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Been working on this for couple weeks. My Dad died right after I got started so it got put on back burner for a bit. But for me best therapy is being in shop so back to work. Previously I made a exhaust fan enclosure to fit this same window. Used a attic fan for the job. Worked great!!! So good it would pull the finish into what looked like waves across a flat piece. Also at 1600 CFM it would pull door open. If closed you had to be careful you didn't get your head knocked open. So I found this smaller fan with a supposed 650 CFM. Fart fans usually come in at 100 CFM and for me that is just not enough. This unit came complete with louvers and a speed control. Didn't cost extra for the speed control for same unit so hey why not see how it works? Tried it and it is NOT going to work for me. Buzzes at anything under medium. Opened the unit up and the internals are cheap. Doubt they would last long. Might use the controller on something else but not for this project. Exhaust Fan For this build I opted for two pieces. One piece replaces the old window on top and fills the channel so it is 3/4 thick. This brings it flush to the track on outside and flush to the inside track as well. Then centered up the fan and made a hole for fan. Next I built the cabinet and then dry fitted. Drew the outline of the hole on the back and took back to shop. Screwed the two pieces together on those lines and routed out the hole in the cabinet. The bottom has a 2 inch thick piece of insulation board built into the back. When cooler weather comes I can open the future door and insert a 2 inch piece of insulation board behind the door. Then unplug fan. Keeps cold air out and no accidental fan operation. Wiring is internal through the back insulation board with a hole to let the power cord come out the bottom and go to outlet. Fan can be turned on manually or use the timer program to turn on during the day. Nice feature. Had considered a thermostatic fan but though this would work better. Pictures of progress so far. Window insert Old sheet to be faux curtain same method as used on rest of cabinets in this room. Operational fit. Added storage.
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