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I made the windmill out of mild steel. It has a bearing, allowing it to turn easily with the wind. The pond is made out of concrete and there is a submersible pump that sucks water out of the pond and through the spout of the windmill.
This thing is mesmerizing, you can stare at it for hours on end!
This thing is mesmerizing, you can stare at it for hours on end!
great idea
I guess it's possible to make one out of wood, the benefit of steel is that it will last longer - I live in Johannesburg, South Africa and with our weather, wood suffers without almost constant maintenance.
It was a little tricky setting up and getting all the blades welded to a thin wire guide at the same angle (or as close as possible).
The next biggest challenge was finding a bearing that would allow the slightest breeze to turn the windmill.
You could look at building a hybrid, using steel bearings for the core of the head of the windmill.
Good luck - I'd like to see the finished product!