Posted by Allan In NE on September 15, 2008 at 03:22:54 from (148.78.243.24):
In Reply to: Re: Old windmill help posted by 7lazy77 on September 14, 2008 at 20:35:00:
Take four LARGE creosote posts and plant 'em deep in the ground with only about 40" remaining exposed.
Position 'em in such a way as to be at an angle which will dress to the legs of your tower. BOLT the tower legs to those posts with 2 large 3/4" bolts per post. This will give the tower stability and keep it anchored in those high Wyoming winds.
Totally remove the whip-stick and securely tie/lock that brake down. The darned things are nothin' but an over-sized buzz saw in a heavy wind and if let to spin without a load will absolutely try to disintegrate themselves.
Build a bull-proof fence around the thing to prevent any cattle in the pasture from rubbin' against and tearin' it up.
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