Lee Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Better late than never! this months poll has arrived later than usual and for this I apologise! So How olds your finisher? if you answer 31 years + just how old is it? Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Well I have a reconditioned 700 which I have had about 2years, not sure how old in total it is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxfer Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I took my finisher over from the previous owner of my business. It's a Whitfield 200 so have no idea whether it's from the Ice Age or the Ark!! Could someone date it if I find a serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 How about photo alxfer, not too many of those about. My guess is the early sixties but Keith at standard should have access to the Whitfield records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 WH&B 700 installed 1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 23 years old Tel and I bet it is still in great condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Stop talking about Tel's missus and get back on topic, Hugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 23 years old Tel and I bet it is still in great condition. There's a few battle scars, but it does what's needed ...and the machines not too bad neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corlas Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 My Gypsy Finished Machine... Health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Whitfield 200 series Well it's at least 30 yrs old if it's a 201 and 40 if it's a 200 !!! Give me the serial number and I'll tell you axlfer. But you really should replace it you know For a nice new 710 Oh c'mon, you knew I'd say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 1 Week old still in warranty you know Keith would tell you its time to change it! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 My guess at 1960s would have been right then, bet it needs a new set of dust bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxfer Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Dust bags? Where are they then? Seriously, the blooming thing has 9 dust bags which are a back breaking pain to get in and out. I'll get a serial number Friday to solve the date issue though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 My Gypsy Finished Machine... Health! That looks like the most dangerous machine I've ever seen! mid you don't get your gypsy arse wrapped around that! and when I clicked on the image and enlarged it you even have a cardboard guard reminds me of some of the stuff my old boss used to make! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corlas Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Jejej... isn't dangerous with friends... My gypsy arse is out of danger I bought it separately motor and inhalation, and made the structure with my neighbor (metalworker). 2.800 RPM ! 220v. Ever I say I want change the boxes aspiration, and never I do it But I painted it!! Health! (Sorry because is not good photo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 No bags to change if it catches fire! just change the cardboard box Dust extraction system seems powerfull and direct for how much this machine will be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxfer Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Checked my Whitfield 200 serial number and it's 200 267. So is it a collectors item worth £50,000 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Checked my Whitfield 200 serial number and it's 200 267. So is it a collectors item worth £50,000 then? Yes, Keith is going to pay up to have it in their museum and give you a modern finisher with a fireproof dust bag as a promotional exersize showing the virtues of the new machine. Of course you must be prepared to have your photo with the machine published in the trade mags for publicity purposes. Oh and By the way, if it materialises I want a years supply of pain killers for the Arthritus and quality Brandy for medicinal purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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