Kirby Model 519

[odavid123]

One of my favorite late 1950s model , such a beautiful design
Kirby model 519 ,1959 .
Handi Butler was designated MARK II starting with this model.

 

[electrolux137]

Such a beautiful Kirby! The later 500-series red-trim models, 516-561, are my favorites.

 

[electrolux137]

(P.S.: I wonder how long it will take for these photos to appear on a certain Pinterest page...)[this post was last edited: 9/26/2023-16:41]

 

[repairman]

WOW. Absolutely stunning! Do you buff your castings with a bench buffer or do you use a drill/angle grinder?

 

[odavid123]

@repairman

Hi , thank you ! Yes I use a bench sander and polisher

 

[kirbyuser]

electrolux137

guess what ?? it won't be there ! how do you like that ??apparently you can not read.

 

[electrolux137]

@ vacuser - Too bad the same can't be said for many other people's photos.

 

[vacmadman]

very nice

That is a gorgeous Kirby, wonderful job indeed.

Jim

 

[odavid123]

Thank you all for the support !

Side note :
for accuracy I would like to clarify that the “Handi-butler” in the original images is the incorrect version . The 519 featured a clear golden cap . It was also the first to be designated Mark II !

I felt like the red would look better with the pic tho