Posted 8 years ago
Jamescox
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Please help me. I have this old fan but its wood blade. Ive never seen a wood blade fan. It works and it is very old. I can barely make out the name westinghouse on it. Any info?
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Probably home made blades.
Thats what I thought was a possibility as well. Is it worth anything?
I don't believe it does. The general condition doesn't seem to be good. This type of object must be in good original condition or well restored. Anyway, it is a curious object and would make a nice piece of decoration for someone. And you can always find the original blades and restore it yourself. Is there any other markings on it?
Check this link:
http://dtvintagefans.org/galleries/portable/westinghouse/index.htm
The base model seems to be this one
http://dtvintagefans.org/galleries/portable/westinghouse/TGWestinghouseWhirlwind8in.jpg
Im not seeing any. Although im not familiar on where to look either
I don't know what is happening...I included a link in my comment for you to click and see the pictures.
Yep thats it. So the original blades probly got damaged and were replaced with wood. Wow thats neat. Do you know how old it is?
Apparently it is from the 1920s. Take a look at this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcf7917n7Ks
Thats awesome so my fan is right at 100 years old. Sweet :)
Lube the front & rear bushings/bearings only with Marvel Mystery Oil. Absolutely nothing else works!
If you decide to replace the blades, there's this company that have used parts for sale:
http://antiquefanparts.com/original-westinghouse-western-electric-victor-robbins-myers-tank-fan-blade/
Would you be interested in my fan?