1938 GE 12” Oscillating Fan | Restoration PART 2: Replace Head-Wire, Clean Bearings & Polish Base

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2025

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  • @Connectitthefancollector
    @Connectitthefancollector 3 роки тому +3

    That change in the base is insane

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому

      Right?? I was blown away when the original paint emerged under the old crusty tape residue. I was sure there would be peeling paint or rust beneath it but luckily that turned out to be false.

  • @fordmuscleluis9710
    @fordmuscleluis9710 3 роки тому +2

    I really enjoyed the video on 1938 General Electric Table fan with new head wire and base has new paint I can't wait to see part 3 which is reassembly

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому +1

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! The base has original paint but it luckily it polished very well so it certainly does look like a new paint job. Part 3 should be coming very soon!

  • @fansoffans7756
    @fansoffans7756 2 роки тому +2

    I just finished restoring mine. I'm gonna put up the video tomorrow, but is this fan a step down from the older ge fans because it was made during the great depression?

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it’s notably inferior to the pre-1924 cast iron GE fans. The stamped steel motor and base, along with pot-metal parts were implemented to cut down on cost. The stamped steel GEs also tend to be whiny and much warmer to the touch during operation. But still miles better than today’s plastic fans!

  • @LampLuminance
    @LampLuminance 3 роки тому +1

    Wow very nice

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому

      Thank you! It’s nearly complete; I think I’ll be able to upload the third (and last) part of this restoration tomorrow.

  • @BobbyS1981
    @BobbyS1981 Рік тому +1

    Excellent series. I’m just getting into old fans and acquired a little GE fan from the mid to late forties. It’ll be an easy project before I try my hand at older models.
    Regarding the cast parts on this fan. I doubt they are “pot metal”. Based on my experience with GE radios and appliances of the era, GE was an engineering powerhouse and I doubt the engineers would’ve specified pot metal. Given that these are load bearing components, they are more likely aluminum or zinc. Pot metal was generally too soft or brittle for this purpose and all to often prone to porosity and internal corrosion due to the random mix of scrap metal used. This internal corrosion would lead to the finish (paint, chrome) flaking off as well as pitting of the base material. The castings on your fan look as good as new not considering the chipped paint when compared to say a pot metal toy of the same period.
    I’m not saying pot metal wasn’t used in fans of old, I’m just saying that General Electrics standards would’ve been higher at that time. I’m sure their prices reflected this.
    Now, time to watch part 3. 😁

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!
      You’re right; in the fan industry, GE was one of the “top 3”. General Electric, Emerson and Westinghouse all made solid fans, but GE went down the cost-cutting route surprisingly quickly for a company with such high reputation. In the early 30s, GE went from cast iron to thin stamped steel parts, when Emerson and Westinghouse kept going with cast iron and much thicker steel, respectively. Though I can’t confirm 100%, I’m pretty sure it is pot metal (if not, then most likely zinc) on this fan. For the reasons you mentioned, these pot metal parts break very easily. It’s very common to find GE fans from the 30s with shattered gearboxes or crumbling spots. They’re pretty much always missing paint there too.
      The 1940s and later GE fans, such as the Vortalex, used cast aluminum parts that were more durable, so you hardly find those with broken parts.
      Hope your fan project goes well! This fan was also my first dive into antique fans before I started working on older brass fans. Definitely learned a lot from this fan that helped me tackle other old fan projects.

  • @LemontTheFanMan
    @LemontTheFanMan 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome Job SuperFanMan i Can't wait to see the conclusion of this video soon hopefully tomorrow i enjoyed the video

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Lemont! I’m reassembling the fan as I’m typing this comment so I think I’ll be able to post part 3 tomorrow!

    • @LemontTheFanMan
      @LemontTheFanMan 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheSuperFanMan Awesome Can't wait my goodness & your welcome :)

  • @TheBehemothHyper
    @TheBehemothHyper 3 роки тому +1

    Cool!

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks!

    • @TheBehemothHyper
      @TheBehemothHyper 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheSuperFanMan I also got this new Fusion Canada fan and also fixed the oscillation on my 12 inch Fusion Canada but it has a power cord problem.
      Unboxing the Fusion Canada mini high velocity fan: ua-cam.com/video/-P8Hki5aas0/v-deo.html
      Fusion fan oscillates: ua-cam.com/video/gfGuTxn0eV4/v-deo.html
      Problem with the Fusion Canada desk fan: ua-cam.com/video/kVkle07ZCJA/v-deo.html

  • @AlanBrando-s4x
    @AlanBrando-s4x 2 дні тому +1

    Hello my joven amigo. Dirty rotor will slow down the motor?
    I mean a little dirt in the rotor surface.

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  6 годин тому

      Hi! A little bit of dirt or rust on the rotor won't affect the fan's operation. If it's excessive, it may reduce the fan's efficiency. Worst case scenario, the dirt or rust could bind the rotor against the stator, inhibiting rotation. But it can easily be fixed by cleaning the rotor surface.

    • @AlanBrando-s4x
      @AlanBrando-s4x 2 години тому

      @@TheSuperFanMan *epico*

  • @tonylenge424
    @tonylenge424 Рік тому +1

    I know this video is two years old but I have a question. Your video is well done and I am using it as a tutorial. Did you consider grounding the fan with a three wire cord?

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  Рік тому

      Thank you! It’s never too late to comment on my videos! Yes I did consider it. Grounding can make the fan safer in case there is an electrical fault on the fan. However if the fan is thoroughly checked and repaired to ensure there is no current leakage, it should be safe to use without a grounded cord. I personally prefer to keep my antique fans looking original, and I inspect and test the electrical parts during restoration, so I don’t use grounded cords.

  • @lcanfield8612
    @lcanfield8612 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video. How did you clean the rotor? What type of cleaner? Did you use a regular cloth or a piece of scotchbrite or something? Also, what brand of grease did you use in the gear box?

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  2 роки тому

      Thank you! For the rotor, I used a WD-40 soaked paper towel. After cleaning, I used a degreaser to ensure there was no WD-40 residue left on the rotor. The buildup on my rotor was pretty light and came off pretty easily. Scotchbrite could be ideal if the buildup is stubborn.
      I used Lucas Red n Tacky grease for the gearbox. It works well in fan gearboxes because it adheres to the gears rather than getting displaced. Sometimes if I need to grease a part that is visible from the outside, I use Permatex synthetic grease, which is clear so it’s nearly invisible. The bright red colour of the Red n Tacky grease is quite an attention grabber if it’s visible.
      Hope it helps!

  • @wayneleblanc9528
    @wayneleblanc9528 6 місяців тому +1

    Where can I get that brass fitting for the oscillating

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  6 місяців тому

      I bought it on AntiqueFanParts: antiquefanparts.com/brass-shoulder-screw-for-arm-to-wheel-for-ge-vortalex-trumpet-oscillator-12-16/
      You can also reach out to them with your fan’s model/catalogue number and they’ll help you ensure that the parts you’re ordering are correct for the fan.

  • @PJSmith-jd3yl
    @PJSmith-jd3yl 2 роки тому +1

    Do you know where i can find a 2 speed switch like the one you have in the video?

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  2 роки тому

      I believe many hardware stores carry switches like this. A search for “3 position toggle switch” should bring some results. There’s quite a few options on eBay as well. Hope this helps.

    • @PJSmith-jd3yl
      @PJSmith-jd3yl 2 роки тому +1

      Yes , there are plenty of SPDT toggle switches out there. The problem is the key is in the wrong position. It seems the new position of the key would have the switch go up and down. I can file the key off of the fan easy enough but that defeats the purpose of keeping it as original as possible. Thanks anyway. Good video and information.

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  2 роки тому

      No problem! Another option would be to cut a new key slot into the switch using a rotary tool rather than cutting the key off the fan, but I guess that may be more of a hassle than what it's worth.

  • @MrsBuddevil
    @MrsBuddevil 2 роки тому +1

    Do you have a link to where I can buy the head wire

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  2 роки тому +1

      Sure do! Here are some twisted cloth wire options on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s?k=twisted+cloth+wire&crid=1K2Z8VOZQ3UZ6&sprefix=twisted+cloth+wire%2Caps%2C126&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

    • @MrsBuddevil
      @MrsBuddevil 2 роки тому

      @@TheSuperFanMan thank you

  • @wessandlin8056
    @wessandlin8056 3 роки тому +1

    Do you know we’re I can find a new switch for an aq1

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому

      What kind of switch is it? Is it a toggle switch like the one on this fan, or is it a sliding lever switch?

    • @wessandlin8056
      @wessandlin8056 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheSuperFanMan it’s a sliding lever switch.

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому

      That’s going to be difficult to find a replacement as it’s a custom switch unit made by GE back in the day. The best option would be to either buy a parts fan or contact the folks at Antiquefanparts.com. They often have a good inventory of genuine spare parts for old fans. What part of the switch is broken? If it’s just the insulating tip of the lever that broke off, you can cast a new one yourself using JB weld. There’s some useful articles on that on the AFCA forums.

    • @wessandlin8056
      @wessandlin8056 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheSuperFanMan also do you know how I can reglue the coils in place become when I pounded the motor out of the shell to replace head wire the coils are now loose and moving around

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  3 роки тому

      The coils of the motor? If there’s a very slight movement, then you can inject some RTV (I recommend the Permatex black RTV www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/ultra-series-gasket-makers/permatex-ultra-black-maximum-oil-resistance-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-4/, if you’re going to use another RTV type, check to make sure it’s low-odour and non-corrosive) between the coils and the stator laminates to immobilize the coils. If the coils are moving around a lot, then RTV might be a limited solution.

  • @annthompson6143
    @annthompson6143 Рік тому +1

    Hello there ,I Am from Akron ,Ohio 44305 area and I have a Pineapple fan That I Need help finding someone to help/repair for me and came across this video 😊 … any Suggestions?
    Thanks, Annie

    • @TheSuperFanMan
      @TheSuperFanMan  Рік тому

      I could provide some advice. Would you be able to elaborate on the issue your fan is having?