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Westinghouse fan refurb
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Author:  ConcreteAce [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Westinghouse fan refurb
I have two nicks in the fan blade. I am trying to come up with a way to fix it. thought about adding a little JB weld and sculpting it with a razor as it dries. the nicks are small so i doubt that there will be any balancing issues.
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the other three blades are perfect.
Author:  ConcreteAce [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:20 pm ]
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I have been searching the internet for cloth wire. I am not sure really what I need. All I have to go by is the small wire going from the base to the head. It is 2 wire cloth shielded and I believe the wire was twisted inside the outer cloth sheild. Looks like I will need less than 10ft. I am also not sure which end to order their are three to choose from.

From
http://www.topolab.com/otrwire/otrwire_flyer.htm
Plugs

AC vintage style plugs made for 2-conductor power cord. There are three types. Type 1 is made of hard brown plastic, with flat shape and neck. The cost is $3.00 each. The second and third types are made of hard black plastic with round shape. Type 2 is with a neck. Cost is $3.00 each. Type 3 is without a neck. Cost is $4.00 each.

Im not sure which one I need.

also from their site is :
2-conductor, Black Twisted power cord. #18 gauge stranded.
I think this is the wire I need.

from another website:
http://www.sundialwire.com/

this is what my existing wire looks like I am assuming the power cord was the same. they dont sale it in a 2wire only 3.
http://www.sundialwire.com/W163CSBKXXMNF.aspx
Author:  N8-Car [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:25 pm ]
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Looks good!! :D :D
Author:  Dlicious [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:27 pm ]
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Super nice!

MMMMMMMMM Keeeeeetchuuuuuuup!!! Its not just for fries any more!!
Author:  gostros [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:28 pm ]
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awesome!!! I love that fan BTW
Author:  mk-Zero [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:44 pm ]
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Wow, nice work! That's a great old fan!
I have an old Polar Cub fan in my garage, but it doesn't have any cool family history behind it like yours, we got it at an antique shop here in Orange. Works great and looks good with the exception of a little surface rust on the base. Probably not quite as old as yours.
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Author:  kostya.lyt [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:58 pm ]
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Damn, you sure are efficient in that AC!
Author:  supaninja [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:12 pm ]
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There is a shop in Keller, TX that specializes in restoring vintage fans, there website is....drum roll please.... vintagefans.com

They seem like good patriotic Americans judging from their home page :thumbs:
Author:  ConcreteAce [ Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Westinghouse fan refurb
Well I fixed the blade. only time will tell if it holds.

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also added some JB weld to the swivel piece that attaches between the head and base. The set screw had done some serious damage over the years.
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Author:  Redjames [ Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:19 am ]
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nice work! :thumbs:
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