Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Thanks mtblah!

Thanks windybob!!

I guess now I have more questions.
Should I grease that swivel?
Should I grease the bearing at the top of the tower where the head/motor sits?
And what oil would normally be used in a Woodmanse gearbox?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm an old rookie!
Larry

Thanks for the info! I do have that swivel, I just couldn't figure that out!

I'm now looking for a crank, the dog and the rachet if anyone has them to sell. Thanks!

CTXmiller wrote: Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:53 pm Here are the parts to the windlass

Thank you!!

I am still rebuilding my 8' woodmanse, but have a few questions, I'll attach a few pictures to go with the questions.

1. There is part of a Windlass, not sure what it does, but I think it was a "winch" to pull, or "furl" the tail over and set the brake?
2. For the Windlass, what parts is it missing ...

Do you have any pics of how this works and hooks to the tower? I'm trying to get mine going and have no idea how it looks or how it keeps from getting wrapped into the pump down-shaft

Woodmanse Tower bolts, I'm needing the "J-bolts" for the top of the tower bearing platform, which are maybe 3" long with the square bolt head bent at a 90* angle, and also am needing the 6-1/2" long square head bolts that hold the lower mast/shaft in place. Thanks for any help or info!
Larry