Wind Indicator Weight

[JimReed1948]

Is there a rule of thumb to use when choosing how much weight to use when making a wind indicator?

 

[TangoTwo]

My indicators made By Bill Simms uses two 1/4" nuts. On a very windy day or when it rains I add a third. Rain will add enought weight that the cups go to the bottom and stay there without adding the extra counterweight.

Ken

 

[mwick]

I use a wire rope connector, basically a u bolt with a crosspiece and 2 nuts. I move the connector up or down the shaft to achieve the balance I want. I think I paid $.79 for it, maybe not very eloquent but extremely effective.

Mike

 

[Doug]

There is not a "Weight" Rule of thumb! Every indicator is different - if that makes sense?
If you are planning to buid your own?? than I could give you some Target Points to use??
(I Have Built a lot!)

 

[mew]

Doug can you post a how to build on here thanks Mark

 

[Doug]

Go to the Wind is Not Your Friend. I have put a lot of info there. Once you have a good understanding of what I have written come back here with any questions & I will try to help.

http://www.thewindisnotyourfriend.com/flags/flags.html

 

[steve]

I try to set the weight so that 1 number or one color to the next is one scoring ring on the target.