I took photos and test operated my Ironrite. It works! The roller motor runs and the heating element works, but the knee levers to stop and raise the roller don’t respond correctly. I’m hoping they just need adjustment. I couldn’t run it for long because it needs oil in the gearbox. From what I understand, the Ironrite Oil was a 50 weight non-detergent oil. Some sites that I’ve found say that SAE 40 oil can be used, so I’ll look around and see what I can find locally. I doubt that I’ll be able to find actual “Ironrite Oil” anymore.
The outside of the metal cabinet has rusty scuffed areas and will need to be repainted, but otherwise, it’s not been banged around too much. This model was made in the late 40s and early 50s, and with a serial number of AB315547. I’d guess this one is an early 50s model.
CD in Oklahoma
Ironrite Model 85 Closed
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Ironrite Model 85 Open
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