New Guy from Michigan
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:03 pm
Good Afternoon!
So glad to have found this group. I moved to a property around three years ago and have wanted to get the old windmill down and fixed up since I got here. I have finally gotten to renting a lift this coming Wednesday in an attempt to get our old mill down. I really enjoy working on old stuff but this will be a new one to me. I really hope that I am able to get it spinning again. Don't need any of the pump functions as the well has long been abandoned. It appears the head has flipped at some point and I am worry about it falling down. From the photos, it appears there is at least one broken part and I am not sure how hard it is to find parts for these. I have been told it is a F&W #12. Hopefully, if I am able to get it down, I can post more photos later in the week.
So glad to have found this group. I moved to a property around three years ago and have wanted to get the old windmill down and fixed up since I got here. I have finally gotten to renting a lift this coming Wednesday in an attempt to get our old mill down. I really enjoy working on old stuff but this will be a new one to me. I really hope that I am able to get it spinning again. Don't need any of the pump functions as the well has long been abandoned. It appears the head has flipped at some point and I am worry about it falling down. From the photos, it appears there is at least one broken part and I am not sure how hard it is to find parts for these. I have been told it is a F&W #12. Hopefully, if I am able to get it down, I can post more photos later in the week.