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Hey, does anyone know anything about these REALLY old Easy's? This is a beautiful machine, but how does it all work? It matches my new copper kitchen counter tops and I want it to use as the daily driver. Thoughts?
Easy Model R
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arbilab
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Can't duplicate the appearance by searching 'model R', but generally dates to the mid 30s. Suction cup agitator goes up and down, possibly around as well. The part not shown is the spinner.
Looks like jewelry or art, doesn't it? This is actually available? Is it said to operate? Failed parts would almost certainly have to be fabricated, quite expensive.
Restored to original operation and with modern detergents this machine would work quite well. Bearing in mind it is manual, the operator pretty much has to stand there the whole time manipulating clothes, levers and hoses.
Looks like jewelry or art, doesn't it? This is actually available? Is it said to operate? Failed parts would almost certainly have to be fabricated, quite expensive.
Restored to original operation and with modern detergents this machine would work quite well. Bearing in mind it is manual, the operator pretty much has to stand there the whole time manipulating clothes, levers and hoses.
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They say it's operable! It DOES look like jewelry! I've been using an easy (1948 model) for the last 4 years, so i'm used to it and enjoy using it!
I think i'm going to go for it! I'll post some pics of the spinner.
I think i'm going to go for it! I'll post some pics of the spinner.
It really looks like that machine was barely even used. I doubt you'll find one in better shape. If you're already using a '48, this one should be a cinch to master.
Check the post from "ken" in your "shipping machines" thread. There's information on who to contact.
Check the post from "ken" in your "shipping machines" thread. There's information on who to contact.
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I just checked! Thanks for the U-Crate! Fedex was very expensive, and I think I'm going to go with the U-Crate. I wish it was a little closer, because i want it now! hahaha
toploader55
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Good Lord...
That machine is just stunning. Just Stunning. Stunning. Did I say Stunning ...
So Pristine. I hope you get it. Please make a video if you do. Good Luck.
Here is a link to it's washing action
That machine is just stunning. Just Stunning. Stunning. Did I say Stunning ...
So Pristine. I hope you get it. Please make a video if you do. Good Luck.
Here is a link to it's washing action
This is a model 532 and it's date of birth is between 1919 and 1923. I would say it's at the late end as it has an electric motor instead of a gas engine. Your machine also has the attached gas burner accessory that would both heat the wash water and keep it warm for additional loads. Lee Willet's Antique Washing Machine Museum has a picture of this exact model.
And yes, the 3 suction cups went up and down and rotated around. My grandmother had an easy from 1921, but no spinner. It's still usable today. As a kid all we were allowed to do was push in the red button to start the motor and then throw the clutch handle to wash or to run the wringers. Once I hit college age and Minnie had died, I started taking over the machine entirely to do my grandfather's clothes. Cement laundry tub! Hope this helps! Greg
And yes, the 3 suction cups went up and down and rotated around. My grandmother had an easy from 1921, but no spinner. It's still usable today. As a kid all we were allowed to do was push in the red button to start the motor and then throw the clutch handle to wash or to run the wringers. Once I hit college age and Minnie had died, I started taking over the machine entirely to do my grandfather's clothes. Cement laundry tub! Hope this helps! Greg
Correction: it's Lee Maxwell's AWMM.
arbilab
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That's as close to new/unused or FULLY restored as possible. It GLEAMS.
Some pics handy of your 48? It would resemble grandma's from 51~53.
I had to smuggle my plastic/Chinese twinny into this building that prohibits private laundry eqpt. The last one I had was a 73 Panasonic, very good machine in all regards. Offset impeller didn't knot sheets like the Chinny does.
Some pics handy of your 48? It would resemble grandma's from 51~53.
I had to smuggle my plastic/Chinese twinny into this building that prohibits private laundry eqpt. The last one I had was a 73 Panasonic, very good machine in all regards. Offset impeller didn't knot sheets like the Chinny does.
Look likes very light use
I had one years ago, a real heavy beast. But those cups have me wondering, they usually were nickel plated not copper. I think the nickel my have been polished off.
Other wise the spin basket looks mint. It looks low use. The later models had a extra clutch that rotated the cups as they went up and down, the earlier ones just went up and down, I think pre-1919.
I had one years ago, a real heavy beast. But those cups have me wondering, they usually were nickel plated not copper. I think the nickel my have been polished off.
Other wise the spin basket looks mint. It looks low use. The later models had a extra clutch that rotated the cups as they went up and down, the earlier ones just went up and down, I think pre-1919.
