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Oops! Don't Hold a tune That's right. They don't hold a tune. But then, everyplace I've ever played one was in a school or Sunday School room. Any piano will get abused in places like that. They have a lot of timber. Very bright.

Nothing by Gulbransen is worth that price. Their pianos are terrible and hold a tune.

Check this out. I bet these don't come along too often. Did this model take the electric turbo brush...

I've had a ball fixing up my Ebay Tristar that I got a couple of weeks ago. It is an impressive cleaner! And very easy for a novice like me to work on.

$120 If that vacuum sold for $60 in 1985 NIB it would be about $115 to $120 in 2009 dollars. How much did it finally go for?

I Wonder . . . if those Vibra Groomer brushrolls are still available for canisters.

Well . . . That's what happens when a vacuum cleaner is approaching 20 years old!

What the cord looks like This is what the cord looks like. The crevice area where the clip goes is what's cracking. http://www.goodvac.com/TriStar_Cord_old_molded_p/tristarcordoldmolded.htm

Cord Repair The rubber on the power cord gromet (relief) where it pushes into the machine is separating. Now the cord doesn't want to stay in place even with the cord clip in place. Can that be repaired effectively with hot glue or something else. I've wrapped electrical tape around it in order...

Another Sniping Program I guess there are several. http://www.auctionsniper.com/default.aspx

Power Snipe This apparently is the software that's used by some snipers. http://www.powersnipe.com/?source=google&kw=auctionsniping

Sniping I've heard there are computer programs that people use to "snipe" an item by submitting the highest bid at the very last second. Don't know if that's accurate information.

Royal I have a Hoover Steam Vac that I like, but I've heard that Royal actually produces the best on the market. I don't remember where I read or heard that, though. Bill

Looks Toxic! I think you have a Toxic Waste Dump on your hands! Better call out the Canadian version of the Environmental Protection Agency!

Ship Times They've usually shipped pretty quick for me. On the downside is the shipping method. It takes a while for stuff from New England to finally land in the Lone Star State -- especially when they use that Fedex/USPS shipping method. Pony Express was faster!

Sleek I really like the sleek look of the UK designs. Very streamlined. So many vacuums today look very clunky with the way designers try to put everything and the kitchen sink on board. Your machines are very nice.

Thanks for the pics! That rug tool looks similar to the old Electrolux style but with air channels! I really like that little tool caddy. I was kind of wondering if the rug tool and floor brush came standard too. Thanks! Bill

I will keep my eye out! I just looked at the OEM tools at Total Vac. Yikes! I can't help but think that someone got rid of a perfectly good vacuum because all it really needed was a new brush roll and filter so it would have good agitation and suction/airflow again. The vac is really clean...

Electrolux Model XXX Nozzle Unfortunately, the Tristar didn't come with any attachments. But for $31, I can't complain! It only came with the Turbo Brush. I was using the rug nozzle from an Electrolux Model XXX. It doesn't allow for as much airflow so it's harder to push on the short looped...

Cleaning Machine! Well, this is my day off, so I spent the day disassembling my new Tristar, deodorizing and shining it up. It came with only the old cloth bag, so I hand washed it and the motor filter. My thanks to Sandy for giving me tips on taking it apart. Very simple design and engineering...