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Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 21, 2021, 08:06:23 pm: Quote from: Jim on March 21, 2021, 08:01:04 pm
Sounds good Dennis, I'll send you a PM soon mate.
This should be interesting , please keep us posted on the developments.
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Jim on March 21, 2021, 08:01:04 pm: Sounds good Dennis, I'll send you a PM soon mate.
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Scorpion2nz on March 21, 2021, 01:25:53 am: That is a simple job for those with the know how.
Fortunately for you I have the know how and experience.
I have heard Aussie muttering about the damn blade setup and soldering
requireing jigs etc but being a Kiwi I think outside the square
And no jig required.
I have also witnessed mutterings bout bending the compound angles for tower.
Once agin a simple job
Cost could be the issue .
Complete new fan/blade setup ready to paint and run NZ$75.00
Tower and large pulley , axles , piston/cylinder ,engine bracket ?

Cheers
Dennis
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Jim on March 20, 2021, 09:05:39 pm: Quote from: Scorpion2nz on March 20, 2021, 01:49:26 am
Quote from: Jim on March 18, 2021, 09:40:53 pm
Quote from: Scorpion2nz on March 18, 2021, 09:37:13 pm
Well Jim that windmill in your post !!
It looks like i would need to make a Vertical Renown about 3 or 4 times the
original size to complete the assembly

Cheers
Dennis

Dennis....one day if you've ever got nothing to do (yeah I know when the cows sprout wings and fly in to get milked :) ) I'd love to get my Renown missing the pump and windmill whole :)

So what have you got ?
Base and engine ? Anything else
@Scorpion2nz

This is all I have Dennis, do you think its a possibility or too little left?

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Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Scorpion2nz on March 20, 2021, 01:49:26 am: Quote from: Jim on March 18, 2021, 09:40:53 pm
Quote from: Scorpion2nz on March 18, 2021, 09:37:13 pm
Well Jim that windmill in your post !!
It looks like i would need to make a Vertical Renown about 3 or 4 times the
original size to complete the assembly

Cheers
Dennis

Dennis....one day if you've ever got nothing to do (yeah I know when the cows sprout wings and fly in to get milked :) ) I'd love to get my Renown missing the pump and windmill whole :)

So what have you got ?
Base and engine ? Anything else
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 19, 2021, 08:24:02 pm: Quote from: Mi Steam on March 19, 2021, 04:32:58 pm
Quote from: Mi Steam on March 18, 2021, 01:11:25 pm
Jim, here is my Windmill I have had it for many years. I
have repainted it and my wife has installed led lights on
it shows up at night.

(Attachment Link)

I just realized that the barn is 50 years old this year.
I built it May 1971 to hold my garden equipment. It was built
from an article in Popular Science.
My how time flies , huh Carl.
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Mi Steam on March 19, 2021, 04:32:58 pm: Quote from: Mi Steam on March 18, 2021, 01:11:25 pm
Jim, here is my Windmill I have had it for many years. I
have repainted it and my wife has installed led lights on
it shows up at night.

(Attachment Link)

I just realized that the barn is 50 years old this year.
I built it May 1971 to hold my garden equipment. It was built
from an article in Popular Science.
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: RedRyder on March 19, 2021, 04:14:47 pm: Hi Jim,

That windmill would look good anchored to the ground somewhere in between your home and the lake!

Gil
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Jim on March 18, 2021, 09:40:53 pm: Quote from: Scorpion2nz on March 18, 2021, 09:37:13 pm
Well Jim that windmill in your post !!
It looks like i would need to make a Vertical Renown about 3 or 4 times the
original size to complete the assembly

Cheers
Dennis

Dennis....one day if you've ever got nothing to do (yeah I know when the cows sprout wings and fly in to get milked :) ) I'd love to get my Renown missing the pump and windmill whole :)
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Scorpion2nz on March 18, 2021, 09:37:13 pm: Well Jim that windmill in your post !!
It looks like i would need to make a Vertical Renown about 3 or 4 times the
original size to complete the assembly

Cheers
Dennis
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Jim on March 18, 2021, 05:00:04 pm: I like that Carl !
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Mi Steam on March 18, 2021, 01:11:25 pm: Jim, here is my Windmill I have had it for many years. I
have repainted it and my wife has installed led lights on
it shows up at night.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Jim on March 17, 2021, 06:59:23 pm: Quote from: Nick on March 17, 2021, 05:34:37 pm
Quote from: Jim on March 17, 2021, 05:22:01 pm
Be cool to run it like this one :)

See my post above ;) 😂

LOL
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Nick on March 17, 2021, 05:34:37 pm: Quote from: Jim on March 17, 2021, 05:22:01 pm
Be cool to run it like this one :)

See my post above ;) 😂
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Jim on March 17, 2021, 05:22:01 pm: Be cool to run it like this one :)

https://youtu.be/BHG-zbM5ygc
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: tenniV11 on March 17, 2021, 01:37:10 pm: Hi Jim
In Switzerland you can order that for SFr. 59.90
thats AUD 83.50 free shipping. It is 2,45 m high!
Does it fit in your cave? ;D
Greetings,
Arnold

https://www.gonser.ch/windrad-silber-245-cm/a-14516/?ReferrerID=7&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0caCBhCIARIsAGAfuMx2PJdR-OA_PB173lwIejDIuOFY59ux-7LH6oyPKAiW50_ROcb7HJUaAjy1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Woe is me on March 17, 2021, 09:26:52 am: Do you have a garden, or a shed outback?
Title: Re: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Nick on March 17, 2021, 08:01:39 am: You’re gonna need a bigger Jensen 😂 😂
Title: 7' or 8' Windmill
Post by: Jim on March 17, 2021, 01:04:01 am: Walked into my local hardware store this arvo and this was right as you walk in.
Its around 7' or 8' and pretty well built for the asking price of $100

I didn't buy it....but damn I want it....but what would I do with it????

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