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A simplex chain drive made the connection to a generator of
the asynchronous type. Furthermore, there were some mechanisms
consisting of a weight placed on the blades and bars which were able
to connect the rotor to the yaw gear, and thus turn the windmill 90
degrees out of the wind and, consequently, safeguard it from over-
speeding. The aerodynamic part of the blades had an outer shell of
waterproof plywood. Evidently, the maker was a master carpenter.
Riisager also stood to his principles when he made the tower.
He preferred lattice towers and did not follow the fashion when ...