The all new machine as seen in the other posts is a hybrid of the 2004 right angle bits and the 2009 blades.
The 2009 blades are very efficient by all my testing and with the generator I will be able to place it squarely an the graph compared to other systems.
I started with 12" blades and the right angle assembly still in use today, had to completely rebuild the over run mechanism and horz. axis bearings for 2004.
Over the years I went from 12" to 18" to 24" blades, at 4' in dia. I decided to go to an all new design in 2009.
I had access to some experimental SLA equipment and got to design and make a beautiful 5' dia system.
With this big of a turbine I needed a truly robust tower. As you can see my mill is in the lake, it gets an uninterrupted view of the winds from the SE to the SW.
Looking thru the water I have a 4 part structure that disassembles for winter storage, and 4 custom cast cement weights that stay right where they are over the winter. It makes about a 7' diam span and is easy to move anywhere as needed.
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