Is it safe to use this as a ceiling fan?

[James D.]

My grandparents had a tiny barn I really enjoyed it there when I was a kid. When they passed a couple years ago, this barn belonged to me and my family. My pops gave me a go signal to get this old windmill fan which I had been working on the past couple of weeks. I wanna upscale my project so I was wondering if I can use it as a ceiling fan? What motor can work on it to spin it safely and slow enough? If anyone did the same project, I'd love to hear from you.

 

[greyF09]

Yes, you can. Could be an awesome project actually, turning that windmill fan into a ceiling fan. You're gonna want a motor with a low RPM, like something around 50 - 100 with enough torque to handle the weight. A gear reduction motor or even just an old ceiling fan motor should do the job. Make sure tho that it's balanced so it doesn't wobble or shake. Throwing in a speed controller should help too.

 

[BBQribsFan]

My grandparents had a tiny barn I really enjoyed it there when I was a kid. When they passed a couple years ago, this barn belonged to me and my family. My pops gave me a go signal to get this old windmill fan which I had been working on the past couple of weeks. I wanna upscale my project so I was wondering if I can use it as a ceiling fan? What motor can work on it to spin it safely and slow enough? If anyone did the same project, I'd love to hear from you.

it's possible if you installed it properly. but how big is this wind mill?

 

[3th@n_m]

My grandparents had a tiny barn I really enjoyed it there when I was a kid. When they passed a couple years ago, this barn belonged to me and my family. My pops gave me a go signal to get this old windmill fan which I had been working on the past couple of weeks. I wanna upscale my project so I was wondering if I can use it as a ceiling fan? What motor can work on it to spin it safely and slow enough? If anyone did the same project, I'd love to hear from you.

That's a cool idea to repurpose something with so much sentimental value!
I second @greyF09 about getting a robust low-RPM motor with a high torque rating since safety is paramount for a project like that!
I think it would also be wise to reach out to an electrician or engineer who specializes in motor applications?
They could help you calculate the necessary torque, power, and safely design the mounting system.