Cuba finds itself in a dilemma similar to that that the rest of the world is experiencing–only worse because it is an island nation. The rising cost of oil extraction is pushing the world economy toward lower economic growth, because the higher cost of oil extraction is in effect making th...
Or I could build entirely from scratch, at which point I'd probably need one of the Gingery books on fan design / building. Also the weird stripes on the pic is where the paint isn't dry yet. It's 2" square tubing, and the flat of the table is 1/4 steel ~ 2.5 x 3.5 feet...
Prepares the area, too. Place the base on something solid and level for pouring the pitch. Be sure to have a water slurry of polishing agent handy and a little Ivory dish soap or Windex ready. A propane torch and matches are useful but optional. When the pitch melts, pour a little on...