Photo Index - Champion Blower & Forge Co. - Model #441 with Whirlwind pot

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Champion Blower & Forge Co.
Lancaster, PA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
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Submitted By:	F. Stiles

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model #441 with Whirlwind pot
Date of Manufacturer:	patent date on firepot Dec. 24, 1902
Serial Number:
Last Updated	1/24/2016 8:11:37 PM

Comments:

Champion Blower and Forge Co. electric blower with rheostat and cast forge. According to the tag on it Manufactured under Patent #'s: 2801510, 2869304 & 2924928. The pot / tuyere is a Whirlwind, patent Dec. 24, 1907. Found in a garage in rural southwest PA. Took it home, cleaned it and tweaked the rheostat a little. Works better than a new one. Motor is extremely quiet. Used all the time now. Not sure of exact manufacturing date for it.

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Comments: Electric blower forge with Rheostat
Source: owner's shop

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Comments: Cutler Hammer Rheostat on stand beside blower / forge
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Comments: closeup of rheostat
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Comments: Champion forge (electric w/ rheostat and hand crank ) installed and used
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Comments: Tiger hand crank blower with Champion electric blower with reostat also being used.
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Comments: Whirlwind pot and tuyere (Pat. Dec. 24, 1907)
Source: owner's shop

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