WHO’s did this bring back memories. My step-grandmother had a 40 acre farm here in Washington State. They farmed with draft horses, when the last draft horse died. My step-father bought a Farm-all Cub tractor. The horse drawn equipment was converted to tractor pull. We mowed the hay with the shackle mower and the hay rake was a rope trip so you could create rows. The we hooked the tracker to the old horse drawn hay sled. This was back breaking work as you walked along with hand forks loading the sled. Then offloading into the hayloft. Thankfully, this only lasted 2 years and they he started getting the hay balled. We still had to load and load onto the hay sled. What wasn’t a lot of fun was having to ride on the manure spreader. It had a foot active gear that started the beater blades in the rear and a system that fed the manure into the beaters. You can imagine what it was like for the guy riding on the spreader seat. The speed the blades turned was dictated by the speed of the tractor. There were times, he know what it’s like between brothers, If the driver wasn’t happy with the brother on the spreader. You can imagine what it could be like. PUEW.
You have most likely discovered the teeth can be sharpened to a point. Then they can be replaced. Grung off the button on the rivet, punch out and remove from bar. Put on blade and re-rivet. Easy Peasy. I am 77 years. I have done this more than few times.
That length of wood that moves the cutter bar is called a 'pitman arm.' Generally made of a hard wood for longevity. It is the 'sacrificial' moving part in case something gets jammed in the cutter knives on the bar. Most Farm and Family or Tractor Supply Co. stores carry them in a couple of common lengths, already grooved on both ends. Just drill your own bolt holes. I make my own out of scraps of pressure treated lumber. As 6.2_vortec has stated, the pitman arm length is determined by 'orientation' of the rotating head and connecting point on the bar. The tip of each knife section must move side to side between the stone guard tips. There are a few videos that can show how that is done.
Way better by far. I’ve got less money in this than the axle mower as well. It cuts way thicker grass and weeds and I’ve only got about $200 in total into it
I am looking for something exactly like this machine… where would a person find one? I live in southern Minnesota farm country so I imagine there must be one in someone’s grove. What is the proper name of the machine?
@@6.2_vortec Oh ok. just wondering. I'm actually on my way to pick one up that looks just like yours minus the paint. Wondering if the blades are replaceable. If I find a place that sells or makes them I'll let you know.
WHO’s did this bring back memories. My step-grandmother had a 40 acre farm here in Washington State. They farmed with draft horses, when the last draft horse died. My step-father bought a Farm-all Cub tractor. The horse drawn equipment was converted to tractor pull. We mowed the hay with the shackle mower and the hay rake was a rope trip so you could create rows. The we hooked the tracker to the old horse drawn hay sled. This was back breaking work as you walked along with hand forks loading the sled. Then offloading into the hayloft. Thankfully, this only lasted 2 years and they he started getting the hay balled. We still had to load and load onto the hay sled. What wasn’t a lot of fun was having to ride on the manure spreader. It had a foot active gear that started the beater blades in the rear and a system that fed the manure into the beaters. You can imagine what it was like for the guy riding on the spreader seat. The speed the blades turned was dictated by the speed of the tractor. There were times, he know what it’s like between brothers, If the driver wasn’t happy with the brother on the spreader. You can imagine what it could be like. PUEW.
WHO’s did this bring back memories. My step-grandmother had a 40 acre farm here in Washington State. They farmed with draft horses, when the last draft horse died. My step-father bought a Farm-all Cub tractor. The horse drawn equipment was converted to tractor pull. We mowed the hay with the shackle mower and the hay rake was a rope trip so you could create rows. The we hooked the tracker to the old horse drawn hay sled. This was back breaking work as you walked along with hand forks loading the sled. Then offloading into the hayloft. Thankfully, this only lasted 2 years and they he started getting the hay balled. We still had to load and load onto the hay sled.
What wasn’t a lot of fun was having to ride on the manure spreader. It had a foot active gear that started the beater blades in the rear and a system that fed the manure into the beaters. You can imagine what it was like for the guy riding on the spreader seat. The speed the blades turned was dictated by the speed of the tractor. There were times, he know what it’s like between brothers, If the driver wasn’t happy with the brother on the spreader. You can imagine what it could be like. PUEW.
Excellent Idea!! I've got to find me one of these!! Thank you 😊
That thing is awesome
Love it ! Inspiration for sure !
You have most likely discovered the teeth can be sharpened to a point. Then they can be replaced. Grung off the button on the rivet, punch out and remove from bar. Put on blade and re-rivet. Easy Peasy. I am 77 years. I have done this more than few times.
What length did you make the piece of wood that moves the blades?
I’ll have to measure it when I get a chance. I just measured between where it bolts on. Make sure both parts it bolts to are in the same orientation
That length of wood that moves the cutter bar is called a 'pitman arm.' Generally made of a hard wood for longevity. It is the 'sacrificial' moving part in case something gets jammed in the cutter knives on the bar. Most Farm and Family or Tractor Supply Co. stores carry them in a couple of common lengths, already grooved on both ends. Just drill your own bolt holes. I make my own out of scraps of pressure treated lumber. As 6.2_vortec has stated, the pitman arm length is determined by 'orientation' of the rotating head and connecting point on the bar. The tip of each knife section must move side to side between the stone guard tips. There are a few videos that can show how that is done.
I was wondering what you do with the grass or weeds after you mow them?
I just left them. It kept it from growing back as fast
nice video and good idea..
Brilliant
Looking good! How do you like using this compared to your axle mower?
Way better by far. I’ve got less money in this than the axle mower as well. It cuts way thicker grass and weeds and I’ve only got about $200 in total into it
Old men would sit in that seat and smell mule farts all day long at least that’s what my dad said. Enjoy the video!
I am looking for something exactly like this machine… where would a person find one? I live in southern Minnesota farm country so I imagine there must be one in someone’s grove. What is the proper name of the machine?
This is what I currently trying to do
luar biasa, terimakasih sudah berbagi 👍
Good day do you have one for sale
No I don’t sell them
This is a great idea! We are looking for one to do around our pond. Did you end up sharpening or replacing the blades? Are they still available?
I haven’t done anything with the blades
@@6.2_vortec Oh ok. just wondering. I'm actually on my way to pick one up that looks just like yours minus the paint. Wondering if the blades are replaceable. If I find a place that sells or makes them I'll let you know.
@@mike18421 I believe there’s a Facebook group about older implements. I saw something mentioning new ones on there a while back
WHO’s did this bring back memories. My step-grandmother had a 40 acre farm here in Washington State. They farmed with draft horses, when the last draft horse died. My step-father bought a Farm-all Cub tractor. The horse drawn equipment was converted to tractor pull. We mowed the hay with the shackle mower and the hay rake was a rope trip so you could create rows. The we hooked the tracker to the old horse drawn hay sled. This was back breaking work as you walked along with hand forks loading the sled. Then offloading into the hayloft. Thankfully, this only lasted 2 years and they he started getting the hay balled. We still had to load and load onto the hay sled.
What wasn’t a lot of fun was having to ride on the manure spreader. It had a foot active gear that started the beater blades in the rear and a system that fed the manure into the beaters. You can imagine what it was like for the guy riding on the spreader seat. The speed the blades turned was dictated by the speed of the tractor. There were times, he know what it’s like between brothers, If the driver wasn’t happy with the brother on the spreader. You can imagine what it could be like. PUEW.