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Nick Rodnicki Jr
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Posted: Fri Nov 6th, 2009 06:33 am |
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Those of you who made it to the Houston Fan Meet saw this sorry excuse for a fan actually run. This fan was absolutely the worst fan of the meet. I picked up this Emerson 73648 a few years ago. It's in the same condition I found it in. It has a very rusty upside down cage, rusty cage struts, crusty blades, appears to have been submerged in water, missing base cover plate, missing oscillator arm and adjustable neck ring. Obviously received a rewire, note the red wire and electrical tape that hits the blades. There's nothing like seeing an old piece of American machinery that looks like a pile of junk still run. Yep, MADE IN USA quality. Too bad we can't say that anymore. Enjoy the photos and video.
Nick
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MJ9S_eByGc
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Tom Newcity
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Posted: Fri Nov 6th, 2009 01:07 pm |
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| Nick, Of course it runs. It's an Emerson.
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Doug Handley
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Posted: Fri Nov 6th, 2009 01:12 pm |
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I agree with Tom
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Ralph Bliss
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Posted: Fri Nov 6th, 2009 01:34 pm |
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| In my limited experience I've learned that old Emersons are incredibly durable. Its clear that "Built To Last" is more than just a slogan, its the truth.
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John Fengel
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Posted: Fri Nov 6th, 2009 02:21 pm |
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Love the patina Nick. You don't see many with that degree of patina.
John
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Russ Huber
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Posted: Fri Nov 6th, 2009 03:22 pm |
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| The Emerson Electric Co. "A Century Of Manufacturing" book I made mention of in recent post speaks of Emerson's "rigorous inspections". You will see a photo in the early 20s of men benching motors with a a foreman supervising. Another photo has the long time production manager John Driy himself supervising a motor test. Driy was total company man. Century/Wagner/Emerson all huddled in St. Louis together could not hold a candle to the SIZE of the biggys G.E. and Westinghouse. But....Emerson despite many a hardship plowed forward. I think I read in the late 50s early 60s Emerson lead them all in motor manufacture?
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Sam Reed
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Posted: Fri Nov 6th, 2009 05:01 pm |
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Ralph Bliss wrote: In my limited experience I've learned that old Emersons are incredibly durable. Its clear that "Built To Last" is more than just a slogan, its the truth.
Even my "swamp rat" 17666 checks out as OK outside of a disintegrated and broken head wire bundle. Those Emerson parts are tough as nails.
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Nick Rodnicki Jr
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 02:20 pm |
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Tom Newcity wrote: Nick, Of course it runs. It's an Emerson.
Tom, I would have agreed with you even before you posted. I should have titled my post "Of course it runs, It's an Emerson". The quality of Emerson fans has always been better over other manufacturers bar none.
Nick
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Nick Rodnicki Jr
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 02:21 pm |
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John Fengel wrote: Love the patina Nick. You don't see many with that degree of patina.
John
Thanks John, it does have exceptional patina, doesn't it?
Nick
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Nick Rodnicki Jr
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 02:28 pm |
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Russ Huber wrote:I think I read in the late 50s early 60s Emerson lead them all in motor manufacture?
Exactly Russ. Can you say single bearing design.
Nick
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Russ Huber
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 02:37 pm |
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Nick Rodnicki Jr wrote:
Russ Huber wrote:I think I read in the late 50s early 60s Emerson lead them all in motor manufacture?
Exactly Russ. Can you say single bearing design.
Nick
If memory serves me right Nick, I think what I read was refering to diversified motor manufacturing.
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Russ Huber
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 04:11 pm |
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| Post WW11 Emerson developed a prototype shotgun. Got beat out by a typewriter project...I think i'm right about the typewriter thing? I KNOW I am right about the shotgun.
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Dan Mulcrone
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 10:01 pm |
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| Hello all... long time AFCA member but rare forum poster. Perhaps I should do more. Thought I'd add my own crusty fan photos... An old Graybar I found for sale on ebay. Picked it up for $15 or so. Wasn't sure if it ran or not until after a full restore... Here's the before picture: Attached Image (viewed 121 times):
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Dan Mulcrone
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 10:02 pm |
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| And the After picture: Attached Image (viewed 120 times):
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Dan Mulcrone
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 10:03 pm |
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| And one more... and it runs perfectly! Attached Image (viewed 119 times):
 Last edited on Sat Nov 7th, 2009 10:05 pm by Dan Mulcrone
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Jeanne Davis
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 10:45 pm |
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| Really lovely and an amazing transformation -
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Ralph Bliss
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 11:44 pm |
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| Hard to believe its the same fan!! I'd say you brought it back from the brink! Super Job!
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Duane Burright
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 11:52 pm |
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Doug Handley wrote: I agree with Tom As do I! Emerson made one helluva fan back in those days.
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Duane Burright
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Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 11:54 pm |
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Dan Mulcrone wrote: And the After picture: Very nice! That's what it's all about, giving 'em a new lease on life!!!
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Nick Rodnicki Jr
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Posted: Sun Nov 8th, 2009 03:13 am |
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Duane Burright wrote: Dan Mulcrone wrote: And the After picture: Very nice! That's what it's all about, giving 'em a new lease on life!!!
Beautiful transformation photos Dan. I think we should all take before and after photos of all the fans we conserve, rehabilitate, restore, restify, restomod, Hot Rod or whatever you do with them.
Duane, I second your comment!!!!
Nick
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Nick Rodnicki Jr
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Posted: Sun Nov 8th, 2009 03:17 am |
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Russ Huber wrote: If memory serves me right Nick, I think what I read was refering to diversified motor manufacturing.
Correct, I was just emphasizing the fact that the single bearing design is one of the things that made Emerson motors far superior in longevity and operation.
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Dan Mulcrone
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Posted: Sun Nov 8th, 2009 02:25 pm |
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| Thanks for the comments on the Graybar everyone. I've since pinstriped it in gold and mounted it on varnished pine to hang on the wall. It's become my daily runner. Back from the dead!
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