The 70's Blackstone perf tub washer!

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And here it is!!!

 

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the Logo!

 

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It's almost like a Westinghouse agitator but at the end of the ramp, the blades square off! The tub does NOT index.

 

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the filters and dispensers are MIA.

 

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another lid view

 

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...and it fills from the FRONT of the machine!

 

[appnut]

Mark thatnks for all closeups here too. I am guess that water save cycle is the wash, spin/spray rinse, spin, and stops at the beginning of the real rinse. Intersting. Explain if I've not guessed correctly. Thanks. Bob

 

[westytoploader]

Yet another AWESOME machine, and what a cool control panel! I've never seen one of these before in pictures; only the Hoover version. If I'm not mistaken, aren't these the same as the older Aussie Hoovers as well?

Interesting front fill! Considering the style of the ramp agitator, I'm assuming the wash action is like the GE, with that "dip-roll" action?

 

[tolivac]

Another very nice one!Like the detailed instructions and diagram on the lid!

 

[appnut]

That agitator reminds me of an Easy Spiralator.

 

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washing away!

 

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pump needs a good cleaning!

 

[appnut]

I wonder if that filter stream is "normal" or if something is obstructing a pump. Looks kinda weak.

 

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the video washing

....and here it is washing!

 

[appnut]

Amazing washing and roll over. I agree Mark, great washer!! AMAZING!!!

 

[mayfan69]

Great Turnover!

This machine has great turnover!

What is the transmission like in these machines?? Like a Westinghouse?? The older Aussie Hoover's wash like this and they have a great big round cast iron gearbox.

Leon

 

[gansky1]

Well, aren't you just the "Blackstone Babe" now?? Love them all, Mark - each one is so unique.

 

[user 12105]

With the way the clothes circulate clockwise you would almost think it was an indexing basket. Very nice washer...and from Americas oldest manufacture of washers no less.

 

[user 12105]

Have to ask this. What year is the machine? Did Blackstone produce all their own washers up till the end,..or was Westinghouse involved at all?

This is fascinating! I do believe these machines were produced in NY state, yet..in all my years i have never actually seen one of their washers in the northeast...though i did see an old junked dryer once.