crevicetool
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slightly out of order here....logo on plastic upholstery tool. Made of the same type of plastic GE used that grows "fungus".
Lux model 30/XXX tools
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crevicetool
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Just for the fun of it...
The difference between nickel plating and the extra step of chromium plating. The model XII dusting brush on the left appears "yellowish" It is simply nickel plated. The early XXX brush on the right is chrome plated and looks bright silver or mirror like.
The difference between nickel plating and the extra step of chromium plating. The model XII dusting brush on the left appears "yellowish" It is simply nickel plated. The early XXX brush on the right is chrome plated and looks bright silver or mirror like.
caligula
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2 companions.
Of the 2 companions I have, one has the holder for the crevice tool, (called a 'narrow space cleaner.') It has the single tab to hold the 'upholsry cleaner. The 'dusting brush' sits behind this. There are two tabs for the ' rug cleaner,' and one wide one for the 'floor brush.' The other one has the two tabs for the upholstry cleaner, and no place for the crevice tool.
I searched both of these for patent numbers, no luck, but as I recall, the only patent information I found went with the model XXX. If memory serves me correctly, the man who designed this was Freman s. Doughman.
Of the 2 companions I have, one has the holder for the crevice tool, (called a 'narrow space cleaner.') It has the single tab to hold the 'upholsry cleaner. The 'dusting brush' sits behind this. There are two tabs for the ' rug cleaner,' and one wide one for the 'floor brush.' The other one has the two tabs for the upholstry cleaner, and no place for the crevice tool.
I searched both of these for patent numbers, no luck, but as I recall, the only patent information I found went with the model XXX. If memory serves me correctly, the man who designed this was Freman s. Doughman.
crevicetool
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Also for the fun of it....
Model XII tools. The round thing in back is the vaporizer it is made of steel and is "tinned" to help prevent corrosion. The Bakelite part on the right is a "converter" of sorts so that new hoses of the type used on the XXX could be used on the XII when those hoses were no longer available.
Model XII tools. The round thing in back is the vaporizer it is made of steel and is "tinned" to help prevent corrosion. The Bakelite part on the right is a "converter" of sorts so that new hoses of the type used on the XXX could be used on the XII when those hoses were no longer available.
Alex (Bob) Taber, AKA Caligula
I just wanted you to know, that, Stacy Krammes, former director of The HOOVER Historical Center, passed away this September 9. Her husband, Don, passed in 1973. He was very highly thought of at The HOOVER Company. Stacy was with the "center" from the beginning, before they moved the house. Thankfully, she wasn't ill for long, as, she passed afte a short illness. Ann Haines was her secretary, and, of course, now, is the curent "Operations Coordinator" of the center.I wasn't sure if you were aware of this, being that you, yourself, have been out of circulation since just after The Rainbow Roundup in Texas.
I just wanted you to know, that, Stacy Krammes, former director of The HOOVER Historical Center, passed away this September 9. Her husband, Don, passed in 1973. He was very highly thought of at The HOOVER Company. Stacy was with the "center" from the beginning, before they moved the house. Thankfully, she wasn't ill for long, as, she passed afte a short illness. Ann Haines was her secretary, and, of course, now, is the curent "Operations Coordinator" of the center.I wasn't sure if you were aware of this, being that you, yourself, have been out of circulation since just after The Rainbow Roundup in Texas.
crevicetool
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Logos on XII tools....dusting brush -
crevicetool
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floor brush...
crevicetool
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and inside of upholstery tool....
crevicetool
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Model LX. Very early with the "plastic" side panels and the polished aluminium cord connector door. It has been updated with a final version of the ejector control.
crevicetool
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Sorry, Narrow space cleaner...not radiator tool. Radiator tool was used by a different brand. See?
crevicetool
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Notches for LX companion. I have seen some machines that only have one set of notches.
crevicetool
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The dual notches allow the companion to be placed on the rear...
crevicetool
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Or the front. Now showing the narrow "narrow space cleaner" clip.
crevicetool
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One more and you won't have to put up with me for a while.....
A cloth bag for use with the Automatic E, F, G, and 1205
A cloth bag for use with the Automatic E, F, G, and 1205
caligula
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Oh my God!
Thanks Crevicetool:
As I recall, you and I have met at one, maybe two conventions. In my paperwork is your restoration pamphlet.
This is awesome, I was actually drooling over these tools. I didn't mention the triangular upholstry tool, the suction control thingy, or the 'Tufter' because I didn't think anybody would understand what they were. As they say, 'a picture is worth 1000 words!' I have every one of the rug tools, and will comment after I have time to look at everything.
While I have all the tools for my LX, I don't have the wands, or a hose. My model LX hose is in bad shape, and in storage, the hose I have is a modern rubber hose from a vac shop, and wands from another brand. Any idea where I can get a braided hose? I hate this black rubber thing!
I'm glad you are still part of the club, please keep in touch. Shoot me an email.
Till tomorrow,
Alex Taber
Thanks Crevicetool:
As I recall, you and I have met at one, maybe two conventions. In my paperwork is your restoration pamphlet.
This is awesome, I was actually drooling over these tools. I didn't mention the triangular upholstry tool, the suction control thingy, or the 'Tufter' because I didn't think anybody would understand what they were. As they say, 'a picture is worth 1000 words!' I have every one of the rug tools, and will comment after I have time to look at everything.
While I have all the tools for my LX, I don't have the wands, or a hose. My model LX hose is in bad shape, and in storage, the hose I have is a modern rubber hose from a vac shop, and wands from another brand. Any idea where I can get a braided hose? I hate this black rubber thing!
I'm glad you are still part of the club, please keep in touch. Shoot me an email.
Till tomorrow,
Alex Taber
caligula
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Re. Stacy Krammes!
Hi Gottahaveahoov:
Thanks for the info.
I met Stacy in 1980, and she was very good to me. She opened her file cabinet and took out over 50 black and white glossy pictures of everything from the Model O, to a series of non electrics, and gave them to me. She was the person who brought John Lucia and I together, and gave us the names of the first members. John and I also made her an honorary member.
I will miss her very much!
As for not being in the club, it's not anything to do with the convention. but rather location. I live in Benton, Pa. which you probably know has no access to cell phone service. There was also no dsl, so I had no way to contact anybody.
When I was planning to go to the Rainbow Roundup, I worked at a hotel in the town of Slatington, Pa,. My employer didn't want to let me attend the convention, but gave in. When I got home he fired me! From there, I went to Indiana to help my mother move into a retirement apartment. and then a friend I'd met while working for the hotel, asked me to return to Pa. and care for his father who was in advnced Alzhimers. My buddy's dad passed away on September 6. A week later we got hooked up to dsl, so here I am!
This club, and the people in it have always been on my mind, and in my prayers. Please send me an email, as I'm now right around the corner.
Glad I got back on line in time for the 30th Anniversary.
Alex.
Hi Gottahaveahoov:
Thanks for the info.
I met Stacy in 1980, and she was very good to me. She opened her file cabinet and took out over 50 black and white glossy pictures of everything from the Model O, to a series of non electrics, and gave them to me. She was the person who brought John Lucia and I together, and gave us the names of the first members. John and I also made her an honorary member.
I will miss her very much!
As for not being in the club, it's not anything to do with the convention. but rather location. I live in Benton, Pa. which you probably know has no access to cell phone service. There was also no dsl, so I had no way to contact anybody.
When I was planning to go to the Rainbow Roundup, I worked at a hotel in the town of Slatington, Pa,. My employer didn't want to let me attend the convention, but gave in. When I got home he fired me! From there, I went to Indiana to help my mother move into a retirement apartment. and then a friend I'd met while working for the hotel, asked me to return to Pa. and care for his father who was in advnced Alzhimers. My buddy's dad passed away on September 6. A week later we got hooked up to dsl, so here I am!
This club, and the people in it have always been on my mind, and in my prayers. Please send me an email, as I'm now right around the corner.
Glad I got back on line in time for the 30th Anniversary.
Alex.
caligula
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Hi Crevicetool.
Great pictures!
As I look closely the triangular upholstry tool has the same trim as the model X11 dusting brush. Mine is black, and prewar XXX. The suction control tool is also model X11. The bare floor tool with the small logo is either late model X11, or early XXX. I'm wondering if the gray bakelite dusting brush, and upholstry tool could be for the model XX (20)? the machine was that color, and came out just before or during the war. As for the 'Tufter,' it had a very short life, and was LX and LXI only. (Correct me if I'm wrong!)
As for the cords, they were made by the Belden wire conpany in Genevia, Illinois, (not far from Tarantula Arms!) I knew the head of research, Allan Douglass, (Doug), but he never told me the history of the vacuum cleaner cords. Belden also made cords for Hoover, Kirby, and ALL major brands.
Tell me how you got that LX looking so good. I often give mine a good polishing, but can't get it looking that good. Any ideas?
It's so good to be back in contact with the people who love and understand vacuum cleaners.
Please keep in touch.
Alex.
Great pictures!
As I look closely the triangular upholstry tool has the same trim as the model X11 dusting brush. Mine is black, and prewar XXX. The suction control tool is also model X11. The bare floor tool with the small logo is either late model X11, or early XXX. I'm wondering if the gray bakelite dusting brush, and upholstry tool could be for the model XX (20)? the machine was that color, and came out just before or during the war. As for the 'Tufter,' it had a very short life, and was LX and LXI only. (Correct me if I'm wrong!)
As for the cords, they were made by the Belden wire conpany in Genevia, Illinois, (not far from Tarantula Arms!) I knew the head of research, Allan Douglass, (Doug), but he never told me the history of the vacuum cleaner cords. Belden also made cords for Hoover, Kirby, and ALL major brands.
Tell me how you got that LX looking so good. I often give mine a good polishing, but can't get it looking that good. Any ideas?
It's so good to be back in contact with the people who love and understand vacuum cleaners.
Please keep in touch.
Alex.
caligula
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Combination tools.
Now I have a question for the club.
As we all know the tools that went with the models X11 - LXI were replaced with the combination tools used with the E, and are still used today. However, the early General Electric Swivle top, also had a combination rug/floor tool. This was a flip design, whereas, Electrolux had the 'conector' thingy. Both were the same color two tone blue/gray, and looked very much alike. So did G. E. steal the idea from Electrolux, or was it the other way around? From a patent point of view, both were different, (sorta kinda) but clearly one copied the other.
My guess is G. E. was first, as the early swivle top came out in 1952, and the Electrolux E, in 1954. But both needed aproval from the patent office. so which came first, G. E, or Electrolux?
Alex.
Now I have a question for the club.
As we all know the tools that went with the models X11 - LXI were replaced with the combination tools used with the E, and are still used today. However, the early General Electric Swivle top, also had a combination rug/floor tool. This was a flip design, whereas, Electrolux had the 'conector' thingy. Both were the same color two tone blue/gray, and looked very much alike. So did G. E. steal the idea from Electrolux, or was it the other way around? From a patent point of view, both were different, (sorta kinda) but clearly one copied the other.
My guess is G. E. was first, as the early swivle top came out in 1952, and the Electrolux E, in 1954. But both needed aproval from the patent office. so which came first, G. E, or Electrolux?
Alex.
compactelectra
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Rick
So glad to see you posting again! As usual, your restorations put my machines to shame, but, no problem, I love looking at them. Provides inspiration for me to get to work. Just to clarify, the LX that I showed is Tania's. She wheedled it out of Hans Craig in a shrewd trade. When we get together, she brings her machines and we share with the group and then she vacuums my house. Brings me back to the fifties.
This thread is what this site should be all about. Sharing the history of vacuums, when they were truly wonderful works of art as well as functional.
So glad to see you posting again! As usual, your restorations put my machines to shame, but, no problem, I love looking at them. Provides inspiration for me to get to work. Just to clarify, the LX that I showed is Tania's. She wheedled it out of Hans Craig in a shrewd trade. When we get together, she brings her machines and we share with the group and then she vacuums my house. Brings me back to the fifties.
This thread is what this site should be all about. Sharing the history of vacuums, when they were truly wonderful works of art as well as functional.
