Restoring Sean's Charleston

[Cole S.]

This project is in its beginning stages, and has been for some time, but it's really already looking much better than when I got it. Blades have been stripped of their textured white paint (and original finish sadly) and all the rust is gone from the sideband and other parts. All the metal parts are being well primed to prevent further rust issues (the gray finish).

Here's some pics of the progress, I will try to update as I go if I can:
Blades:


Parts:

Sideband, used to be very rusty and rough on the part shown:

You'll notice the bottom plate is still partially bare, tried to paint over the ridge where the rust had eaten the metal a bit, but it broke through, so my dad took it to work and gave it a thorough buffing and I haven't recoated yet.


And the motor, as Sean said, has no major issues whatever thank goodness, considering the rest of the fan...



Not sure on any final finishes yet, I initially thought matte black with some nice dark wood blades, IDK. I was almost considering leaving it gray, it's not a bad finish really but we'll see. I'm open to some suggestions too, but no promises that I won't do my own thing with it.

[thefanman84 "Elder Moss"]

I can't wait to see this fan...good luck

[Jean Lemieux]

Semi-gloss black with goldenish/mediumish wood blades with look awesome together. Definitely not white or gray.

For the blades since they are now sanded, you can just use some varnish that you put with a paintbrush. It will create a goldenish finish in the dry wood and will make the blades glossy at the same time. That's what I did for the blades of my Moss WF Series.

[Rick M.]

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[Cole S.]

Decided on black, and it's going on nicely with the first coat or two! Bottom plate is still just primer because it was stripped down before and needs a coat or two more to get to where the other parts are at.

[shackelford1234]

Nice progress, is that the original canopy?

[Cole S.]

Nope, I had to get a spare canopy kit for it (needed the extra ball and bracket anyway) since Sean didn't have the original. It was a ball/socket era fan though, so this won't look too out of place.

[Cole S.]

This project kinda got put on the back burner for awhile, but I finally finished the motor assembly itself for the most part today. I need to get another ball for it, and I've got another generic canopy lined up as I used the first one on my black Delta with a little speckled clear-coat to match the finish.

Anyways, the end product. There are a few more blemishes than I'd want, but, let's face it, FASCOs aren't the easiest fans to get back together without making a few small scuffs and whatnot in the process. Most of what's really showing in this pic is dust...




I haven't touched the blades yet, I just haven't had the time and those are a pretty easy weekend project whenever I can get around to it.

[John "Rockin" Reed]

That's awesome, Cole!

Will the blades be black as well, or wood finish?

[Cole S.]

If all goes as planned, the blades will be a very dark wood, almost a black finish, but still showing a wood tone.

[Jean Lemieux]

Aug 6, 2011 0:06:34 GMT -5 Cole S. said:

If all goes as planned, the blades will be a very dark wood, almost a black finish, but still showing a wood tone.

Why so dark? A mediumish wood tone would have made a beautiful contrast with the matt black body.

[Cole S.]

Because I want an all dark fan. I don't have any application for medium tones in my home, at least not anywhere that this fan would have a chance of being used. IDK, I still might change my mind if I find something I like that is lighter, nothing is final until I can get the wood in proper condition.

[Rick M.]

It's coming along great, Cole! You did a fantastic job with that!!!

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I RARELY like light blades on a dark fan.

Nice job Cole!

[thefanman84 "Elder Moss"]

OMG I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS!