by Paul Behrends | Feb 9, 2020 | Windmill Service
Couple weeks ago, we rebuilt this cute, little 14′ wide spread Aermotor tower near Meredosia, IL. Extensive tower repairs had to be done with windmill standing, including adding new custom girts and diagonal bracing. Also, on of the legs had broken off at...
by Paul Behrends | Feb 9, 2020 | Windmill Service
Just completed this project near Havana, IL. Customer had severely bent the old tower while taking it down, then, intentionally separated it into two halves to safely haul it. When he did, the tower literally collapsed onto itself! I wish I had a photo of this mill...
by Paul Behrends | Jan 6, 2020 | Windmill Service
I actually rebuilt this mill in 2018, but never got around to posting it. Needed extensive welding and machine work in addition to new Babbitt and wood of course. It has a nice home in the circle drive of the Batavia Public Library. The three photos on the right are...
by Paul Behrends | Jan 6, 2020 | Windmill Service
Same owner as previous post needed this Elgin R rebuilt, wheel replaced, new platform, new tower diagonal bracing, and tower re-plumbed. This family had me rebuild and install new a total of six windmills on their farm! Like a dummy, got my hand in front of the...
by Paul Behrends | Jan 6, 2020 | Windmill Service
Customer needed the 3 post tower plumed, mill rebuilt, round platform replaced, and mill painted like owner had done it 30yr ago. Required new anchor post to be installed and lots of machine work. These little windmills run smooth as sewing machines when repaired! ...