sprkplug,
Thanks for the comment.
It spins like a top to be honest. I have a 2-3/8" OD piece of pipe that is 3-1/2' long inside of the 2-7/8" OD pipe that is in the ground. Where the 2-3/8" pipi is welded on the plate, there is an area that the weld covers that fits exactly on the inside of the ID of the 2-78" pipe. This was not planned but it just happen to work out that way. So, it stays centered and spins at that point.
You can't see it in the photos but I have a grease zert half way up so I can add some grease from a grease gun. I greased up the 2-3/8" pipe before sliding it inside the larger pipe. The plate also acts as a deterant from creatures as well as a roof to keep water out.
I was suppose to add counter weights, original design, but never got around to it. We have a small boat we ride up to it, when the pond is at full pool, and pull the pin. From the levee, we can reach the other end of the pipe and spend it around.
Coupe
