Part of that noise could be coming from the stamped steel cover on the base. I have a Zero brand metal table fan with an open base and I cut a piece of carpet padding to fit inside. It helps dampen some of the resonance noise. Speaking of the head wire; Do you know of a source for it. I also have an old Westinghouse oscillator fan that desperately needs a new head wire cord. Its so bad that I won't even plug it in.
The noise was actually the blade; it was loose! argh. I've only had to replace the head wire on my 1918 GE, and I used the same wire as I used for the main cord (reproduction cloth-wrapped wire), only problem was, I needed a three-conductor, and the wire I had was two conductor (twisted), so I un-twisted the wire and braided three strands together!
Yep, motor oil's a no-no. The detergent action isn't good in a motor without an oil filter (as car engines have). You'll want to get some ZoomSpout oil for it.
A lot of collectors use wheel bearing grease in the gearbox, the red grease works well. Another grease I like is LubriPlate white lithium grease.
That's a nice R & M! I do like the "double-diamond" guard and overlapping blades on those.
i use john deere multi purpose grease for fan ocillators. i think that wheel bearing greas is to thick to properly lubricate the ocillator. thats why i usr jd grease. its light and perfect for the purpose. but thats just me speaking. i dont put nothing but the best oils and grease into my fans. but again thats just me.
Is that a Kenmore space saver portable dishwasher? I have the same one =)
piper4seeformerly 7 months ago
Part of that noise could be coming from the stamped steel cover on the base. I have a Zero brand metal table fan with an open base and I cut a piece of carpet padding to fit inside. It helps dampen some of the resonance noise. Speaking of the head wire; Do you know of a source for it. I also have an old Westinghouse oscillator fan that desperately needs a new head wire cord. Its so bad that I won't even plug it in.
P51ride 2 years ago
The noise was actually the blade; it was loose! argh. I've only had to replace the head wire on my 1918 GE, and I used the same wire as I used for the main cord (reproduction cloth-wrapped wire), only problem was, I needed a three-conductor, and the wire I had was two conductor (twisted), so I un-twisted the wire and braided three strands together!
bbishoppcm 2 years ago
Yep, motor oil's a no-no. The detergent action isn't good in a motor without an oil filter (as car engines have). You'll want to get some ZoomSpout oil for it.
A lot of collectors use wheel bearing grease in the gearbox, the red grease works well. Another grease I like is LubriPlate white lithium grease.
That's a nice R & M! I do like the "double-diamond" guard and overlapping blades on those.
dburrigh 3 years ago
That's very interesting about the old photos. We still have some old single screen theatres in this area using the carbon-arc lamps.
There is a fan like this still in use at a local thrift store.
retrochad 3 years ago
i use john deere multi purpose grease for fan ocillators. i think that wheel bearing greas is to thick to properly lubricate the ocillator. thats why i usr jd grease. its light and perfect for the purpose. but thats just me speaking. i dont put nothing but the best oils and grease into my fans. but again thats just me.
1944johndeerel 3 years ago
Great find looks great!
1944johndeerel 3 years ago