Ron May Posted December 4, 2022 Posted December 4, 2022 I thought it would be fun to see what everyone is currently working on. Now that winter has set in here in Michigan I've had a little more time to spend in the shop. I'm currently working on my R&M tank. So far I've rewound the stator and speed coil, restored the switch and blasted the cast iron and pressed out the old bearings. Today's task is to finish grinding the iron and start some bodywork. Feel free to add some pics of your current project. 5 1 Quote
Stephen Chew Posted December 4, 2022 Posted December 4, 2022 Wow that is awesome. That is first class restoration. 1 Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 4, 2022 Posted December 4, 2022 I don't think I could use anything you restore unless I used rubber gloves. Working for a motor shop is a big plus on your end. 🙂 1 Quote
Todd Adornato Posted December 4, 2022 Posted December 4, 2022 I have several projects going at the same time in my shop, but the place is NO where near as neat and organized as the OP’s 😉 In the next few weeks, I hope to complete a reboot of an Emerson hassock fan using wood, brass, and artistic license. 1 Quote
John Landstrom Posted December 4, 2022 Posted December 4, 2022 With only one partial project going see my workbench below. I could say I admire you, envy you, or hate you for having such a clean workbench ! I’m considered pretty darn “AR”….but.damn! You beat the heck out of me! <grinning> Don’t have all the parts from this donor fan and am still deciding whether to spend more cash on a resto, or just put the parts lot up for sale. 4 Quote
Ron May Posted December 5, 2022 Author Posted December 5, 2022 1 hour ago, John Landstrom said: With only one partial project going see my workbench below. I could say I admire you, envy you, or hate you for having such a clean workbench ! I’m considered pretty darn “AR”….but.damn! You beat the heck out of me! <grinning> Don’t have all the parts from this donor fan and am still deciding whether to spend more cash on a resto, or just put the parts lot up for sale. Not gonna lie, I DID clean up a bit before I took the picture! My actual work bench where the messy stuff happens is on wheels, I can move it away from the clean bench and make a mess on the other side of the shop! 1 Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 Are you guys surgeons? Looks clean enough for an operation....very nice 1 1 Quote
Bill Dunlap Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 No fans on the workbench presently. A load of pancake cages, though. Cheers, Bill 7 Quote
Steven P Dempsey Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 I expect my work benchs are a bit more cluttered than most, I have 4 or 5 areas, most outside 3 1 Quote
Robert Todd Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 Sadly, my workbench has too much junk on it to work on it at the moment. However, I do have two projects currently in progress. One is a 1950s four-bulb, four foot fluorescent theater light. The other is an unusual 12" GE two star DC I bought years ago. The fan might be left as it is as it appears to have been converted to AC many decades ago. 4 1 Quote
Jeff Lumsden Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) I don't recognize this brand of lubricant... Edited December 5, 2022 by Jeff Lumsden 1 Quote
Kim Frank Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 Typical Monday....getting some Marelli motors working for a special project, test running a Simplex vane table. It's #2 of 18. #3-5 are in paint. 6 & 7 will be machined this weekend. Some cakes and kidneys awaiting pieces and parts. A C-W armature needing some commutator work..... 6 1 Quote
Jim Kovar Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 Hi, Kim. I'm really diggin' thegryphon project. Keep us apprised. Quote
David Kilnapp Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 Working on a 1901 pancake for a friend...Waiting on some parts from Darryl Hudson and a reproduction motor tag from Don Coleman. 5 1 Quote
Jim Kovar Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Jeff Lumsden said: I don't recognize this brand of lubricant... Conversation lubrication. Quote
David Kilnapp Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 We call that "swing oil" in golf. 1 2 Quote
Dylan Sailors Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 Ge Smy that I cant to get to run right. Flipped the front bearing but it still struggles to get any kind of rpm. I do beleive I got the wiring right too. 2 Quote
John Landstrom Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 After viewing the responses here I’m bound by common decency to make available to all a valuable resource. Namely 1-316-133-4287 (1-FanAddicts). They provide help and counseling. That said……anyone know where I can pick up a pancake project fan at a reasonable price ??? Maybe one with all the parts but needs work? (yes, I’m dialing the number now……) 1 Quote
Patrick Ray Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 Got the original finish polished on my 14648. Now onto polishing the brass... 4 1 Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Jeff Lumsden said: I don't recognize this brand of lubricant... Four Roses non-detergent. 1 Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Patrick Ray said: Got the original finish polished on my 14648. Now onto polishing the brass... No bench here, but I have one of these powder coated ready for assembly in a box. Correction.....just about ready to assemble. 🙂 Edited December 6, 2022 by Russ Huber 4 Quote
Jim Henderson Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Russ Huber said: Four Roses non-detergent. Anti-frustration lubrication. Also comes in 1/2 gallons. Quote
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