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I remember that Allentown convention well, Hans. It was my favorite of all of them. I made great friends there 21 years ago and enjoyed seeing all the collections through the years. I had the pleasure of visiting the Michael Hays museum many times and I'm glad you now are caring for the machines.

Sounds good. I've been craving Ridgewood BBQ, so a trip to your area is in order.

I'm also sorry to hear of your parent's passing. That is something I wish we wouldn't need to experience, but no one is spared. I hope the remaining parent accepts assisted living and continues to live a happy life. I have not sought out vintage vacs in many years, but one I would like to...

So sorry to hear this. Chris came to my home, must be 12 years ago now, for a fun visit while in town for an assembly of his order. He was a good person with a good heart. You may not know that he was also a master locksmith with fantastic knowledge of vintage locks. I had thought of him just...

I have one I can part with. It is brown in color, great condition as it was used very little. PM me if interested. John

Congratulations! I am glad who I consider the "King of Westinghouse" won that auction! If you have access to a scanner, put the instruction manual on the website. I don't think I've seen a Westinghouse manual.

Is that a CT 33? I know of one locally that been used hard in a shop for over 10 years and it is still running strong.

It is a disposable fleece bag and holds 6.9 gallons. There is a permabag option, one that can be reused, for $250. A box of 6 disposable bags is $36.

Rex, it does use a fleece bag. It's very quiet to use in the house. I was told by a cabinet maker that the variable motor speed has to be turned nearly as low as it can go, or it will suck the power tool down to the wood! We also have an Alto Wap Attix 5 that is impressive. I bought it in 2006...

I have a great appreciation for commercial vacs that can clean up after a day of woodworking, or clean the house Saturday morning. This is a machine that fits the bill. The Festool CT 26 is made to integrate with Festool hand tools, like routers and sanders, which I plan to get in the future...

No problem, Rob. I have yet to use a bag, but likely will this weekend. Funeraldirector, I absolutely agree the Iota bags were the best. I wish I could find a stash for my Renaissance.

Pics of new bags I thought I would share photos of the new fleece bags for the Platinum. I ordered them from Aerus online. They cost a bit more than the paper bags but will be worth it if they contain the fine dust that the previous version did not. I had quite the issue with the paper bags...

Hans The girls ate at Mary Mac's Tea Room this weekend! My son and I were not with their group, so we ate at the original Varsity drive in downtown. They raved about the food.

How did it work, Rob? Looks rather nice on the e2.

I sure do and I'm glad you have it! I almost did not go in the thrift that I found it in.

It seems more like IB rather NIB. You can't get that wear on the pedestal without dragging over the floor several times.

That's a very nice improvement! Did the peroxide etch the surface and make the polished plastic surface dull?

Charles, if you didn't have a hose attached, there is a poor seal of suction over the inlet. They usually have respectable suction. John

Rob, My example also has an exhaust louvre. The attachments that came with it are exactly as you described. I would love to see the original hose - the hose that came with the machine was a standard model 30 hose. Very interesting machines!

I have no doubt that my Rainbow rep would quickly and happily repair my new Rainbow. Darrell Sammons in Knoxville, TN is worth a call if you're in the market. He prices the machines very fairly, and is just a nice guy. Luxlife, I know what you mean about Electrolux. Thankfully, they don't give...