Busted Ceiling Fan Blade

[timandsusan]

Well after 10 years, we finally broke 1 ceiling fan blade -- really don't know how but it is in 2 places. I will start looking for replacement blades at Lowe's etc. Anyone have hints on other locations?

[Tfthorp]

I had mine break too turns out when bringing in the slide it was tipped down and snapped it. Couldn't find any the correct size so bought larger and cut them to size using a router with a flush cut bit. worked fine and made extras just in case. Still not sure whats happening that the fixture is now low enough to catch the blade so I make certain when bringing in the slide that the blades are in a position to clear.

[dieselguy]

The blades weren't the same color, but I did get replacements at Lowes. As for the fan blades hitting the slide over time ... carefully push up on each blade close to the pop metal bracket that attaches them to the motor. It will bend the brackets up a bit and the slide will clear again. Try to make them all the same as it will work out fine for you.