Lookee what came in the mail ...

[Bill in Oregon]

Nothing less than a genuine Champion forge blower -- all the way from Minnesota thanks to my generous pal, Pitchy. Thanks again Lenn!
Can't wait to get it squared away and fire up the charcoal forge again, as it has been a long while.
Has great output, runs smoothly, and the scrape when you back off the handle seems to be a little play in the propeller shaft that allows the blade edges to just tickle the side.
Sound like music to my ears!



fullsizeoutput_feb by ComeWatson, on Flickr
fullsizeoutput_fec by ComeWatson, on Flickr

[Pitchy]

Your welcome Bill glad i could help and when i need another blower i`ll think of you down there cranking away on the one i had.
It has been laying around here for years.
Be sure to post a video when ya get it all hook up.

[2ndovc]

Way cool!

jb

[Bill in Oregon]

Will do Lenn. Here is a quick vid of it blowing. Will get a better one when hooked up and I have "flamage."

https://youtu.be/xMChvmrY57s

[Pitchy]

Working good, should do the job.

[marlinman93]

How long until you add a motor in place of the crank handle Bill?

[Bill in Oregon]

Vall, I went to a propane forge for a while, and absolutely missed the zen-like hand cranking and whirr of the Champion.

[Rusty]

That is just plain purty!