Restoration of Old Redwood Leahy Incubator

[Maple Knoll Farms]

Thanks for all the replies and advice. I will try to post some pictures of it once I have it refinished.

 

[farmer_mark]

Any update on this restoration project? I'd love to see new pictures of this incubator!

 

[jbourget]

me too grant!

 

[MrsCountryChick]

I too Enjoy the photos & stories of restoring Redwood Incubators!

We 2 1/2yrs ago bought a Redwood Incubator, but haven't gotten to restoring it yet. My initial idea was to incubate my Sebastopol Geese eggs... but sadly we lost a few geese since buying the incubator, along with a slow breeding season left us not having a immediate use for it.

But it is a very BIG & Beloved item.

 

[sarah92107]

I have found one up for sale in my area. The sales says that he has owned the unit for 40 years and says it is a model 150e and holds 150 eggs. No egg turner. Do these work as well as the sportsman? Should I look into buying it? I imagine this is not something that comes around very often.
I only have an LG but was thinking about getting the gensis 1588.
Thanks for the input

 

[quintinp]

I have found one up for sale in my area. The sales says that he has owned the unit for 40 years and says it is a model 150e and holds 150 eggs. No egg turner. Do these work as well as the sportsman? Should I look into buying it? I imagine this is not something that comes around very often.
I only have an LG but was thinking about getting the gensis 1588.
Thanks for the input

I don't like that it doesn't have an egg turner, but you can roll the eggs with the bottom of your hand.

 

[Uisge]

I am rebuilding a Leahy 416 that I just picked up and I would would really appreciate input on the best finish to use and any finishes to avoid.

Also I would really appreciate it if anyone out there can provide a good copy of the manual and any other Leah documentation.

Thanks in Advance,

Scott

 

[sarah92107]

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[lyndon]

I have just purchased a 416 in working condition but missing the pan. Any tips on restoring her? Thanks.

 

[jbourget]

i went on mcmaster carr and order a 500 watt heating element to replace the old style in the cover on the bottom, 42$ and it is a lot better heats up fast and is all digital now