Reoryx Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Well my forge blower packed it in today. It's seems to have reached the end of it's second life (It was originally from a clothes dryer). Since I'm now in the market for a replacement I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the 164 CFM model that Kayne and Sons sells (see link below). I'd like to get something that will last for a while. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. JasonBlacksmiths Depot | 164 CFM Blower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 G'Day Reoryx , mate , all youse realy need mate is a Vac motor , lite dimmer switch & away youse go ...... I run a 240 v single phase ( Australia ) 1500 w vac motor hooked to a lite dimmer switch , tad on the noisy side , but youse get used ta that after awhile . Had this set up for comin' on 9 yrs now without any bother Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Pennock Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Did you look at the surplus center? They have some new and used blowers. Might not be 160cfm. But a lot less cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Here's one for the believe it or not category. I bought a $10 hair drier. I opened it up and unplugged the heating element then put it back together. I wired it through a dimmer switch for speed control. It has seen regular use for 3yrs. and it is still running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Thomas Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Donnie, that looks like an excellent choice. Although I haven't used that specific one, I've gone through many blower configurations and much prefer the paddle wheel fan arrangement such as this for a forge blower. Strong and relatively quiet. You can put a gate inline or use the existing inlet gate. I don't think you will be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reoryx Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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