After seven months of sitting in the box in my living room, I finally have my fan installed and it is amazing! 
This fan is huge and beautiful and makes a statement, truly farmhouse “art” at its best.  It has been installed using a long, authentic galvanized 1/2 inch pipe and hangs from a steep cathedral ceiling. It needed to be installed by an electrician using two high ladders, with the help of another person to hold and steady the fan. The electrician was impressed with the quality, workmanship, and farmhouse style of the fan. It is quiet, even on highest setting, and pushes some air. The fan also comes with a limited lifetime warranty.