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Post# 534827   8/3/2011 at 17:42 (4,621 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass)        

I have a question concerning the weight of a Savage washer/dryer.

I just won one on eBay and Chuck is going to drive out to pick it up TOMORROW in New York (about 3.25 hrs away) and he'll be alone. The washer doesn't look heavy but he will not have help. The seller didn't put a reserve on the auction and is having big-time sellers remorse so I know that the seller will not help out with moving.

Can anyone shed some light on if this can be lifted by one pretty strong person?

I need to know by Thursday morn :-)

If anyone is interested the eBay auction # is 110719892425.

Thanks in advance!

Rich





Post# 534828 , Reply# 1   8/3/2011 at 18:06 (4,621 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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Hi Rich, funny you should mention that, we must have found the only one that has made its way to the UK last week, I unveiled it at a repair meet this weekend and not had time to make a thread yet...

All I Can say is to make sure chuck is wearing a double truss and a Lonsdale belt!!, its rather large at 28 inches diameter, but squat, has three legs with rollers in the base which move easily, its difficult to get on a trolly because of the shape, two of us carried it by lifting it each side from underneath and walking it upright like carrying a bin...I lifted it out of my car today, it went on its side and I have a low wheel base tourer so not very high from the floor, just tilted it...if its a truck then its gonna be more difficult....itys weight is heavier than a top loader but not as heavy as an older BENDIX, hope this hasnt put you off, congrats on the purchase and look forward to sharing the stories, mine has suffered a paint job, and a fablon coated lid, I look forward to stripping it this week, it works great, very quiet but powerful, and cant believe how big the drum is!!


Cheers Mike


Post# 534829 , Reply# 2   8/3/2011 at 18:08 (4,621 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Drum Washing

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Big Big Drum...

Post# 534830 , Reply# 3   8/3/2011 at 18:09 (4,621 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Drum

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Spinning

Post# 534832 , Reply# 4   8/3/2011 at 18:13 (4,621 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
The Thing That

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makes it heavy is this mega sized cast gearbox underneath and inside the tub!!!

Post# 534841 , Reply# 5   8/3/2011 at 19:39 (4,621 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Amazing

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piece of engineering that! I pass the plant SavageArms all the time on the Pike! I bet its heavy. Do you guys have an Escalara or appliance hand truck?

 


Post# 534843 , Reply# 6   8/3/2011 at 19:42 (4,621 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass)        

Sounds like you were able to lift this into your car on your own? Sounds more awkward than heavy? Did you remove the wash basket before lifting? Is the basket heavy?

Thanks for your help!

Rich


Post# 534844 , Reply# 7   8/3/2011 at 19:46 (4,621 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass)        

"Do you guys have an Escalara or appliance hand truck?" ...NO. I wish we did. Too bad that the seller wouldn't be more helpful. They had a $500 Buy-it-now (after lowering the price from $700) but forgot?? to put a reserve. I just don't want Chuck to hurt himself and I can't take tomorrow off :-(

It is an amazing little washer. Quite something for its time.

Rich


Post# 534845 , Reply# 8   8/3/2011 at 20:18 (4,621 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Rich

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last time I listed something on ebay you couldn't have a "buy it now" with a reserve. The two were mutually exclusive, are you sure the seller didn't just screw this up? And anyway what you are paying is what it is worth not 700 so he should be a little more cooperative if he wants to move his stuff and get a good buyer rating. All its gonna take is 5 minutes of his time.

 

 


Post# 534900 , Reply# 9   8/4/2011 at 05:38 (4,620 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
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yes we removed the top and inner basket, which although very large, its quite light...it is more awkward because of the three low profile legs, round tub profile,and large motor & gearbox to one side, it was easier to carry than truck..

all the best...


Post# 534901 , Reply# 10   8/4/2011 at 05:40 (4,620 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Savage

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Jon do you have any history of the Savage?? for 1932 its quite ahead of its time i`m sure...and any ideas what spin speed 400rpm perhaps??

Post# 534918 , Reply# 11   8/4/2011 at 08:10 (4,620 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Mike

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I don't have any just yet,but can dig, they make firearms mostly, so you could shoot the turkey and do your laundry on the farm.

 

 


Post# 534919 , Reply# 12   8/4/2011 at 08:11 (4,620 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Wish I could help but...

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unfortunately I have work tomorrow. It would have been nice to meet and help another fellow member. I work until 5pm so that probably would not work him I guess.

Post# 534920 , Reply# 13   8/4/2011 at 08:13 (4,620 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
short history

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Savage Arms History


A Century of Quality Firearms Development


The Savage Arms Company was organized in 1894 by Arthur Savage in Utica, New York. A native of Jamaica, Arthur led a romantic life, having been schooled in England and the United States. In his thirties, he explored the interior of Australia and was held captive for a year by Aborigines. Later, he became the owner of the largest cattle ranch in Australia.


After moving to Utica, New York, he developed the Savage Halpine torpedo, became the Superintendent of the Utica Belt Line Railroad, and invented the first "hammerless" lever action rifle with the entire mechanism enclosed in a steel receiver. This remarkable rifle featured a rotary magazine with a unique counter that visually displayed the number of bullets remaining in the receiver. The Model 99, as it became known, advanced firearm technology, offered the average person an affordable rifle, and started a business that has stood the test of time. In 1919, Chief Lame Deer (above) approached Arthur to purchase lever-action rifles for the Indian reservation and the two men struck a deal. The tribe would get discounted rifles and Savage would get their support and endorsement. It was at this time in the company's history, that Arthur Savage added the Indian head logo--a direct gift from the Chief--to the company name. By 1919, Savage Arms was manufacturing high power rifles, 22 caliber rifles, pistols and ammunition.


During World War I, Savage merged with Driggs-Seabury Ordnance Company, and made Lewis machine guns. In 1920, Savage purchased J. Stevens Arms, a company which was associated with the famous barrel maker, Harry Pope. Later, Savage acquired the assets of Page Lewis Company, Davis-Warner Arms, Crescent Firearms, and A.H. Fox, thereby becoming the largest firearm company in the free world.


During World War II, Savage contributed literally millions of firearms to the campaign, converting its factories to accommodate heavy munitions. After the war, Savage had excess capacity and adopted some of its manufacturing processes to alternate consumer products, including the world's first motorized lawnmower.


Between the early 1960's and late 1980's, numerous public and private corporations owned and sold Savage Arms, culminating in a reorganization of the business and a filing for bankruptcy protection in early 1988. Ronald Coburn was named president/CEO and redefined the future of the business. The company downsized and produced only the model 110 bolt-action rifle until mid 1989.


By early 1990, the company was once again on a secure footing, having developed a strategy to build superior products at a reasonable price, something the competition could not match. Savage continued to redefine value during the 1990's, developing new products, improving materials and adding features that were only available in much higher-priced rifles.


Savage became a "consumer sensitive" company, adopting many of the ideas and suggestions offered by firearm users. Management spent time in the field, listening to hunters, talking with guides and comparing notes with industry writers, many of which have since become good friends and confidants over the years. And, since there is no substitute for hands-on experience, management took all new products into the field themselves to learn and appreciate the features and benefits of any new offerings, and fine-tune as needed.


In 1992, Savage designed and patented the SNAIL, an environmentally friendly shooting range system that has since been adopted by all major firearms manufacturers, police, military and private shooting clubs in America and 14 other countries. The NRA, FBI and numerous special forces currently use the SNAIL Savage system.


By 1995, Savage was now financially strong enough to attract potential buyers and the owners showed interest in selling. In order to keep the company focused and under the control of local management, Ronald Coburn raised the money to purchase the company and took it private.


Since then, Savage has opened a factory in Canada to produce all .22 rim-fire rifles and reintroduced the famous lever-action "Favorite" rifle. A wood factory in Connecticut now produces stocks and a bolt-action shotgun and a hunting handgun called the "Striker" were introduced in 1998. In late 2000, Savage developed the worlds' first smokeless muzzleloader and introduced a number of short magnums to complement its centerfire rifle series.


Savage Arms is proud of its' reputation for product improvements and has become the standard for www.savagearms.com/accuracy/...">accuracy in the industry. Recently, the company introduced the new AccuTriggerTM, a trigger design so revolutionary it will forever change the way shooters expect triggers to function. It's another example of Savage's fresh innovation in setting new standards. At Savage Arms, the entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident today and history is currently being written!



Post# 535131 , Reply# 14   8/5/2011 at 06:33 (4,619 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass)        
Thank you to all of you who offered assistance!!!

We did get the Savage with the help of Larry who was able to meet up with Chuck to pick up the unit!! We will post pics as soon as we can.

Congrats, Mike, on your Savage washer. I bet it will clean up very well!!

Off to work now :-)

Rich


Post# 535132 , Reply# 15   8/5/2011 at 06:34 (4,619 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass)        
OOPS! don't know what happened so...

Thank you to all of you who offered assistance!!!

We did get the Savage with the help of Larry who was able to meet up with Chuck to pick up the unit!! We will post pics as soon as we can.

Congrats, Mike, on your Savage washer. I bet it will clean up very well!!

Off to work now :-)

Rich



Post# 535192 , Reply# 16   8/5/2011 at 13:41 (4,619 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)        
That's what friends are for!!

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It was pleasure to help you both out and thanks for the gift!

I had my camera in my little red purse and forgot to whip it out..... :-((

 

Rich and Chuck, please make a mini movie of that gem of machine and post it for us when you get some down time!

 

Love ya, 

Larry


Post# 535289 , Reply# 17   8/6/2011 at 05:47 (4,618 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)        

Glad you were able to pick it up and make it home. Hope the journey was pleasant. Another new toy to come down and see. Where is this one going ? lol
Jon



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