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p.1 #1 · Antique Farming Thang

I really dont know what this is.
Not sure how well this works, so I could use your input. Thx
Scott

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Nov 15, 2009 at 03:39 AM

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p.1 #2 · Antique Farming Thang

sbeme wrote:
I really dont know what this is.

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Nov 15, 2009 at 04:00 AM

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p.1 #3 · Antique Farming Thang

sbeme wrote:
I really dont know what this is.

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What compelled you?

Nov 15, 2009 at 06:43 AM

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p.1 #4 · Antique Farming Thang

Thrashing machine of some sort. Drive pulley on side, half way back, was connected to a Steam Engine via a belt.

Crap, I'm old.

Nov 15, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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p.1 #5 · Antique Farming Thang

It's a separater. You throw cut wheat into one end and it separates the grain from the husks. Powered by the flywheel on a tractor (either steam, gasoline, or kerosene engine) and a long drive belt. This looks like it might have been in use about 1895 to 1915. The pipe on the floor was what the grain came out of and would have been attached to the top part of the machine. Nice monochrome treatment, but the angle isn't so good. Find a threshing show next summer and take photos of one of these in action.

Kent in SD

Nov 15, 2009 at 04:53 PM

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p.1 #6 · Antique Farming Thang

Thanks for the ID.
I couldnt get any other angles, unfortunately. Seen at the NC State Fair last month.
As to what compelled me, opportunity. Not the best reason to take a photo, or at least to guarantee a keeper.

Scott

Nov 15, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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p.1 #7 · Antique Farming Thang

I agree with Kent to find one in action outdoors. You did well capturing the separator, but the lines from the building beams and other extraneous gear compete for attention. Outside, you could get a low angle shot isolating it.

Nov 20, 2009 at 05:02 AM

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p.1 #8 · Antique Farming Thang

got to love the H&S on these old machines. how many fingers, arms and lives were lost to those open chains I shudder to think....

Still it teaches you to be careful I suppose.

I like the treatment, but not this bright background, I want to see this through the doors of an old dark barn, lurking sinisterly in the gloom...

maybe I should get more sleep.

Nov 20, 2009 at 10:59 AM


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