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by billcobb
Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: F&W Star 37
Replies: 9
Views: 3735

Re: F&W Star 37

Cook it in a hot charcoal pit for an hour or 2. It will slide right off.
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by billcobb
Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Baker WB rebuild
Replies: 56
Views: 17775

Re: Baker WB rebuild

WB parts list is in the library here. Crank case is usually Wx-3A
by billcobb
Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Australian Mills
Replies: 54
Views: 15622

Re: Australian Mills

Many of these mills are documented and displayed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/275693435971582/?multi_permalinks=1286101401597442%2C1286069091600673%2C1286066571600925%2C1283284061879176%2C1281442345396681&notif_id=1581765009395827&notif_t=group_activity&ref=notif Also windmills ...
by billcobb
Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Custom Tail Art
Replies: 32
Views: 9796

Re: Custom Tail Art

I did this for my friend Bernie Beaton. RIP.
by billcobb
Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Black and White windmill shots
Replies: 142
Views: 46477

Re: Black and White windmill shots

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Romeo & Juliet
by billcobb
Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Made of silver?
Replies: 18
Views: 6285

Re: Made of silver?

I zink he typed 2 grand, then changed his mind to only 1 grand plano but missed a back space cadet.

At least he didn't call it a wind meal, like some folks around this town. Jeeeez ...
by billcobb
Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Windmill Hunting Blind
Replies: 35
Views: 10349

Re: Windmill Hunting Blind

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Cool Factor and the neighborhood style: HOA requirements in the 1800's around here.
by billcobb
Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Windmill Hunting Blind
Replies: 35
Views: 10349

Re: Windmill Hunting Blind

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I suppose I could put a bathroom upstairs... Need some windows first.
by billcobb
Sat Nov 23, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Windmill
Topic: Aermotor 1897 bell hub wheel rims
Replies: 11
Views: 4158

Re: Aermotor 1897 bell hub wheel rims

I hammer them flat, then slip roll them to the required curvature. Measure the tip to tip distance to get the needed curvature. Whatever you do, don't heat them. They get brittle.