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Thanks Charles. This is the first cleaner I've ever torn into, also the first one I came across in my travels that wasn't priced like someone sucked some diamonds and ruby's into the bag. It was a fun learning experience, would probably do it again if I come across another! Don't know much about...

She's all put back together, buffed and pished. Now to get a new cord and puthe her into service cleaning my wood floors! I've really had a lot of fun with this. Shiney things you know.

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I ended up getting the pig off there. What a pain! They must have had something in their motor shop to pinch the shaft at both ends to keep it from moving (only way I can see). Between Kroil and long needle nose to stick Into the housing to grip it, I was able to get it off. Judging by the...

Thanks Jeff! It's a nice day to be in the garage, so I've decided to tear into it and try and get it cleaned up and working again. I asked about oil or grease, as these look like grease fittings, and what's inside there looks like grease as well. Of course, it could just be oiled "dust" as...

Edit: I should clarify, the shaft does not spin freely by hand. You can feel resistance, as in being gummed up. It does run when voltage is applied. All in all, I'm looking forward to ripping into this. My first one, should be an education!

Hi y'all! I'm not a collector, but a man of varied antique interests. I've casually perused the Web for antique cleaners, but never acted until I came across this model 72 last week. I like the look of these machines, and would be far more interesting to use on the hardwood and area rugs. I've...