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woodybits

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Joined: 12/08/2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 3
Posted: 04:59pm 27 Aug 2008
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Hi to all,
I am making a F&P windmill,following the instructions on this great web site.
BUT, i havent followed to well and have but the holes in the 40x 40mm square tube in the wrong place,and now the 40x40 fits on the othe side of the unit.Will it make any differance to furling of the mill?? Please HELP.

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Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 5146
Posted: 09:00pm 27 Aug 2008
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Hi Woodybits.

It will be fine. You havn't welded on the mast tube bit yet, so it will go to the left of the main 50mm box section ( where you lighter is ). What you have made is a mirror of the original design, and it will work perfectly well. It just means it will furl in the other direction.

Glenn
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woodybits

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Joined: 12/08/2008
Location: Australia
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Posted: 12:14am 28 Aug 2008
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Hi Glen,
Thanks for your reply. I posted this question in case there where other newbies out there that know as much as i do.

I think you have done a great job with this website.
Cheers
John
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