Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Someone here was looking for Hugh Grimm’s contact in Spokane area. I think he was looking for info or parts for a tail fin.. I lost track of where I was in the forum so thought I would just post this hoping the info would help him.
Hugh and Dee Grimm in Spokane:
509-747-1722 509-724-6617

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Definitely a metal tower. Not a wooden one. And a lazy one at that!

South King County! I grew up in Maple Valley. Now live in a small town near Spokane. I bought an Aermotor A702 and love watching and hearing it. Good luck getting yours up and spinning. You have come to the right place for help and a little razzing now and then!

Great project. Where in Warshington are you?

I had a similar problem. When I installed my umbrella washer it wasn’t centered and didn’t drop down into the recess properly, it allowed oil to leak and was running down all of my tower legs and was not noticed until it was too late. Needless to say, I was pissed! My nice clean legs were now ...

The big one is furled and the other is not.

Look closely. One mill is in front of the building and the other is behind it….

Looks like a picture of 2 windmills! Sure isn’t a picture of me!

I can’t hear it. It’s not moving!

I think you will need to get it Red Hot. I would use a rosebud on an acetylene torch. Slow and easy, making it hotter on the inside of the bend. Keeping it cooler on the outside of the bend will keep it from wrinkling.