Love the smell of steam in the morning. Farming old school style.

WH867 · **on:** August 10, 2008, 04:31:26 AM

From My trip to Indiana show this weekend. Important MT uses. 1. Serrated blade did a good job slicing homemede amish bread. 2.PE blade used to slice Amish ring/trail bologna and smoked chedder cheese. Good stuff

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WH867 · **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2008, 04:38:35 AM

A few more.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2008, 12:03:43 PM

Great pictures mate

, I'm sure most of us have a soft spot for classic steam

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2008, 12:13:36 PM

well i do.

here they have similar events where are some stean engined vehicles,vintage cars with those sweet old sidevalve four bangers,engines with those heat radiating balls as ignition system,etc etc.i dont have any relly intresting vintage machines though,just few anticue chainsaws and one 500cc flathead jap engine with magneto and downdraught carb.

i wouldnt mind seeing more pics from you;),can u add the smell too?

J-sews · **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2008, 01:15:48 PM

My grandfather used to cut lumber on a buzz rig just like this one. Between the 3-foot diameter saw blade and the big flapping flat belt drive, the whole thing looked pretty scary to me.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2008, 01:24:29 PM

its so good to see your pics,since at last weekend i took this pic and heard the story,the sad end for the engine that once was installed in this frame.it was just ripped off and sold to some scrapyard to get melted away.

WH867 · **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2008, 08:33:59 PM

A few more.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2008, 08:38:48 PM

i like those coe´s very much,if id have the money id go for some 1939-40 ford COE.

WH867 · **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2008, 08:49:35 PM

Im dont now

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Tarrodemierda · **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2008, 09:04:52 PM

whats that miniatyre steam(?) tractor?

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2008, 09:05:33 PM

Quote from: Tarrodemierda on August 10, 2008, 09:04:52 PM

whats that miniatyre steam(?) tractor?

I wondered the same thing.

WH867 · **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2008, 09:08:32 PM

Quote from: Tarrodemierda on August 10, 2008, 09:04:52 PM

whats that miniatyre steam(?) tractor?

I would say its just a working scale model someone built. Looked very accurate and ran the saw easily.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2008, 09:26:24 PM

ran the saw?

so it has some serious power too i guess,i thought it was merely like well made toy.

Pacu · **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2008, 03:35:48 PM

Ever see or hear on of those old one piston farm machines? Sounds like it's dieing the POP! then the dieing sound again then POP....and over and over.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2008, 03:46:36 PM

yes ive seen and heard those quite many times,its pure engine porn;)

Smitty44 · **Reply #15 on:** August 13, 2008, 07:09:05 AM

Those are all pictures that I can relate to,both my Granddads were farmers,in the middle of the heartland!!!

WH867 · **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2009, 05:21:25 AM

Figured I would continue this thread instead of starting another. Some pics from our local clubs antique power show this weekend.

WH867 · **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2009, 05:23:07 AM

Some more.

WH867 · **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2009, 05:30:15 AM

almost done

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WH867 · **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2009, 05:37:43 AM

ok, this should be it

. These pics are of my stuff. I had a graduation party to go to today so I didnt have much time to bring stuff home. These are what I picked out to take this year. I live about a half mile from the fairgrounds so I just drive the tractor there.
The one on the trailer is a 1957 Wheel Horse. The one in front is a 1990 and newer than most of my stuff but its a fairly rare model. Only 225 of them made. the air compressor mounted on the front I picked up at a swapmeet last weekend.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:39:00 AM

I love those scooters

There Salisburys aren't they

WH867 · **Reply #21 on:** May 26, 2009, 02:39:48 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 25, 2009, 10:39:00 AM

I love those scooters

There Salisburys aren't they

Yes, you are correct sir.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #22 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:14:54 AM

Thanks mate

They we're quite sophisticted in there day

. Shame cheap 4 wheelers killed the whole scooter scene off

MultiMat · **Reply #23 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:33:09 AM

Quote from: WH867 on May 25, 2009, 05:37:43 AM

ok, this should be it . These pics are of my stuff. I had a graduation party to go to today so I didnt have much time to bring stuff home. These are what I picked out to take this year. I live about a half mile from the fairgrounds so I just drive the tractor there.
The one on the trailer is a 1957 Wheel Horse. The one in front is a 1990 and newer than most of my stuff but its a fairly rare model. Only 225 of them made. the air compressor mounted on the front I picked up at a swapmeet last weekend.

Excuse my extreme ignorance Dennis the air compressor that would be left stationary & you would drive the tractor up to it & hook it up ? What sort of work would a compressor like that do?
Nice pics Dennis

BTW how do you sustain 2 hobbies

. I think the tractors might be even more expensive than Tools

WH867 · **Reply #24 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:44:16 AM

Quote from: MultiMat on May 28, 2009, 06:33:09 AM

Quote from: WH867 on May 25, 2009, 05:37:43 AM
ok, this should be it . These pics are of my stuff. I had a graduation party to go to today so I didnt have much time to bring stuff home. These are what I picked out to take this year. I live about a half mile from the fairgrounds so I just drive the tractor there.
The one on the trailer is a 1957 Wheel Horse. The one in front is a 1990 and newer than most of my stuff but its a fairly rare model. Only 225 of them made. the air compressor mounted on the front I picked up at a swapmeet last weekend.

Excuse my extreme ignorance Dennis the air compressor that would be left stationary & you would drive the tractor up to it & hook it up ? What sort of work would a compressor like that do?
Nice pics Dennis
BTW how do you sustain 2 hobbies . I think the tractors might be even more expensive than Tools

The compressor can be either hooked up or unhooked in less than a minute. It raises with the tractors lift system and then can go wherever the tractor goes. Have not fully tested it yet but It would air up tires and run small air tools with no problem. I also have a 3000 watt generator that hooks up the same way.
My tractor hobby pays for it self thanks to a little buying/selling etc. I wish I could say the same for the tool hobby

MultiMat · **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:49:28 AM

I was thinking ground clearance would be a issue

. It would feel a bit front heavy whilst driving wouldn't

So do you run it off the gear box, or is the tractor in neutral & drive is from the motor?

WH867 · **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:52:34 AM

Quote from: MultiMat on May 28, 2009, 06:49:28 AM

I was thinking ground clearance would be a issue . It would feel a bit front heavy whilst driving wouldn't
So do you run it off the gear box, or is the tractor in neutral & drive is from the motor?

It lifts about 5-6 inches off the ground for transport. Its not all that heavy so does'nt bother the steering much. Runs off the PTO on the motor. Generally used while tractor is in neutral but will also work on the move.