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Post by Cole S. on Oct 24, 2011 18:56:18 GMT -5
Alright, so the original blades are just too far gone to really do anything with. They LOOK okay, but the wood itself is all fibrous and bumpy which by the time I sand, the blades will be super thin. So I got some new ones made. My dad is in contact with a guy who does wood work, and he did some metal work in trade for these so they're basically free. Also said if I ever need other blades he'll do them, good to know if I need others. I plan to stain these as I was going to do with the others.
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Post by Cole S. on Jan 23, 2012 17:48:58 GMT -5
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Post by fancollector12 on Jan 23, 2012 21:28:08 GMT -5
Looks nice and I love the finish!
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Post by fancollector12 on Jan 23, 2012 21:28:43 GMT -5
What are the names and brands of paint and wood stain you used?
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Post by Cole S. on Jan 23, 2012 22:24:34 GMT -5
Paint is Rust-Oleum Professional (High Performance Enamel) in flat black. Comes in a big silver can, got it at HD but I think they have it at most places.
Stain is Minwax PolyShades in gloss Bombay Mahogany. Also from HD.
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Post by Rick M. on Jan 23, 2012 22:32:37 GMT -5
Looks GREAT. Excellent job, Cole.
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Post by Cole S. on Jan 24, 2012 0:05:33 GMT -5
Thanks Rick, appreciate the feedback!
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Post by jonathan on Jan 24, 2012 16:15:37 GMT -5
what a beaut it is! I like the wood matches the black. Great job.
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Post by Adam D. on Jan 25, 2012 7:56:24 GMT -5
Very well done...
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Jan 25, 2012 20:42:00 GMT -5
Very well done but ouff, an extremely dark combination. Medium to light wood finishes is what matches the best a matte black housing. On the pictures the finish is so matte that it almost look like graphite.
I love that it has the thick later badges with a an older flat switch cap. Does it comes originally like this? It would be like a transitional Charleston II.5. Usually this switch cap is seen on Charlestons II and the badges on Charlestons III. I usually prefer Charlestons II expect for the badges. I don't like the badges that comes on a second version so my best Charleston would be a second one with badges of an third one. Is this one considered a second version or third? It it even dated?
You were really lucky that you found someone that could do theses beautiful blades for you. They look like the original ones.
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Post by Cole S. on Jan 25, 2012 21:17:10 GMT -5
Yeah, it's dark. Hope I can use it in a nice wood paneled room, or one surrounded with bookshelves someday. Would look sweet in a library of sorts. It's a 3rd Gen. as far as I know. It didn't come with a switch cap, the one on there is one that my dad made. I like the flat caps better too I think. The rounded ones I'm okay with because that's how I saw them most as a child, but the flat is really simplistic. Yes, quite lucky on the blades. I recently had a set made for my Venus that I need to finish. Speaking of which (derailing my own topic), anybody got suggestions for a blade finish on a white Venus? I was just gonna recreate gloss white since I will be installing in my room but was wondering what people think would look good:
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Post by Andrew G. on Jan 25, 2012 23:05:25 GMT -5
Yes, quite lucky on the blades. I recently had a set made for my Venus that I need to finish. Speaking of which (derailing my own topic), anybody got suggestions for a blade finish on a white Venus? I was just gonna recreate gloss white since I will be installing in my room but was wondering what people think would look good: You..are..aware that I have new-in-box sets of blades for these, yes?
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Post by Tais on Jan 26, 2012 3:12:55 GMT -5
very well done restoring the fan!!
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Post by Cole S. on Jan 26, 2012 16:28:25 GMT -5
Yes, quite lucky on the blades. I recently had a set made for my Venus that I need to finish. Speaking of which (derailing my own topic), anybody got suggestions for a blade finish on a white Venus? I was just gonna recreate gloss white since I will be installing in my room but was wondering what people think would look good: You..are..aware that I have new-in-box sets of blades for these, yes? I was aware you had them, didn't know if you still did or would offer them for sale. I'd still be willing to talk if you want to sell, I could stain these then and have a different color option...
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Post by Matt B. on Feb 2, 2012 21:31:53 GMT -5
Yeah I don't know why those blades have to be so beat up considering the overall condition of the fan. For sure it wasn't taken care of, when it was taken down. Good luck getting replacement blades, if you get them from Andrew or make them yourself. I think it looks good with the bare blades, just clear coat them and you will be set!
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