Lane Shirey Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 As I'm sure you can tell, there's a lot going on behind the scenes to make the new website more usable and valuable to our new members and collectors. Another part we're working on is the Glossary of Fan Terminology. This will be added to the Reference area in the Wiki. I started with a list that originally was created by one of our charter members (unfortunately the list wasn't credited) and added to it from my brain. I also edited some of the definitions to update them. BUT... I'm sure I've missed a number of terms that would be useful. So, I'm asking both experienced collectors and new members to look over the list to see what is missing or inaccurate. I'm not looking for minor edits, but rather inaccuracies or missing terms. New members: Please look for terms that are missing that you've had to research to figure out what they were. For example, when I started, it took me a few years to know what a "2 star GE" was. Experienced members: Please look for inaccuracies, and missing terms. Please approach the list through the eyes of a brand new collector. The current list is below. If you think of things, please post the term on this thread and add a definition to the best of your ability. Thanks in advance for your help!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Varleta Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 A couple corrections on the list: GE Whiz fans - the correct blade diameter is 9" Flag Tag - The flag that appears on R&M fans is not an American flag. It was meant to symbolize R&M products. The "Open Flag" badge design was used on many pre-1920's R&M brass cages. It featured a thin stamped brass flag and tassels emblazoned with "The Standard, The Robbins & Meyers Co., Springfield, Ohio. U.S.A." Post WW1, the company switched to badges featuring a painted image of the R&M flag or just a stylized R&M logo. The company continued the flag theme into the late 1940's with their "Banner" line of fans. Also there should be a listing for Micarta, since some non-fan folks confuse Westinghouse blades for wood, plastic, fiberglass - or even brass (because they don't pass the magnet test.) Micarta - A sturdy, lightweight material commonly used for Westinghouse fan blades on many of their models thru the 1950's. Micarta was developed by George Westinghouse around 1910 and first appeared on Westinghouse fans after WW1. Micarta is a composite of linen, canvas or paper compressed in a phenolic resin. Hope this is helpful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 Thanks Juan. Agreed and will make the changes and adds!! Hope you’re doing well! Missed you and Patty at the meet this year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Atkinson Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Good list so far. Thinking of terms to help add. The maker is Veritys, with an "s" at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Ironclad refers to an encased motor housing. Typically DC. Paragon, Diehl, Lundell, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Thanks guys! As far as Verity(s) I need to give that further research. I know the fan and ads show an “s”, according to a past article in the magazine, I think the actual company does not have an s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kowalski Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) How about acronyms "BMY" and "SMY"? I see you're mentioning part names and definitions. To make it easier, would you consider supplementing your glossary with a diagram/pictorial of fan parts? My go-to favourite for this has been the diagram here: https://marellifan.wordpress.com/2018/10/03/general-guidelines-for-identifying-original-marelli/ Edited January 17 by Martin Kowalski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Hi Martin, you have a very good idea, but the lack of volunteers to help has reduced the ability to do any more than just the basics. Even those who have “volunteered” for the effort have not submitted anything to date. I unfortunately don’t have the time to handle the whole project since I have a day job, and volunteers willing to work and produce results are needed to make this happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Trier Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Skeletal Big Ugly (up for most creative term) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 12/12/2023 at 10:48 PM, Russ Huber said: Ironclad refers to an encased motor housing. Typically DC. Paragon, Diehl, Lundell, etc. As well as Edison, as in the original entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 And the ironclad I'd like to find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 I plan to add all of the suggested corrections, thanks to everyone who was offered their experience so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 18 hours ago, John Trier said: Skeletal Big Ugly (up for most creative term) Refresh my memory- the Big Ugly is an ‘08, right? Or 07? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Trier Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 hours ago, Lane Shirey said: Refresh my memory- the Big Ugly is an ‘08, right? Or 07? It’s the last pancake and I’d guess 07. How can a pancake be ugly? They figured it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 I'm closing this post. I'll be adding the suggested changes and we'll consider the list complete as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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