HF 30" Pedestal Shop Fan

[Don Hendrix]

Has anyone ever used one of these shop fans. Item # is 47755 and is listed at $99.99 with coupon. I need a couple of fans, but was not sure of their quality. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Don

 

[cheechi]

you have 90 days to return it. buy one, review it during that time, tell us how you like it or don't.

 

[Falcon67]

Probably not any better or worse than what you'd get for $99~199 at HD or Lowes. They all have motors and blades that almost look like they came from the same factory LOL.

 

[pattenp]

Have you read the reviews on the HF site? Some folks say the motor doesn't last long.

 

[Bobf]

I assume you're referring to the HF model, which I think is very similar to the Northern Tool model which I bought last summer. My wife wanted a BIGGER fan for in the house, so I obliged. It moves a lot of air but is very noisy. We used similar fans in a machine shop were I worked with roll-up doors open and 20-30 large mills/lathes running, the fan noise was not a problem. The fan now resides in my garage/shop however I have yet to use it, perhaps later in the summer with the door open blowing out. We have a smaller plastic import from Costco in the house, and needless to say I wasn't consulted prior to the purchase

 

[Chaznsc]

Have you checked Craigslist? I found one for almost nothing.

 

[Steroblan]

We got a HF unit at work and it lasted 3 years with continous daily use (bent a blade when accidentally knocked over while running). It should serve you well in a home shop setting.

 

[justanengineer]

Have you checked Craigslist? I found one for almost nothing.

+1. Ive bought big barn fans for less than $100, so not sure Id spend that much on a lil fan like that. Id bet on Craigs I could find a similar size fan for <$20 without leaving town.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I assume you're referring to the HF model, which I think is very similar to the Northern Tool model which I bought last summer. My wife wanted a BIGGER fan for in the house, so I obliged. It moves a lot of air but is very noisy. We used similar fans in a machine shop were I worked with roll-up doors open and 20-30 large mills/lathes running, the fan noise was not a problem. The fan now resides in my garage/shop however I have yet to use it, perhaps later in the summer with the door open blowing out. We have a smaller plastic import from Costco in the house, and needless to say I wasn't consulted prior to the purchase

If it's noisy, I wonder if they would let the OP plug it in at the store to see how it works ? It would be worth asking.

 

[papabil]

Works good but very noisy. bill

 

[Rewind97]

Get yourself an old attic fan off of CL and build one of these.......





Works great and I only have $150 in the whole thing.

 

[PECVD2]

Found this motor/fan unit at a garage sale a few years back for <$5, added some scrap pellet wood and shazam had a shop fan (not child or pet friendly).

And found these box fans at about $10 for both added a filter and mounting bracket.

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[rharman]

Get yourself an old attic fan off of CL and build one of these.......

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Works great and I only have $150 in the whole thing.

That's what I did. I had the attic fan already - it made the house too dusty.

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