Upgrading a Vintage Fan with Leather Blades
Sean Michael Ragan brings new life to this 20th century industrial desk fan by affixing dyed leather to the blades.
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Arctic Animal Fans
When it’s hotter than hot, cool yourself off with an adorable DIY arctic animal fan with the help of Mr. Printables!
How Does a Fan Oscillator Work?
This animated GIF illustrates it beautifully.
Retro-tech deskfan
I love this retro/deco/steampunk-looking desk fan designer/artist Clive Batkin made from a redundant computer cooling and some copper, brass, and wood. He was inspired by the look of the heat sink fins and the overall design of the original fan. He’s got some other really nice pieces on his site, including The Optimus desk lamp […]
Weekend Project: Ultimate LED Fan Sign (PDF)
If you are a sports fan, here is how to make the Ultimate LED Fan Sign! View the PDF
How To – Revive a fan
It’s summer. It’s hot. Your big ol’ box fan is ailing. Time to buy a new fan CLEAN IT! After only one season a fan may be covered in enough gunk to give the illusion that the ‘motor’ is worn out, when really all that is needed is a good cleaning to keep it running […]
