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This is a discussion on Champion Blower I. D. within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Where can I find information on Champion blowers(especially handcrank) I'm curious about model numbers mainly.I did some surfing and searching ...
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02-14-2008, 02:39 PM
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 Champion Blower I. D.
Where can I find information on Champion blowers(especially handcrank) I'm curious about model numbers mainly.I did some surfing and searching and came up empty handed. I have two of the old things and have no idea what models they are. I need pictures, or at least drawings if possible. James
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02-14-2008, 05:05 PM
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Jayco, Hmmm... I'm guessing maybe a look-see into the U.S. patent office may bring some enlightenment. I have a couple of 400's and the gear housings are covered with patent numbers cast in. This could lead to drawings, etc. Just now heading out the door but I will post those numbers here later tonight. Dan 
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02-14-2008, 05:34 PM
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I think the best you're gonna do is find old advertising. These things didn't come with paperwork like stuff does today. I have seen a dvd with the Champion catalog on it. Shows different sizes and a brief description, iirc. I'll look and see if I can find it. I believe the 400 was the largest handcrank. |
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02-14-2008, 08:49 PM
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O.K. Jayco, I'm back home and I got the numbers. Here is what is cast into the body of a Champion 400 blower... CHAMPION BLOWER & FORGE CO. LANCASTER, PA. U.S.A. PATENT NOS 676322....34881 676323....34882 676324....34883 697629....34884 34880.....34885 PATENTED APRIL 15 1902, JUNE 11 AND JULY 30 1901 Hope this helps...Dan
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02-15-2008, 03:12 PM
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Jayco, I have a reproduction copy of a 1909 Champion catalog that has blowers in it. I could scan some pages and email them to you, if you want, for reference. Just PM me your email address if interested.
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02-15-2008, 03:36 PM
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02-15-2008, 07:44 PM
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Key keeper, Could you scan them and make them available via the site somewhere please? There seem to be a lot of questions on blowers here.
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02-15-2008, 08:05 PM
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Jayco, There USED to be either a Champion or Buffalo catalog on Gogglebooks. I know I have it downloaded at home, but can't remember off the top of my head which one it is. If it's the champion catalog I'll send it along this weekend when I get a chance. If it's not, I'll send it along anyway cause it's full of all manner of neat things. I just checked googlebooks and can't seem to find it again, but it seems they've lost alot recently (over copyright issues???) anybody know what's going on with that? -Aaron @ the SCF Last edited by the_sandy_creek_forge; 02-15-2008 at 08:15 PM. |
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