Well, It's been a long road of discovery for me. I spent a long time researching and reading this board long before I even thought of build a generator. I don't think I would have tried if not for this board and it's helpful members, so I thank all of you for your inspiration.
Here are some final thoughts and pictures of the end results.
After I completed the generator I went to install it on my tower. and to my surprise the tilt up tower I built would not allow me to raise it due to the additional weight I added to it. It was very dis-heartning to get so close and not be able to swing it up on the pole. So I had to make a new design that would pivot.
Here is a picture of the bracket I designed.
Here it is in the down position
It took a while to machine all the parts and weld it together, but I am happy with the results. It pivots quite nicely and I can put it up and down by myself.
Here is a picture of the generator installed on the tower.
I decided not to put a cover on it for now. I will bring it down after a while to see if it is holding up to the weather.
Here is a picture of the final windmill on the tower
I will post in the future on anything that might be of interest to somebody.
All I need now is some wind!
By the way it is a 5 blade, 60 inch dia. It is what I had so I will see if it will work. I will change it if it is apparent that it is not enough for the generator.
Thanks again It has been quite an learning experience!
