Bejon A. Boranian Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 ...Well, it's a new year: And... One of my vintage fans bit the dust. It was torn apart with honors and added to my parts/ scrap/ building materials. Here's what I used it for: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 ...Specifically, the base plate proved useful for a quick test: Make the "VIM" badge from a drawing I did awhile ago. "VIM: stands for the Ventilation Ironworks Manufacturing" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 ...Utilizing a different size cup, results in a smaller type dome cap badge. (Cups give it the dome effect.) All it needs is JB weld reinforcement and it will be stable enough for painting and detail work. Perhaps sinking a small screw inside for easy bolt on application to a cage...? 🤔💡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 ...This VIM fan would be an interesting build: This is their "Bird" model: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 ...also want to build this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 ...Further tests on plastic waste shows some ideas: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejon A. Boranian Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 ...Build: 2 endcaps of plastic needed, (the plastic will serve as its own electrical insulator) Vented, Use of a 12 volt battery holder or 9 volt battery applicable. Trunnion mount tilt feature and infinite speed module to be added. Will be about 60% metal, 40% plastic/other materials. PICS of build in it's early stage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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