pushtorelease
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nicely done Brad! Where is the Westcoast Railway Heritage Park? I'll be back in Vancouver next month, would like to check it out.
My latest restoration project - - - Maytag Model 90 Wringer Washer
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Congratulations, Brad, the finished job looks fantastic!
bradross
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John,
The museum is located in Squamish, about 45 minutes north of the city on Hwy 99. Let me know when you're in town - we could meet for a drink if you like.
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The museum is located in Squamish, about 45 minutes north of the city on Hwy 99. Let me know when you're in town - we could meet for a drink if you like.
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Come to visit the Railway Museum of British Columbia in the spectacular mountainside setting of Squamish and see British Columbia's railway history and heritage, featuring operating trains and exhibits of equipment that helped build BC and Canada.
www.wcra.org
pushtorelease
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Thanks Brad - haven't been up that way to Squamish/Whistler in years, will try to check it out. And yes to the drink - hoping to visit around the end of May if I can find a seat sale 
My westcoast roots need a fix...
My westcoast roots need a fix...
Thank Brad
for answering the pump question, and for posting the pic of the WP model. Wonder if a pump could be added to either model? You know.. like adding a pump to a E model.
There's one about a hour away from me for $100.00 that I've had my eye on. (Without pump)
They look like there a little easier to work on than a E? And you've inspired me to take on a project LOL.
Good luck tomorrow. You did a really good job, your machine is purty purty !
for answering the pump question, and for posting the pic of the WP model. Wonder if a pump could be added to either model? You know.. like adding a pump to a E model.
There's one about a hour away from me for $100.00 that I've had my eye on. (Without pump)
They look like there a little easier to work on than a E? And you've inspired me to take on a project LOL.
Good luck tomorrow. You did a really good job, your machine is purty purty !
Restoring rollers
Hi Brad what an awesome job on this one hoping maybe for some insight on Restoring some rollers . I have a Maytag and a Coronado wringer washer of which I use both the Coronado rollers has some cracks and rough spots that grab. my question is can I just restore these as I have as yet not been able to find replacements reasonably priced. Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks so much
Hi Brad what an awesome job on this one hoping maybe for some insight on Restoring some rollers . I have a Maytag and a Coronado wringer washer of which I use both the Coronado rollers has some cracks and rough spots that grab. my question is can I just restore these as I have as yet not been able to find replacements reasonably priced. Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks so much
bradross
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Rejuvenating wringer rolls...
First off, Carolyn - welcome to the website! Hopefully you will find this club as useful and fun as I have!
If the cracks are only surface ones with some rough spots, you could probably lightly sand the rolls by hand. I stand a roll on its end and maintain the curve of the sandpaper to the roll as I do the sanding.
Depending upon the depth of the cracks, you may want to consider an electric belt sander, but caution is required so as not to remove too much material - and also it must be done uniformly (of course.) For the Model 90, I used a stationary belt sander and slowly and evenly rotated the roll. You definitely don't want to take off too much material on Maytag rolls, as reducing the diameter will affect the pressure when applied (as there is no way to increase pressure on a Maytag.)
Another method of repair that I've done with some success is by using an RTV rubber/silicone to fill in the cracks. Black "PERMATEX" silicone is good for the upper black roll in a Maytag. You could use a clear equivalent for the beige rolls on other machines. I've also used E6000 adhesive for this purpose.
Hope that helps! Best of success!
-Brad
First off, Carolyn - welcome to the website! Hopefully you will find this club as useful and fun as I have!
If the cracks are only surface ones with some rough spots, you could probably lightly sand the rolls by hand. I stand a roll on its end and maintain the curve of the sandpaper to the roll as I do the sanding.
Depending upon the depth of the cracks, you may want to consider an electric belt sander, but caution is required so as not to remove too much material - and also it must be done uniformly (of course.) For the Model 90, I used a stationary belt sander and slowly and evenly rotated the roll. You definitely don't want to take off too much material on Maytag rolls, as reducing the diameter will affect the pressure when applied (as there is no way to increase pressure on a Maytag.)
Another method of repair that I've done with some success is by using an RTV rubber/silicone to fill in the cracks. Black "PERMATEX" silicone is good for the upper black roll in a Maytag. You could use a clear equivalent for the beige rolls on other machines. I've also used E6000 adhesive for this purpose.
Hope that helps! Best of success!
-Brad
