Fine Day for a Play.....

[keymatic]

Dear all,
Last weekend was a lovely one, so me & a friend decided to get a few machines out for an airing...plus it was also a bit of a display for a photoshoot.
Retro washers make up such a big part of my life, i know many think it is weird, but they bring me so much joy!!
Happy sunday everyone.
Keith [this post was last edited: 6/5/2016-07:54]

 

[keymatic]

Whoops...dam iphone..was mean't to say "Fine day"

 

[gansky1]

Very cute - did you do any wash outside?  Your machines look like new gleaming in the sunshine.

 

[keymatic]

Hi Gan, thanks..yep had a play and run them through. Can't resist a bit of "retrowash" lol
Cheers Keith

 

[mikeymatic]

Looking good

Hi Keith

You're machines are looking in great condition there - lovely to see.

My Gran had the same Hotpoint Twin Tub and my Auntie had a Keymatic 3226 - brill machines. Brought a smile to my face.

I'm restoring a Keymatic 3224 of my own - hope it looks as good as yours when I'm done.

Mike.

 

[keymatic3203]

Great to see

some of your machines Keith, they look `just out of the showroom' in the sunshine, great to that you could give them a run to.

Mathew

 

[alanlondon]

Great line up

Nice to see these machines in such good shape Keith. My Mum had a Hoover twin tub, but I always used to wish it was the same as our neighbour across the road who had a Hotpoint Supermatic with that wonderful agitator and recirculation of the wash water. I used to follow my Mum over when she went for a coffee and just watch all the fun as she appeared to have it in front of her sink everyday with her pink Marigolds on!

Thanks for sharing.

Alan

 

[frigilux]

Very nice collection! I love the look of the slant-front Hoover Keymatic. What is the machine on the far left with the narrow drum? Is it a spinner?

 

[markluton]

Have always had a wee thing for the 1400s.
All are looking grand!
Always think it's good to have a play with old machines now and again to keep them functioning well.
For some reason it's more fun when the suns out!

 

[christfr]

cool toys for sure.. I so would love to play with a keymatic

 

[keymatic]

Hi Eugene, yes the small machine to the far right with the Omo washing powder on it is a spin dryer, made by Servis.

Thanks all the nice comments, the machines are all working and we put them all through their paces, wash, wring, rinse, spin i will be getting another selection out over the next few weeks.

Get those machines out guys.

Cheers Keith

 

[chestermikeuk]

Pics

Looking good Keith, nothing like a sunny day for a polish and run through !! Are you getting ready for the exhibition you mentioned last year ?

The Hoover roundel looks great is it made of bakelite ?

 

[keymatic]

Hi Mike, always take the fine opportunity to have a play i need to get the others out and give them a run through...
This line up was initially for a photographer to shot for a website project. No news yet on the exhibition, museums take way too much time procrastinating!!
Cheers
Keith

 

[keymatic]

Hi Mike,

The Hoover sign came from Australia - it is made from a hard chip board.

Cheers Keith