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Thread Number: 56613
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
Blackstone 30P |
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Post# 789303 , Reply# 1 10/16/2014 at 12:07 (3,473 days old) by RevvinKevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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| Post# 789355 , Reply# 2 10/16/2014 at 16:39 (3,472 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
Welcome to the "wringer club", Aaron!
I have been a fan of wringer washers since I was three years old, so I'm always happy to hear of a "convert"! Isn't it amazing the lack of quality that goes into some modern washers - I share your sentiment about the fewer appliances with motherboards and circuitry the better! Of course we all realize that "planned obsolescence" is just that - PLANNED! I currently have 3 vintage wringer washers, the oldest being my fully-restored 1935 Maytag, followed by a 1948 Kenmore, and the third is a 1977 Maytag. Love 'em all!
I'm not familiar with the Blackstone wringer, but I've seen online that they had an unusually-shaped agitator. The photo of a 1949 advertisement doesn't show the agitator, unfortunately. I'll look forward to seeing some pics of your machine! 
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| Post# 789372 , Reply# 3 10/16/2014 at 18:50 (3,472 days old) by lamont () | ||
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Pictures! The Agitator is really aggressive. The scoops are twisted on the axis of the shaft and are 6"+ deep at the deepest point. | ||
| Post# 789374 , Reply# 4 10/16/2014 at 18:54 (3,472 days old) by lamont () | ||
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Oh, you can see the Thousand dollar, 2 year old junk sitting behind the almost 100 year old WORKING washer. I do have the lid for the Blackstone, but it needs some help. | ||
| Post# 789375 , Reply# 5 10/16/2014 at 18:57 (3,472 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts) | ||
More Blackstones! | ||
| Post# 789376 , Reply# 6 10/16/2014 at 19:05 (3,472 days old) by lamont () | ||
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Thank you Sir! Any idea on how old the washer is? I'm assuming from the stylized GE logo on the motor and matching to other motors I've seen from the era, I'm assuming pre war, as early as mid 20's. No clue if I'm right though..... | ||
| Post# 789411 , Reply# 7 10/16/2014 at 23:18 (3,472 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Probably 1940s...
Hello again Aaron ... although I'm not specifically an expert on Blackstone models, the overall style is indicative of a machine from the 1940s. Perhaps Fred (Blackstone) can verify that.
The agitator DOES look aggressive! I wonder if you could switch it out for a more typical 3- or 4-vane agitator. That is, if you were looking for more gentle wash action. I would be curious to see that original agitator in action - how effective is the "roll over"? | ||
| Post# 789479 , Reply# 8 10/17/2014 at 15:03 (3,471 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts) | ||
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Predates Anything I Can Find....
...here are a couple of scans for wringer parts breakdowns. Models are 330 and WRA_(10,15,20,30). Neither match your machine. As for anything prior to these, either my father was not selling Blackstones at the time, or did not save the literature. He started in business in 1938, fixing radios, and I know he dealt with Blackstones in the 1950s. I really don't remember too many wringers of any kind, and this would be going back to the early '60s. So, I guess I'm not much help with your wringer.
It seems like Blackstone liked the number "30". Your 30P is definitely older than the 330, which in turn is older than the WRA_30. I do remember seeing one of those agitators, and wondering from where it came. Must have tossed it a long time ago. Let me know if you want any other Blackstone advertising or promotional material, and I can send it your way. Fred | ||
| Post# 789490 , Reply# 9 10/17/2014 at 17:18 (3,471 days old) by lamont () | ||
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Fred, thank you! | ||
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Post# 790055 , Reply# 11 10/22/2014 at 13:00 (3,467 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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