Pault17 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I have been looking for a hand-cranked blower pretty much since I started smithing. I finally picked one up. Champion 400 with no visibly obvious problems. I found it through a contact in the local state ABANA chapter. The gentleman I got it from said it was his dads (fulltime use as a blacksmith), and that he has been storing it for 30 years. He suggested that I dismantle, clean and relube/assemble. I paid $45. I'm happy here too. ( I also picked up a 5.5 inch post vise with all parts and only a little wear on the screw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Nice scores! I'd be making a better stand for the vise tho. congrats on finding some good old equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gote Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 This is not a stand for working. It is a stand to show off and make us full of envy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbeam Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 A couple of nice items, congratulations. Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Yes, the stand will go. I am working on a rivet-forge styled coal forge, and will integrate the blower into the design. nothing fancy, just more portable and large base-d. I am thrilled. this was another thing I have been looking for, with a little more hunger, since I went to JC Campbell a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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