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I just picked up this little Dayton Type 42 (direct current). It looks like an 8” brass blade steel cage cast base. But I’ve been unable to find out anything about Type 42 on AFCA’s old or new site or through a general Google search. I tried comparing badge, blade set, cast versus steel, cage design etc with other Dayton fans to get to an approximate age. I’m guessing it’s from the late teens. I’ve not seen anything in electrical journals or available catelogues etc. But I’m likely missing it somewhere. Any info is appreciated.

Finished up restoring this all brass. It runs in three distinct speeds. Circa 1911. No painting on this one. I sent the whole motor too Mark Olsen to have the stator rewound. He discovered that the rotor shaft had to be replaced and align the bearings. Mark did an awesome job! I can't thank him enough. The fan runs quiet and smooth. This is my second all brass fan. The other is an 8" Western Electric.

Hi All, I am beginning to restore a GE Series-F 6" fan (only my 2nd restoration!). This one has 6 rubber feet that have hardened brittle, and I'm hoping for some advice on removing them completely. I scraped off what I could, which was just what's on the surface. (I was hoping to find screws beneath.) But the base is stamped steel, and it seems the whole upright cone is crimped permanently all around the bottom disk. This makes disassembly impossible without lots of damage. I hit 1 foot with a heat gun, which softened it, and I scraped out what I could with a bamboo skewer, but there is still some rubber left stuck inside-- just where I will want to install its replacement. Since I can't get the base apart, I'm hoping one of you more experienced members has fought this fight before, and won! Any advice? Best, Patrick

Saw this, it's smaller than the normal one's I've seen or at least I think it is

Door prizes are expanding also

Emerson it appears did not place farm plant fans on the market until the 17 season. I am fairly confident other fan motor manufacturers for most part followed suit.

Farm plant use such as the Delco light came to the market mid teens. Dayton Fan & Motor Co. went from a 8" to 9" blade residence fan in 18.

Doing this today.

Just got an email...Vidrio raised badges being mailed out to me.