acoop101 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Does anyone have a source for a new hand crank blower? I was hoping to make a forge I could take off the grid but I haven't been able to find a source for blowers, I was considering getting a 12 volt blower but I'd rather not if possible. Thanks for you input in advace acoop101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Howdy acoop101. I once owned a lot on Lake Nacimiento in the 70's. . . :confused: Try contacting the CBA. smithing tools are available in S. Cal. but not common and they're generally expensive. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Leppo Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Have you considered a dual-chambered bellows, or a box bellows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acoop101 Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I haven't really because of the space constraint, if it wern't so much of a concern I would. Frosty could you give me a link to CBA's website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 If you truly must have a brand new handcrank blower there is one offered in the Vaughans (hope works) online catalog from the UK. An online search will bring you to them. Pricey. Try posting a want ad here in the IFI tailgating section. Perhaps you could fabricate one of your own from scratch. If you are into blacksmithing then apparently you are posessing of some degree of mechanical aptitude and ingenuity. Put these skills to work and see what you can come up with. The drive train of a multi speed bicycle could be a good starting point. Imagine. Concieve. Experiment. Good luck. Dan:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 There was talk a little while ago about taking one of them cheap old table-top hand-cranked grinders and attaching a home-built blower cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibjib10987 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 you can find hand crank blowers ebay but they are not particularlly cheap and they ae used but the buffalo 400 moves aolt of air and are nice blowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I haven't really because of the space constraint, if it wern't so much of a concern I would. Frosty could you give me a link to CBA's website? This is their listing on the ABANA affiliate page. Frosty CALIFORNIA BLACKSMITH'S ASSOCIATION * Pres: Herb Upham 4747 Vine Hill Road Sebastopol, CA 95472-2236 (707) 823-1251herbu@cds1.net * Ed: Eden Sanders 620 Angels Rd., RR 3 San Andreas, CA 95249 (209) 754-1502editor@calsmith.org *www.calsmith.org Spring Conference April 24-27, Vista, CA. See events calendar or website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Portable Forges - Blacksmith Photo Gallery The concept that bellows use too much space is not correct if given the time to work out a solution. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Nice set up Gobbler. welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) this one just came up on ebay ...Item number: 220238025360http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACKSMITH-CHAMPION-1-BLOWER-FORGE-CO-BLOWER_W0QQitemZ220238025360QQihZ012QQcategoryZ13869QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Edited May 22, 2008 by jimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaratogaSmithy Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a decent hand crank blower here in Washington state, but it is not new. Works well, and it is heavy cast iron - freight could be expensive. Let me know if you want more info or photos. -Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks Welder. The whole unit is on wheels as well. Coal, tongs, fire, bellows and hood are portable if I want to work outside for some reason. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 A smaller type bellows that works well is an accordion style I don't recall a name though. They move vertically and have a pretty small foot print. The produce about the same amount of air as a hinged bellows because the two halves hinging makes less air per sq/ft. Nice looking tire hammer, how's it work? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Quite well, thanks. I need to update my photos as I see they are way out dated. I don't want to hyjack though. I'll do a thread. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Vaughans make and supply them. Vaughans (Hope Works) for their new catalogue. It is worth a look even if you aren't looking for anything in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I finally added some new photos in the gallery. Here is the forge as it is today with the bottom mounted bellows. Compact and efficient. Gobblershop - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I finally added some new photos in the gallery. Here is the forge as it is today with the bottom mounted bellows. Compact and efficient. Gobblershop - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Thanks for the updated pix. You have one seriously clean shop! Have you sought help for that? I notice you had the consultants in on building the tire hammer. What do they charge, our's usually settle for a good ear scratchin but an occasional biscuit is appreciated for special services. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Dave Gingery designed a centrifical blower simple enough to be built with hand tools, even out of wood. It should be easy to scale down. Plans were available from Linsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks. The shop is always clean. Every day that I make a mess, I clean at the end of the day. Tools get put away and the floor gets cleaned. I can open the whole east wall with garage doors and I "LOVE" my leaf blowers. start at the back wall and blow towards the doors. Less than a minute and the shop is clean. It keeps from tracking dirt and grinder dust and scale, by me or the "consultants", towards the house. Sorry man. Been that way my whole life. As for the consultants, there is a coffee can with "cookies" under the bench at all times. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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