Before Electricity, Windmills Worked Like This!

Step inside a traditional windmill in Waldfeucht and spend a full working day with the miller as wind power is harnessed by hand. From greasing the gearing and turning the cap to dressing the sails, reefing for changing weather, and grinding grain into flour and feed, this episode shows the skill, precision, and constant attention behind historic windmill work. A detailed look at one of the last living mechanical crafts, where every movement depends on weather, timing, and experience. Original material: Besegeln einer Windmuhle Published by Alltagskulturen im Rheinland © LVR-Institut für Landeskunde und Regionalgeschichte CC BY 4.0