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Google loves this site... ...digging around for Sanitronic stuff, invariably threads here are in the first ten results displayed by Google.... :-) John

Hey now... ...let's not be vacuum snobs, ok? Not everyone can have Kirby's, and the unwashed masses try so hard to keep up, let's not hurt their feelings, ok? Hehe...seriously, I've friends with Dyson's who'd willingly suffer martyrdom before parting with it. I've a Fantom Fury that I swear...

By the way....here's the ole Classic 1-CR... Just a rough cut mind you, an initial scub and buff just to see what was under the tarnish and filth... Co-starring -- The Flexi-Shaft.... Also Co-starring -- The Handi-Butler... And Starring...(drumroll) -- The Classic Omega Power Plant! He's...

Veg used the right word... ...offended. But I was not "kinda" offended, I was majorly offended. I don't want to put a teen in a position of debate against a parent -- no way shape or form. But I just couldn't let that stand. I've read with the others, patiently and concerned, to the teens...

I'm uh...er...blush...looking for an '80... ...I saw one with attachments go for just over $100 on eBay...kicked myself for not sniping it. Another one, "restored" by a hobbyist, no tools, is on Buy-It-Now for $75.00. A set of tools and a Miracle Head for the Sani-80 is also on eBay right now...

Floored... Jamie, I was absolutely floored to read your message. I was not a part of the convention -- but wish I had been. All the stories coming back have shown it to be an enjoyable grouping of good people with a common interest in these vintage appliances. New friendships made, old...

Just a thought....probably not practical... ...but if it does have to be converted to the new stuff in order to work -- is there a trade school around you that could do the work? I've heard of people doing this with car engines and the like -- I wonder if it's possible for an old fridge to be...

Add my compliments.... ...and my total jealousy at a $100 + $90 Kirby! But your vac shop sure does a good job! Good idea on a fresh brushroll. Sure sorry to hear about the belt/hair situation -- darnit! Because these vacs are supposed to be excellent at picking up pet hair. I have a G4 (among...

This *IS* a fun thread! I better be careful though...every time I wolf-whistle at these Hoovers and Elextroluxes (Electroli?) my Kirby's shoot a dirty look! The Legend growled at me when I walked by, and it was not even plugged in. Chris, it's awesome that you got a Hoover 28! You still need...

Greg, it depends... ...which is why I called out the caution on the tabs, which kick in the switch for the motor. I assure you, if you go eBaying for these, you're going to have to ask the seller to post a pic of the backside, or provide an accurate description of its location on the back of...

But Pete! That's all part of the fun! :-) I bought a shampoo system from a lady on eBay. She's a Sanitronic fan as well. When I offered to provide a good home for her Sanitronic if she ever decided to put it up for adoption, I received the following in response: I won't part with my...

You got it Fred! Yup, the shafts are both from later models. I should have brought that up, thanks for pointing it out. Come to think of it, the shaft on the bottom of the pic is from an Omega -- it has a touch of a wine color in it. Not to worry though, an Omega is en route...and a G3. I'm...

Handi-Butler installed on the Dual Sanitronic 50 Here's a pic of a number of the Handi-Butler goodies, as well as the Handi-Butler grinder/sharpener installed. It appears that I have the plastic safety guard upside down. However, this is to cover the grinding wheel when using the knife...

Handi-Butler - Be Mindful of those switch tabs folks! Regarding the Handi-Butler, be mindful of the tabs that activate the safety switch. Kirby, ever the capitalists didn't want folks taking these from their old machine to the new one, apparently. This is the backside of my Handi-Butler for...

A thread to ponder. First off, I apologize for not reading this thread sooner. Jon, to you and the others who have indicated discomfort, I apologize for any post of mine that contributed to that discomfort. And I sincerely mean that. If any of my posts hitherto have been a part of that, by all...

Very nice! Robert, your kitchen is beautiful. So much nicer and more "home and hearth" than the sterile look of it in the before picture. Beautiful home too! But we need to talk about those awnings... <grin> John

Kirby Handi-Butler... NICE Handi-Butler, Robert! Yup, the grinding wheels are for sharpening knives -- I have a band-aid on my finger right now as proof! The Flexi-Shaft attachment attaches to the backside of your Hand-Butler (note the small hex-like hole). On the other end, you could attach an...

You people never cease to amaze me! What an awesome birthday gift, Robert! Awesome too, is the fact that it is going to someone who will appreciate it with the same care and knowledge that you do. Austin, you contribute so much to this board and to what it stands for, helping people with...

Hey all... In what is still my nascent beloved hobby of vintage appliances and stuff, I've already come across vendors and individuals "in the biz" who are most helpful, or go the extra mile, what have you. This type of vendor or service provider gets the loyalty of my business in future sales...

Cool! Congrats, Robert, way to go :) Something about a matched set that speaks completion, a job well done! John