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Working Out the Kinks of Steam Plowing Learn how steam plowing moved past John Fowler’s two-engine system of steam cultivation and into the future of farm machinery.
Building a Gristmill: How Does a Mill Work? - Farm Collector
2022年8月4日 · The word gristmill typically defines a process in which millstones are used to grind grain. The grain is fed into a hole (the eye) in the upper (or runner) stone and is ground into flour or meal between it and the lower (or bed) stone.A set of gears driven by the water wheel causes the upper stone to turn; the lower stone is fixed and does not turn.
U.S. Farmers During the Great Depression - Farm Collector
2011年9月19日 · The Great Depression that caused so much trouble in the world during the 1930s ended only with the boom caused by World War II. For American farmers however, the downturn began shortly after World War I ended, continuing mostly unabated for two decades.
Plenty to Pick From: 10 Rare 1/16-Scale Toys - Farm Collector
2008年8月1日 · The most common farm toy scale, 1/16, covers thousands of toys, making this list highly subjective. 1. John Deere 430 tractor (the green model in the photo above) with or without a 3-point hitch.These models, made in 1958, could sell for as much as $2,000 NIB.
The Storied History of the Massey-Harris Co. - Farm Collector
2015年7月10日 · This poster from a 1902 Massey-Harris Co. calendar shows an elegantly dressed woman delivering a basket lunch to farmers in the field. During the first 40 years of the last century, several major manufacturers of farm machinery commissioned famous calendar artists to compose their advertising calendars.
The Legendary 150 HP Case Steam Engine - Farm Collector
1987年3月1日 · The eight Road Locomotives to follow during the four years were equipped with rear-entrance ‘Contractor’s Bunkers.’ The serial numbers of the other eight 150 HP RLs are as follows: 17162, 18547, 18548, 18549, 18723, 18870, and 18871.
The Reaper Revolution - Farm Collector
2004年6月1日 · The reaper’s efficient production power wasn’t the only thing that made them popular. Cyrus was a savvy businessman and used newspaper ads, product warranties and installment plans to boost sales.
Still on the Job: Antique Tractors at Work - Farm Collector
2023年11月3日 · The Deutz tractors replaced an assortment of early tractors. “With somewhere north of 15,000 hours on it, the Model D has required engine and clutch repair work,” Tim says.
Tractors - Farm Collector
Tractor collections, antique farm toys, antique farm tractors, history of tractor manufacturers and more.
A History of Anvils - Farm Collector
2002年10月1日 · Early anvils were made of many materials, including stone, iron-bearing meteorites, bronze and iron as already mentioned. After the process for making steel was discovered, the soft wrought iron anvils then being used were fitted with a hardened steel faceplate, and when cast iron became available about 1600, it was much cheaper than steel, so some anvils were made of that material.