Bill Dunlap Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 This was a particularly messed up cage, so I thought I'd show the process to reanimate this one. Photo pictorial. 5 new spokes required and new flag pole and spear tip. Blade re-wing next. Cheers, Bill 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Henderson Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Amazing work Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cunningham Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Bill does very nice brass work at reasonable cost. I have work of his here in boxes. Someday I hope his work can be appreciated on a complete fan outside of the box. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Dunlap Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 I thought I'd share a tip. I use my moto-tool quite a bit, with sanding drums, and small wire wheels and especially the twist-lok cut off wheels. When working on this cage I used wire wheels to remove a lot of the oxidation and leftover solder. typically, these only last a little while before they start spitting wires all over the place. It's a real pain in the keester. So, I soaked one of the 1 inch wheels in liquid electrical tape, then baked it for 20 minutes in my shop oven. Worked great. The wire wheel is now a bit more aggressive and now I think it will last much longer. I use a neodymian magnet to remove wires from my shirt, but I seem to always miss some. Cheers, Bill 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Lagarde Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Bill This is an excellent post and your work is outstanding. May I ask what type solder did you use and did you apply it with the torch? Thank you for post this for us. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Dunlap Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 5% silver bearing solder and my Turbo torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Dempsey Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I have this, enough to fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Dunlap Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 I might be able to save three of those spokes. Louis has the badges. So, yeah, that can be saved. Cheers, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 2:09 AM, Bill Dunlap said: I thought I'd share a tip. … So, I soaked one of the 1 inch wheels in liquid electrical tape, then baked it for 20 minutes in my shop oven. Worked great. The wire wheel is now a bit more aggressive and now I think it will last much longer. I use a neodymian magnet to remove wires from my shirt, but I seem to always miss some. That’s pure genius! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Roadt Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 one of Bill's finest creations...I think...16" peerless"like " custom hat polisher cage and blade. square back ring and front ring...perfection 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Jordan Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 That's some seriously good work there - most impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Outstanding job Bill! Thanks for the wire wheel tip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Dempsey Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Thanks, I figured the back & front rings are essential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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