On The Bench

From The Workshop

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Current arrivals, active repairs, work in progress and machines recently returned to service. The photographs on this page are the real work, photographed as it moves through the shop.

Workshop Ledger

Last Updated · September 18, 2026

Current Repairs & Shop Activity

Current Workshop Queue · Approximately 2–3 Weeks Turnaround varies with arrival date, condition, parts availability and restoration scope. Incoming fans are added to the active queue after they are received and checked in.

Incoming Being Shipped On Deck Checked In & Waiting On The Bench Active Workshop Job In Process Inside The Repair Completed Back In Service

On The Way To The Workshop

Incoming

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Customer fans that are committed to the shop and currently being shipped or scheduled for arrival. They move to On Deck after they are received, photographed and checked in.

Incoming

Six-blade Westinghouse brass fan being shipped to the workshop

6-BLADE WESTINGHOUSE
INCOMING

6-Blade Westinghouse

Being Shipped • Preservation & Inspection

Brass-blade Westinghouse scheduled for careful inspection, mechanical service and preservation work after arrival.

Incoming

EMERSON HASSOCK FAN
INCOMING

Emerson Hassock Fan

Being Shipped • Evaluation Pending

Unusual Emerson hassock fan headed to the shop for inspection and a restoration plan once its condition can be evaluated in person.

Incoming

EMERSON 77646-SL
INCOMING

Emerson 77646-SL

Being Shipped • No-Run / Hum Diagnosis

Family heirloom used every summer. It hums but the blades do not turn. Diagnosis will begin with mechanical drag, wiring, capacitor and motor-circuit checks while preserving the original finish.

Incoming

EMERSON 77646-SL
INCOMING

GE Fan Model 42X528

Being Shipped • No-Run - REQUEST RESTORATION

1931 all-original GE 8" oscillating desk fan. Does not run any longer, customer requesting full repair and potential restoration.

Pending

COLD WAVE STYLE 1031
INCOMING

Cold Wave Style 1031

Pending • Restoration Evaluation

Complete four-blade oscillator potentially headed to the workshop for mechanical, electrical and cosmetic evaluation with an emphasis on historically appropriate restoration and preservation of original markings.

Pending

COLD WAVE STYLE 1031
INCOMING

GE Personal Fan F11A103

BEING SHIPPEd • rEPAIR & PRESERVATION

Original 1955 GE vintage survivor heading to the workshop for repair and preservation. Look the cool light teal color! Very 50s.

Waiting Their Turn

On Deck

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Fans that have arrived at the shop and are waiting for inspection, diagnosis or their turn on the workbench.

On Deck

Antique fan waiting for workshop inspection

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Next Arrival

Awaiting Initial Inspection

1922 Busy-B Personal 6" Fan. Remarkably complete early personal fan retaining its original wiring, plug, switch assembly and aged finish. The goal is careful mechanical and electrical preservation rather than erasing a century of character.

On Deck

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Queued For Service

Workshop Queue

1969 Kenmore 537.8070 Fan. Doesn't run, hums & overheats. Requested to keep original patina and condition.

Current Workshop Feature

On The Bench

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The machine receiving active attention right now gets the large work-order treatment.

Current Job Current antique fan repair on the workbench

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Work Order Open

Current Bench Job

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This vintage fan belonged to the customer's grandfather and it no longer ran at all. Requested complete repair with full preservation of existing patina and cosmetic condition.

Maker / Model1957 Dominion Model 2017

ComplaintNo longer spins, just hums.

FindingFan was stuck due to mechanical drag on rotor.

Next StepFull disassembly, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, rebuild & testing.

Inside The Repair

In Process

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A photographic shop record from arrival through disassembly, service, reassembly and testing. Testing includes verification of proper induction field, 2-speed ohm measurements, RPM validations and professional reassembly and 1hr run.

DOMINION PHOTO 1
AS RECEIVED

Step 01

As Received

Photograph and document the machine before anything is disturbed.

DOMINION PHOTO 2
DISASSEMBLY

Step 02

Disassembly

The mechanical system is opened carefully for inspection and cleaning.

Dominion fan receiving repair and service

DOMINION PHOTO 3
SERVICE & REPAIR

Step 03

Service & Repair

Cleaning, lubrication, electrical inspection and mechanical correction.

DOMINION PHOTO 4
REASSEMBLY & TEST

Step 04

Reassembly & Test

Final operation, speed behavior and mechanical condition are checked before delivery.

Back In Service

Completed

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Finished work from the shop. Completed over 250 repairs to date, everything from 1891 to 1985. We adore all of these fantastic machines!

Completed

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Dominion 2-Speed

Mechanical Service • Cleaning • Repair

Had to fully bench test, carefully disassemble, repair the oscillation gearbox, clean all components, oil, adjust & test run for 1hr.

Completed

Emerson Northwind 450H

Completed Restoration

A tired early electric fan returned to a clean, coherent presentation while retaining its original character.

Completed

1931 GE Brass Personal Fan

Completed Restoration

Mechanical cleanup, cosmetic restoration and careful reassembly without disguising the century-old engineering.

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We will keep documenting our work & progress weekly here at AFR!

Have a fan that belongs on the bench?

Tell the workshop what you have.

Send the maker, model if known, a short description of the problem, and several clear photographs. Mail-in work is welcome.

Start a repair Open the workshop intake form →

Or email info@antiquefanrepair.com with photographs of the fan and identification tag.