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2 weeks ago I found this metal Royal at a thrift store. It’s my first Royal. I went back today in hopes of finding the belt lifter and maybe attachments if it had them originally. Lo and behold I found a bag with the belt lifter and attachments. I inquired about the hose and wands but they...

Can anyone give me some tips on re-assembly of Eureka made power nozzle necks? I always have to fight to get the hose duct just right so that the plastic plate (circled in the photo) doesn’t bulge out. This one seems to be really fighting. I’m sure I’m missing something. Seems it has to do with...

Can anyone tell me where I might obtain brush roll end caps for my Singer Golden Power Master? I know much newer machines supposedly use them. I haven’t come across any of the 80’s models recently though. These caps are too crumbly to use. EBay hasn’t been any help. I’ve looked under Singer...

My latest find. And first Panasonic I’ve had. It’s been well kept. Needs a good cleanup and then it willl be good as new.

An early morning estate sale score! My third flower power. Perhaps the nicest of them.

Thinning out the collection, here's the second of 2 of my PennCrest uprights that are up for sale on Ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/224903703940?hash=item345d4e2d84:g:mrIAAOSw5IFiPTPC

I'm thinning out my collection, here's one of 2 of my Upright PennCrest's on Ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/224903672108?hash=item345d4db12c:g:a0UAAOSwxutiPSyv

Eureka Precison for sale https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eureka-Precision-Upright-Vacuum-/224863719244?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Thinning the collection. 1960 Vintage Kenmore Horizon Canister Vacuum Cleaner https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-Vintage-Kenmore-Horizon-Canister-Vacuum-Cleaner-/224850543901?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

I ran across these Bissell bags on EBay. Anyone know what this machine looked like? Own one or have any photos? I don’t recall seeing this one before. It’s called a Bissell 2 Motor Power Upright. I’m just curious as to what it looked like.

Hey guys I am making some room in my collection. Here's a link to my Ebay auction for my Singer System if anyone is interested. It's in excellent condition...

Hey all! I got this Oreck last weekend. The motor wasn’t wanting to turn. Took it apart and got it going. Little did I realize I had too much slack in one of the wires and it got caught in the armature. The copper wire from the motor stator busted off. Of course it’s impossible to find a motor...

Hey guys! I invested in a bench buffer with a stitched cotton and loose cotton buffing wheel. I am having trouble achieving a mirror shine. I keep having micro scratches left in the finish. I’ve sanded w/ 6 different grits of sandpaper and gotten deeper scratches out. I use black rouge on the...

Curious if anyone knows if the insulation/sound deadening material in the rear end of my Lux Model L would happen to contain asbestos? (See Photos) Or if the wiring in it might? I hadn't given consideration to old vacuums containing asbestos until a few nights ago when I was rewiring the plug on...

Hi all, what's the recommended adhesive to use on a Kirby nozzle gasket? Is it rubber cement? I recently acquired this Heritage 2 that needed a new fan & good cleaning & tune up. It's back in action but needs the gasket adhered better.

I’ve taken apart my Electrolux Marquis to fully clean and service it. This is the first Lux I’ve taken this far apart. I’ve pulled the motor all the way apart. I went too far and the fan blades are now loose inside the chamber. Is there a way to get to them or have I just ruined it? The fan...

A few weeks back I posted about a vintage vac coming up at an auction. Well the auction was today & I walked away with this treasure. Turns out it is a Frantz Premier, a rare find these days so I am told & from research. It is around 100 years old. It's kinda rough, but considering it's 100...

Hey guys I am wondering what you can tell me about this vac? I haven't seen this one before. It appears that instead of a plug on the cord, it screws into a light socket. Obviously judging by that it's been around for quite some time, as well as the amount of "patina" it has. I have 2 pics I...

Here's today's thrift store find. A hoover Convertible Guardsman. I took it apart & cleaned it thoroughly. Also, oiled all the bearings. She needs some further TLC with a Magic Eraser & the metal polished up & she will be good to go.

Here is my latest thrift store find. A Model 1370 baby blue Penncrest Convertible. It was pretty dirty & scuffed, but it cleaned up nicely. It's the first Convertible that I have taken apart down to the bottom bearing & serviced. It purrs like new now! First Pic is before.