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From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information

by DAN SPIFFY NEUMAN

A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000.I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilin... If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations [email protected] Workshop,Variable,Roebuck And Company (Organization),Speeds,Imported,Dangerous,Import,Bras Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ceilingfanworkbench/support

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  1. Encon (Crompton Greaves) & Crosley

    For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . Also Monte Carlo, Crompton Parkinson, Greaves Cotton, Satellite, Firebird, Fanbird, Davimport, Quorum, etc related companies.I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related...

  2. The Tara Ceiling Fan by Southern Fan Co History & Trivia Updates

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. I am looking to buy Tara fans, parts, literature, anything you have. These fans mean a lot to me. Thanks! I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling…

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  3. Warm Glow/Warm Dim LED Light Bulbs from Philips, Bulbrite & TCP! 2025 Lineup

    Philips: PAR30S 2200-3000K 75w PAR20 2200-2700K 50w Edison 2200-2700K 75w BA11 (pointy candle) E12 & E26, frosted and clear 2200-2700K 25w-75w B11 (candle) E12 & E26, frosted and clear 2200-2700K 40-60w G16 (small globe) E12 & E26, frosted and clear 2200-2700K 40-60w BR30 2200-2700K 65-100w R20...

  4. HRS

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 William Weaver, GE Apparatus Total Energy Systems "paddle fans" Union Ngok Kee Heat Recovery Systems Evergo fire sensors Ceiling Fans Inc Indiana...

  5. Beverly Hills Fan Co/Design House/LA Fan Co/Modern Fan Co

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 1870: Butter Hardware founded by Gustav Butter in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 1924: Becomes The Butter Company, INC a supplier of hardware products 1978: Ron...

  6. From The Workbench: Emerson, a 4 Part Series UPDATE

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . Casablanca Heat Fan Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson-Chromalox Heat Fan...

  7. Fanimation/The Fan Museum

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Tom FramptonBurton BurtonPunkah fanCasablanca FANIMATION DESIGN & MFG., INCSpecialty Fan DivisionDown & Out In Beverly HillsPalisade.Islander is...

  8. My Kid's Obsession

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I…

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  9. Mega Fans

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Mega Landscaping Products Bob & Jerry Green, Timothy Morrison Mega Fence, Mega Wood Products incorporated The Mega Group, Mega Fans, Mega Tile, Mega...

  10. The House On The Rock (Timeline)

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Alex Jordan Alex Jordan Sr Highway 23 Aviary, Duck Pond and Prairie Dog Village Gate House Treetop ramps Moon Gate, Wildlife Pond. "the largest...

  11. Royalaire Fan Co

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Richard Renschler Sr Renschler Radiator Shop Renschler Inc Richard J Renschler Jr RTR Enterprises that same year Renschler Communications Renchler...

  12. Fast Food Fans

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 McDonald's Burger King Wendy's KFC: Hardee's Taco Bell Subway Dairy Queen Rax Culvers Portillos: Arby's Blimpie Chicago Oasis I buy, sell, and trade...

  13. KDK/Panasonic/Tennessee Fan Co

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 KDK Deluxe KDK Royalaire Matsushita Tennessee Fan Co Renaissance Collection The Knight The Gallahad The King Arthur The Lancelot The Excalibur The…

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  14. Ceiling Fan Recalls

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Gulf Coast Nutone Home Depot/Key Largo/Saff/Homer Sears/Lindsey Lumber Bay Breeze/Builders Square Casablanca Homestead? Hunter Emerson Fanimation I…

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  15. Ceiling Fan (Manufacturer Related) Lawsuits

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Flambeau Prods. Corp. v. Georgetown Fan Co Fan Fare, Inc. v. Fourdel Industries, Ltd. Gulf Coast Fans, Inc. v. Midwest Electronics Importers, Inc...

  16. A Conversation with Chuck Anglemyer Part 2

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Chuck is a master mechanic, electrician, hvac tech, troubleshooter, machinist, craftsman, and teacher. For previews, discussions, and exclusive…

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  17. A Conversation with Chuck Anglemyer Part 1

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Chuck is a master mechanic, electrician, hvac tech, troubleshooter, machinist, craftsman, and teacher. For previews, discussions, and exclusive…

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  18. Ceiling Fans of the 1960s and 1970s

    aka what was around before Casablanca and others made ceiling fans trendy! A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 LaFleur Electric Wilcorp Handyman Builders Segaco of Jackson MS TAT fans…

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  19. Emerson (Part 4) Air Design & 1990s Emerson Fans

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . Casablanca Heat Fan Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson-Chromalox Heat Fan...

  20. Emerson (Part 3) The Northwind Series

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . Casablanca Heat Fan Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson-Chromalox Heat Fan...

  21. Emerson (Part 2) The 1895 Series

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . Casablanca Heat Fan Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson-Chromalox Heat Fan...

  22. Emerson, a 4 Part Series (Part 1)

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . Casablanca Heat Fan Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson-Chromalox Heat Fan...

  23. Palco Part 2

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . Palco International Carib fans "Fan-Aire" CAN-AM ELECTRONICS…

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  24. The Definition of an Industrial Ceiling Fan

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. From the US Federal Government circa 1991 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy I buy, sell, and trade...

  25. Concord Part 2

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy Great 2000 Sunset Lighting & Fans American De La Rosa Lamparts...

  26. John Menard

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . SMC Nutone Evergo Envirofan Moss Toastmaster Emerson Encon Hunter...

  27. Q&A ANSWERS

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial...

  28. Special Edition: Shipping Fans, Shipping Carriers, Packing Fans, Insurance

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial...

  29. Q&A

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I...

  30. Ed Hart, InteliTouch, and more on Homestead Products

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Estell C. Raney Automatic Reclosing Circuit Breaker Company. A.R.C.B. Co. Ranco “Raney’s Controls.” Teccor Electronics Casablanca. Ed Hart meets…

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  31. Wilcorp

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Dennis Wild Willow Manufacturing SMC I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected…

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  32. Palco Part 1

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Palco International Carib fans "Fan-Aire" CAN-AM ELECTRONICS Ventura Fan incorporated Classic Concepts "The Contempo" "The Ventura" "The Dynasty" I...

  33. Old Jacksonville, Buffalo Fan Co, Trade Winds, et al.

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Kusan Manufacturing Co. Nichols Industries Inc Nichols Kusan. Bethlehem Steel Southern Fan Co The Jackson The Vicksburg Great American Ceiling Fan...

  34. Emerson "The Paddle Fan"

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Casablanca Heat Fan Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson-Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson Heat-Fan™ Casablanca Classic LeFan Casablanca Designer Casablanca Classic...

  35. Central Hardware

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I...

  36. FASCO & Thomas Industries

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. F.A Smith Manufacturing Company FASCO Industries Moe Brothers Lighting Lee Thomas Parlour Fan Centennial Spartan Thomas Fuller and Doug Bray British...

  37. Casabella Fan Co

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Riccar Tacony I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan...

  38. Concord

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Great 2000 Enterprises Luminance I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with...

  39. Murray Feiss, and the origins of "footprint vents"

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Trade Winds Hi Tech, a 4 blade ventless fan with spotlights and black sideband. The Contemporary Canister. AFRA (American Fan Retail Association) I...

  40. Lynn Aire Energy Products

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Fisher Stove Co Economy Deluxe Laffayette I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am…

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  41. Heritage

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Satellite Fantiques Etc FANTIQUES DISTRIBUTING, INC. Heritage Bogart fans are mentioned, no pictures. Bogarte HOO CHEUNG GROUG Seabrook Hill Empire...

  42. Craftmade

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Litex FanThing DMI TSI Dolan Designs Jim Ridings I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am...

  43. The Gaudy Goods Company

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. GGC TropicAire Tropic Aire I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several...

  44. Huggers

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Close Mount Closeup Close To Ceiling Snugger Ceiling Hugger Low Profile Thomas SMC Quoizel. Heritage Emperor American Industries Moss Li-Line Royal...

  45. Sierra by Litco

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. "The Clock Gallery" "Stitch N Time" WEST TEXAS STITCH 'N TIME, INC LITCO ENTERPRISES Nevada Grande ENERVATIONS Heritage Haus Cimarron "Sierra Six...

  46. Sonica/Oneida

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. SONICA FAN INNOVATIONS, INC ONEIDA INNOVATIONS "The Tornado" Burni W. Yang I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial...

  47. ERS (Energy Reduction Systems) ALSO Archetypes Among Fan Industry Leaders

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. "Kontiki Fan Company" "Continental Fan Company" "American Art Series" "America Art Series" I AM LOOKING TO BUY THESE FANS Made in Wooster, Ohio in…

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  48. China Cold Storage & Engineering, Leading Edge

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. Westinghouse Weatherite Dayton Grainger Mirage Hi Tech Awesome 60 HUTCHISON-BOAG ENGINEERING Inchcape Pacific Ltd. Marley MEP Husan Industrial…

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  49. A&G Machinery Part 2, Nadair

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I...

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A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000.I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilin... If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations [email protected] Workshop,Variable,Roebuck And Company (Organization),Speeds,Imported,Dangerous,Import,Bras Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ceilingfanworkbench/support

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information have?

From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information has 79 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 12, 2026.

What is From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information about?

A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000.I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am...

How often does From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information release new episodes?

From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information publishes every two weeks, based on its 79 episodes since September 2022.

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From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information is created and hosted by DAN SPIFFY NEUMAN.
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