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Thread Number: 49667
Ironrite Model 94! |
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Post# 717898 11/26/2013 at 17:57 (3,802 days old) by jetcone  (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 717903 , Reply# 1 11/26/2013 at 18:17 (3,802 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
Because Of.... | ||
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Post# 717919 , Reply# 3 11/26/2013 at 20:04 (3,802 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Plant closed in 1961 according to the local news . As well it say the plant was razed in July 2013.. well I guess I won't be stopping by for a picture now. It was on my to do list but forgotten
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Post# 717946 , Reply# 4 11/26/2013 at 22:11 (3,802 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Ironrite Ironers | ||
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Post# 718046 , Reply# 6 11/27/2013 at 07:36 (3,802 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Post# 718067 , Reply# 7 11/27/2013 at 11:42 (3,802 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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I've always been fascinated with the Ironrite ironing machines. I was Googling around the interWebs and I ran across this link.
www.jitterbuzz.com/the_ironrite.h... Lots of neat Ironrite info. I especially loved the "Penny Ironrite" image. I think I once worked with a woman by that name. 
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| Post# 718186 , Reply# 9 11/27/2013 at 19:48 (3,801 days old) by launderall (Minneapolis, MN Orig home to Listerine & pop up Toastmaster) | ||
Maytag Badge trivia
The Ironrite Company began struggling to stay afloat in the late 50's due to the introduction of wrinkle-free fabrics and more efficient and easy to use hand ironers. In September 1959 The Ironrite Co. merged with Dielectric Products and Engineering Company and what was left of the mangle industry slowly faded from existence. During this time, Ironrite rallied to outsmart bankruptcy by partnering with other appliance corporations. One of these companies was the Maytag Co., which was also narrowly escaping dissolution with the recent passing of its president and last remaining namesake, Fred Maytag II. Under new leadership in 1960, Maytag looked to Dialectric for a contract of Maytag labeled mangle ironers in hopes of broadening market share--and today I have one of these very rare machines for you. The model that would become the Maytag 96 roller Iron was the Ironrite model 95. It has every feature including casting marks and numbers of the Ironrite Model 95, but has the name Maytag in place of Ironrite.
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| Post# 718188 , Reply# 10 11/27/2013 at 19:51 (3,801 days old) by launderall (Minneapolis, MN Orig home to Listerine & pop up Toastmaster) | ||
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and more.....
The model 95 was the crème-de-la- crème of all Ironrites. This machine rolled off the Ironrite assembly line in June 1960. It has a larger and more reliable direct-to-gearbox motor than that of the 80 series. As with all two digit models this has a 25” roller with brand new burlap, pad, and cover installed ,even though the existing machine had never been used, I was concerned with the integrity of the old fabric. This machine has the same three fold-down wings that complete your work area and two knee controllers that lower/raise the roller and pause the roller during operation, the same as all full-size Ironrites. Unlike all other Ironrite models the 95 has a three position forming board to expand the versatility of your ironing capabilities. The thermostat is also completely different from the other models, it is an integral part of the heating shoe and provides more consistent heat.
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