This would be a great collectors piece. Wish I had some spare cash.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121618847590?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121618847590?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true
Great collectors piece. Foot operated Dryblower
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Night jar that looks like a gr8 little resto piece.or hey! Chuck it in the back of the car and take it out to work :lol: didn't they build em strong back in the day, designed to work forever.
MJB
matt
great find there Nightjar
Did you end up getting your hands on a dry blower?
Did you end up getting your hands on a dry blower?
Yes, MJB managed to score a small 12V bellows dry blower which needed a major overhaul.
Fitted a top screen
Renewed the riffle and cloth
Converted the pulley drive to a "knocker" using a windscreen motor and skate board wheels.
Renewed the bellows canvas.
All up using left overs in my shed it cost me a grand total of $85.00
Ran some goldfields dirt through it with 6 pin head size gold and a couple of bits of lead, all pieces were found behind first riffle along with about half dozen microscopic bits. Very happy with operation.
Fitted a top screen
Renewed the riffle and cloth
Converted the pulley drive to a "knocker" using a windscreen motor and skate board wheels.
Renewed the bellows canvas.
All up using left overs in my shed it cost me a grand total of $85.00
Ran some goldfields dirt through it with 6 pin head size gold and a couple of bits of lead, all pieces were found behind first riffle along with about half dozen microscopic bits. Very happy with operation.
MJB
matt
That looks great mate, a nice little quiet bellows dry washer would be a nice addition to my blower type.
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