1902 Champion Blower & Forge Co. No. 400 Forge Blower (Part One) [Restoration]

In this video, I disassemble three separate, but similar, forge blowers in order to get all the parts needed to assemble one fully functioning forge blower. The bronze gear proved too difficult to remove without damaging some other parts, so I just left it in. I had triple of all the small parts like nuts and bolts, so my main goal was to get them off by any means. In the next video, I will paint and reassemble the forge blower.
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[@Yackhammer75]

I appreciate that sometimes (all the time) the best camera angle for us to see isn't the best one to work in. So for every time you do it in all all your videos, Thank you for the effort! Keep up the amazing work.

[@nickflowthefirst]

As a huge metal fan I love to see how you fix a huge metal fan

[@frankyboy4409]

Looking at the newer videos, you see a marked difference in tool use and professionalism. What a journey. And you actually got proper tools now :D

[@jacobosgood3513]

Watching from the future I keep wondering when his special wrench comes out.

[@chucksweet7533]

I had a '400 when I still had a shop (before being disabled), ran smooth and clean even with age, had been well taken care of the the next owner was happy to find it in such good condition

[@PLaTerra]

Love your restorations. Great editing- you get to the appointment parts quickly without missing the details.

[@JarlSeamus]

Wow, it's shocking to see this OG video, and contrast both your skill development and the production quality of the videos. Nostalgic, like the tools you revive.....

[@mrmudslide5676]

A socket AND spray paint! OH the humanity!!! Another EXCELLENT vid.

[@Logiwonk]

Thank you for this video - I've got two of these things half-disassembled and it really helps to see your process, thanks.

[@haheyourdead1187]

Someone for the love of god send this man a good set of sockets, other then that love watching these old relics brought back to life.

[@Aanon-ph4ex]

I love all the keyboard mechanics and restoration gurus telling this guy what to do. Love the videos man!

[@atzerath]

You gotta admit it's like looking amateur porn...Sure it's good enough to rub one out and it's entertaining to watch, hell you might even learn a thing or two but it's not immediately a pro production with investments in the right places aka the actual actors. So pls Mister, show me your socket wrench and let's get all dirty...

[@mc_frag8643]

I don't love them. This tool works again and that's the main thing. Nice work Sir

[@vern2801]

truly enjoy watching you work. must say that you do have your share of key board critics ..

[@SRHTKC]

I dunno why I watch these videos... but It feels so right.

[@user-lp6wm9zg9k]

Люблю смотреть на три вещи!!! Как горит огонь, как течёт вода, и как другие работают!) молодец все круто!

[@fritzferrante]

I loved the flipping bird on the after the nut!

[@Roccoo]

I have done that so many times! XD

[@Logiwonk]

Dude that nut is really difficult to get off, I have two of these beasts and only managed to get one of those nuts off, will try the screwdriver trick.

[@DUxMORTEM]

I always flip the bird after i nut...

[@Plataani]

Cmon guys, you gotta do work with whatever you have on hand. I can tell you for sure that some oldtimers didn't have any proper tools yet they fixed their equipment. And you call them treasures from the past. This guy makes videos for you to watch, to see how those tools were assembled and how they work. Not for you to hate. He's not making videos about using proper tools or maybe right pro techniques. Resembles quite the way how farmers and such fixed their machines. And even though there might be some toolmarks, this is still a great video about getting one working forge blower.

[@akio2589]

The old timers didn't have Harbor Freight.

[@StayStrongForTheMusic]

Plataani he uses sockets all the time u dumb fuck and back then they had proper tools I gave a socket wrench from back then it's doesn't Rachet but it does take sockets also wen u did th is stuff back then u used proper tools fucking dumbass

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

this aint back then, and yes they did have tools like this back then.....

[@todddenio3200]

some people just dont realize that while yes the proper tools have been around since way back, there may be a reason hes not usng them this time and just not saying why. something tells me it is either due to someone preventing him from using them due to a bet/challenge, or someone locked up his tools as a prank or who knows why. There is a hint of something like those I mentioned being the case which most probably didnt catch and that is when he give someone the bird rather quickly and slyly when hes removing the blower blade. people need t just accept that sometimes there IS a reason for things being done a different way

[@ox6942]

Some different sized blocks of hardwood for hammering shafts and bolt and such would be a valuable addition to your tool kit and wouldn't cost much except for your time to make them. These blocks would eliminate the chance of rounding over, mushrooming or damaging anything. Good job taking this apart, bub. Good video. Keep it up!

[@thebatman911]

Only a crumb bum would dislike this video. This is a real lost art. I love these videos.

[@FrankenShop]

I watched the video and afterwards scrolled down the comments thinking "he's going to catch hell for vise grips" and KZbin commenters didn't disappoint again. Your channel is interesting and engaging. Forget about the naysayers.

[@proten40]

The covers are actually lube caps. You fill them with grease and tighten to force the grease into the bearings.

[@HandToolRescue]

proten40 Yes, they are.

[@adhdieseltech236]

I love how people are giving you a bunch of crap for not using sockets... you seem like you know your way around antique equipment and what tools to use so I assume you have your reasons. keep up the great videos man I love them

[@HandToolRescue]

I had three of the same tool to choose parts from, so I could a use this one while taking it apart. Thanks for watching! Any constructive criticism is always welcome as I just want to learn.

[@bradwells8643]

HTR I look for your Restoration videos first unfortunately we live in a society today where people think they have to be better than others but I'm sure you have more views then people criticizing you keep up the great work

[@georgeharrod7805]

7:24... I fully expected to hear, "Focus you fuck"... Pavlov's viewer?

[@HandToolRescue]

+Dyler Turden I say this to myself when I get distracted.

[@thepichner]

AvE reference?

[@Halfstep2024]

Dyler Turden definitely an AvE reference. she's choochin now though!

[@dann123123123]

but is he Canadian like AvE ?

[@GeekyGarden]

My cousin just remodeled our great grandfather's blacksmith shop. The forge had one of these blowers. He made horseshoes for the local coal mines in the early 1900s. Today my cousin shoes horses and mules for trail riding. (They also breed mules.)

[@charliesgarageusa4986]

You know a lot of people would look at that and say what a shame that's junk but then there's people like you that look at it and say hey look how good I'm going to make this look keep up the good work love your videos

[@Gautama61]

В этом видео я разбираю три отдельных, но похожих, воздуходувки кузницы, чтобы собрать все детали, необходимые для сборки одного полностью работающего воздуходувки кузницы. Бронзовое зубчатое колесо оказалось слишком сложно снять, не повредив некоторые другие детали, поэтому я просто оставил его. У меня было три части всех мелких деталей, таких как гайки и болты, поэтому моей главной целью было снять их любым способом. В следующем видео я нарисую и соберу воздуходувку кузницы......Гугл перевод))

[@weregrettoinformyou5676]

That penetrating oil is the real star of this show.

[@simplemanduke7128]

I didn't want to criticize the Maestro. But y'all said it first. the reason why there's a threaded recessed cap over the bearings is to hold packed grease. I have seen these blowers with oil ports too though. Love the videos. An excellent addition to the regular Diresta builds.

[@georgegrieder6089]

love every part do not have right tool to take apart use what you have that is what I have done for 60 yrs still known as the fixer of almost anything

[@210johndeere]

I live in Lancaster pa. I love seeing stuff made from here still around today. and in Canada ay

[@eriksiegler5832]

Just got a functioning one for free, I covered for a friend at a scrap yard and was told I could have it... it does need a new wooden handle but other than that it still blows like a champ.

[@1stTimeVenture]

i like at 3:35 you flipped that nut off, like AH HA beat you! but i have not worked on machines like this since my dad passed away. he was born in 1945, and he had a bunch of his dads old tools, he was born 1901, so it was stuff passed down. i used to love working on them, cleaning them..and well as you know..things made then if taken care of LAST FOREVER..not anymore..

[@TheMDGeist66]

100 years between tune ups. wish they still made good stuff like this.

[@koizora3430]

before i watch diresta but you are the best thank you for showing good stuffs with love from saudi arabia

[@HandToolRescue]

+koizora koizora Thank you!

[@PJGalati]

I have a much smaller version of this blower, it came with my portable blacksmith forge. I've been meaning to restore the entire thing, it's a bit rusty and I'm sure, twist as old as me. I was surprised to see the bicycle style ball bearings with race on that one part! Very cool.

[@shanelodge391]

When I read the negative comments I am reminded of the old saying; “Critics are like eunuchs in a brothel; they know how it’s done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to do it themselves”

[@birddog61999]

Just a tip for you, a 50-50 mix of automatic trans fluid and Acetone is a 10 times better penetrating oil than wd-40. Its cheap as well, just doesn't smell as nice. Might help you out on some stuck bolts in the future. I keep some in an old metal squirt can, just give it a few shakes and then a squirt or two on the fastener. Great video though, very worthy of a subscription.

[@HandToolRescue]

+The Betrayer Good tip! The smell is key though.

[@VintageSpeedwerks]

+Hand Tool Rescue everyone says that mixture, nasty! PB blaster works wonders for me.

[@williamthomas6688]

Incorrect. AVE tested it against all kinds of penetrating lubricants. Check out the video on it.

[@violentpwn]

Heard some. Good ol dot3 brake fluid does fantastic as well... I watched a comparison video the other day of most common penetrants .. Pretty interesting.

[@craigslistrro709]

Never could get that gear off huh.. bugger of a thing..it spun nice and cleaned up real well. Great video.

[@CoolKD2005]

Love the videos man. Something soothing about watching things get fixed :) Keep it up.

[@TemberGundam]

That case was made near where I’m from. Pretty cool. Thanks for another fun video.

[@ExmarkDude]

Your middle finger to that stubborn nut made my day!

[@victoriaeads6126]

It is strange to see you use an off the shelf wrench 😂💖

[@grandprismatic]

Awesome job, thanks for the footage!

[@baconmakinmayor]

you make such excellent videos. really enjoy watching

[@Quagmire88]

Lancaster, PA not too far from me. Its great to see these old american made tools.

[@michaelmiles9840]

I love the bird trying to get hardware off. I do that too. Hahaha

[@ikweetvannixx]

I really need to get myself some of those pointy vicegrips :)

[@freepop79ify]

Patiently waiting for the second part of the video. I keep checking everyday sense you posted this one. Great great videos. Keep up the great work.

[@HandToolRescue]

Rene Martinez Thank you very much. Look out for it this week!

[@deewhyy7012]

All hand tools, I commend you not only for your patience, but because it's the smart solution. But damn that's a greasy project.

[@schmucatellischmucatelli1982]

Love the proper use of the adjustable hammer lol

[@Stuartgerwyn]

Love your vids, really enjoyable keep em coming. That last bloody cog you couldn't get out would've done my nut in! It must be some kind of heavy duty circlip tool or something. Thanks again for your work.

[@earlscanlon6832]

I think your videos are great. Get the stuffapart by any means necessary......eveything always looks great in the end. Good Job!!

[@Wasserverschmutzung]

Great video. I think you could try joining these two screwdrivers on top, so they would stay together instead of going to sides.

[@HandToolRescue]

I should have put more effort into that and welded something together, but I was getting tired.

[@TheUndyingAngel666]

I appreciate the effort to restore and fix old tools, and I won't hate on anyone for ignorance of a subject, but seeing that screwdriver go into that phosphor bronze gear while you cranked on that fan hurt very deeply. There's a ton of info on these things old blowers. Please just take the time to research items you intend to save so you don't risk ruining such a valuable part, like that gear.

[@InstaMealGaming]

Wow manufactured just 20 minutes from me! Crazy!

[@nicolasdeluca8915]

Just great !!! Cheers from Argentina !.

[@noahingram8052]

Local man burns down restoration shop today

[@Hans.Lavoie]

Restauration blower whit only 3 tools :). Nice job

[@zabou3867]

ignore the youtube nerds you did great with what you had

[@warrendonga]

Vicegrips are sockets and a screwdriver is a chisel 👌

[@retropixelshow]

Built to last :D 116 Years and still holds together. Today this thing would break after the Warranty.

[@legendarydragon7431]

that's really cool because i live 1/4 of a mile out of lancaster, PA

[@embee4800]

excellent work - i am inspired......

[@scottreynolds4827]

The 400 is/was a silent blower. When the bearings are in proper condition, all you will hear is the faint meshing of gears and the whirl of air. Not gravel grinding about inside a hear case. The bearing are replaceable. The high speed shaft is what makes the noise.

[@Mercmad]

Seen and used a few of these years ago,most were mounted on vehicles used by farriers who would go around stables reshoeing horses and race horses. They are bit small to run a Smiths forge though, you need to have someone cranking it to keep the air flowing in the hearth. Nowadays propane powered ovens work better and are more controllable when specific heat is required.

[@workhardism]

3:35 Gave it the finger. Hahahahaha.

[@michaelmcallister6309]

Who designed this and how many prototypes were there before final design was settled on?

[@geosutube]

Damn! I do love a good pair of Genuine Vise Grips. None Better.

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Another sweet vid man keep it up I'm subscribing

[@dem0nchild610]

That's Amish engineering right there everything looks like it was kept in fantastic shape

[@JohnDoeOnly]

Very nice job !

[@voiceofreason5916]

Woah. Did you actually give up on that cog at the 14:00 mark? I am astonished, given your typical persistence...

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

A good video , and restoration.

[@Zimke42]

I would love to get my hands on a good hand crank blower like this for my forge. The only new ones I've found are crap.

[@HboskO1982]

@3:35 :D

[@northfox8794]

that's what i would do

[@michaelpage7691]

I concur with The previous guy....the finished product is what counts. Another great job parts 1&2. If you read this...could you tell us where you get these tools from at the start....just interested in how you acquire your nicks nacks .👍🏻😁🇦🇺

The best tools clinic! I subscribe!

[@TAATproductions]

Those subscribers are growing just as I predicted! Loving the content keep it up 👍🏼

[@HandToolRescue]

Thanks! I am super surprised the growth so far.

[@tri-statewifillc6529]

I can watch this all day. Been obsessed with old vintage and cast parts. keep it up! as mentioned before tho, some tool usage was a little cringe worthy. lol. Pick up some sockets mainly.

[@HandToolRescue]

+Tri-State WIFI LLC Haha thanks! I do have sockets, just none that are an inch and a half wide! I should buy a larger set...

[@tri-statewifillc6529]

Hand Tool Rescue Buy some cheap ones. they are a dime a dozen online. But anyways great stuff dude! I constantly restore old rusty/greasy tools/items. Too much fun. Wife doesn't like the gritty nails afterwards but also doesn't mind. lol

[@HandToolRescue]

I should put up the one this guy found. Just to cover all my bases! scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e15/11246922_393489084175459_1911751326_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=OTg0MDQ2NjUyMzgwMTIzNTcw.2

[@tri-statewifillc6529]

Hand Tool Rescue haha

[@albertaguidetwahl469]

I’ve got a forge blower! I’m gonna fix it!

[@phillipmccormick1508]

wow this is going to be a good one.wow.

[@cyberpred]

Us "Old Timers" made our own tools.

[@tomskaggs7918]

I like to watch a master at work I have trouble drive a nail in straight

[@AFpaleoCon]

I have one of these and it works well but I'd love to do this to it. But after seeing how complicated this was, I'm reconsidering.

[@user-jt6yt6op8l]

Молодец! Класный мужик! Золотые руки : - ))

[@VanquisherUSMC]

I've watched a few of your videos now. Pretty entertaining but, you need a good parts washer buddy! Also, I'm not sure vise grips are a good substitute for a proper set of sockets. Just my thoughts.

[@wayneswonderarium]

The quaint days before hand tool wrenches

[@yopyopu3258]

Awesome ;) keep going

[@gestric2791]

I love this viedeos

[@TheeJMC]

I love locking pliers too ;)

[@longbow1965]

Great videos man! Funny how all of the arm chair mechanics are telling you how to do things when they are not there in the moment taking it apart like you. Gee maybe it is possible you don't have some of the tools they are describing. Any way, good video. Keep up the good work.

[@judekattouf4952]

Hey dude I've been watching your videos for the last two days and I'm thrilled every time I see the workpiece working again it is just amazing... Although I have to say the I don't have the experience nor I take apart old tools every so often, But I've seen you twice applying direct heat on the workpiece with a torch, by applying direct heat to a metal the metal will expand and thus will make it harder to loosen up the bolts, nuts and shafts. You should consider to bye some liquid nitrogen or put the workpiece in a freezer or in somewhere cold, that will shrink the metal and will make it easier to take apart. Again I'm not the expert but I've had some similar experience. Keep it up you are doing a great job.

[@thomasarussellsr]

I like the concept behind your videos, but please get some sockets and wrenches. BTW, Ha Ha Ha, using a torch to free pieces on a forge blower. Love it. I'm guessing you don't have any spanner wrenches either? Will the three become one? I guess we'll see in the next video.

[@trollforge]

Power Fist parts tray! What part of Canada are you in?

[@jayamd3579]

nice shaft, new sub too

[@RuanBotha]

hahaha a sneaky FU at 3:35

[@d.mushroomhunter3528]

Frankenstein 400 blower nice!!

[@THE1NATEMEISTER]

angle grinder chuck key would have been a good tool to try getting those grub screws loose on that last gear shaft.

[@jamesfreeman2980]

Great video Sir Breardedman. Use any tool you want to take them bolts off. It's your show. Use a can opener or a electric toothbrush if ya want. I love the videos. You want to tick these guys off use your wife's frying pan as a hammer if you want.

[@paulcollins1970]

@ 3:39. Awesome idea.......

[@MegaJoeytube]

I don't know how that 90% grease and petrol work bench didn't instantly combust when using the blowtorch 😂