Old Drywasher

[Bob_T2]

A friend gave me this vintage wooden drywasher. It seems to be very well made, or it was well made before sitting neglected outdoors for a few decades. I Plan on repairing it this winter. I think it was professionally made but it doesn't look like a Beck's to me but I could be wrong. Anyone have any ideas who might have made it? Thanks, Bob

 

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[russau]

Personally I wouldn't repair it , I would keep it as is and use it as a pattern to make a new one ! And make it into a 12v.d.c. op. antique yard art is nice !

 

[Bodfish Mike]

I second what Russ says above.
Nice piece of yard art

Cheers Mike

 

[1637]

save it as is. my the time you replace everything it would just look new, i do like the idea of making a copy of it. cool find

 

[russau]

OR sell it OR lend it to a mining supply store to put into their shop window for a reasonable time limit ?? GREAT FIND !