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Title: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: tippit on July 28, 2010, 06:51:00 PM
I have this urge to do some coal forging,  I found a cast iron pan style forge at our dump and need a hand cranked blower.  Any help in finding one would be appreciated.

Problem with fleabay is can't determine if they are any good. Thanks...tippit
Title: Re: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: kbaknife on July 28, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
Jeff, just go the auction site and punch in "forge blower".
And don't limit your search to "blacksmith forge blower".
Title: Re: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: Roughcountry on July 29, 2010, 12:00:00 AM
Jeff, I spotted a big blower today at a nearby ranch. It's like one I have, only reason I noticed it.
The fan houseing is cracked but could be brazed I think. I'll look it over closer when I'm there next and see if he will part with it.
Title: Re: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: tippit on July 29, 2010, 07:47:00 AM
Karl, I've seen them at the site...just like to to know what the condition is before having one shipped.

Robin, That woud be great.  Thanks
Title: Re: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: Jeremy on July 29, 2010, 09:06:00 AM
Doc, my dad has a real nice one... I'll give him a call tonight and see if he'd be willing to part with it.  It hasn't been used in, well, I don't think I've ever seen him actually use it!
Title: Re: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: tippit on July 29, 2010, 10:13:00 AM
Jeremy,
That would be nice.  The price isn't so much the problem just knowing I don't have to rebuild the thing is what I'm after  :)
Title: Re: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: Jeremy on July 29, 2010, 12:48:00 PM
PM headed your way.
Title: Re: Looking for Hand Cranked Blower
Post by: SourOwl on July 29, 2010, 03:23:00 PM
Tippit - I have two of em - antiques but both  work very well.  they're heavy buggers tho; the shipping from WA state may be quite a bit.  pm me if you're interested in paying the shipping on one of em.  I'd guess that you could find one closer to you - -sourowl (Mike Roberts)