1917 Maytag Model 43 Washing Machine. Gas Engine powered

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

Комментарии • 156

  • @kurtremislettmyr7108
    @kurtremislettmyr7108 6 месяцев назад +2

    That is just about the coolest thing I've ever seen. And it's so pretty! Good job restoring it!

  • @07zx14White
    @07zx14White 8 лет назад +39

    A beautiful machine and a beautiful restoration. I'd be proud to own and use that machine. Thanks for showing us.

  • @markcwynar6394
    @markcwynar6394 2 года назад +2

    That Maytag Washing Machine is more fascinating than that unit they sent in Mars to take soil samples. Superior Restoration Job on that!!! Thank You!

  • @GioveseSan
    @GioveseSan 10 лет назад +2

    The hardwood and the brass fittings are amazing. I would put in the living room!

  • @joesphx19
    @joesphx19 12 лет назад +3

    OMG, this is a genuine work of art, both the original machine and your restoration. Thank you for saving a piece of America from another time.

  • @kssksskillstank8179
    @kssksskillstank8179 5 лет назад +2

    That's not a washer that's a work of art!

  • @VinnyMartello
    @VinnyMartello 7 месяцев назад +1

    That looks amazing my friend. I restore coffee roasters from the same era. I appreciate a man of culture like yourself.

  • @805ROADKING
    @805ROADKING 12 лет назад +3

    You did a fine job there DJ!! you got yourself a real Museum piece now!!☺

  • @arthurhudgens8213
    @arthurhudgens8213 Год назад +1

    Love the way the aggregator is driven..I've never seen one like this before..excellent restoration that you've done. Ye got every reason to be proud..

  • @riverhuntingdon6659
    @riverhuntingdon6659 8 лет назад +5

    Magnificent machine. The nearest thing you'll ever see to a Steampunk washing machine. Beautiful restoration.

  • @pcappliancerepair
    @pcappliancerepair 8 лет назад +22

    Beautiful restoration job! So interesting to see how it worked!

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 9 лет назад +15

    Meticulous restoration! I have never seen one running before. Thanks so much for sharing this. My mom used one of those up in northern Wisconsin up into the late 1930s.

  • @MegaTski
    @MegaTski 11 лет назад +4

    The most beautiful washing machine I've ever seen. Really great restoration work on it.

  • @cliffordrowe1041
    @cliffordrowe1041 3 года назад

    dude.... you did and absalutley perfect job on that washer!!!!

  • @andypbj267
    @andypbj267 Год назад

    That's a strange and beautiful machine. Don't see too many gas powered wooden machines. Very cool. 😎

  • @kcraig51
    @kcraig51 7 лет назад +2

    I really like that ankle catcher attachment you used to kick start it with.

    • @samuelfellows6923
      @samuelfellows6923 3 года назад

      Yes, extremely dangerous - they didn’t consider safety when it was created, 1930s. The only safety features, if using inside - to put a metal pipe on the exhaust to put out the window/through a hole in the wall (like he has done there - putting the exhaust at a distance) the transmission lever locks the lid, the wringer handle can be detached

  • @deadendjack7755
    @deadendjack7755 11 лет назад +1

    THANKS TO PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO KEEP THESE WONDERS OF INVENTION ALIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO SEE,GREAT WORK.

  • @americaelibertas2453
    @americaelibertas2453 2 года назад +1

    Incredible engineering that went into this early 20th century washing machine. It may seem incredibly crude and "mechanical" in our modern eyes, but I am sure that when these machines were first introduced to the public, it must been outright revolutionary; people must have felt as if they had been shot into the future.

  • @happyfoot2166
    @happyfoot2166 12 лет назад +1

    Its a thing of beauty! Wow, what a restoration job! Thanks for sharing this maytag washer.
    Steve

  • @sanmichele5395
    @sanmichele5395 7 лет назад +1

    It amazing what can be done with gears, ratchets and levers. Splendid.

  • @KrustyKlown
    @KrustyKlown Год назад

    I like all the Safety features ... lol !!! Seriously damn impressive piece of history there.

  • @1Godgratefulsoul
    @1Godgratefulsoul 11 лет назад

    Very cool and what professional craftsmanship restoring that Ol Maytag washing machine. Excellent work you did there, I'm very impressed.

  • @NoKamalaIn2025
    @NoKamalaIn2025 5 лет назад

    Now that is one beautiful piece of antique machinery

  • @stevetorres76
    @stevetorres76 Год назад

    Pretty neat!! Next I’d like to see a steam powered washing machine.. lol

  • @charles910
    @charles910 10 лет назад +1

    That machine is awesome. Beautiful machine. Love that foot start engine. If I had that machine, I'd put a huge plastic bucket inside to protect the wood and actually use the washer.

  • @rollandjoeseph
    @rollandjoeseph 2 года назад

    That's a piece of art, well done!

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 6 лет назад

    Dear djjr4fun. What a fantastic piece of craftsmanship. Simple and ingenious. So beautifully restored, extremely well done! Thank you very much for saving and keeping this incredible contemporary witness. Also for taping and sharing. All the best luck and health to you for now and future. Best regards.

  • @Wildstar40
    @Wildstar40 7 лет назад

    Wow that machine looks brand new ! Very cool.

  • @dannz2603
    @dannz2603 9 лет назад +6

    Beautiful restoration, well done!

  • @chardelraconner7324
    @chardelraconner7324 Год назад +1

    pocket lighters of that time left behind in garments after the release of dryers were the primary cause of house fires not lanterns after adjusting to what would commonly be done by hand instead of matches and natural wind

  • @AK-ck7cy
    @AK-ck7cy 8 лет назад +1

    Great looking maytag! Engine runs great to. love to see this.

  • @ImTheClay
    @ImTheClay 11 лет назад +2

    Amazing Restoration!! That is a true work of art.
    Matt

  • @teambengkong6297
    @teambengkong6297 2 года назад

    All that moving parts looks scary 😱

  • @Organgrinder1010
    @Organgrinder1010 11 лет назад

    One of these was falling apart in my grandmother's basement in the '50s. Wish we'd saved it!

  • @blmeflmm66
    @blmeflmm66 8 лет назад +2

    Wow! Amazing restoration! Well done, Sir.

  • @openshot
    @openshot Год назад

    I saw my first gas powered maytag gas powered washing machine and it blows my mind

  • @cherylgreene1716
    @cherylgreene1716 4 года назад

    Looks like u did a good job restoring

  • @Milosz_Ostrow
    @Milosz_Ostrow 5 лет назад +1

    Although it obviously worked, the machine was designed with little concern about grinding up various body parts, especially those of small, curious children. Manufacturers couldn't get away with such a design in the 21st century.

  • @michaelmcclure8673
    @michaelmcclure8673 5 лет назад

    That is a work of art right there . Just beautiful.

  • @Defundemorats
    @Defundemorats 4 года назад

    That is a thing of beauty, certainly not what is called a "heavy-handed restoration" which there are so many of at antique shows

  • @rammgarr
    @rammgarr 8 лет назад +3

    awesome thanks for sharing .only the well off people had them back then..

  • @SuperKONR
    @SuperKONR 12 лет назад

    Beautiful restoration, they sure don't make 'em like they used to!!

  • @gematt59
    @gematt59 9 лет назад

    What a beautiful machine and great restoration. Nice to see it operate.

  • @charlesbowen7254
    @charlesbowen7254 6 лет назад

    Best restoration I have ever seen.

  • @ralphwatten2426
    @ralphwatten2426 4 года назад

    Beautiful restoration.

  • @larrylentini5688
    @larrylentini5688 7 лет назад +2

    That washing machine is a work of art. The way that oscillator works reminds me of a record player.

  • @qfly6
    @qfly6 9 лет назад +1

    fantastic restoration!

  • @ChrisG3253032
    @ChrisG3253032 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful!. Everything back then was made to last, unlike the mass produced pressed steel and plastic throwaway junk nowadays. Sad really.

  • @hansschicklgruber7804
    @hansschicklgruber7804 3 года назад

    It's actually amazing kind of a washing machine and of course still working after over 100 years. I showed this video to my father and mother and guess what? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂They almost died of laughter for seeing this but they were happy oh man! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @CavemanCBB
    @CavemanCBB 8 лет назад +2

    Very nice. Well done. Beautiful restoration . Thanks for the video

  • @emph66
    @emph66 8 лет назад +1

    Looks great, beautiful piece of appliance history.

  • @dwaynejohnson6277
    @dwaynejohnson6277 4 года назад

    It wouldnt come close to passing safety standards today. A dangerous beast in many ways. Looks great though!!

  • @thra5herxb12s
    @thra5herxb12s 7 лет назад +1

    A very beautiful work of functioning art. I would truly love to display one of these after I had removed the buzz saw leg rippers from the pulley.

  • @bluefalcon1952
    @bluefalcon1952 8 лет назад +1

    I saw an engine for one once but it was not on the washer. It looks nice.

  • @machobunny1
    @machobunny1 3 года назад

    I suppose people missing one leg were pretty common back then, huh? But the restoration is beautiful. Well Done.

  • @steinderbush
    @steinderbush 7 лет назад

    Absolute awesome restoration!!!

  • @Qingeaton
    @Qingeaton 4 года назад

    That would be good enough for the Maytag museum.
    Maybe even King Tuts tomb.

  • @rayunseitig6367
    @rayunseitig6367 7 лет назад

    nice ours was sort of green enamel over steel, and the motor was used to run a small saw with a belt drive.

  • @victorbenson1766
    @victorbenson1766 2 года назад

    I am awed! You have skills!

  • @markrouse2416
    @markrouse2416 Год назад +1

    Just think of all the ER visits that would be created into todays market by a machine like this.

  • @tat255987
    @tat255987 4 года назад

    Amazing restoration

  • @usnva5638
    @usnva5638 9 лет назад +1

    I remember this model washing machine! Back in the days you had the option of one with a motor, or save 50 cents and get one with a China man.

  • @mikep95133
    @mikep95133 8 лет назад +1

    So nice !! Looks like you are very good at restorations!!!

  • @BradRoss63
    @BradRoss63 10 лет назад

    Awesome restoration job! I saw a posting on Smokstak from you inquiring about an old gear part - looks to me like the segment gear from the transmission that oscillates for the agitator/dolly.

  • @stephonosborn4735
    @stephonosborn4735 8 лет назад +1

    beautiful restoration you have talent

  • @MatWeekly
    @MatWeekly 9 лет назад

    You, sir, are an artist!

  • @nunyabusiness4651
    @nunyabusiness4651 Год назад

    Belongs in a mueseum, definatley a rare piece of Americana!

  • @kokopelli314
    @kokopelli314 7 лет назад

    Awesome machine. Great restoration!

  • @clarencenesmith781
    @clarencenesmith781 8 лет назад +2

    Well done sir. Showroom floor quality,

  • @Captleemo
    @Captleemo 4 года назад +1

    Very nice restoration, very nice. I never knew that there was a washing machine made out of wood. What kind of wood is that and what kind of varnish did you use.

  • @hillbilly4christ638
    @hillbilly4christ638 2 года назад

    What an absolute jewel!

  • @gs1100gke
    @gs1100gke 6 лет назад

    A true work of art! Good job!!

  • @markfurrer190
    @markfurrer190 9 лет назад +1

    you did an amazing job… thats amazing thanks for the video i enjoyed that

  • @misscrabstick
    @misscrabstick 9 лет назад +2

    wonderful work, very well done :-)

  • @andywaters3849
    @andywaters3849 3 года назад

    Incredible. Well done.

  • @theantichrist4267
    @theantichrist4267 Год назад

    That is a beautiful machine 👍

  • @calthmlikiseethm704
    @calthmlikiseethm704 7 лет назад

    absolutely beautiful job congratulations

  • @Jhihmoac
    @Jhihmoac 3 года назад

    Probably for a household with a large family... Either kept out on the porch, or had a long exhaust pipe for the engine out a window...

  • @ianboard544
    @ianboard544 5 лет назад

    And being one of the older Maytags, it probably still works.

  • @gedungisphoopnuchle9121
    @gedungisphoopnuchle9121 4 года назад

    Nice job!

  • @Mr.DeathMachine
    @Mr.DeathMachine 5 лет назад

    The coolest thing I ever seen.

  • @JPMotorhead1993
    @JPMotorhead1993 12 лет назад +1

    Wow amazing restoration! Where in the world did you find that washer and how much did you pay for it just curious?

  • @regaskin
    @regaskin 8 лет назад

    If I owned this machine the washing would certainly be done a lot oftener.

  • @ds99
    @ds99 9 лет назад +2

    I did not know washing machines existed in 1917 let alone an automatic one. I wonder how long one would last where it's made from wood.

    • @Danny-gu8rs
      @Danny-gu8rs 6 лет назад

      They were already around by the 1890's ,but they were manual either with the tub set on big springs that you shook from handles on top and side or with a long bar you moved up and over and back like a wiper or a fly wheel with a handle like the wringer you turned to move the agitator. Electric ones came out in the 1910's,some even had a connection for gas with a burner so you could keep the water hot.. Nonetheless it sure took away the back break on the scrub board!

    • @wayneessar7489
      @wayneessar7489 5 лет назад

      Wood coped better with the alkaline soap used.
      They used cypress in spray tanks for agriculture around then too.

    • @heidithomas5455
      @heidithomas5455 5 лет назад

      Wood was used to hold beer, water, pickles in brine and wine. Why not use wood. Metals reacted badly with the lye and water. Metal could rust or turn your clothes colors.

  • @omeripek2146
    @omeripek2146 11 лет назад

    I listen to every night before bed

  • @1944johndeerel
    @1944johndeerel 12 лет назад

    Holy crap! I thought it was a toy at first. I have a toy one of those. Beautiful job!

  • @bladecppro26
    @bladecppro26 9 лет назад

    world class- from john in texas

  • @the4thj
    @the4thj 7 лет назад +4

    THUMBS UP! SIR!

  • @littleguy9194
    @littleguy9194 6 лет назад

    Thank for show this with all us :-)

  • @ianboard544
    @ianboard544 5 лет назад

    I'm curious what the battery was used for - the ignition? If so, I'm a bit surprised it isn't a simple magneto.

  • @tailboardtech2003
    @tailboardtech2003 9 лет назад +1

    Beautiful restoration at first I thought it was an ertl toy lol

  • @Fort_Sed
    @Fort_Sed 3 года назад

    Thats beautiful

  • @Steve-hd4tv
    @Steve-hd4tv 9 лет назад +2

    thats history rite there

  • @TickleFingers
    @TickleFingers 9 лет назад

    Good job. Very impressive work.

  • @PastPreserver
    @PastPreserver 7 лет назад

    Wow great work that looks awsome :)👍👍👍

  • @TheWillowview
    @TheWillowview 5 лет назад

    Would love to see a ‘before’ photo.

  • @timjones2750
    @timjones2750 9 лет назад +2

    Well done!

  • @captlarry-3525
    @captlarry-3525 6 лет назад

    holeee crap ! nicely done !

  • @wm565
    @wm565 4 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @robertharris6537
    @robertharris6537 3 года назад

    That’s beautiful! I have one that needs restoration but it’s missing quite a bit. Would you ever consider selling that one?