100 Year Old Thor

[peterh770]

Everyone thinks they were the first...

http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/a...is-100-year-old-thor-washing-machine/19583305

 

[revvinkevin]

Everyone thinks they were the first...

OK Peter, it they weren't, who was?

Set the record straight please!

Thanks!
Kevin

 

[volvoguy87]

There were many firsts.

1st mechanical washing machine
1st powered washing machines (gas engine, electric motor, belt drive from a multi-purpose engine or motor, etc)
1st automatic washer (Bendix)

Sure beats a wash board,
Dave

 

[sensi-temp]

I have a brochure from the 1900 Corporation about their Cataract washers, they started in the late 1800's. The Cataract was a rocking tub washer.

 

[peterh770]

First automatic = Bendix
First agitator automatic = Blackstone

I think there are only 2 Thor automatics out there: one of the guys in Pheonix (?) and one of the guys over in Britain. I think the wringers are even rare.