Thread Number: 37734
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Something satisfying with an old vac |
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Post# 402363   12/10/2018 at 23:43 (1,934 days old) by Rivstg1 (colorado springs)   |   | |
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Is it just me, or is there something uniquely satisfying about using old or antique equipment ,especially vacuums , realizing your using something that old....and it works perfectly? I like all things ‘old’ though ...just using something before your ‘time’ is cool. I don’t feel the same way ( whether it cleans better or not is irrelevant ) using my modern vacs.
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Post# 402365 , Reply# 1   12/10/2018 at 23:55 (1,934 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)   |   | |
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Post# 402375 , Reply# 2   12/11/2018 at 05:01 (1,934 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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I do have 1 new vacuum, a James, that I really like, but for the most part I use everything vintage, All my small appliances etc. |
Post# 402378 , Reply# 4   12/11/2018 at 08:19 (1,934 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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I agree.
Vintage quality & design is part of the appeal. Restoration is rewarding in itself, feeling you've preserved something, and if it functions too, that's a bonus. This not only applies to vacuums though; Valve Radios, Sewing Machines, Clocks, Fans... Before you know it, your home looks like a museum. Funny watching my son trying to use my Bakelite dial Telephone for the first time. He'd never seen a phone without a keypad before. |
Post# 402379 , Reply# 5   12/11/2018 at 08:36 (1,934 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 402384 , Reply# 6   12/11/2018 at 10:16 (1,934 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 402420 , Reply# 8   12/11/2018 at 20:25 (1,933 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs)   |   | |
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Post# 402426 , Reply# 10   12/11/2018 at 21:11 (1,933 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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I love old Kirby vacuums. I f found a new love in the compact c9. It's build to last.
I picked up a 509 all original at the thrift store. I cleaned out bag lubed a couple places. I started it up and vacuumed with it. I made a video for you tube if it but idk I'll post it soon. I completely rebuilt a 510 last year basically new everything. This vacuum sounded just as strong as my 510. Usually on older Kirby's when you turn it off you here bearings soon down. This didn't.b a 79 year old vacuum running better than new vacs. The metal fan is awesome. People here I collect and fix vacuums older ones and they think I'm nuts. I let them try out a 500 series vacuum and there blown away. I'll enjoy my compact I'll finish my plethora of old 500 Kirby's in due time. I'm excited how to see my American Lincoln super vac performs. Les |
Post# 403736 , Reply# 11   1/7/2019 at 22:50 (1,906 days old) by vacuser (milford,ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 403742 , Reply# 13   1/7/2019 at 23:28 (1,906 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs)   |   | |
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Post# 403746 , Reply# 14   1/7/2019 at 23:40 (1,906 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)   |   | |
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