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Thanks for the replies.

The quiet Ametek Windjammers look great. It will take some shopping around to get one cheaply; looks like around $175 plus shipping is the going price for a used one. But you never know when a bargain will pop up, so I'll be on the lookout for a deal! The acquiring of all the parts and some tools to do some of the metal work will take a while, so during that time, I'll keep looking.

Any other input about suitable blowers is welcome, so sound off!