This new windmill for the
F&P motor was designed to be easy to build, and needs
no special laser cut parts. You should be able to put it together
with some basic metal working tools and a welder.
Check that both ends of the
65mm box section are square, dont trust the supplier to
cut them square for you.
Cut a piece of steel plate
4mm to 8mm thick as shown. The 5mm holes are to be threaded
later. (Tip - If you get this plate laser cut, cut the
holes smaller than 5mm, then drill to 5mm. Laser cutting
hardens the cut edge and this will make taping harder.
)
Tac and weld the rear plate
onto the 65mm box section, check that it is square.
Cut the 12mm all-thread into
4 lengths of 80mm long. Clean up one end so the nuts go
on easily.
Bolt the all-thread to the
56205 bearing as shown, using a nut on both sides.
Sit the bearing on the other
end of the 65mm box section. The all-thread will line
up with the box corners. Tac each thread in a couple of
places to the box section.
Remove the bearing, and fully
weld the all-thread's to the box section.
