NEW MILFORD COPPER ARTISAN, Al Ferris, Jr.

I am willing to attempt any repairs, and have rebuilt many vanes and lamps over the years. I have repaired  vanes that fell off the barn, and twice rebuilt lamps that were run over by a bulldozer. If you pick up a vane at the flea market, I can make a stand and directionals for you. I learn valuable tricks when repairing the work of others. I have wondered how some lamps were strong enough to support themselves, only to discover hidden iron rods in the copper legs.

I have reinforced imported vanes that were never soldered properly, or designed with enough support to hold themselves up. Vanes must be balanced in two ways. They must have enough surface to turn in a slight breeze, and they have to stand erect to prevent long term friction. Not enough surface properly placed can cause a vane to 'Helicopter' or spin in the wind.

An unbalanced vane will wear itself out prematurely, and won't move in a slight breeze.