Buchan Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Made in Bangalore, Bought from Canada, Destroyed in Scotland Third use in my forge and its goosed! Half of the main drive cog has vanished. Beware of buying this rubbish. Am going electric now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I've seen several of those listed on eBay but never had the money I was willing to gamble on one. Glad now I didn't. I hate to hear it happened to anyone. Have you figured out what you're going to use now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchan Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 i have a 4" in-line electric fan unit that ill try. because of the smoke that comes back thru the pipe when i light the forge im going to have to make some sort of on/off flap which will also be a reducer from the 4" fan to the 2" pipe on the forge. ill work something out! The postage to Scotland was the same as the cost of that hand crank blower, its disappointing to say the least. I have contacted the seller to see what he has to say but i'm not going to hold my breath waiting for a resolution. Everyday is a learning day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Buchan said: Everyday is a learning day..... If you ain't learnin you ain't livin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 seen these before, one in exeter cost £50 and lasted a couple of minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchan Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Yep, just cheaply made rubbish. Was in the shed tonight, got started on a box with a flap inside. Will have it finished tomorrow and post some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchan Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Electric fan and diverter box to replace the knackered hand cranker. It needs a stronger fan unit but it'll be easy to swap out. Im looking at a 3 speed fan for future use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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