. Don't know about the tension poundage. Just have to try one I suppose.
Re: Vane Spring
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:38 pm
by rickrutland
Thanks guys!
Re: Vane Spring
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:43 pm
by rickrutland
Does anyone have a vane spring for 8' Fairbury they could measure for me?
Thanks
Re: Vane Spring
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:57 pm
by Windmillsrus
I’ve got a new one to sell if interested.
Re: Vane Spring
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:01 pm
by rickrutland
I'm interested. Sent you a PM, thanks.