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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
+ryelor123 They had long flexible exhaust pipes with a muffler on the end. Not sure if that was standard or an option, though. Experts correct me if I'm wrong. That's just what I remember from my grandmothers garage when I was a kid.
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!
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.
A beautiful machine and a beautiful restoration. I'd be proud to own and use that machine. Thanks for showing us.
No it’s not
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!
The hardwood and the brass fittings are amazing. I would put in the living room!
Beautiful restoration job! So interesting to see how it worked!
You did a fine job there DJ!! you got yourself a real Museum piece now!!☺
That is just about the coolest thing I've ever seen. And it's so pretty! Good job restoring it!
Magnificent machine. The nearest thing you'll ever see to a Steampunk washing machine. Beautiful restoration.
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.
That looks amazing my friend. I restore coffee roasters from the same era. I appreciate a man of culture like yourself.
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.
That's not a washer that's a work of art!
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..
I really like that ankle catcher attachment you used to kick start it with.
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
The most beautiful washing machine I've ever seen. Really great restoration work on it.
dude.... you did and absalutley perfect job on that washer!!!!
I like all the Safety features ... lol !!! Seriously damn impressive piece of history there.
Its a thing of beauty! Wow, what a restoration job! Thanks for sharing this maytag washer.
Steve
That's a strange and beautiful machine. Don't see too many gas powered wooden machines. Very cool. 😎
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.
It amazing what can be done with gears, ratchets and levers. Splendid.
Now that is one beautiful piece of antique machinery
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.
THANKS TO PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO KEEP THESE WONDERS OF INVENTION ALIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO SEE,GREAT WORK.
Very cool and what professional craftsmanship restoring that Ol Maytag washing machine. Excellent work you did there, I'm very impressed.
I saw my first gas powered maytag gas powered washing machine and it blows my mind
All that moving parts looks scary 😱
Beautiful restoration, well done!
That's a piece of art, well done!
Amazing Restoration!! That is a true work of art.
Matt
Wow that machine looks brand new ! Very cool.
Pretty neat!! Next I’d like to see a steam powered washing machine.. lol
Looks like u did a good job restoring
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.
Great looking maytag! Engine runs great to. love to see this.
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
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.
That is a thing of beauty, certainly not what is called a "heavy-handed restoration" which there are so many of at antique shows
awesome thanks for sharing .only the well off people had them back then..
Beautiful restoration, they sure don't make 'em like they used to!!
Wow! Amazing restoration! Well done, Sir.
That would be good enough for the Maytag museum.
Maybe even King Tuts tomb.
I saw an engine for one once but it was not on the washer. It looks nice.
nice ours was sort of green enamel over steel, and the motor was used to run a small saw with a belt drive.
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.
fantastic restoration!
Looks great, beautiful piece of appliance history.
That is a work of art right there . Just beautiful.
One of these was falling apart in my grandmother's basement in the '50s. Wish we'd saved it!
Just think of all the ER visits that would be created into todays market by a machine like this.
That washing machine is a work of art. The way that oscillator works reminds me of a record player.
So nice !! Looks like you are very good at restorations!!!
What a beautiful machine and great restoration. Nice to see it operate.
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.
Beautiful!. Everything back then was made to last, unlike the mass produced pressed steel and plastic throwaway junk nowadays. Sad really.
Beautiful restoration.
I suppose people missing one leg were pretty common back then, huh? But the restoration is beautiful. Well Done.
Very nice. Well done. Beautiful restoration . Thanks for the video
Well done sir. Showroom floor quality,
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.
Absolute awesome restoration!!!
I am awed! You have skills!
It wouldnt come close to passing safety standards today. A dangerous beast in many ways. Looks great though!!
I'm curious what the battery was used for - the ignition? If so, I'm a bit surprised it isn't a simple magneto.
Best restoration I have ever seen.
Belongs in a mueseum, definatley a rare piece of Americana!
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.
And being one of the older Maytags, it probably still works.
Amazing restoration
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! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Wow amazing restoration! Where in the world did you find that washer and how much did you pay for it just curious?
beautiful restoration you have talent
Awesome machine. Great restoration!
You, sir, are an artist!
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...
wonderful work, very well done :-)
you did an amazing job… thats amazing thanks for the video i enjoyed that
Holy crap! I thought it was a toy at first. I have a toy one of those. Beautiful job!
They do have the toys its on ebay
Beautiful restoration at first I thought it was an ertl toy lol
If I owned this machine the washing would certainly be done a lot oftener.
What an absolute jewel!
A true work of art! Good job!!
That is a beautiful machine 👍
Nice job!
Nice. How much of the wood is original? I can see the metal servicing, but...... the wood?
Incredible. Well done.
Where were these things used? Did they use them outside or was there some way to vent the exhaust safely?
+ryelor123 They had long flexible exhaust pipes with a muffler on the end. Not sure if that was standard or an option, though. Experts correct me if I'm wrong. That's just what I remember from my grandmothers garage when I was a kid.
absolutely beautiful job congratulations
The coolest thing I ever seen.
I listen to every night before bed
A two cycle?
So awesome. Did you do the restoration?
thats history rite there
world class- from john in texas
THUMBS UP! SIR!
Thats beautiful
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.
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!
Wood coped better with the alkaline soap used.
They used cypress in spray tanks for agriculture around then too.
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.
That’s beautiful! I have one that needs restoration but it’s missing quite a bit. Would you ever consider selling that one?
Would love to see a ‘before’ photo.
Thank for show this with all us :-)
Good job. Very impressive work.