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Thanks for all the help. I checked the blades and no part was hitting anything, I tapped on the handle and it moved a bit then it moved more and after a bit I could turn it all the way around though not freely but the shaft was moving around in the motionless cog. I took the blades off and attached vise grip and it did turn and the cogs started moving. The teeth that were at the bottom came around and they had a lot of gunk which I cleaned off and the teeth there look fine. Kept turning and it got easier so I put the blade back on and used the handle and soon it was spinning with no problems at all except if i start out too fast the shaft will slip so needs tightening, the head of the set screw is missing half so need to replace it I guess. Put the cover on fan and it blows air great though there is some hitting of the blades so needs some adjustment. What do I need to do to keep it in good shape? I like the way it looks though I see some like to paint them. What is a good lubricant for gear box?
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I got the cover off the fan and it had no debris at all and fans looked undamaged. Couldn't get the gearbox screws out so i used some spray lubricant i had on hand and sprayed it inside and around the screws and tapped around them and they come out fairly easy. Gears look good to me.
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Was given this Champion today. Looks good but doesn't turn at all.
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Everyone should have one.
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Thanks ThomasPowers and Orgtwister. I will take your advise (no pun intended). Guess it wouldn't take much of a bend to cause that.
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Saw a post vise at the flea market and thought $40 was a good price so took it home. Columbian 4.5". Feels 60 pounds or more. Complete and screw operation is smooth but jaws don't meet perfectly so worn out some I guess.
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Anybody seen one of these? Thought it looked hand forged so I got it. About a foot long.
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Finally have a real anvil! Bought this Peter Wright and things at auction today for $110. Hope I did good. :D
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A little mystery that followed me home.
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Thanks for the excellent information! I've learnt something today.
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Out walking around the other day and a couple of things followed me home. By the tracks was a pin of some sort 1.5" thick and 14" long which has letters GB on top. A chunky piece that looks like it fell off a caterpillar 2" diameter and a tool that I paid for. Don't know what it is. Looks like the end piece is copper.