Daniel Herczeg Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 IMAGE 1: I have these desk fans, and I have yet to come to any conclusion regarding their age or worth. I am thinking the Arctic is from the late 20s-early 30s, due to a Graybar with a label datigng it to 1930 that I have a friend who is not part of the AFCA holding on to, as he wants to have a go at fixing it. I can't really figure out much more about the little fan, as very little media of even similar models, let alone this model, exists. However, I do know that I got it for $55 dollars and that it's spindown as a few good minutes long. When I first got it and turned it on, it made a screaming noise, but only a little oil got it to the state it's in now. I also had to replace the cord, but I kept the original head. The Sterling is less mysterious, as I have seen Ebay listings for fans like it, but none of it's exact sort. It also had a GE branded plug, which is suspiciously short, but it appears to be original, as no sign of alteration was found on the interior of the fan. It's a booger to close, so I probably won't do much investigating. I'm guessing it's from the '50s. IMAGE 2: Pictured below are my adorable 14" Zero box fan and my gigantic 14" Diehl desk/floor fan. The Diehl was the third fan I ever obtained, and the second fan I ever repaired. My first fan was a Vornado which I am trying to restore to it's original colors (It was clearly spray-painted gold when I got it, as well as the grille being upside down, and the badge being painted over.), and it currently sits stripped of paint (next to a crappy little Diehl beater fan that was a horrible deal in retrospect, which is in similar shape) in my basement as I wait for the winter to cease. My second desk fan was a GE of some kind, but it never needed any work done whatsoever, and will likely be pictured in a future post. Focusing back to the Diehl, it runs so powerfully on high that it blows screws and bolts across my desk. I am very grateful for it, at it's helped out a ton over these hot Maryland summers. However, it does have a bit of a leaking problem, which warrants it to have a towel beneath it at all times. The Zero box fan is an odd case, since I can find no other fan quite like it. Some have the same body and blades, but a different handle. Some have the same blades and handle, but a different body. Same have the same body and handle, but different blades. It's either rare or a frankenfan. Lastly, not pictured, I have a Sears Roebuck/Kenmore desk fan. I'll provide images soon, but right now, it spends more time opened up on my workbench than running. I'm very excited to join this community, and I hope to talk to you all very soon. Sincerely, Daniel Herczeg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) There will be a fan meet close to you in York, PA in September. Great place to get good advice, buy nice fans and meet fan folks. Edited January 30 by Lane Shirey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Herczeg Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 I look forward to going. Also, has the convention at the museum been planned? If so, I don't know where to find the date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sherwood Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Event information is in the Fan Collector Magazine. Sometimes it's on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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