by Paul Behrends | Nov 22, 2020 | Windmill Service
This 50′ tower was not very stable (note few girts & long diagonal strap braces). I think it was a Monitor tower. In any case, I rebuilt this cute 6′ Challenge 27 and re-installed it. Note mill was raised with tower stub and platform intact. Pumps...
by Paul Behrends | Apr 21, 2020 | Windmill Service
Work on this 10′ B702 x 40′ Aermotor continued despite the 3″ snowfall morning of April 16, 2020. This mill has pumped virtually 24/7 since it was installed in 2011. Leathers have been replaced 3 times. Snowy day for Paul
by Paul Behrends | Mar 22, 2020 | Windmill Service
A702 Aermotor on 40′ “Rocketship” tower. When I got this vintage 3-post tower summer of 2019, it was in terrible shape. Looks great now after lots of repairs and customer paint job. This type of Aermotor tower is often referred to as...
by Paul Behrends | Mar 22, 2020 | Windmill Service
Looks nice out but it was a cold 13 degrees the morning we installed this fine looking A702 x 40′ about 6 miles south of Effingham, IL. installed 2/21/20 A702 x 40′ Effingham, IL
by Paul Behrends | Mar 22, 2020 | Windmill Service
This week I rebuilt and installed a vintage 8′ Aermotor A702 on 40′ Tower at Three Oaks, MI. The original tower was 33′ but I added 7′ to it making it a 40 ft’r. Additional height was necessary to clear tall barn nearby. Later, the...
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! ...
