Tim Babcock Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I have an old twist and spin from the 60s for exercise. I covered it with aluminum as its a collectors item. I had the soldering holder. I bought a set of copper, gold and silver sharpies and tapped it to the soldering holder. Seems to work just fine. Takes a bit to set it up so it does not move. My first attempt messed up as I tried to hold the marker stand too hard. A bit of Mguires car polish and a paper towel removed it with a light bit of pressure. I am painting this fan pearlized white/gray. Brass polished and painted accents. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Roadt Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Babcock Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 I don't think I will be adding any more but here is what it looks like finished. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Carmody Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Man that came out nice 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 They are uniform width and straight. R&M couldn't do better. If you decide to expand on these talents, please keep us posted. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Love ❤️ it Tim! Thinking outside the box 📦 Congrats 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McManaman Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Looks Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Scott Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 That Looks great! Job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm MacGregor Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I agree it is very good. And if you wanted outside business, you could make this a side business. No one seems to do this anymore. And tape just isn’t the same. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Valencheck Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Job well done! It's always nice to see new or different techniques. You should have made a video of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm MacGregor Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Tim, as I looked at your rig, I realized I have the same soldering tool, which I rarely use. Now you have inspired me to attempt this in a few weeks. My photo shows a crude imitation of your rig. I’ll refine in soon! Thank you for the idea👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Babcock Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Malcolm no problem. Always want to share any hacks or different ways of doing things. Here is the fan. Just finished it. The blade is just so slight out of balance. Just a bit of wobble. Some one really monkeyed with it. I was not sure I could get it running. Also found a surprise inside the fan. The whole schematics. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm MacGregor Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Tim. You can buy a DuBro blade balance system on Amazon for under 30 buck. It’s designed for RC airplanes propellers but can be used on your 12” blade. The heavy wing will fall to the bottom much like tire balancing. Check out YouTube for a DuBro prop balance system and demonstration Then when the heavy wing is detected it’s easy to remove metal with Right Angle grinder. I could help you do this but don’t know you location. I am in Florida Malcolm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Nice job. I have a beugler tool I use. Sometimes I secure it onto loctite tubing arms with its built in guide wire. Then i turn the fan part on a lazy susan. But I've done several fans now so I can usually just hold the tool and get straight lines. The sloped curves can be tricky to keep the lines equidistant. This was the last one I did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Braswell Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Malcom, Great trick, I appreciate you sharing. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 18 hours ago, Malcolm MacGregor said: Tim. You can buy a DuBro blade balance system on Amazon for under 30 buck. It’s designed for RC airplanes propellers but can be used on your 12” blade. The heavy wing will fall to the bottom much like tire balancing. Check out YouTube for a DuBro prop balance system and demonstration Then when the heavy wing is detected it’s easy to remove metal with Right Angle grinder. I could help you do this but don’t know you location. I am in Florida Malcolm That isn’t always true. That’s only one factor that can cause an imbalance and not a cure all. Blade pitch, runout, and clock all factor in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm MacGregor Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Tim, can you share the type and color of paint used on your 3804? Is it a Rustoleum product or other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm MacGregor Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Lane, you are correct. I should have offered that information too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared DelOrfano Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 That pinstriping looks great! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) I noticed these awhile back and saw them up front. The colors are amazing. Me personally, I like "Sharpie" brand. Edited April 8, 2023 by Louis Luu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Haase Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I use my old Sylvania stereo turntable from the 70's. Good shot of bourbon steady's the hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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