Words Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I found a Champion 400 blower on craigslist for $75. It is missing a top cap for the gears. Is this an important piece necessary for the well being of the blower? Also is this a good piece for a decent sized coal forge? And finally, does anyone know of a source of coal in the east Atlanta area, or within driving distance in a day? Thank for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsmith Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 grace fuel company in asheville sells stoker coal in bags, as far as the top piece, it's there to keep contaminants out of the gears, if it turned well i woiuld buy it and rig something up for a cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken G Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 These folks are in Jasper, GA. Maybe a couple of hours North of E. Atlanta. Easily a round trip in a day.http://www.georgiafarriersupply.com/contents/en-us/d167.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob S Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I wouldn't worry about the cap. Just squirt a little oil on the gears every now and then. Be easy to bend up some sheetmetal for a cover if you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r smith Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Think of the grit in your shop and then make up a simple cover to keep it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Odd Duck, a member here, does his own iron casting and might be able to make you a new top cap. I'd definitely want some form of cover if for no other reason than to keep the bugs out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Words Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks for the replies, I guess at best it would certainly get regular oiling. I am going to go check it out tomorrow. I was just reading about Odd Duck's blowers today and I'm very curious to know if anyone has bought any from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Last I heard, OD hadn't perfected pouring/cutting the gears. He's a bit busy with family stuff right now, but I am in line to get one of his cast fire pots for my forge project. Great guy to talk with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 That is a steal of a price! Get it and the firepot, quick! (also, try and talk him down a smidge!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 You can make a cover out of sheet metal. You can solder galvanized ducting with plumbing solder, the zinc makes the solder stick good. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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