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I bought this antique fan for 10$ at a flea market.

>> No.1409602
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I'm guessing it's from the Late 20's early 30's

>> No.1409605
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During disassembly

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After dipping the really rusty parts in an electrolysis bath They came out looking like this

>> No.1409608
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I was amazed how the electrolysis Not only took the rust off but stripped the paint too

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The parts now free of rust I sprayed them with a black rustoleum primer

>> No.1409612

>>1409608

before the thread is finished, please learn how to use your camera.

>> No.1409622

>>1409601
Good on ya, now sell it on ebay to a hollywood set guy for a 1920s/30s movie set for $500.

>> No.1409630
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spraying a semi gloss top coat

>> No.1409694

>>1409601
These old fans go for a bit on ebay.

>> No.1409722

I imagine an old fan being noisy.

went to a carboot sale, some guy had these reconditioned old fans on his table.
no one bought any from him. don't think people want old fans.

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>>1409722
Dangerous af fire hazard. Like old metal cased drills. 100 year old non grounded wires etc.

Not trying to highjack OP thread here but I got this old heater free. I thought it was a fan until just now. Looks like nichrome wire heater or wtf ever. Going to gut it and rewire new like op hopefully is.

Short electrolysis batch description OP? I see 700 ways on Google. Would rather just do wtf u did. Looks damned good mane.

>> No.1409726

Nice find, OPie

>>1409612
The pics aren't bad

>> No.1409783

>>1409601
Definitely pre-war. Good job. Now learn how to edit images ffs.
>>1409725
>those signature grooves
Vornado?

>> No.1409793

>>1409783
No earthly idea. Bro said if i clean out the building i can have anything in it. Was getting dark and mosquitoes had me triggered into another realm. There are a few bench grinders and a floor standing scroll say. Figure the saw is worth $200 and looks like it was in use not long ago. Plus might find some other scores if the wasps and snakes don't take me out.

>> No.1409824

>>1409601
That's a cool fan you got there op. Looks kind of Fallout-ish. Looking forward to the end results pics

>> No.1409859

>>1409793
>a few bench grinders and a floor standing scroll say.
Damn, somebody made like a bandit. Good for you and op. Gives me them feels.
Hold on to that fan, Vornado, or not. Not certain it's pre-war, but not far off. Tuned up it'll bring some nice coin.

>> No.1410044

Keep going OP
I like what you have done,
Let’s see the finished product.

Thank you for a real DIY thread.

>> No.1410071

>>1409601
Hope it runs. They are worth slightly more than you paid if they don't. Rebuilding the motor is damn near impossible; and very expensive otherwise.

>> No.1410073

>>1409601
You suck, sell your shit!

>> No.1410244

>>1409601
These fans can actually be quite collectable.. I've wandered into strange parts of YouTube where people are showing off their extensive fan collection.

>> No.1410248

>>1409610
It's not free of rust. I can see plenty of it in this photo>>1409608
It will probably not be a problem with something like a fan, but these black spots will cause the paint to start bubbling again in things that are exposed to moisture.

>> No.1410252

>>1410244
>people are showing off their extensive fan collection
wat

>> No.1410273

>>1410252
Do you not have Yee-vee-cee in your collect?

https://youtu.be/-z4iw8Ppo1o

>> No.1410285

>>1409725
>af
>tf
>literally

Grow up and get a thesarus.

>> No.1410287

>>1409859
Kind of what i was thinking. Been looking for an affordable hobby and odly enough shit like that is plentiful. Something like 80% or more of my county is a senior citizen. They all the time are going to a home or dying off. Most of them are "collectors" like me. No idea why. But a few days of labor helping anons clear some inherited stuff out usually means 2 ton of scrap iron, 300 bucks in useful stuff and half a pickup load of shit i want to keep. That in itself is a hobby i guess but manual labor has never been fun. Will try and get better pics and take some more of anything interesting if op doesnt care. If he does i will get more pics and make a thread

>> No.1410289

>>1410044
This.

>m night shamallamadingdong twist.

Op loads a 12 guage shell with black paint.

>shit of black

Fills it with imitation crab meat. And then tosses it in a strangers shipping container.

>> No.1410290

>>1410073
No u

>> No.1410291
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>>1410273
Dis gonna be good

>> No.1410294

>>1410285
No u.

Try not being mad for 1 day Angryfag.

Seriously tho. Why are you in every single thread and super triggered at everyone all of the time?

>> No.1410297

>>1410291
You should here what he has to say about coffee paper. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

>> No.1410299

>>1409783
I don't think that's a Vornado, but as far as I'm aware they left making heaters like this to Kenmore.

>> No.1410301

>>1410294
>Seriously tho. Why are you in every single thread and super triggered at everyone all of the time?

So you think that everyone who is not full of sweetness and light is the same person?

Seriously pal, you are not intelligent.

t.Angryfag, I suppose.

>> No.1410320

>>1410294
>>1410301
This
t.angryfag 2

>> No.1410326

>>1410248
In that photo I had not electrolysised the cage yet.. And the motor housing that had the Windings, I decided To sand off the rusty spots and to give the whole thing a light sanding with to 220 Sandpaper Instead of dipping it in Electrolysis this bath..

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So I put some new felt on the bottom of the fan base, An attached some new cloth covered wire that I got from eBay

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And here's the finished product...

>> No.1410341
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80-90 year old fan Looking brand new

>> No.1410342 [DELETED] 

>>1410340
I really want to stand behind the fan and watch as it gently carresses your face and brussles your beautiful hair.

Then I'd jack off on the blades and watch my jizz plaster your face and gum up the blades. No homo.

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And with all the mechanical parts being re greased and oiled she runs great.. Quietly and smooth

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>>1410342

>> No.1410351

>>1410342
Only if i get to make robot noises while the fan is running

No homo..

>> No.1410366

>>1410252

https://youtu.be/ryhikq6H_YU

https://youtu.be/wsmJcf240jE

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>>1410273
Everytime I think Sweden can't get any weirder/worse, something new comes along.

>> No.1410491

>>1410340
>>1410341

I like it, good job OP!

>> No.1410498

>>1410301
Nah man. It's litterally every thread. Someone autistically spergs the fuck out and their wording is a dead giveaway. Its either 1 person or a few people from a specific small area.

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>>1410342

>> No.1410502

>>1410366
Dude. Lol

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>>1410394
>Sweden
>clearly an autistic Finn

Get your Scandiniggers straight.

>> No.1410534

>>1409607
>electrolysis bath
I have an old milkshake mixer, like pic related.

Is it safe to use this for the stainless steel cup and still be good for ice cream? The stainless has some rust spots.

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>>1410534
Forgot pic.

>> No.1410586

>>1410287
>Something like 80% or more of my county is a senior citizen.
>Most of them are "collectors" like me.
Not to sound morbid or anything, but CHA CHING! Sweet little side gig you got there.
Definitely, post watever you can. Coverage on stuff like this is constantly fading, unfortunately. "One mans garbage..."
t. Staying tuned.

>> No.1410588

>>1409601
Looks wonderful! If it had brass blades I would be all over it.

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>> No.1410593

>>1410299
>they left making heaters like this to Kenmore
They've always produced heaters, just not as well-known for them. That particular piece seems to be a "light industry" application. A warehouse or large sewing room setting. The housing and triple groove along the fan blades made me insta-assume the mighty V. I could be wrong, that wouldn't be shocking.

>> No.1410600

>>1410536
i see you

>> No.1410601

>>1410536
>>1410534
>Is it safe to use this for the stainless steel cup
NOOOOOOO! Electrolysis is for rust removal. Stainless doesn't rust. Furthermore, subjecting it to that process would most likely result in toxic byproduct. Beware.
Prolly not going to relieve it of any of that corrosion. Best bet would be to stick it on the polishing wheel. Nothing too abrasive, maybe a sewn cotton disc + green compound.
Now, for the non-stainless parts, knock yourself out with the reverse electrode process. All in all, looks in pretty good shape.

>> No.1410618

>>1410287
OP here..

Post all the cool stuff you have found man...

Seeing and hearing of other peoples amazing finds is almost as good as finding it your self..

>> No.1410620

>>1410520
Finns are just Swedes who don't speak Swedish.

>> No.1410625

>>1410536
nice tits

>> No.1410627

>>1410625
I had a dream where a Grill on DIY fell in love with my knives and we moved in together and made knifemaking our livelihood.

>> No.1410668

>>1410627
It's called a dream for a reason anon

>> No.1410677

Not too bad especially if this is your first fan.

I buy and restore them professionally, at least I did when I had a nice garage. I have quite the backlog of fans to restore because of that. They bring in good money

>> No.1410682

>>1410668
I know, I know. Still, what a happy dream it was. I'll never know such real happiness.

>> No.1410692

im going to pick up the old heater fan from my local pawn shop tomorrow, i will be back boys, in this thread or a new one.

>> No.1410699

>>1410618
Agreed. It's odd. I have personally witnessed a RUNNING Pontiac GTO Judge rot to almost nothing. It seems like a horrible waste but when you hear the stories of that being a showroom dream car. Then 3 months latter dad had u and went to war for 25 years it is sentimental af.

They would rather see it rot to ash then sell or give it away.

Sounds insane but i get it.

Personally i would set on shit until it is boarderline trash then sell of give away in hopes to save.

Shit like this makes me happy.

My entire life from birth been a hoarder with only a few rules. Never let it bother your personal life. The second a path forms in a room move it sell it or trash it.

>> No.1411001

>>1410536
are you like 4'8?

>> No.1411211

>>1410601
>Stainless doesn't rust.

I assure you it has rust on it and says it is made of stainless steel. I would take a pic but it is buried in my closet and a pain to get out.

Regardless thanks for the advice.

>> No.1411238

>>1411211
>>1410601
>>Stainless doesn't rust.
Yes it can. Anything metallic can corrode unter the right conditions. 18/10 stainless steel (must kitchen utensils) corrode when exposed to chlorides, to a lack of oxygen or at high temperature applications.
To remove rust from stainless steel you can use baking soda + water and rub it gently with a brush or cloth. Special stainless steel cleaner is another option.
However, depending on the type of corrosion you are facing, you might end up with little to no results because 18/10 stainless steel is often suspect to pit corrosion, meaning you have deep pits "etched" into your material, which you might not be able to clean.

>> No.1411257

>>1411238
Well it is like 70 years old. I don't expect a miracle. I will keep your advice in mind when I start the restore project.

>> No.1411344

>>1410601
>Stainless doesn't rust.
LOOOOOOOL

>> No.1411374

>>1409610
Are you in NY? If so, how much would you charge to do what you did for other items?