Alan Gifford comments: "The original wooden brake wheel was strengthened and fitted with cast iron sectional teeth and new brake band, operated by the old lever mechanism. "
Alan Gifford comments: "The fantail at Heage operates a pair of twin pinions on the rack inside the top of the tower. A hand cranking mechanism is incorporated, to be used if the wind direction has changed significantly since last in use. This entire system was completely overhauled by the contractors."
Alan Gifford comments: "Heage windmill is surrounded by dry stone walling, much of which was in a poor condition. Volunteers learnt how to do this traditional craft to cut costs. This image gives some idea of the scale of the operation."
Alan Gifford comments: "George Chell was a millwright from nearby Crich who rebuilt mill after tail winding in 1894. The stone plaque is still visible high in the wall of his house in Crich."
Alan Gifford comments: "The wooden brake wheel probably dates from the 1894 repair after tail winding. In 1991 it had no cogs or teeth and was made 'secure' by baulks of timber wedged though the wheel."
Alan Gifford comments: "MMG (Midland Mills Group) organised work parties to give the mill a more 'cared for' look. The iron work on the burr stone and quant are being painted by Tim Booth."
Alan Gifford comments: "The stone door frame was badly damaged so new pieces were cut and fitted in place. A decade later the stones have begun to blend in with the older stones."