This new windmill for the
F&P motor was designed to be easy to build, and unlike my previous design, 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.
