Mineshaft Headgear Kit

Description

A mine shaft headgear (winding tower) is a structure built above an underground mine shaft to hoist and transport materials, people, and ore.  Key parts of a headgear include the frame (legs and structure), the hoisting system consisting of sheave wheels, a hoist motor and a lift.

The example shown is a tower with vertical legs and cross-bracing for stability.  The kit consists of a number of wooden components that can be joined using bolts and nuts, wood glue or contact glue.