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"Laundry Day" - a short film starring my Speed Queen
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Post# 583665   3/19/2012 at 16:54 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Well, it's been a long time since I did a video...and I wanted to do something different. So, I couldn't think of a better short film subject than Laundry Day! And there is nowhere else on earth that this video will be more appreciated than with my friends on here. I hope you enjoy.





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Post# 583670 , Reply# 1   3/19/2012 at 17:10 (4,391 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Really Nice.

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Very Well Done. Love the Typewriter and the Old Desk Stamps.

Great Job. Very Relaxing. I also really like the music.


Post# 583671 , Reply# 2   3/19/2012 at 17:12 (4,391 days old) by norgechef (Saint George New Brunswick )        
Agitation speed

The agitation speed seems slower than in your other washer videos of the speed queen....was it on the slow speed cycle? maybe it needs a new belt...

Post# 583672 , Reply# 3   3/19/2012 at 17:16 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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It's on gentle agitaton. No need for a belt; runs like new. Glad you liked the video!

Post# 583673 , Reply# 4   3/19/2012 at 17:19 (4,391 days old) by norgechef (Saint George New Brunswick )        
I am considering a speed queen top load

Would it be a good investment? how long do they usually last? i just want a washer that wont break within the first 4 or 5 years lol i have had my fair share of them and frankly quite fed up with the quality of appliances these days.....

Post# 583674 , Reply# 5   3/19/2012 at 17:21 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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I've had this set for almost three years with no issues, bought a second set for my condo last year, no issues...and now my sister owns a set...no issues either. I bought my Speed Queens based on high recommendations from the folks on this site, and have been very pleased.

Post# 583675 , Reply# 6   3/19/2012 at 17:25 (4,391 days old) by norgechef (Saint George New Brunswick )        
@danmantn

Thanks for the advice, what is the brand of that beautiful pale blue powder you use? and the softener? i would like to try them if they also give good results and rinse out good....main reason i don't like powder is because it always seems to stick to my clothes even when i follow the instructions right.....

Post# 583678 , Reply# 7   3/19/2012 at 17:31 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Powder is Fresh Start. It's terrible detergent for stains, but I like the color and fragrance and use it occasionally. Fabric softener was Fuller brand (as in Fuller Brush company).

Post# 583681 , Reply# 8   3/19/2012 at 17:34 (4,391 days old) by norgechef (Saint George New Brunswick )        
I have never heard of them lol

Where would i buy the powder and softener at?

Post# 583683 , Reply# 9   3/19/2012 at 17:36 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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You can buy both online.

Post# 583690 , Reply# 10   3/19/2012 at 17:51 (4,391 days old) by norgechef (Saint George New Brunswick )        
Cant find any cheap online.....

what site do you buy the fresh start from?

Post# 583692 , Reply# 11   3/19/2012 at 17:56 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Harris Teeter is the only retail store that I found it. It's terrible detergent, only use it as a flashback of the 80s, :)

Post# 583696 , Reply# 12   3/19/2012 at 18:03 (4,391 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)        
Editing

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Nice vid, what did you use to put the video together? Windows or Mac and what software? Very professional looking.

-Tim


Post# 583697 , Reply# 13   3/19/2012 at 18:04 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Tim, Final Cut Pro and my Mac of course.

Post# 583698 , Reply# 14   3/19/2012 at 18:13 (4,391 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)        
Mac!

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Drats!

I'm trying to find a video editor for Win7 that's decent and easy. I was thinking that it was probably a Mac production, they make it so easy!

Thanks

-Tim


Post# 583700 , Reply# 15   3/19/2012 at 18:21 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Sony Vegas is my alternative when filming with a PC. Lots to learn in both packages.

Post# 583701 , Reply# 16   3/19/2012 at 18:25 (4,391 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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danman- Beautiful video.

Very professional and loved the music too.

Patrick


Post# 583702 , Reply# 17   3/19/2012 at 18:28 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Thanks Patrick - glad you liked it!



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Post# 583729 , Reply# 18   3/19/2012 at 20:06 (4,391 days old) by YOGITUNES (New Jersey)        

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Whats not to like....serene, calming, beautiful, enjoyable........

that typewriter was a nice touch...all I could think of was "Murder, She Wrote"....

in this case....."Laundry Day, Dan Wrote".....


as all your videos...wonderful


Post# 583737 , Reply# 19   3/19/2012 at 20:36 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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That's awesome Yogitunes! I'll rent a cottage in Cabot Cove next fall and make friends with Tom Bosley. Lol!

Post# 583747 , Reply# 20   3/19/2012 at 21:12 (4,391 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        

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Excellent video!  But, when I use my Speed Queens I don't hear any music...

 

Am I doing something wrong?

 

 

 

L


Post# 583751 , Reply# 21   3/19/2012 at 21:26 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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LOL @ pulltostart

Post# 583753 , Reply# 22   3/19/2012 at 21:29 (4,391 days old) by kqkenmore (memphis tn)        

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Very good video I am about to go use my Speed Queen they are great I have one and so does my mother.Is there a Fuller outlet near you and how far is it from Memphis I may need to make a raod trip soon. Carl  


Post# 583755 , Reply# 23   3/19/2012 at 21:30 (4,391 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Hey Dan what a very nice video true quality.

I could smell the detergent when you poured it and felt

like I was right there in your home.. a little typeing ,vacuuming and all the

while paying attention to the wash THAT's Laundry is right.

 

 Well a couple of day's ago I convinced my buddy to get

 a Speed Queen for his duplex where he rents out

 saying that they always call him because the Whirlpool

 DD washer would walk across the floor.

 And sadly so.. they do.

 

So through everybody's excitment on here about this machine

and you.. your the one that really put a great face on this machine, we got the washer . 

AWN311 is the one I picked put I don't thank the need more options. 

So I made my buddy watch three videos of yours witch are GREAT by the way.

 So I watched them 30 times lol.

 

Mike

Malcolm

Jon

and others where an insperation as well.

I no this washer is not walking and it is a strong unit.

 

I talked to Martin today we both chatted you up on how

nice your SQ videos are and thanks.

 

Fuller products my grandmother swore on that brand of goods.

She always got the Fuller mops from the catalog and some cleaning supplies.

Never seen or used the softner how is it and the smell of the softner ?

 

Here is the model like you dont no lol.

 

 

 

 

  




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Post# 583759 , Reply# 24   3/19/2012 at 21:36 (4,391 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Here is my faverite one that I showed him how well it agitated.
I missed this one... so the dots are kool you can see the agi really keeps turning.
 


Post# 583761 , Reply# 25   3/19/2012 at 21:44 (4,391 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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And this one... any other washer including some front loaders
will puke on all the water coming out of heavy fabrics when spinning
This pump really had NO problem pushing that water right out without dragging.
Very strong !
Now I cant wait to see it in real action this week.
I'm going to tweak the water level and bypass the lid switch.

Darren k




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Post# 583762 , Reply# 26   3/19/2012 at 21:50 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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The Fuller softener has a wonderful, old-school smell to it. It's a bit flowery, but very old fashioned smelling. It is very concentrated--almost a gel. I pre-mix it before measuring it out since it so thick--if I don't, it sticks to the dispenser. It's actually very dark blue--what you see is the diluted version. I don't use it as my daily driver, but I do like to use it on sheets and towels. I have a house full of Fuller products - mostly because they are old fashioned and look and work the way they did 50 years ago. Don't mess with what works. They are online as well.

The Speed Queen has never walked on me - make sure they install those "magical" rubber caps on the washer legs and level that puppy!

Thanks for the kind remarks on the videos. When I was in the market several years ago, there wasn't much out there...so I decided to "pay it forward" as they say to some other shopper. As we all know, Speed Queen doesn't advertise...so I wanted to help the next guy out.

Here's hoping to much success with the 311...and that it may last two decades for you!

P.S. Don't forget to "prime the pump" on the Speed Queen -- 1+ quart of water before you turn it on.



Post# 583765 , Reply# 27   3/19/2012 at 22:31 (4,391 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO)        
Perfect

Your video captures the very essence of a laid back, at home, laundry day. As others have said, so peaceful and relaxing.  Even the colorful selection of items laundered and loading technique were perfectly on point.  Wow, I'd never observed the action of a Speed Queen TL - what a piece of precision workmanship! Excellent music ties it all together into a cohesive, completely finished product of professional quality.

Thanks for sharing. May have to look into a Speed Queen.

John


Post# 583841 , Reply# 28   3/20/2012 at 06:15 (4,391 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Stumbled...

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upon this video on YT last night. Had to keep looking back to see who posted it. It sure looks like MARKETING material for SQ.

Maybe they can contract you out to build some online commercials for their TL machines. Lord knows they could use it!

Malcolm


Post# 583842 , Reply# 29   3/20/2012 at 06:25 (4,391 days old) by qualin (Canada)        

At first, when I was watching this, I was half expecting a voiceover for a short infomercial. This looks very professionally produced... You did an awesome job.

I can almost imagine the ad copy voiceover in my head right now...

I really wish that they'd make commercials like this. It was very laid back. This is a great way to sell these machines.

Thank you very much for producing this video. It almost makes me want to go back to using a top loader again.

Damn, now I'm really tempted to write the ad copy...



Post# 583854 , Reply# 30   3/20/2012 at 07:29 (4,391 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Thanks Malcom and Qualin...glad you enjoyed it.

Post# 583905 , Reply# 31   3/20/2012 at 11:39 (4,390 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN)        
Fuller...

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Ever tried any of the Fuller detergents? If so, impressions?

Post# 583934 , Reply# 32   3/20/2012 at 14:02 (4,390 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Hey Dan I agree with malcolm you should do advertising for SQ.

When you say prime how long do you mean ?

I do that with my vintage machines.

 

 

 

 

Darren k


Post# 583947 , Reply# 33   3/20/2012 at 15:00 (4,390 days old) by MaytagA710 ()        

Great video! Really well put together, I like the music too.

Some day I will get my hands on a SQ washer, they don't exist here in Nova Scotia.

PS, nice Oreck.


Post# 583975 , Reply# 34   3/20/2012 at 15:48 (4,390 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Fuller detergents - (especially the powder) remind me of original Amway SA8, Charlie's Soap, and Watkin's detergents. White, no residual smell, and seem to clean as well as the others and have that "boiled wash" feel when the clothes are finished (with no fabric softener used).

I like the liquid version as it makes a lot of bubbles--lol. I don't use it as my daily driver, but I do like to use them on occasion. The pre-treaters they sell seem to be effective and for unique situations (like gum).

Darren, to prime the pump, just dump in 1+ quarts of water into the washbasket and turn the machine on. That's all there is to it. The back of the installation manual has a checklist of things to do before turning the machine on - also make sure the shipping plug is out of the bottom and of course the top (hard to miss that one).


Post# 584025 , Reply# 35   3/20/2012 at 20:40 (4,390 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        
Nice Underwood!

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I have an Underwood No. 3 standard that I got from Harry at Cherokee Typewriter in Knoxville...that was the last of the old time typewriter places.

 

Lovely vid!


Post# 584031 , Reply# 36   3/20/2012 at 20:50 (4,390 days old) by DirectDriveDave ()        

Very good!


As always, I enjoy your videos!


Post# 584042 , Reply# 37   3/20/2012 at 21:41 (4,390 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Very nice Vid !

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I really enjoyed it, felt like I was along for the ride.

boy that tub brake really works looks like it stops on a dime!

Thanks!!
Jet


Post# 584050 , Reply# 38   3/20/2012 at 22:29 (4,390 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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The typewriter...as far as I can research is a 1940 Underwood. Still works well with an occasionally sticking "Y". Thanks for the compliments...makes the time invested in doing the videos worth it.

Post# 584053 , Reply# 39   3/21/2012 at 00:01 (4,390 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        

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Harry told me that prewar typewriters had black finishes but they all switched to gray postwar, so 1940 sounds about right.

 

Underwood's corporate headquarters were at the impressive address of One Park Avenue, NYC.

 

 


Post# 584057 , Reply# 40   3/21/2012 at 00:44 (4,390 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Hey Dan, yes... very VERY nice job on the video! I ESPECIALLY liked the the cinematography, especially the angles you shot, and of course the editing, timing, everything!  

 

FANTASTIC JOB!!!!

 

Kevin


Post# 584089 , Reply# 41   3/21/2012 at 07:29 (4,390 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)        

Dan,
Excellent video as always, glad you have the capability to show what great machines these are. BTW that was me who messaged you on FB.
Mike


Post# 587860 , Reply# 42   4/8/2012 at 05:20 (4,372 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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A wonderful video that has a zen-like serenity about it. But what was that big metal thing that made words when you pushed those little levers, LOL?

Post# 588492 , Reply# 43   4/10/2012 at 21:04 (4,369 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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That's funny! I love my typewriters.


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