Fred Hachmeyer’s Windmill

Fred Hachmeyer's windmill

Fred Writes: I based this on the model in the Erector book, but when it came time to do the blades I thought I would try something different. I used 8 of the MF flat plates instead of the B girders shown in the book. I now have an impressive looking blade assembly that unfortunately is out of proportion with the tower! My next idea is to rebuild the tower about twice the height, to make it more in proportion with the blades, maybe next year. Also want to relocate the motor under the shed. Probably should also twist the blade mountings to get some pitch on the blades.

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