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BobMn

09-22-2004 21:32:46




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Hi. I bid on a windmill today, and got lucky. Now to get it back to the farm. Any one have any ideas on how to lower the tower? I have a winch on my trailer, if that would help. The tower is in the grd 4ft. Thanks Bob




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BobMn

09-24-2004 20:44:11




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 Re: Windmill in reply to BobMn, 09-22-2004 21:32:46  
Thanks guys for all the replys!! The wife and I got the mill home. The tower is 25/30 ft high. I used the winch on the trailer,removed the bolts on two legs, left two bolts in the other two, and lowered it down. The fan and brake were all ready off. It fell the last 10 ft. Then we split the tower and load the top inside the bottom part. Hey Leon, Do you live by Pierz? If so this is Bob and Romonia...(Coop parts!)

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Leon in Mn.

09-25-2004 20:01:37




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 Re: Windmill in reply to BobMn, 09-24-2004 20:44:11  
Yes, YES I remember! If you need help with that mill, I'll be glad to give some input if you need it. I have a Monitor, Aermotor, and another Monitor mill I am in the process of restoring and have parts for others if you are looking for some. Just another hobby. Great to here from you again. Leon



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Leland

09-24-2004 20:20:58




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 Re: Windmill in reply to BobMn, 09-22-2004 21:32:46  
Find somebody that moves large tanks they have trailers that will stand up and grab it and lay it down and reset it at your place. This is not a safe job to learn on.



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Leon in Mn.

09-24-2004 18:51:49




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 Re: Windmill in reply to BobMn, 09-22-2004 21:32:46  
Bob, where are you located? I live in central Mn. and might be able to give you some pointers as I have done this with a few mills before. How tall is the tower? You can lower it down on the legs safely if you know what you are doing, and if there is room. Leon



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John A.

09-23-2004 04:55:26




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 Re: Windmill in reply to BobMn, 09-22-2004 21:32:46  
BobMn, Now is not the time to do something that is not in your expertize. Contact a local well company, Get them to swing buy, and lay it down for you , They will probably do it for about $100.
For,and at, this point in your windmill experience it is money well spent.
Later,
John A.



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T_Bone

09-22-2004 22:27:40




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 Re: Windmill in reply to BobMn, 09-22-2004 21:32:46  
Hi Bob,

The same way they were built. Use a gin pole with a rope & pullley. The gin pole mounts to the tower frame then pieces are lowered/raised to/from the ground, then moved up/down until the tower frame is built/tore down.

T_Bone



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JD620

09-23-2004 14:00:59




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 Re: Windmill in reply to T_Bone, 09-22-2004 22:27:40  
T-Bone-
Can you elaborate on the gin pole? I am in much the same situation. Thanks for your help as always



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Rockin' Farmer

09-25-2004 04:07:41




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 Re: Windmill in reply to JD620, 09-23-2004 14:00:59  
Check out this site. It tells about gin poles and their use.

Rockin' Farmer



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RayP(MI)

09-23-2004 17:35:52




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 Re: Windmill in reply to JD620, 09-23-2004 14:00:59  
A gin pole is a pole (usually piece of pipe) which can clamp on one of the legs of the tower, and has a pulley on the other end. Pole is clamped vertically along the side of tower, and rope threads thru pulley to ground. Tower section or parts of tower can be lifted into place (or removed and lowered,) by helper(s) on the ground.
You need to over engineer so there's no danger of mechanical failure especially on clamps!

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