vacuumkid3
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No, not the hats, but the filters!
I got an Air-Way 77 for my birthday from Toby! I LOVE it! I am in the process of COMPLETELY (yes, all the way!) restoring it! I am trying to find that hammertone green paint and a place to rechrome the rails. I have polished up the aluminum and the circular plastic nameplate surrounding the dome. The dome has two dents in it, but I can't seem to get into that dome any further as the piece that holds the hose locking mechanism is pressed-fitted into the dome. If anyone can give me any insight on this, that'd be greatly appreciated!
When I tore the vacuum down completely, I found a cloth bonnet over the motor exhaust to filter out the carbon dust. I was very intrigued that it was still here! My 88 Mk. II doesn't have this, I don't think. Anyways...I was talking to my mom about how I could make one. She showed me, and it turned out perfect! It is a great fit, and even looks great! I use a fairly lightweight felt for this filter. It appears that it would have better filtration than the old one. I sure hope it doesn't lower the suction, though...With my new sewing machine (Sears/Roebuck Franklin Rotary, a rebranded White class FR), I stitched it up and used the existing pull string. I will get pictures later. If anyone needs some of these made for any machines, I am thinking about opening up a little business for making these. I believe the Hoover Constellation had one of these? I am guessing that my bonnet can be machined washed.
If anyone needs these made (for a small fee), please email me and be prepared to send me the old bonnet so I can take measurements. I am also thinking about getting into making bags, such as Kirby, but I will also need an existing bag. Just let me know!
Thanks everyone!
Sincerely,
Kyle O.
I got an Air-Way 77 for my birthday from Toby! I LOVE it! I am in the process of COMPLETELY (yes, all the way!) restoring it! I am trying to find that hammertone green paint and a place to rechrome the rails. I have polished up the aluminum and the circular plastic nameplate surrounding the dome. The dome has two dents in it, but I can't seem to get into that dome any further as the piece that holds the hose locking mechanism is pressed-fitted into the dome. If anyone can give me any insight on this, that'd be greatly appreciated!
When I tore the vacuum down completely, I found a cloth bonnet over the motor exhaust to filter out the carbon dust. I was very intrigued that it was still here! My 88 Mk. II doesn't have this, I don't think. Anyways...I was talking to my mom about how I could make one. She showed me, and it turned out perfect! It is a great fit, and even looks great! I use a fairly lightweight felt for this filter. It appears that it would have better filtration than the old one. I sure hope it doesn't lower the suction, though...With my new sewing machine (Sears/Roebuck Franklin Rotary, a rebranded White class FR), I stitched it up and used the existing pull string. I will get pictures later. If anyone needs some of these made for any machines, I am thinking about opening up a little business for making these. I believe the Hoover Constellation had one of these? I am guessing that my bonnet can be machined washed.
If anyone needs these made (for a small fee), please email me and be prepared to send me the old bonnet so I can take measurements. I am also thinking about getting into making bags, such as Kirby, but I will also need an existing bag. Just let me know!
Thanks everyone!
Sincerely,
Kyle O.
