fieldsjoe89 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 From the picture, it looks to be, but I've just recently gained interest into this sort of thing, so I'm not entirely sure. My mother apparently had this in her garden back in Virginia right now. Would it be worth saving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yup, Champion 400 blower. Save it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldsjoe89 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Thanks for the information. I'll have to check to see if those parts still function correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Well known brand, highly thought of. Note the gearcase may be choked with hardened oil crud so even if it doesn't turn it might be in quite good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Not to mention mouse and dirt dauber nests. Welcome to IFI. I always suggest reading this thread to get the best out of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldsjoe89 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 I originally wanted a gas forge of sorts, but I'm considering rehabbing this blower now and perhaps making a brake drum forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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