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Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:44 am
by JBarker
Wayne wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:13 am
I've used those lifts for repairing on the tower and for taking blades,arms and vanes down. Because of the 500lb weight limit I haven't tried to pick up a head. I was afraid me,head and machine would end up on the ground. When I was moving and taking my windmills down I rented one of the lifts that has the extending boom you can drive around. Had basket two people could work out of. It could lift enough I felt safe picking up a head off a tower and bringing it down.
Wayne,
I have had good success with these towable booms. I have raised a 27ft & 33ft tower with them w/o the heads. I have to admit I was a little scared, but that made me be extra cautious. I also raised a 6ft & 8ft Aermotor heads with them too. I really like using the electric one, it sure makes it easier and quiet when working. The gas engine one was hard to hear each other talk. Thanks.
Jerry
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:38 pm
by JBarker
How many windmillers still use this old machine to raise a mill???? LOl
(Pic from Collingsworth County, Texas)
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:03 am
by Wayne
Another great shot! Jerry you do a great job hunting, finding and posting! Thanks
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:18 am
by JBarker
Wayne wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:03 am
Another great shot! Jerry you do a great job hunting, finding and posting! Thanks
Thanks, I love that pic of the raising
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:00 pm
by spring hill bill
Looks like Wayne running the hit & miss ….. eh?
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:14 pm
by Kansas Rust Buzzard
Great photo JBarker! I shall add these Kansas ones as well.
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:15 pm
by Kansas Rust Buzzard
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Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:15 pm
by Kansas Rust Buzzard
Well, fiddle, those are not in order, I guess you can figure it out though.
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:16 pm
by Kansas Rust Buzzard
For those looking, it is an Ottawa Windmill and yes, I am looking for one.
Re: Different Windmill Raising/ Tear Down Techniques
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:39 pm
by windybob
OMG it IS! You just did me a great favor! I need the lettering on the tail, mine is not good, and i tried EVERY trick in the book to get it. I will try to blow those up.
Gee, you've been holding out on me! lol