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[Kendrick]

I got lucky and picked up a rivet forge with a Champion blower for $60 recently. The forge pan is a bit bent up and all the bolts need replaced but all in all it's sound. The blower turned stiff and squalled when moved. I poured tool oil in it until it was running out the seams and cranked it slowly for a couple of minutes. Now it is going smooth and quiet and blows like a champ. However, before I crank away on it, is there anything else I should do to the blower to ensure longevity?

Also, it is dangerously side heavy towards the blower. I have already had it go over a couple of times and luckily nothing broke. For now it's stored on its side. I have thought of clamping weights to the legs opposite the blower. Any other ideas?

Thanks,
Kendrick

[John B]

Attach a bracket and leg to take the weight of the blower at the rear (if you don't want to bolt it to the floor)

[Rob Browne]

Rearrange the legs so one is under the blower side. Before really using the blower pull it apart and give it a real good clean then you will know what you have.

[CurlyGeorge]

Hey Jeremy. Glad to hear that you found a rivet forge. Price sounds fair. Get it cleaned up and running for the hammer-in in July. Sure hope you can make it up for that one. Talk with you later.