Bejon A. Boranian Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 ...The build begins-! 😎 Well sorta... Here's the progress thus far: PICS: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 ...getting there... ...need to decide on brand, features etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 ...Turns out that it can be equipped with the following: -Infinite Speed Module -Onboard battery supply (9Volt) Other features or Optional: (?) -Tilt stand that is adjustable -Lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 ...In the works: Lakewood's "Banana" Blade... Used primarily on BOX Fans, ..also used as a HV blade later on...for air circulators. PICS: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Balance complete... ...Now, for a test: ...Can it be painted? Results so far: (First PIC is of actual full size 20" Lakewood blade) ...Second PIC shows my mini version with a fresh coat. ...Now to let it air dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 ...Finally, some time to resume building... ..I have had this design in mind, now I can "Test" it via my basic PIC editing... PICS: The "Penneys" Box fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 ...Penneys badge development: Using JB weld and aluminum foil, Hammer and sanding/ shaping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 More... RED is prototype. BLUE is 1st stamping of refined version: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Durbin Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Cool stuff! The AFCA has some talented guys! I can only aspire to! This is fun stuff! It it amazing what one can get with a little sugar and not poring vinegar on people! Geo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 ...Been awhile, Here's a blade update: Banana Blade, 2nd attempt. Material used: refuse blade off some RV camper lamp thing I found. Basically, I cut, sand and "mill" the plastic to my desired shape... ...Result: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Tools used: My (Broken) "xacto" knife blades, a DC motor, my master blade copy and every ounce of energy I can get out of a 9volt battery. Waste not, want not... ...These materials made me my own DIY mini lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 ...Here's more comparison PICS: This is currently my newest, smallest, most detailed banana blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Shown running: (Quick video): The 9 volt used is at about 80% power. At 100% power the blade upgrades itself from box type to circulator. The blade can be used for both purposes. VID_20240423_190042.3gp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 ...Now, Lakewood put a vent pattern on their blade... Sometimes, one will be open, all closed, or more rarely FULLY open vents. I opted for the latter: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Banana Blade, Now vented: Had to be balanced... Carefully. 4-way brace inside hub x 10 vents = Balance not yet true Solution: shave/ cut at precise points, slight enlargement of key vents, mostly near the 4 support braces. Result: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Test 1: "As a Box fan blade" Note: 9 volt battery used only at 70% power VID_20240426_030608.3gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Test 2: "As a circulator blade" (9 volt at 70% ...) Significant power difference due to higher speed motor used. Drawback: Motor is a "gas hog" and will eat the battery at a faster rate. Perhaps the price of performance?? Full size Lakewood circulators do gobble up more energy... VID_20240426_031153.3gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 ////LAKEWOOD BANANA CLUB "Banana Blades ONLY-!!!" Four different versions shown. They are in order of when built. Starting with 1st one I made, up to the most current blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 The Blue MINI BANANA is adapted from a DEAD Kuo Horng Electric 3" fan. ...Waste not, want not... PICS show it with my other proposed works... Ideas... Etc. The Blue Mini BANANA is much quieter than what Kuo Horng made. Moves MORE air with LESS energy. I now have this blade "saved" as a master copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 ...The others shown: 2 Blades are fully unified adapted construction (already 2mm shaft compatible). 1 (the blue) is a 2 part blade + 2mm gear adapted build The large one, my first, is an 8 part construction! (5 Blades, 1 metal spider, 2 gears) + Paint... 9-parts? Needless to say, that one was the most difficult to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 Top view: " Banana Blade is to Lakewood as GE is to Vortalex.." If you think about it, each brand contributed their own special blade to the mix. Usually, it's just the one that stands out above the rest. If you could remember a brand based on blade alone, what would the blade be? 🤔💡🤔 ❓ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted Thursday at 01:42 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 01:42 AM ...Plastic I get for free... There has to be a use... I had a "hunch" about this specific type of plastic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted Thursday at 01:51 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 01:51 AM ...YES... ...My "hunch" is correct. This plastic has a 'memory' effect similar to metal. Bend it with enough force, it will generally try its best to hold and "remember" the shape you bent it in. It does NOT get the usual fatigue that metal gets when bending it too much. ... Result thus far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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