Antique 1920's Marelli Table Fan - [Restoration]

Broken 1920's Marelli Table fan. Over Engineered Fan From The Past Restoration.

In this video, I fully strip, repair, repaint and reassemble this fan back into life. They simply do not make them like this anymore.

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Tools & equpitment used:

Quartz Lacquer - https://goo.gl/8PTVKM
Base Coat Paint - https://goo.gl/mWhufG
Rust Remover - https://goo.gl/13gopW
Moldex Full Face Mask - https://goo.gl/NNYGrv
FGL 5 Spray gun - https://goo.gl/Acg5rd
A.N.I. R150-T Mini Spray gun - https://goo.gl/cHTJS2
Colad Washable Overalls - https://goo.gl/3Css9E
Colad Mixing Cups - https://goo.gl/8DYmE8
Colad TurboMix Sticks - https://goo.gl/cYZfks
Colad Synthetic Paint Strainers - https://goo.gl/H79ZgL
Steel wire bits - http://geni.us/keyaD
Rotary Tool - http://geni.us/HGed
Concentrate Degreaser - http://geni.us/yUn9
Mannesmann Socket Set - http://geni.us/HCDZ

PROCESS:

Firstly, I tested the fan to see if it worked. This blew the breaker on my house and left me in the dark. It didn't work. So I moved onto the restoration. I fully dismantled the fan before removing all of the loose dirt and dust from the main pieces. I also soaked the smaller bits in concentrated degreaser for some time whilst agitating every now and again. Once all of the big pieces also got cleaned with contact cleaner and degreaser it was time to paint strip the black bits. This was a tough job as the original paint was SO THICC. I got there in the end. Once all rust and paint had been removed it was time to mask up in preparation or painting.

As usual, I hit all of the pieces with etch primer, high build primer, sanded that back and then gave them a few coats of Quartz Deep Black and Quartz Crystal Clear to finish. Apart from me not taking the colder weather into account, they came out quite nice. Whilst I was waiting for that to fully dry, I set about attaching some new vintage style cable to the existing loom. I'm getting better at electrics and soldering but I still have a lot to learn. I then replaced the power cable and sanded and polished the fan and fan cover.

It was then time to reassemble everything, which was a very daunting task. Much easier to take things apart than it is to put them back together again. It looks simple in the video, but it was a full day experience.

Once assembled the restoration was complete.

Once back together the fan worked and worked well for being nearly 100 years old. Although the rotating mechanism didn't work as the shaft with protruding balls in it had worn down so much it couldn't grip the gear. Hard to explain. I will be researching way of trying to get this replaced or repaired.

- Disclaimer: I am no professional. Especially when it comes to electrics. It is certainly an area I am looking to improve in. I am completely self-taught and have no previous trade experience. I would appreciate any feedback, advice or constructive criticism.

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