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Dec 13, 2018 · Blanks are made by cutting a 2-by-6 on a diagonal (photo 2): Make the narrow end 1-1/2 inches wide and that ensures a width of about 4 inches on the wide end. If you cut the first pair carefully, you’ll have blanks to use as guides for the rest. Nailing a cleat on the pattern blank will keep everything in line as you saw each 2-by-6.
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Dec 13, 2018 · I’ve done as much research as I can do and it appears to be a U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Co. mill. I’d really like to identify the model and figure out about how old it is to decide if I’m going to sell. Here’s the info I have (photos attached): - the tail has the visible large US, but the rest is pretty rusted and can’t be made out.
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Dec 13, 2018 · Not sure if this has been posted here before, worth it again. Wild Bill's is up in the hills above me just below Shaver Lake. This is the best collection of windmills I have ever seen. Most are working and more are to come from what I see. I needed a part and he was nice enough to supply me with it. He also has an "old town" built next to it.
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Dec 13, 2018 · General Discussion - Windmill. Generally speaking, this area is for general discussion about windmills, in most cases. 633 Topics. 5680 Posts. Last post Waupun clips. by Kansas Rust Buzzard. Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:39 am. Projects - Windmill. Share and discuss your windmill related projects.
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Dec 13, 2018 · Re: Restoration or Repair. by LoTec » Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:13 pm. My standards for windmill repair/restoration: Whether or not it pumps, it must: 1. Be safe. No parts about to fall off on your head. So, all fasteners tight, no broken or badly worn or rattly parts. Tower straight, plumb, and solid (no loose or missing components).
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Dec 13, 2018 · In fact, my mentor and probably the “go to guy” for most of you, Ken has been providing the 702 windmill for a very long time. If you like to refurbish old windmills, that is great. If you are a direct Aermotor dealer, that is good also. This is …
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Dec 13, 2018 · by Dave Straub » Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:19 pm. Non Detergent oil should be used in windmills. Contaminants in Non Detergent oil will settle to the bottom of the reservoir and remain until the oil is changed. Detergent oils came into use when oil filters were added to machines, engines, etc. Detergent oils keep contaminants suspended in oil so they ...
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Jul 7, 2023 · Old Windmills. Post by Wayne » Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:56 pm. ... ↳ For Sale; ↳ Wanted; ↳ Pay It ...
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Dec 13, 2018 · Adapted windmill. by CTXmiller » Wed Sep 04, 2024 11:57 pm. 1. 2. 13 Replies. 752 Views. Last post by Wayne. Sat Sep 07, 2024 1:29 pm.
Old sale: where did these, "NOS" parts go??? - Vintage Windmill …
Jun 27, 2024 · I saw these for sale a year or so ago. Saved photos because I was startled by the extent of it all. A few photos attached. Seller did not name himself, just said located near, Menomonie, WI. Probably near the end of 2022.