LeoMeyer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hi Guys, I've been reading the thread on true prices of hand crank blowers and have decided that I need one. I'm currently using a cool air hairdryer on my forge, but I want to go totally non-electric. That said, does anyone in or near Ohio have a line on reasonably priced hand crank blowers? I've check everything from Craigslist to Ebay and found nothing. Well, I found one blower on Ebay, but it seemed way over priced based on the prices listed in our forum. So, I'm willing to drive 4-5 hours to get this baby. Please, anyone in Ohio or surrounding states who knows how to get a blower let me know. I'd much appreciate that. Best, Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Leo, Quad State will soon be here. I have not been to one of these annual events yet but am told that being there makes you feel like a kid in a candy store. Anything and everything you might want in blacksmithing tools, and lots of it. I think it happens in september? There must be plenty of folks here on IFI who can tell you more, where/ when, etc. Good luck. Dan:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I agree with Dan. Never been to Quad-State myself, but have heard the stories and seen the pics. Plenty of equipment available there. Not that far from where you live and you could catch some good demos there, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I've been to over a dozen Quad-States and plan to drive over 1000 miles to go to it this year; it's only a little more than a month away! Time to start selling plasma to build up your buying funds! info at Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil (SOFA) Blacksmith Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoMeyer Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 This sounds excellent. I'm heading down to the blood bank now to get my first $50. -Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Does anyone know when the registration form on the SOFA site will be activated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I sent them e-mail yesterday about that; haven't heard back yet. Will post when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 You guys get compensated for blood donations?!!?!?!?!?! I feel so gipped! I've been donating fairly regularly to the red cross for years and all they give for it are some cookies and Juice. Being type O negative (can be given to anybody) they are calling me all the time. Maybe I should make 'em pay! :mad:Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Against the law to sell *blood* but you can sell plasma and other sub parts; though I never have. I have had friends who did so. I got my 10 gallon pin with the red cross doing monthy apherisis when I lived in Columbus OH; they had a major cancer hospital and so always needing platlets, O+ didn't hurt either. If I had been 0- they probably would have kidnapped me! I still donate but living in a small NM town it's only when they have a drive at work. I did find out that a double red cell donation doesn't work well with altitude! They still take me although I've become diabetic and am on a bunch of medicines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Leo, PM sent your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 They still take me although I've become diabetic and am on a bunch of medicines. I was under the impression a diabetic couldn't donate blood. Or do you only donate plasma? I was diagnosed in 2,000 and luckily I'm very stable. I have to do something really sloppy like put myself in the hospital to throw my A1c above 7. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I have been diabetic for 20 years (type 1). About 15 years ago the Red Cross realized that my blood was as good as anyone else's except a bit sweeter! Once the ban was lifted I have not had any trouble donating. A1c below 7 is pretty darn good. I went on a 6 month diabeties vacation and hit an 8.3. I am off the apathy wagon now and expect a 7 next visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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