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Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:22 pm
by 3670
I inherited this windmill and know nothing about it. Anything would be great!
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:44 pm
by Windcatcher530 Dan
I believe that's an open gear Heller Aller.
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:24 pm
by windybob
Yes it is. That's the one I'm looking for, for my collection. lol
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:42 pm
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Bob wasn't the shaft stationary and the Hub spun on it like a wagon wheel i believe.
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:25 pm
by windybob
On some, yes. I think it was the geared one, the D.S. stroke one, not sure. I have a Pirate hub and wheel, it spins on the shaft also.
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:46 pm
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Bob i think that's the same mill that woman Lori was asking about in Ohio. Pretty sure!!
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:24 pm
by 3670
Thank you for the information. I am also in Ohio. Is there any where to find what kind on maintenance it needs? The windmill has not had anything done for over years as my dad was very sick before his death.
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:29 pm
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Your best bet would be to contact a windmiller in your area to climb up there and check it out.
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:55 am
by JBarker
Howard,
Contact Todd Skinner at Hoosier Windmills. He has a ton of Heller-Aller parts and knowledge about them.
www.hoosierwindmills.com. Todd is a member of the group also.
Re: Help identifying this windmill
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:26 pm
by 3670
Thank you. I have just contacted him.