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Thread Number: 76487
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
My latest restoration project - late 1940s wringer washer... |
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| Post# 1003365 8/11/2018 at 21:14 (2,082 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
First, here's a reference to a previous thread from "rpms" showing an advertisement in the Eaton's catalog for a similar washer, although he stated that he did not know the brand. (Ref.: Thread # 50833 Post# 731273)
I picked up this machine yesterday - a late 1940s model manufactured by Fairgrieve and Son, Ltd, of Toronto (1885-1971). This company had the contract with Eaton's department store for wringer washers, including the "Viking" brand (not to be confused with Viking brand ranges.)If anybody can help out with the name of this model, please speak uup! My biggest challenge in the restoration is the "stupid" spigot drain. Why manufacturers chose this design, rather than a drain hose, is beyond me! The screw is made of aluminum and the spigot of an apparently cheap metal that has rusted extensively - so much so, that it's going to be a challenge getting the screw stopper out. I've already broken off a chunk at the top in an attempt to loosen it. I think I'm going to have to resort to drilling out the stopper, fearing any irreversible damage to the spigot/pipe. Of particular interest (for me) on this machine is the cast aluminum 3-vane agitator with an attractive crown-shaped brass cap. The motor is a Delco, and the transmission is direct drive. The last photo in the set is from the Craigslist advertisement. | ||
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Post# 1003820 , Reply# 1 8/16/2018 at 00:28 (2,078 days old) by abcomatic  (Bradford, Illinois) |
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HI Brad, I bet that agitator will move the clothes around quickly. Nice find. | ||
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Post# 1003824 , Reply# 2 8/16/2018 at 01:09 (2,078 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 1003929 , Reply# 3 8/17/2018 at 07:39 (2,077 days old) by dermacie (my forever home (Glenshaw, PA)) |
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| Post# 1003935 , Reply# 4 8/17/2018 at 10:08 (2,077 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Here's the link to video on YouTube... | ||
| Post# 1004021 , Reply# 5 8/18/2018 at 13:06 (2,076 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Photo of completed machine...
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| Post# 1004106 , Reply# 6 8/19/2018 at 08:30 (2,075 days old) by unclejohn (Can) | ||
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Very nice machine Brad, congrats. Tt looks great ! To see things such as this encourages myself, vis-a-vis my antique Hoover wringer project for 2019 | ||
| Post# 1004127 , Reply# 8 8/19/2018 at 12:10 (2,075 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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To answer some questions...
Gary ... yes, the agitator does produce fairly good rollover, although not as good as a Maytag. I found as long as it's not loaded too heavily, the rollover is fine. Love that agitator with its decorative bronze cap shaped something like a crown!
James ... for paint, I used Rustoleum's Appliance Epoxy. If you're careful in your application, the result is a very professional, almost factory-like appearance. | ||
| Post# 1004134 , Reply# 9 8/19/2018 at 14:05 (2,075 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Further to James' question ... | ||
| Post# 1004515 , Reply# 10 8/22/2018 at 18:26 (2,071 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Some more pics - restoration completed
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Post# 1004516 , Reply# 11 8/22/2018 at 18:38 (2,071 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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Wow! | ||
| Post# 1004528 , Reply# 12 8/22/2018 at 20:12 (2,071 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Post# 1004766 , Reply# 13 8/25/2018 at 06:26 (2,069 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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Lucky friend | ||
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