I agree! They work great and move a good amount of air. It is getting harder to find any vintage fan that isn’t in pretty bad shape for a good price so good on you for finding one!
I'm usually an ass about leaving things original, and only restoring them mechanically or electrically as needed. I think it gives old items character and shows a lot of history, but that poor old fan definitely needed the full restoration! You did an awesome job, and to see someone even go as far as welding new teeth onto an old gear is just incredible!
Thank you so much for watching! I was really hoping the steel epoxy teeth would hold, but I should have known better and gone straight for the welded ones. Once the teeth were filed, they were so fine that there just wasn’t enough of a base left for the epoxy to grip to. Have a great day and stay safe!
Great video..i have a GE oscillating fan, probably from the 40's, that needs repair ....are you located anywhere near NYC or eastcoast to have a look at it?
I liked it better the way it was...original! Just fix up the serious rusted parts, if needed, de rust the other parts with de rusting salts, that don't harm paint, and rebuild the electrical parts and bearings. To me, that horrid blue nightmare paint job has erased a small slice of our wonderful industrial greatness. A worn, historically untouched genuine piece of working industrial art is priceless and beautiful. American Pickers is spot on right in agreement on that!
Hello, what did you use to repair the ring? Also, was it acetone that you used for the paint stripping? Do you have any suggestions for how to make brass fan blades shine? I used sand paper on them but I cannot figure out how to make them look shiny and restored.
For the heat ring I used a welder to weld it, then some small files to recreate the teeth. For the paint stripping I used citrus strip. As for polishing, I aldehyde start at 400-600 grit and work up to 3000 grit. That does a pretty good job smoothing things out as long as you get all the scratches from the previous grit as you move along. After that you really have to use a buffing wheel to really get a good polish. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching!
Ronnie W I get mine off of eBay. The sellers username is albino999. They have all different colors of woven cable with 2 or three wires as well as plug ends.
I have the same fan, but with the slide switch. It’s in far better shape than this one, but doesn’t run. Are you interested in getting mine running? Not restored, just ready for daily use.
@@chrishuskey9116 I'd be happy to take a look at it! Can't promise anything, but it could be as simple as a corroded switch connection or broken wire. It's not tripping your breaker so it's not shorting out.
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Literally restored a parts fan. This should have more views!
Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate the watch and support!
No problem. These fans are pretty nice just to use also! Picked up a 1923 ge aou for cheap recently
I agree! They work great and move a good amount of air. It is getting harder to find any vintage fan that isn’t in pretty bad shape for a good price so good on you for finding one!
Very nice, especially welding the gears and rebuilding them 👍
I'm usually an ass about leaving things original, and only restoring them mechanically or electrically as needed. I think it gives old items character and shows a lot of history, but that poor old fan definitely needed the full restoration! You did an awesome job, and to see someone even go as far as welding new teeth onto an old gear is just incredible!
You are a good fixer 😊😊😊😊
Amazing 🤩
Cute color, very thorough restoration. Well done 👍
Thank you for watching!
This. Was. Amazing! The welding and making of the teeth for the oscillating gear.....*clap, clap, clap, clap clap*. Killer job!!!
Thank you so much for watching! I was really hoping the steel epoxy teeth would hold, but I should have known better and gone straight for the welded ones. Once the teeth were filed, they were so fine that there just wasn’t enough of a base left for the epoxy to grip to. Have a great day and stay safe!
nice restoration sir..job well done.. for display it again.love the color gold on logo...
Thank you for checking out my video!
Exceptional work
Thank you for watching! Have a great day!
THUMBS UP.
Thank you so much for watching!
Bonjour, très Très jolie bijoux 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Salut Patrick! Merci d'avoir regardé
nice job. some old oscillating fans have left-hand threads on the arm. if you think its stuck, try the other way. hunter fans are like this.
Good tip! Thank you for watching!
Overall, a very good restoration. Killer job on those blades and badge! Really like repair on oscillating parts.
Thank you William! The blades are always the worst part, but it’s always worth it in the end to see them come out shiny!
Great video..i have a GE oscillating fan, probably from the 40's, that needs repair ....are you located anywhere near NYC or eastcoast to have a look at it?
Great job, I really don't see how you don't have more subs.
Thanks for the kind words Alex Vnaoff! Here’s hoping the subscribers come with time! Thanks for checking out my vid and have a good one!
I'm wondering that it runs without rewinding of a burn motor stator
It runs, but it surely runs hot. It really does need a rewind
What is that ? The little transformer found in old fans .
Masz racje. Amazing.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind comment!
I liked it better the way it was...original! Just fix up the serious rusted parts, if needed, de rust the other parts with de rusting salts, that don't harm paint, and rebuild the electrical parts and bearings. To me, that horrid blue nightmare paint job has erased a small slice of our wonderful industrial greatness. A worn, historically untouched genuine piece of working industrial art is priceless and beautiful. American Pickers is spot on right in agreement on that!
I respect that. Appreciate you checking out my video anyhow!
Did you add any grease to the gearbox it looks like it closed it without Grease.
Esse cor é perfeita.
Thank you for watching!
obrigada! Achei que a cor cabia perfeitamente no ventilador tentou manter o brilho da tinta ao mínimo para combinar com os acabamentos da época.
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Hello, what did you use to repair the ring? Also, was it acetone that you used for the paint stripping? Do you have any suggestions for how to make brass fan blades shine? I used sand paper on them but I cannot figure out how to make them look shiny and restored.
For the heat ring I used a welder to weld it, then some small files to recreate the teeth. For the paint stripping I used citrus strip. As for polishing, I aldehyde start at 400-600 grit and work up to 3000 grit. That does a pretty good job smoothing things out as long as you get all the scratches from the previous grit as you move along. After that you really have to use a buffing wheel to really get a good polish. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching!
Where do you get your braided electrical cord? I have a GE non-oscillating desk fan I just started restoring.
Ronnie W I get mine off of eBay. The sellers username is albino999. They have all different colors of woven cable with 2 or three wires as well as plug ends.
I have the same fan, but with the slide switch. It’s in far better shape than this one, but doesn’t run. Are you interested in getting mine running? Not restored, just ready for daily use.
What does the fan do when you try to run it?
Absolutely nothing. No sound, no movement
But the motor shaft spins freely by hand
@@chrishuskey9116 I'd be happy to take a look at it! Can't promise anything, but it could be as simple as a corroded switch connection or broken wire. It's not tripping your breaker so it's not shorting out.
Restore This please email me your contact information. outcast1963@sbcglobal.net , thank you
ge logo is 666
Great.....now it looks like a cheap Chinese import!