Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

I took advantage of the near spring like weather. It was +14C today. Decided to work on my Beatty hub that had 4 spoke holes
with just the pipe threads left at the bottom. By drilling through with a 15/16" bit was able get close enough to the old threads
without ruining them. I used a sharp squared punch to remove the last of the pipe. Chased the threads and every thing is ready
for when I make the 5 spokes that were missing. This is the mill I bought thru an online auction last fall. Kind of sight unseen.
I notice a double 44 stamped on the end of the shaft. Is the the year the mill was manufactured?
Joe

Hi Joe, that's good that you got the hub cleaned out. Never seen a date stamped on the end of the shaft but there is a number stamped on the hub where the part number is. It's not the date but the numer of mills made I think.
Peter

Thanks Peter,
I will have a look at mine tomorrow.
Joe