kunkle Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I am trying to find a blower for my little forge. I have a 10 inch brake drum forge and have been trying to find a good air supply for it. The hair dryers do not give enough and the shop vac is too loud and too strong even with waste gates. I was looking at the 164 cfm blower from blacksmith depot http://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/Templates/cart_templates/cart-detail.php?theLocation=/Resources/Products/Forges_and_Parts/blowers/164_CFM_Blower does anyone have any other suggestions or reviews of this blower. I would like something cheaper and crank powered but looking to start forging soon. Thanks Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I know many feel squirrel cages are not as desirable as the impeller style due to wind interference, but if your looking at cost savings, here's a link to check out. Lots of choices and prices: http://www.electricm...yton_blower.htm Maybe even find one cheaper elsewhere once you know what to look for (Can you say big-box-store? ) . I use a squirrel cage on my gasser and it is affected a little bit by wind but its livable. I don't get a flame blow out or flare up by any means. I think my old naturally aspirated forge was more affected by the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 A lot of guys over here in the UK are using the fans used for the inflatable bouncy castles that they can get relatively cheaply either new or used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I used a bathroom fan on my solid fuel brake drum forge. they are wisper quiet and can be controlled reasonably well with a dimmer switch, and reletively cheap. this is the fan I used only I left the cover off and I originally enclosed it to be more weather resistance as my forge was out in the open for a few weeks. so far it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Kunkie I have 7 of those blowers on the forges in the school. They have more air than you will ever need. You will still need an air gate. I also prefer a hand crank but have all electric blowers on the forges that students use. You may be able to see them in some photos at www.http://blacksmithguildofva.com or www.http://yesteryearschool.com They are easily mounted and have a plug in type cord and a switch already on the motor Blacksmith depot are good people too. Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 What is your tuyere like? I have never seen a brake drum forge where a blow dryer did not produce too much air and that includes one made from a Semi truck drum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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