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Price Of "Made In USA" If the current price of a new Kirby is any indication of the cost to have things made by American workers, it's no wonder everybody is moving production overseas. Not even the people screaming about this issue are willing to pay that price! As stupid and poor the...

Illuminated Commercial Royal I've got a Royal 4008, that has all the features I want, but paid a good buck for it. I also have a 1030Z I acquired for free, but it's missing all the good stuff. I will be adding a lighter weight, two conductor cord, and quick release hook. They're on order...

In The Dark @nycwriter Good point about the missing headlights. I really thought there was one on that Sanitaire, but that's moot now anyway. Coincidently, I just picked up an LED flashlight from Harbor Freight ($4.99)to mount on the front of my Royal 1030z. Yeah, it will be a ghetto setup...

Sanitaire SC889A "I have been looking at uprights..." Sanitaire SC889A •Allergen filtration Have to bend over to adjust height, and no attachments, but you still have a canister for that. Worth a look at $215.00 US...

Made In USA? At what point is an item not "Made In USA"? If every single component is made abroad, yet assembled here, is it "Made In USA? Is it OK if the nuts & bolts are made in China, but the castings made here? What if the castings are made in Mexico, but machined & polished here? What...

Money In The USA! That's funny. The lion's share of the money spent on those "China" vacs ends up in USA pockets anyway. Probably mostly to certain dealers. The same model 8300 sells from $400 to $750 or more. Matter of fact, how many dollars worth of parts differences are there from the...

This Ain't Rocket Science There's nothing particularly close tolerance in these units. The design is basically the same as it was fifty years ago. As long as the nuts & bolts stay SAE, and parts are readily available, it really doesn't matter where it's made to me. I believe they still have...

Brown Bag Now that I'm on a desktop PC, it does look brown. I still prefer Burgundy, but that brown would be nice on your gold plated unit! If Sanitaire could find a way to put a foot height adjuster on the SC889A, I might trade the Royal 4008 for it. As it is, that feature keeps the Royal...

2011 Model 8300 Everlast Shoot, that video was uploaded in 2011, and the model shown may be a year or more older than that. In the video, he says it's a model 8300. Looks like Cordovan to me, which would be nice, but I still prefer burgundy. Quick question for you Royal lovers. Hope I can...

Vintage Vacuum Parts Thanks then to Tyler Campbell for creating the video, and Ben for posting it here. Just can't get enough info about these machines. Well, I probably can eventually, but it's not a big topic around the Web. This is the place to satisfy that quest. December 7th, I placed...

Keeping My "Screamer" My that was a hectic video. I'm worn out just watching! You know what? That machine might benefit greatly from having the B Style bag on it. I think the plastic tube, that makes it a top fill, helps muffle the whine quite a bit. Try swapping the bag and see if that...

Royal Lovers Merry Christmas Shelley & Ben, Glad you like that vacuum Shelley. It was basically in that condition when I got it. Cleaned it and lubed the roller. It's prettier than pictures can do justice. Unfortunately, the attachments were sold before I got it. No big deal to me, but...

Wrap It Up! Awesome, I'll take it! It will look great under the tree. I'll email you my address. Actually, I think we over extended a little this year, so I should refrain... but, if it were available, I'd probably grab it anyway!

Tweaked 4008 Hey Ben, I took that one off my list when I contacted them on the 13th. 6 blade fan was the deal breaker. I guess if I stumbled onto an 1990 or later 886 with the 9 blade fan, 6 or 7 amp motor, toe height adjust (infinitely variable would be awesome), Adjust-O-Rite nozzle plug...

Base Plate Modification Found a base plate on Amazon, that looks like it has felt on the bottom. Looks like mine is going to have felt too! http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Upright-Cleaner-Bottom-Inches/dp/B008MM6138

May Be Base Plate After All It was rattling with base plate off, but more with it on. I ended up shaping the front curve around the lip on the front of the bell housing. Literally formed it to the lip. That not only insures the plate is tight, but it captures the flimsy center of the housing...

Tracking Down The Rattle One son is here for Christmas from Boston. Younger son usually sleeps in late, but got up relatively early this morning. As soon as I knew they were awake, I started screwing with the vacuum. Pulled the plate, nozzle plug, chamber and bag off. Tapped it all over...

Been Looking And Inquiring Ben, I contacted Vacstar a couple times. They have more than one vacuum listed. The details for that particular one is: "Correct amps 6. Model. 992. Serial. 388a002143" Based on your ROYAL METAL UPRIGHT PRODUCTION LIST, which is my Bible, that would have a 6 blade...

That Settles It Once again Ben, you are a fountain of high vacuum knowledge. A Kirby isn't going to suit this household. I ended the Royal auction. I'm keeping it for sure, and I'll keep experimenting. If that elusive 90's model comes along with all the bells & whistles, I'll buy it, then...

Can I Have It All... At Any Price? Hey Ben, That was you? Should have known. I replied to that comment. Basically, I wouldn't be content with the 880. Wondering if an old Kirby model 560 would fill the bill? Do those even use disposable bags? And, if not a Kirby, what? It's a shame...