bradross
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First, here's a reference to a previous thread from "rpms" showing an advertisement in the Eaton's catalog for a similar washer, although he stated that he did not know the brand. (Ref.: Thread # 50833 Post# 731273)
I picked up this machine yesterday - a late 1940s model manufactured by Fairgrieve and Son, Ltd, of Toronto (1885-1971). This company had the contract with Eaton's department store for wringer washers, including the "Viking" brand (not to be confused with Viking brand ranges.)If anybody can help out with the name of this model, please speak uup!
My biggest challenge in the restoration is the "stupid" spigot drain. Why manufacturers chose this design, rather than a drain hose, is beyond me! The screw is made of aluminum and the spigot of an apparently cheap metal that has rusted extensively - so much so, that it's going to be a challenge getting the screw stopper out. I've already broken off a chunk at the top in an attempt to loosen it. I think I'm going to have to resort to drilling out the stopper, fearing any irreversible damage to the spigot/pipe.
Of particular interest (for me) on this machine is the cast aluminum 3-vane agitator with an attractive crown-shaped brass cap.
The motor is a Delco, and the transmission is direct drive.
The last photo in the set is from the Craigslist advertisement.
I picked up this machine yesterday - a late 1940s model manufactured by Fairgrieve and Son, Ltd, of Toronto (1885-1971). This company had the contract with Eaton's department store for wringer washers, including the "Viking" brand (not to be confused with Viking brand ranges.)If anybody can help out with the name of this model, please speak uup!
My biggest challenge in the restoration is the "stupid" spigot drain. Why manufacturers chose this design, rather than a drain hose, is beyond me! The screw is made of aluminum and the spigot of an apparently cheap metal that has rusted extensively - so much so, that it's going to be a challenge getting the screw stopper out. I've already broken off a chunk at the top in an attempt to loosen it. I think I'm going to have to resort to drilling out the stopper, fearing any irreversible damage to the spigot/pipe.
Of particular interest (for me) on this machine is the cast aluminum 3-vane agitator with an attractive crown-shaped brass cap.
The motor is a Delco, and the transmission is direct drive.
The last photo in the set is from the Craigslist advertisement.
