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Post# 272026   3/15/2014 at 19:30 (3,693 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Does anyone with a good wealth of knowledge regarding the Kirby Handi-Butler know anything about the exact diameter of the work wheels used directly on the device? These include: wire wheel, grinding wheel, the two buffing wheels, and knife sharpener.
I mean, if there were pictures of the Mark III (used on models 562 and Sanitronic VII) and Mark IV Handi-Butlers (used on models Dual Sanitronic 50 and 80, and the Classic and Classic Omega) lined up together, I might have better knowledge of their exact compatibility. Please try to take pictures of these. The Classic Omega's Handi-Butler is the only all-metal HB that will also work with the Classic III and the Tradition because all three have the same speed switch. Thank you, Ben Edge (KirbyClassicIII) |
Post# 272034 , Reply# 1   3/15/2014 at 20:18 (3,693 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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I'd be glad to measure and photograph my 511's Handi-Butler when I get the chance. The grinding wheel that came with it is labeled under the Universal name, could this be a replacement or included with the Kirby from purchase? but why would you need to replace a grinding head? they rarely wear out.
As a side-note, I will not be able to get to the Tradition until early to mid April, It's both in storage and in the middle of restoration. |
Post# 272035 , Reply# 2   3/15/2014 at 21:36 (3,693 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 272047 , Reply# 3   3/16/2014 at 00:31 (3,693 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 272169 , Reply# 4   3/16/2014 at 19:46 (3,692 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Here's your measurements of my 511's kit:
Wire Wheel-4 inches. Polishing Wheel:3 1/6 inches. Polishing Wheel #2:3 1/2 inches. Power Buffer (Connects to Handi-Butler flexible rotating arm):5 inches. Grinding Wheel (Labeled "UNIVERSAL", Not sure if originally sold with 511 Handi-Butler kit, but why would you replace a grinding wheel? since when do they wear out?):4 inches.
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Post# 272356 , Reply# 5   3/18/2014 at 04:39 (3,690 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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If you do a lot of grinding--the wheel will wear out-and depending on WHAT you grind.For the hobbyist householder using the Handi-Butler as a grinder-the wheel would last a long time-but a grinding wheel in a busy machine shop--not so long. |
Post# 272500 , Reply# 6   3/19/2014 at 09:10 (3,689 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 279587 , Reply# 12   5/6/2014 at 16:32 (3,641 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 279603 , Reply# 15   5/6/2014 at 17:14 (3,641 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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