Antique Sioux Rotary Buffer

[Mike Phillips]

Antique Sioux Rotary Buffer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/22561-antique-sioux-rotary-buffer.html)

This is an antique Sioux Rotary Buffer in my small collection of antique polishers, and my best guess is this is from the 1940's. Maybe someone has a better guess?

It still works but the cord should be replaced for safety reasons.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/AntiqueSiouxRB001.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/AntiqueSiouxRB002.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/AntiqueSiouxRB003.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/AntiqueSiouxRB004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/AntiqueSiouxRB005.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/AntiqueSiouxRB006.jpg


:xyxthumbs:

[agpatel]

Nice, still work? Try it out on the next detail :) haha...

Oh how power tools have evolved yet still stayed the same.

[David Fermani]

Looks like the perfect tool to use on classic car finishes.

[DLB]

That is WAY cool.

The Albertson Polisher
Design Patent D - 90,008
Mechanism Patents: 1,945,977; 1,977,224; and 1,931,483

I am guessing 1930's...

http://www.jitterbuzz.com/furn/Albertson_polisher_02.jpg
http://www.jitterbuzz.com/furn/Albertson_polisher_01.jpg
http://www.jitterbuzz.com/furn/Albertson_polisher_03.jpg
http://www.jitterbuzz.com/furn/Albertson_polisher_04.jpg

Vintage Tools (http://www.jitterbuzz.com/indtoo.html#soox)

Looks like my dad has one of their old drill's. It is very old too, and has a power cord that is now made mostly from copper strands and duct tape!

And they are still in business!
Sioux Tools (http://www.siouxtools.com/)

DLB

[ZimRandy]

1. How much does it weigh? :eek:

2. How come you haven't cleaned and polished it? :poke:


:laughing:

Cool tool!

Randy

[RaskyR1]

Very cool Mike! I love it when you post classic things like this! :dblthumb2:

[Pockets@PoorboysWorld]

1. How much does it weigh? :eek:

2. How come you haven't cleaned and polished it? :poke:


:laughing:

Cool tool!

Randy


1. very interested as well lol

2. i was wondering the same thing :laughing: (keeping the "antique" look Mike?? Im the MAN) lol


Can you take some pictures of the other ones you have :Picture:

[DLB]

Unless you know exactly what you are doing - it is most likely more valuable in its original condition. Usually when someone tries to "clean it up a little" they kill all the patina and history with it, killing the value.

Haven't you guys ever seen Pawn Stars? :laughing:

DLB

[sullysdetailing]

Very Nice Mike

[Mike Phillips]

Hey DLB, thanks for looking up the pictures and information on the old polisher!

I didn't get the side handle with it and had no idea what it looked like until you posted the pictures.

As far as cleaning it up goes, I figured for now I would enjoy the original patina


:)

[nitro78]

still in business but owned by snap on and no longer made in iowa but made in north carolina. it is however good to see a company that has not gone overseas to manufacture.

[2011wahoo]

DO NOT CLEAN AND POLISH IT!!! Listen to Rick Harrison.