Ron May Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 It's been about 5 years since I've posted a restoration. I've been working for a large electric motor repair shop and had to stop doing full time restoration work. I bought a 1902 farmhouse 3 years ago and I just finished up the shop. I have a bunch of cast iron and brass fans that I've been dying to restore but this fan was actually needed in the kitchen so it took priority. Luckily it was a simple and straight forward job. I gave it a fresh rewind, made new bearings from Oilite bronze and replaced the felt. Everything was blasted and finished with epoxy primer and a metallic silver and black base coat/clear coat. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron May Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Hopefully this video works... VID_20220813_185158501.mp4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Stephens Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Good to see you making magic again with your fans Ron. Welcome back to the breezy world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McManaman Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Beautiful restoration and a very nice shop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Lagarde Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Ron Welcome back as I always admired your incredible restorations. This is a wonderful restoration and it is outstanding. Thank you for showing us your great new shop and the restoration. Flawless. Keep them coming. My best to you Mel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Roadt Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Wow!! On the shop and the fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel OToole Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Wow..nice shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Great shop,Great fan! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Landstrom Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Love the shop ! When can I move in ?? sounds like you’re busier than a bee, but wanted to inquire….. Do you accept motors/staters for rewinds? Mine still work, but it won’t be a complete “restoration” unless they’re rewound, only a refurbishment. Feel free to message me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron May Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 58 minutes ago, John Landstrom said: Love the shop ! When can I move in ?? sounds like you’re busier than a bee, but wanted to inquire….. Do you accept motors/staters for rewinds? Mine still work, but it won’t be a complete “restoration” unless they’re rewound, only a refurbishment. Feel free to message me. Hi John, right now I'm not doing any jobs outside of my own collection. I work a lot of overtime and I really don't want to commit to anything. Maybe down the road when I have some of my fans finished up I might take on a few smaller jobs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Carmody Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Good job on the fan!-I could get some work done in a shop like that.And very organized! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Behrend Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Very nice shop and job on the resto! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chew Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Beautiful restoration . The shop looks fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron May Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Thank you all for the kind words! Next is an R&M 1404 for me and my fiance is going to restore the little Signal fan on her own with a little guidance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Landstrom Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Ron May said: Hi John, right now I'm not doing any jobs outside of my own collection. I work a lot of overtime and I really don't want to commit to anything. Maybe down the road when I have some of my fans finished up I might take on a few smaller jobs. No problem. Again, NICE SHOP ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Scott Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Very nice shop set up. And a great job done on your fan. I love this model and have owned several. I gave one to friend to put in his cabin. It puts a smile on my face every time I see it running. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Petree Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Nice shop Ron !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cunningham Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Larry Mong found an old Black & White photo. It was a Black barber shop. They had that fan hanging over the chairs. Underneath it was a light shade. Larry created one. We have some amazingly talented members. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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