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The
main spine of a weathervane is its post (shaft, rod, mast, etc.) For
centuries, this post has been made of steel and painted black. Periodic
re-painting is required to keep the post from rusting and history has
shown that in most cases, weathervane failure (i.e. the figure freezing
on the spindle or the vane breaking off in a strong wind) is due to
steel posts that were not well maintained. 10 years ago Ferro
Weathervanes began
creating its posts from brass and stainless steel. Some companies and
artists followed suit but most still use steel. The advantage to the
Ferro post is a "zero" maintenance factor. It is
installed and never requires painting. Stainless Steel is used on
all Hand-Sculpted weathervanes.
Many companies supply
their spindles with a squared flat tip. Experience has shown the squared
edges can snag and even cut a weathervanes spindle tube. Ferro spindle-tips are precision ground to a radius to avoid this problem as
well as reduce bearing surface allowing a freer, smoother rotating
action.
Knocked down
posts/spindles are used by most weathervane makers to allow the entire
weathervane to fit in one shipping carton. This is generally only done
with small to medium sized weathervanes. Most companies thread these
sections so they are easily assembled by the customer. History has also
shown most of these threaded posts become unthreaded sooner or later.
Part of the problem is that only 1/2" or so embeds into the post.
The Ferro post and spindle system is innovative. The spindle is
embedded a full 1" into the post. A stainless steel expansion pin
is tapped through the post and spindle by the customer, locking the two
together forever. Not one of our posts has ever come loose
or required painting!
Prices
and availability are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations
in the metals market.
| Stock
Posts |
| 3/4"
Diameter Post |
With 10" Long
Spindle |
Steel
Post |
Brass
Post |
Stainless
Steel Post |
| 18"
Long |
5/16"
Diameter |
-- |
N/A |
$40. |
| 18"
Long |
3/8"
Diameter |
-- |
N/A |
$45. |
| 18"
Long |
1/2"
Diameter |
-- |
N/A |
$50. |
| 28"
Long |
5/16"
Diameter |
-- |
N/A |
$45. |
| 28"
Long |
3/8"
Diameter |
$25. |
N/A |
$50. |
| 28"
Long |
1/2"
Diameter |
$30. |
N/A |
$60. |
Steel posts are threaded. Stainless posts are pinned or welded.
| Custom
Posts |
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Add
$20 per post for
machining* if applicable. |
| POSTS |
Per
Inch |
| 3/4" Diameter
Brass |
N/A |
| 3/4" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
$1.40 |
| 7/8" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
$2.00 |
| 1" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
$4.50 |
| 1 1/4" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
$6.10 |
| SPINDLES |
Per
Inch** |
| 5/16" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
.25¢ |
| 3/8" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
.40¢ |
| 1/2" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
.75¢ |
| 3/4" Diameter
Stainless Steel |
$1.40 |
*Machining charges include boring, rounding ends, and
pinning or welding.
**Add one inch per spindle for
embedding into post.
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