Raymond's Collection Update

[Raymond]

Here are some of my personal collection updates for all those interested. I installed Dan's 36" FASCO Charleston in my bedroom. I am amazed at how thick the blades are! Runs great, and moves air! Installed his 42" Lasko hugger with Lasko white ABS plastic blades in my bathroom, another winner! I since obtained a circa 1992 52" Lasko white/brass dual mount 5 blade fan in pretty good shape for $10. Blades a little warped, but runs well. Makes an odd click from time to time though somewhere inside the mount and I can figure out what it is. My other Wal Mart late 90's Lasko does the same thing. I put the $10 one in my kitchen. Finally, I finally got the 1989 Fasco Charleston "Liberty Collection" I paid $50 after shipping from someone selling it up north from here. Its appliance white and brass and has 5 blades with the ball/socket mount. Havnt hung it yet, but is going in my living room as long as I can get the remote from the old one to fit in the canopy of this one. It was totally packed in its original box, but had been hung, despite what the person told me. You can see where the blade brackets were mounted on the blades clearly. But man, this thing really is in new condition, I mean it is perfect! He also included a FASCO fan/light combo control, its a shame the outlet box has no wall switch(hence the remote since we have to have a dimmer for the light.) Just thought I would let everyone know of these wonderful additions! Thanks!

Current hanging fans:
late 70's (?) Fasco Charleston
early 90's Lasko 42"
1999 Lasko 42"
early-mid 90's Lasko 52"
mid 80's (?) 36" Fasco
1989 Fasco Charleston 52" 5 blade (will replace the current Litex/Harbor Breeze builder)

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The white/brass Lasko, does it have cane blades?


And the new Fasco you bought, is that the one from the guy selling a Nutone as well?

You're moving up there, Raymond, nice collection! I want to see pictures of it all.

[Farah]

Awesome collection! I can't wait to see the pictures fo your fans.

[Raymond]

The Lasko that I put in the kitchen, the 52" has the typical newer blades. Semi-square tip, white one side, washed oak the other. I used the washed oak side since the blades have some warping and it looked funny if they warped "up." It also has a very thin motor housing. Fan moves good air, but seems a little underpowered to me, unlike my 42" Laskos. Anyway, pictures will be around sooner or later, Dan. Hopefully sooner though...lol. Also wanted to add, I have two other mention-worthy fans that I have but not at home. I have an old Sears/Emerson TOC in polished brass at my dads house I got about 6 years ago for only $5 that is in mint condition. And a 1986 Litex Builder Fan. 4 blade, dual mount, all white, and no cain (unlike most of their builder fans). Got that free! Someone wanted a fan with a light they said, and threw this out, not realizing you can add one. Their loss=my gain..lol. I put that in my grandparents master bedroom. Great fan as well.

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Raymond said:

I used the washed oak side since the blades have some warping and it looked funny if they warped "up." It also has a very thin motor housing. Fan moves good air, but seems a little underpowered to me, unlike my 42" Laskos.

This is the problem I tend to have with these fans: the blades warp easily because they are so thin on the motor end and fairly wide on the other end. And when they warp, usually they warp in such a way to increase the blade pitch which further adds to the load on the motor. Warped blades are not, I usually bend the blade brackets to decrease the pitch a little.