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! ...
by Paul Behrends | Jan 6, 2020 | Windmill Service
At the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and 1/2 mile from the Appalachian Trail, I installed this D702 Aermotor on a new 60′ Tower. It was in early April 2019 and the Redbud trees were just blooming. I rented a local crane and dug the sandy soil with a mini...
by Paul Behrends | Jan 6, 2020 | Windmill Service
Late Summer found me in Wildwood, MO (SW of STL), installing a A702 x 47′ tower AND rebuilding a vintage B702 x 47′ for the same customer. Look close at the blades on the 10 ft’r, those are actually new blades painted to look old. The vane is...
by Paul Behrends | Jan 6, 2020 | Windmill Service
After installing a nice 8′ Aermotor (painted white w/ black trim), owner asked me to set a barn vent onto the event barn. Nice calm day was perfect for this! 2019
by Paul Behrends | Jan 6, 2020 | Windmill Service
Working with the village of Buckley, IL, last Summer, I installed this rebuilt A702 at their city park. It mounted onto their existing Elgin 4-post tower. Pic shows windmill with 4′ stub ready to raise. Unfortunately, the old 2″ well was no longer...
