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Is this a Blower?


fieldsjoe89

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It's a blower.  If the handle turns freely and you can see the vanes inside the housing move then it's a no-brainer that it's worth saving.  If those things are not true it still is probably worth saving unless something major is wrong.

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Save that thing NOW.  It's not only a blower, but an excellent one to have and use.  The negative is that sitting might have made the needed re-hab a lot more difficult.

Here's a video from Joey van der Steeg on that specific blower and what you need to know.  He has several others on rebuilding the blower as well as some other excellent smithing videos that are always well worth watching.  

 

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I believe you would be much happier with a brake " rotor" forge than a brake drum forge. 

In particular the rear rotors that house the drum style E brakes. Around 2-3"deep and around 8-9" diameter. They set down in a hole in a table nicely and can be made to interchange for different tasks eg. Heavy and light forging.  Easy to get cheap or free as well. The 2" T pipe can be inexpensive or cost a little new but you won't wear it out, and if done right can be used on multiple rotors. Dont forget the weighted flap cap at the bottom of the T. Much better than the screw on cap. 

Just an opinion of someone who uses one. 

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