The Classic III Has Landed!
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hygiene903
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Congratulations On A Nice Find Edgar!
And it looks like you got a great deal on it! Looks beautiful all polished up with the Heritage II bag conversion on it. Mine came with the conversion bag and was given to me, but it had no attachments, so I bought a set later off ebay that included the boxes and everything except the Handi-Butler. It is one of my favorite Kirbys, and the most complete one in my collection. Here's a pic.
Jeff
And it looks like you got a great deal on it! Looks beautiful all polished up with the Heritage II bag conversion on it. Mine came with the conversion bag and was given to me, but it had no attachments, so I bought a set later off ebay that included the boxes and everything except the Handi-Butler. It is one of my favorite Kirbys, and the most complete one in my collection. Here's a pic.
Jeff
human
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David--I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the oiled hooks. Right now, I can't even feel the oil when I rub my finger across the plastic. I first did this with the handles on a couple of dishwasher damaged Revere Ware pots. I opted for the olive oil on those because it's non-toxic around food. I've hand washed them numerous times since and they're still looking good. If the cord hooks get sticky, I'll just wash the residue off and see how the color holds up. It's an experiment so I'm open to coming up with a 'plan-b' if need be.
Jeff--Thanks for the compliment. That was indeed a lucky find. While I don't have a complete set of red tools for it, I do have an almost complete set of 'Rosewood' tools for a Classic Omega (I don't actually have a Classic Omega; I just have the tools), from which I'm only missing the crevice tool. I also have a nearly complete set of charcoal gray tools for my Heritage 1HD that I've filled in with some random blue Tradition blue, including a crevice tool, so between the two, plus the random red tools that came with the Classic III, I have all the tools, even if the colors don't match. Some tools I even have three or four of.
rivstg1--I had not considered the HEPA bag option you suggested. I just went with what I knew, since I'd done the same conversion on my Heritage 1HD a year or so ago, and I had the pieces for it. It seems so strange now that the idea of reusing the Classic III bag topper was initially so counter-intuitive to me, even though it made such perfect sense once I allowed myself to see it.
Jeff--Thanks for the compliment. That was indeed a lucky find. While I don't have a complete set of red tools for it, I do have an almost complete set of 'Rosewood' tools for a Classic Omega (I don't actually have a Classic Omega; I just have the tools), from which I'm only missing the crevice tool. I also have a nearly complete set of charcoal gray tools for my Heritage 1HD that I've filled in with some random blue Tradition blue, including a crevice tool, so between the two, plus the random red tools that came with the Classic III, I have all the tools, even if the colors don't match. Some tools I even have three or four of.
rivstg1--I had not considered the HEPA bag option you suggested. I just went with what I knew, since I'd done the same conversion on my Heritage 1HD a year or so ago, and I had the pieces for it. It seems so strange now that the idea of reusing the Classic III bag topper was initially so counter-intuitive to me, even though it made such perfect sense once I allowed myself to see it.
kirbyklekter
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You could also
try using "Food Safe" mineral oil on the cord wraps. It's clear and won't go rancid.It's sold for applying to butcher block cutting surfaces and the like. None of the oils will last forever but if you keep reapplying it until it won't hold any more it may last longer.It's a small enough piece that you could put it in a small bowl and pour the oil over it and let it soak over night.
I had three Classic III's, gave one to a friends mom who absolutely loves it. This is a nice addition to your collection Edgar!
try using "Food Safe" mineral oil on the cord wraps. It's clear and won't go rancid.It's sold for applying to butcher block cutting surfaces and the like. None of the oils will last forever but if you keep reapplying it until it won't hold any more it may last longer.It's a small enough piece that you could put it in a small bowl and pour the oil over it and let it soak over night.
I had three Classic III's, gave one to a friends mom who absolutely loves it. This is a nice addition to your collection Edgar!
human
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Filling out the tools...
Every now and then, the universe will just up and throw you a bone—or a crevice tool, as the case may be. If you've read the first part of this thread, you know that my Classic III came to me with a hose, wands and a handful of tools. Today, as I was eating lunch in my office, I was idly perusing Kirby Classic tools on eBay with an eye toward perhaps finding a crevice tool to either complete my Classic Omega set or add to my collection of Classic III tools. In the end, I found both with a few extras to boot. The first thing I spotted was a loose Classic Omega crevice tool and a bare floor tool without its little felt pad for a price that was acceptable but not enough to really make my trigger finger itchy. The other listing that piqued my interest was for an incomplete set of Classic III tools that included pretty much every Classic III tool I was missing and none that I already had! Although the price was good, I didn't immediately pounce on it but instead put it on my watch list. But then when I got home from work, I found the seller had sent me a private offer for about 20 percent off and that's when I pounced. Once the partial set arrives, I believe I will have almost a complete basic tool set with the exception of a spray bottle, which I already have multiples of in various colors, including one in brick/oxblood red for my Legend II. Really, what are the odds of that happening? But for the fact that my Classic III came from Iowa and the partial tool set is coming from Texas, I would be tempted to believe I had reunited the machine with the rest of its tools. One thing's for sure, this one was just meant to be.
Every now and then, the universe will just up and throw you a bone—or a crevice tool, as the case may be. If you've read the first part of this thread, you know that my Classic III came to me with a hose, wands and a handful of tools. Today, as I was eating lunch in my office, I was idly perusing Kirby Classic tools on eBay with an eye toward perhaps finding a crevice tool to either complete my Classic Omega set or add to my collection of Classic III tools. In the end, I found both with a few extras to boot. The first thing I spotted was a loose Classic Omega crevice tool and a bare floor tool without its little felt pad for a price that was acceptable but not enough to really make my trigger finger itchy. The other listing that piqued my interest was for an incomplete set of Classic III tools that included pretty much every Classic III tool I was missing and none that I already had! Although the price was good, I didn't immediately pounce on it but instead put it on my watch list. But then when I got home from work, I found the seller had sent me a private offer for about 20 percent off and that's when I pounced. Once the partial set arrives, I believe I will have almost a complete basic tool set with the exception of a spray bottle, which I already have multiples of in various colors, including one in brick/oxblood red for my Legend II. Really, what are the odds of that happening? But for the fact that my Classic III came from Iowa and the partial tool set is coming from Texas, I would be tempted to believe I had reunited the machine with the rest of its tools. One thing's for sure, this one was just meant to be.
human
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Tools, tools and more tools...
Okay, so I got a little crazy last weekend and in addition to the partial tool set mentioned above, I also bought the crevice tool and bare floor tool lot, which arrived yesterday to complete my Classic Omega tool set. The floor tool will find a home in the Classic III set, which UPS has just dropped off this morning. I'll check it out when I get home this afternoon. I just hope the seller put the set into another box instead of just taping up the storage box and using that as a shipping box.
The pieces I received yesterday are more worn than the rest of my Classic Omega tools, especially the crevice tool. I believe it and its companion floor tool are from an earlier Classic set as they are a slightly lighter shade of brown, sort of a milk chocolate color, but it isn't all that noticeable. They also bear the older Kirby logo inside of a circle.
I also discovered in my junk box yet another bare floor tool I had forgotten about. This one is in navy blue from a random collection of Tradition tools I had gotten years ago and used most of to fill out my Heritage Convenience Group. The plastics are in a little better shape than the brown one I just acquired but the bristles are a bit more worn. I am not sure which one will ultimately go with the set. We'll just have to wait and see which one looks more at home when I put all the pieces together this afternoon.
Okay, so I got a little crazy last weekend and in addition to the partial tool set mentioned above, I also bought the crevice tool and bare floor tool lot, which arrived yesterday to complete my Classic Omega tool set. The floor tool will find a home in the Classic III set, which UPS has just dropped off this morning. I'll check it out when I get home this afternoon. I just hope the seller put the set into another box instead of just taping up the storage box and using that as a shipping box.
The pieces I received yesterday are more worn than the rest of my Classic Omega tools, especially the crevice tool. I believe it and its companion floor tool are from an earlier Classic set as they are a slightly lighter shade of brown, sort of a milk chocolate color, but it isn't all that noticeable. They also bear the older Kirby logo inside of a circle.
I also discovered in my junk box yet another bare floor tool I had forgotten about. This one is in navy blue from a random collection of Tradition tools I had gotten years ago and used most of to fill out my Heritage Convenience Group. The plastics are in a little better shape than the brown one I just acquired but the bristles are a bit more worn. I am not sure which one will ultimately go with the set. We'll just have to wait and see which one looks more at home when I put all the pieces together this afternoon.
human
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They're all together...
I don't normally come home for lunch but today I made an exception. The Classic III tools are now all together in their storage box, along with the brown Classic floor tool—and an extra car vacuuming tool that I hadn't spotted in the eBay photos.
I'm also thankful that the seller had the good sense to put the partial tool kit inside another box for shipping.
I'd say that as of now, I'm thoroughly kitted out.
I don't normally come home for lunch but today I made an exception. The Classic III tools are now all together in their storage box, along with the brown Classic floor tool—and an extra car vacuuming tool that I hadn't spotted in the eBay photos.
I'm also thankful that the seller had the good sense to put the partial tool kit inside another box for shipping.
I'd say that as of now, I'm thoroughly kitted out.
kirbyklekter
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mini-emptor
When I converted a classic omega 1-cb with the heritage bag set up, it was extremely difficult to twist the emptor on and off. It even popped loose a few times. Two things happen with time and usage. The gasket will wear or break in . The other thing that happens is the three metal mounting tabs on the blower housing are shaving "ever so slightly" a little plastic from the emptor mounting tracks, if you will.
22 years later no problems with the seal, no dust around the fitting. You now can twist the emptor on and off with just one hand. There's a little play at the fitting, but not a biggy. I don't know if replacing the 22yr. old rubber seal will be enough to tighten things back up. I think the wear from the metal scraping against plastic will be cause for replacement of the emptor, not complaining.
For what ever reason it seems like the classic III's are easier to restore a shine to than previous models I have. Even just polishing by hand,you get great results.
When I converted a classic omega 1-cb with the heritage bag set up, it was extremely difficult to twist the emptor on and off. It even popped loose a few times. Two things happen with time and usage. The gasket will wear or break in . The other thing that happens is the three metal mounting tabs on the blower housing are shaving "ever so slightly" a little plastic from the emptor mounting tracks, if you will.
22 years later no problems with the seal, no dust around the fitting. You now can twist the emptor on and off with just one hand. There's a little play at the fitting, but not a biggy. I don't know if replacing the 22yr. old rubber seal will be enough to tighten things back up. I think the wear from the metal scraping against plastic will be cause for replacement of the emptor, not complaining.
For what ever reason it seems like the classic III's are easier to restore a shine to than previous models I have. Even just polishing by hand,you get great results.
The
Seals on the emptors gasket is rubber and gets dry rotted naturally. If you put a new one on you geta better seal. Kent from kirbyneeds is all about the replacement gasket. It makes it a super pain in the butt to install but you don't have a loss of any air.
Seals on the emptors gasket is rubber and gets dry rotted naturally. If you put a new one on you geta better seal. Kent from kirbyneeds is all about the replacement gasket. It makes it a super pain in the butt to install but you don't have a loss of any air.
