Weathervane Parts and Accessories

Anatomy of a Ferro Weathervane

David Ferro uses a variety of custom parts to create his weathervanes. Here are some of the options.

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A. Figure

The FIGURE is the more significant and noticeable part of a weathervane that rotates at the top of the assembly.

B. Assembly

The standard Weathervane ASSEMBLY consists of a post, a small and a large ball or ornament, and a set of directionals.

C. Post Root

The Post ROOT is the lower section of the post reserved for supporting the weathervane. It is the portion “planted” in the ridge beam, cupola roof, or in a mounting bracket. It should be 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the post.

D. Bearing

My captive BEARING is a single hardened, chrome steel, ball bearing that is crimped and soldered into every hand-sculpted Ferro Weathervane. Machine weathervanes have crimped slug steel bearings.

E. Spindle Tube

Ferro Weathervanes feature a hardened thick wall of pure copper SPINDLE TUBE in all hand-sculpted weathervanes. Machine-stamped weathervanes use thin brass alloy spindle tubes.

F. Spindle

The SPINDLE is the top of the post that the weathervane figure rides (hangs) on. Machine-stamped weathervanes are supplied with a steel squared-edge, flat tip. Experience has shown the squared edges can snag and even cut a weathervanes spindle tube from the inside. Ferro high-grade stainless steel spindle & bearing-shaped tips are precision ground and polished to a radius to avoid this problem as well as reduce bearing surface allowing a long-lasting, trouble-free, smooth rotating action.

G. Small Ball

Small METAL BALLS about 2″-3″ in diameter decorate the top of the post. Colorful glass balls are available also.

H. Directionals

Used to indicate the compass directions. A brass DIRECTIONALS set is included with every weathervane. Several choice upgrades and historical replicas are also available.

I. Large Ball

METAL BALLS about 4″- 8″ diameter decorate the bottom of the assembly. Colorful GLASS BALLS and several different style ORNAMENTS are also available.

J. Ring

A RING attached to the post is used to support the large copper ball, glass ball, or ornament in place just above the weathervane’s mounting so that the entire ball can be seen un-eclipsed from the ground.

K. Post

The most crucial part of a weathervane is its spine, which is the POST. Our high-strength, thread-free, corrosion-resistant, stainless steel posts are guaranteed for life. They are zero maintenance and trouble-free. Machine-stamped weathervanes are supplied with threaded steel posts. Upgrading to a Ferro Post is recommended.

L. Time Capsule

Imagine 100 years from now, someone finds the TIME CAPSULE you built into your weathervane!

M. Dedications

A DEDICATION is a weathervane tradition of affixing initials, names or messages to pennies or plaques as a memorial or tribute to a person or occasion.

N. Arrow

Some weathervanes use an arrow as part of their design. Arrows and Arrowheads can be purchased separately for replacement, or do-it-yourself projects.

O. Retaining Hook

RETAINING HOOKS and RETAINING WASHERS help prevent “lift” – whether it be the “illegal” kind or the “strong wind beneath my wings” kind.

P. Spacers

Dress up the plain look of a weathervane post by slipping on clever decorative SPACERS.

Q. Ornaments

Personalize your weathervane from the wide range of decorative ORNAMENTS we offer. These accessories range from metal or glass balls to Spheroids, polygons, Radials, Scrolls, and More!

R. Windcups (Discontinued)

Anemometer-style “windcups” are used to see wind speed as well as direction on a weathervane.

S. Grounding Clamp

When needed, this GROUNDING CLAMP makes grounding my weathervanes and finials easy.

T. Mounting Bracket

Embedding the weathervane post root directly in the roof is the best way to mount a weathervane. When that is impossible, there are various MOUNTING BRACKETS to help. We also offer indoor display options.

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