intentions

So, I guess I should lay out the reasons for starting this thing...

...about a year ago or so I saw a radical design for a windmill on tv. I seem to recall the design being created by some yank but I have yet to see any sign of production of this design anywhere. i've scoured (well, if using the cleaning metaphor maybe i've only swabbed) the interweb for evidence of this design but have yet to find ANYTHING on it...

so my plan is to build one. i have no experience in building anything mechanical. i've worked as a carpenter before and helped build a structure that was to become a dive shop. i've also done limited electrical work. so i think this will not only be a learning experience from the side of actually bringing an idea into fruition, but i will also have to learn practical skills to be able to complete this project.

but moreover, i see this is an opportunity for me to do something good for my world. yah i planted trees, don't drive a car yadda yadda... but that is just avoiding the issue. the reality is we need solutions in this day in age and people to push those solutions... one more drop in the bucket. so hopefully this little experiment will result in success with a turbine that produces electricity, and me having greater knowledge of how to do better the next iteration.

the first thing to do is to do up a drawring (thanks simon) and put together a list of materials needed...