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Anyone who doesn’t use fresh scraped enamel from an ancient woolly mammoths left incisor who’s cause of death was old age as wax does not have my respect. Amateurs

Ah yes, that would make perfect sense...for the next time! Thanks much.

I purchased the vinyl decals from "DiamondCut Graphics USA" on Ebay and they worked great. Thanks!

I used JB Weld and a wire mesh to patch the larger rust holes, Bondo Glazing for the pin holes, and Bondo Body Filler to smooth out any remaining rust spots. Then a bare metal primer used before paint. Let me know if there was something specific I missed.

Bench grinder with a wire wheel to clean the metal parts and Dremel with abrasive buffing wheel to clean the plastic wagon wheels (320 grit). I purchased the vinyl decals from "DiamondCut Graphics USA" on Ebay, as they are individual cut letters with no background colors, and they worked great. Thanks!

Thank you and I agree...no music or talking (ever)!

Many thanks @FansOfThePast -- I watched your great 3 part series restoring this same model fan and that got me interested in doing one myself! These are just lovely old appliances.

@asyouwererestorations8964 Awesome! I've been wanting to get into powder coating. I'll have to hit up for tips! Whenever I do, I'll give you a shout out! I love seeing these fans being saved from the dump! They were made to be repaired, not thrown away.

So glad you have one, too! They are built to last for a very long time.

Thanks, so much -- my daughter has claimed it and the night stand will be spending its new life in her new home! :^)

Thanks and yes, I might have over-done it a touch with that oxalic acid! ;^)

It seems our dates align to the early 1960's, but I don't see any Thomasville markings on mine. Perhaps they licensed the design to other manufactures??

Thanks for your input. I have a Thomasville sideboard that I would never part with, and it has a triangular metal badge on the top left of the main drawer, I have also seen it stamped into the drawers. I wonder if this is Mengel, they did something similar, but then it would have 'Mengel Permanized' stamped in the drawer.

@@AsYouWereRestorations Perhaps. That, or another brand copied Thomasville's design and changed it up enough to avoid any copyright/trademark infringement.

Thanks so much. I agree this little desk doesn't need casters, but I'm guessing when it was new someone would have said..."Now, why didn't this come with casters so I could easily move it and clean the floor!" :^)

That is some original Bondo Body Filler to smooth out the remaining rust pitting.

muito obrigado!

Thank you very much!

Thanks much! I have used more Howard Feed-n-Wax since the video and getting more sheen with each buffing ;^)

That is awesome, I will have to check it out on Amazon. Those persimmon wood clubs are really beautiful!

@@AsYouWereRestorations It was an excellent movie.. At one point one of the pro golfers breaks his club over his leg.. I cringed.. what a loss.

Why?

Glad you enjoyed it...they don't make them like that anymore!

Thanks! Will do!

Sounds like you have a new family treasure to enjoy! I did not need to replace anything, just cleaned the existing bubble guards and re-installed with some adhesive. Originally, there was thick application of caulk that held in the bubble guards, but I thought it looked better without and exposed more of the beautiful wood. And if there is a dent, I wouldn't worry about it, just lends to the character and history.

@@AsYouWereRestorations Yes, I'm very excited to have the piece. Thank you for the quick reply.

Ah yes, good eye...where the ball bearing mates to the cup of the top tube

The glass bubble vials were in perfect condition, so only had to clean them with a dremel buffing wheel. The old glass that enclosed each bubble vial opening were mostly cracked and I could not find replacements, so I left them out. I did use a little glazing compound to hold in the white protective covers. Thanks.

Bon Tool sells replacement level lenses. Just bought some on Amazon for restoring my granddad's American brand level

Many thanks...Part 2 is up now, see what you think about the finished product!

@@AsYouWereRestorations that's awesome man. I'll check it out when I get out of work. By the way awesome restaurant that snap-on tool box

Many thanks...Part 2 is up now, see what you think about the finished product!