blackstone
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The spider, which moves the agitator. Originally made of metal, later nylon.
Blackstone 350 Rebuilding
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blackstone
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Last but not least for today, the agitator placed into the tub. During agitation, the center shaft drops down and the spider engages the agitator. Hopefully. There will be a stainless cap that presses on top of the agitator.
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Hi Fred. Thank you for posting such interesting pictures.
Ross
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Great pictures, Fred! These are such interesting machines.
mickeyd
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Never seen one of these work in person
and always amazed by them. Love how the tub looks so futurisitc. Learn so much when people do this. Do some of the Blackstone models rinse automtaically in hot, and do they really drain from both the bottom and the top? So you have a store, huh?
Like Terry, love the one where we can see your boots right inside the tub.
and always amazed by them. Love how the tub looks so futurisitc. Learn so much when people do this. Do some of the Blackstone models rinse automtaically in hot, and do they really drain from both the bottom and the top? So you have a store, huh?
Like Terry, love the one where we can see your boots right inside the tub.
Wow - now we are really getting intimate with a Blackstone! It is amazing the 'over-engineering' that went into this machine. The splined shaft for the tub looks like it should be a part in a GM Turbo-Hydromatic 400 - that well built.
The boot shot - what a great picture!
This machine will be stunning when it is finished - thanks for sharing!
Ben
The boot shot - what a great picture!
This machine will be stunning when it is finished - thanks for sharing!
Ben
I don't know that I'm that impressed with how well built, or rebuilt these things are. I know two of the three machines Mark (Lightedcontrols) bought and had shipped are already out of service after just a few loads.
One thing I do admire with the Blackstone's is how well that old agitator with those little fins is able to create such good roll-over.Very impressive action!
One thing I do admire with the Blackstone's is how well that old agitator with those little fins is able to create such good roll-over.Very impressive action!
rogera608s
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Fred,
Your pictures are great. I never cease to be fascinated by this machine. I still remember the day we brought my 350 home and plugged it in....it sprung to life and has been washing ever since. I can only imagine how complex the gearcase must be inside.
The person who gets this washer will be lucky indeed.
Roger
Your pictures are great. I never cease to be fascinated by this machine. I still remember the day we brought my 350 home and plugged it in....it sprung to life and has been washing ever since. I can only imagine how complex the gearcase must be inside.
The person who gets this washer will be lucky indeed.
Roger
blackstone
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Thanks for all the interesting comments about these pictures. I'm posting them also so I can look at the progress for myself.
The Blackstone 350 has infinite water temperature control--you can set any water temperature at any time during the cycle by rotating the knob on the front. The water first drains through the holes in the bottom of the tub before spinning starts; once it starts to spin, water climbs up the wall of the tub and over the top.
I am clearing out our family TV and appliance business. My father started fixing radios in 1938. We lived behind the store, so I was always involved in the sales, service, and delivery of everything. Times change, and now I have to sell the building.
I wish I had more time to fully restore these Blackstones, but I need to have the building empty, in case it sells. I'm just trying to put together a few working machines. They may last forever, or they may not. Besides, I know most everyone here likes to take things apart and put them back together, so I leave that to you. I'm keeping the washer and dryer that my mother used. Whenever I have spare time, I will probably thoroughly fix them. I do have a good supply of parts, along with the service manuals, and I am not throwing away any Blackstone stuff.
Here is a picture of the store building that I am trying to sell, unsuccessfully.
The Blackstone 350 has infinite water temperature control--you can set any water temperature at any time during the cycle by rotating the knob on the front. The water first drains through the holes in the bottom of the tub before spinning starts; once it starts to spin, water climbs up the wall of the tub and over the top.
I am clearing out our family TV and appliance business. My father started fixing radios in 1938. We lived behind the store, so I was always involved in the sales, service, and delivery of everything. Times change, and now I have to sell the building.
I wish I had more time to fully restore these Blackstones, but I need to have the building empty, in case it sells. I'm just trying to put together a few working machines. They may last forever, or they may not. Besides, I know most everyone here likes to take things apart and put them back together, so I leave that to you. I'm keeping the washer and dryer that my mother used. Whenever I have spare time, I will probably thoroughly fix them. I do have a good supply of parts, along with the service manuals, and I am not throwing away any Blackstone stuff.
Here is a picture of the store building that I am trying to sell, unsuccessfully.
Blackstone
Great to see a full restoration, so solid a machine and fantastic to see the works and all...that agi looks like its meant to be in a commercial machine.I cant believe its the one machine I missed seeing in action at Gregs last year!!!
I like the concept of the tub vanes being able to drive the water up and out, for better extraction.Sorry to hear you are needing to sell your store, its most certainly true that times are a changing!!!, Mike
Great to see a full restoration, so solid a machine and fantastic to see the works and all...that agi looks like its meant to be in a commercial machine.I cant believe its the one machine I missed seeing in action at Gregs last year!!!
I like the concept of the tub vanes being able to drive the water up and out, for better extraction.Sorry to hear you are needing to sell your store, its most certainly true that times are a changing!!!, Mike
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Rebuilding is complete, ready to be shipped out. There is a problem with the clutch plate slipping, a problem that I don't have time to fix. A complete restoration does take a long time, but at least I got this machine all put together and able to go through a cycle. The heavy inner tub spins slowly. The clutch plate is on the center post of the transmission, below the belt-driven pulley, somewhat visible in the earlier picture showing the transmission.
Rebuilding is complete, ready to be shipped out. There is a problem with the clutch plate slipping, a problem that I don't have time to fix. A complete restoration does take a long time, but at least I got this machine all put together and able to go through a cycle. The heavy inner tub spins slowly. The clutch plate is on the center post of the transmission, below the belt-driven pulley, somewhat visible in the earlier picture showing the transmission.
blackstone
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Close up view of the front panel, showing water temperature knob, and stainless steel top.
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Just in case you didn't know that it was a Blackstone. Better view of the stainless top, inner tub, and agitator cap.
blackstone
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Original advertising flyer for the 350. Note the optional red "Petticoat" that could be placed on top of the agitator, in order to have a gentler agitation.
blackstone
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Your Blackstone Washer Is Only This Wide
So says the yardstick, pointing to the 26" mark.
So says the yardstick, pointing to the 26" mark.
blackstone
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Finally, a display sign for the wall.
hilovane
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Any possibility of a legible pic of that advertising flyer?
-thanx!
-thanx!
Great signage, Fred! Are you going to use them as artwork in your house? They would be great in the kitchen - stairwells - so many places!
blackstone
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Maybe I should have used this curtain as a backdrop....or is it overkill?
