Recent content by mark_t

Now there's some good info - thanks vacman!

My kit doesn't call for the rubber disk - it has the wire wheel instead. I was just wanting one so that I could use sanding disks with the Handi-butler. I thought it was strange that my kit came with sanding disks but no rubber wheel to mount them on, but apparently that's how some of the kits...

Appreciate the offer on the 518, but I will be looking for a project rather than a restored unit. (old guy, big workshop, time on his hands) I would like those rubber cups though. What are you looking to get for them? Do you know what are they for? Do you have the rubber arbor for the sanding...

G'day folks. Recently got the Kirby bug - refurbished five so far. I especially like the older ones, Classic III and back, and I'm currently keeping my eyes open for a 518 as I think it would be cool to have a vacuum the same age as me. The reason for today's post is that I recently found a...