Balancing blades is a critical step to ensuring that your restoration is absolutely perfect.
Read MoreStatic Balancing Blades
Tools of the trade for balancing a blade assembly.
Grinding and Filling to Achieve a Perfect Finish - Part II
Tools required to finish the job right!
After one has ground down the major imperfections of the cast iron, filling is the next step to ensure a perfectly smooth base to apply your paint to.
Read MoreGrinding and Filling to Achieve a Perfect Finish
Without preparation the imperfections on this part will show right through to your final finish!
Josh Backens tells us exactly how to create a perfect glass-like finish by starting at the very beginning: grinding the cast iron.
Read MoreHow to Install a New Oil Wick
Installing a new oil wick is a critical part of any restoration or preservation, however it never ends up being as easy as you might think! Read further for Josh Backens' tips on the simplest methods to install a new wick into an old fan.
Read MoreHow to Remove a Stator from a Stamped Steel Fan
Have you ever tried to replace the head wire from a stamped steel Westinghouse or Western Electric only to find the stator will not come out? It can be very frustrating, but with these simple steps and basic tools, anyone can remove and reinstall it safely and cleanly.
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