Singer model P - 21
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centralsweeper63
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I would love to see pictures as it sounds quite interesting.
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centralsweeper63
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Welcome to the forum BTW.
Thank you.
centralsweeper63
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Thank you.
Here is a survey of Singer US Rug Cleaning Floor Polisher; marketed from 1960 to 1969:
1960
P-21 Deluxe
P-2 Economy
1964
P-3 "Twin-Six" designed by Henry Dreyfuss (Twin Brushes for 1-Polishing 2-Buffing 3-Scrubbing 4-Cleaning 5-Shampooing 6-Waxing)
1966
P-23 Deluxe - 2-Speed with headlight
I know of no other company that used something like Singer's "Wax Packs". As the scan is unclear, the procedure states:
It seems to me that the P-2, P-21, and P-23 were rebranded Shetland-Lewyts, which were discontinued in 1972 or so.
1960
P-21 Deluxe
P-2 Economy
1964
P-3 "Twin-Six" designed by Henry Dreyfuss (Twin Brushes for 1-Polishing 2-Buffing 3-Scrubbing 4-Cleaning 5-Shampooing 6-Waxing)
1966
P-23 Deluxe - 2-Speed with headlight
I know of no other company that used something like Singer's "Wax Packs". As the scan is unclear, the procedure states:
1. Just spoon wax into zippered bag.
2. Snap on over polisher brushes.
3. Wax applied evenly through openings.
2. Snap on over polisher brushes.
3. Wax applied evenly through openings.
It seems to me that the P-2, P-21, and P-23 were rebranded Shetland-Lewyts, which were discontinued in 1972 or so.
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1961 Apr 30 PITTSBURGH PRESS - Singer Floor Polisher presumed P-2.png -
Singer Twin-Six Rug Cleaner Floor Polisher P-3.png -
Singer Economy Floor Polisher P-2.jpg -
1964 Dec 4 LIFE Singer Power-Master canister, Twin-Six Rug-Cleaning Floor Polisher, Power Upri...png -
1962 Nov 30 LIFE - Singer Products.png -
1966 Aug 21 READING EAGLE - Singer P-21, E-9, Twin-Six P-3.png -
1961 Apr 25 DAYTONA BEACH MORNING JOURNAL - Singer Floor Polisher presumed P-2 with Wax Packs.png -
1960 May 23 TOLEDO BLADE - Singer Rug-Cleaning Floor Polisher presumed P-2.png -
1960 Nov 7 LIFE p. 12 - Singer Rug Cleaner Floor Polisher ad.png
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Two P-21 instruction manuals are currently listed at eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nk...eDesc=0&_odkw=singer+floor+polisher&_osacat=0
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nk...eDesc=0&_odkw=singer+floor+polisher&_osacat=0
centralsweeper63
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That tin on the back is very cool.
There was also a canister attachment, Vac Polisher model B-4, that was introduced in 1962; an empty carton of which is also currently listed at eBay (photo 1)
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centralsweeper63
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Very cool canister design and attachments.
I wonder if the "vacuum head" is the Vac Polisher attachment I referenced in post 12?
It appears that the P-21 is missing the liquid dispenser cap.
Agreed—I'm pretty sure that the ones shown in the advertising I posted here are Eureka rebrands tailored for Singer.
Is it a 1- or 2-speed?
centralsweeper63
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Thank you Paul.
You're welcome, Elliot.
centralsweeper63
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Lovely ads. Lovely machines.
If anyone is interested in it shoot me an offer.
centralsweeper63
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I hope you can sell it!
You're welcome. I would think that the floor nozzle would be compatible with a variety of makes and models; although I am unfamiliar with Singer to know if it used common fittings.
And as I suggested to another poster who is attempting to sell his floor polisher, you may need to wait awhile for an offer; so until then it would be a good idea to "bump" the thread every now and then to keep it in readers' minds. It may be that a disinterested member would find a non-participant that is, or that person would become interested in time. So hang in there.
centralsweeper63
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It will sell at some point.
