I had a thought the other night, I thought about all the engineers, designers, repairmen, advertisers, and anyone who had their hand in the appliance business. I wonder what they would all think if they saw what we do? What we appreciate.
All the engineers who designed the BD WP, FF, Maytags, the transmissions and suspensions etc... The designers who were responsible for the centre dial Maytags, the piano key Kenmore, garage door Kenmores, Brady bunch WPs, 1-18s, Ultramatics. Repairmen who would see our hard work and intimate knowledge of these machines. The advertisers who made ads like the talking GE 2800, or Maytag letter campaign. I wonder what they would think and feel if they saw their design still working, and admired. I know some of these people are probably long since passed.
And sometimes modded thanks to Martins super belt drive. Or the fill flume on GEs flipped inside and out.
I sure hope these people that had intimate inside knowledge of this world know what they have done for us. Provided us with a fascination, a network of friends, a hobby, and sometimes a lifestyle. We have a unique world here on this forum.
Is there anyone on the forum that has worked for any manufacturer?