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  1. akvac

    Kirby Hose Conundrum

    Yes - thank you. I don’t see the metal ring that you mention, but know what it is. I’ve had experience with both hose styles you’ve shown here (and prefer the non metallic working end, as it doesn’t dent from occasional dropping on the floor). 🙄 I think someone may have modified that end on...
  2. akvac

    Kirby Hose Conundrum

    Hi - Recently I purchased a Kirby replacement hose on eBay. It showed promise as the machine end is compatible for not only heritage models, but tradition and earlier, as well. However the working end has an unusual elbow built in. The downside is the end of the elbow is just a tad smaller than...
  3. akvac

    Kirby Handle Spring

    Kirby handle spring winding tool kit for 505 series Ben - thank you very much for all that info. I’m expecting the tool kit to arrive next Friday, so hopefully will share a success story sometime following. Regards, Will
  4. akvac

    Kirby Handle Spring

    Kirby handle spring winding tool kit for 505 series Hi - I’m expecting an order for a T 124 S tool winding kit for my 509. So far I’ve not been able to find any instructions on how to use it, without damaging the machine, or myself! It’s still a work in progress, but after cleaning it up, it...
  5. The latest collection lineup; housecleaning, anyone

    The latest collection lineup; housecleaning, anyone

    The latest collection lineup; housecleaning, anyone
  6. My latest challenge awaits -  a factory rebuilt 509.

    My latest challenge awaits - a factory rebuilt 509.

    My latest challenge awaits - a factory rebuilt 509.
  7. A bojacked D-80 - now looking for a bag I like.

    A bojacked D-80 - now looking for a bag I like.

    A bojacked D-80 - now looking for a bag I like.
  8. She's a beaut!

    She's a beaut!

    She's a beaut!
  9. My new favorite, with modern upgrade on the bag setup.

    My new favorite, with modern upgrade on the bag setup.

    My new favorite, with modern upgrade on the bag setup.
  10. Couple of soldiers ready for action.

    Couple of soldiers ready for action.

    Couple of soldiers ready for action.
  11. Another of the five 2HDs...

    Another of the five 2HDs...

    Another of the five 2HDs...
  12. Took this 2CB as partial trade in for the previous heritage 2, even though I don't know by anyone would want a shakeout bag! Learned about converting

    Took this 2CB as partial trade in for the previous heritage 2, even though I don't know by anyone would want a shakeout bag! Learned about converting

    Took this 2CB as partial trade in for the previous heritage 2, even though I don't know by anyone would want a shakeout bag! Learned about converting in a Vacuumland thread.
  13. After shot...

    After shot...

    After shot...
  14. My 2nd 1HD...

    My 2nd 1HD...

    My 2nd 1HD...
  15. Sales are slow during the winter months, so I have a fleet!

    Sales are slow during the winter months, so I have a fleet!

    Sales are slow during the winter months, so I have a fleet!
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