Posted by Ron in Nebr on September 14, 2008 at 17:04:30 from (66.252.113.132):
In Reply to: Old windmill help posted by 7lazy77 on September 14, 2008 at 08:00:59:
Depending on size(Allan mentioned a 10ft head but I didn't see where you specified), if the head is truly in VERY good condition, that'd be a pretty expensive "decoration", since those heads are still in common use. An average good used 8 footer will bring close to a thousand bucks on an auction in these parts. Probably more if the fan and tail are complete and the stub tower is included. My advice would be to sell it to somebody who can use it and if you're intent on having one then pick up an old Dempster or Eclipse that somebody has retired from service. Or even one of the real old wooden-fan models if ya can find one.
We've got several dozen windmills on our ranch. Been phasing out the wood towers over the last 15 years or so, only have a couple left in use and their days are numbered. Going to custom-built round pipe towers versus the factory built angle iron. An idea would be to use one of these towers then just cover the pipe up with 1x4 lumber for the legs, etc....Our wooden ones have 4x4 legs, but I don't know if the wood was treated or not since they were built long before my time....however, the constant soaking in oil they get "treats" em pretty good.
If you do put one up, have the ladder high enough that kids can't get to it. You'll still need to get up there occasionally though, since if the fans gonna be turning you'll have to keep oil in it. They won't last more than a year or so with no oil in 'em(don't ask how I know)...
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