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Making a hand-cranked blower

OddDuck
in Smelting, Melting, Foundry, and Casting

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  • tlreif
    tlreif

    This is looking great! I am very interested. What is the diameter of the blower fan? I am looking forward to the final product. I will be buying the kit from you! I was thinking of making one myself b

  • OddDuck
    OddDuck

    I cast the gearbox this weekend, and I am fairly happy with the results. I had one small section that didn't fill, but I think I have a solution. Here's the casting with the gating still attached:

  • Ken Jersey
    Ken Jersey

    Hi Odd Duck, Let me know when you start selling these kits. They will certainly fill a niche in the hand crank blower that's been needed for a long time. I cannot wait. Say good bye to over-priced a

Any updates on this project?  I understand life getting in the way of projects for sure.

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