Two plows from my collection the one on the right is a Brinly and the one on the left is a Gardenaid

A note from a friend.

A friend of mine sent me this. It doesn't replace the original 10 but they are good ideas.

NEW COMMANDMANTS                                                                                                                                                      

Someone has written these beautiful words one must read to understand the deep meanings in them.                                                                      

They are like the Ten Commandments to follow in life all the time.                                                                                                    

1.   Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble;                                                                                              

      it is a "steering wheel" that directs us in the right path throughout life.                                                                                   

2.  Do you know why a car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the rear view mirror is so small?                                                                              

     Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, look ahead and move on.                                                                                

3.   Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.                                                                          

4.  All things in life are temporary. If going well enjoy it, they will not last forever.                                                                           

      If going wrong don't worry, they can't last long either.                                                                                                      

5.   Old friends are like Gold! New friends are Diamonds! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold!                                                              

       Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a base of Gold!                                                                                                   

6.   Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says,                                                                             

       "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!                                                                                                           

7.   When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities;                                                                                                

       when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.                                                                                         

8.   A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?"                                                                         

       He replied: "Yes, losing your vision."                                                                                                                       

9.   When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes,                                                                                  

       when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.                                                                                       

10.   WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES; it takes away today's PEACE.                                                                                  

 If you really enjoy this, PLEASE pass to others. It may brighten someone's day...                                                                                  

 Praying for love and peace to fill the coming NEW Year.                                                                                                            

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God. 

Sharpening a Barn Auger

In response to a question of why an auger would only cut 1/4" deep before strippng out the pilot thread. I've taken an auger that was in extremely rough shape and brought it back to usable. Make boring an 1 1/4" hole quick and simple. No cord, no batteries, faster than setting up with power tools, and can work underwater. Well okay you might not want to but it will work!

Rust Hunt

I had to work today so I treated myself to a trip to Mason, Michigan. I didn’t go further than down Peddlers Row but I managed to pick up a rather interesting chisel, stamped I. Sorby Sheffield, a looong 1” dia Irwin style barn auger bit, and some candidates for the chisel repair pile.

The bottom chisel is the I. Sorby.

I'm not sure what the makers mark is. On the butt of the handle it's stamped "Indestructible".

If you have an idea what the makers mark is I'd appreciate it if you would let me know.

The socket chisel is a Craftsman. It's pretty well beat up but maybe the socket can be reforged.

The chisel just above the auger is a Millers Tool Steel. The tang has been hit a few times but not too bad.

Last and least, the top gouge has the tip broken off and the name is corroded down to just a "C".

Four chisels, three with names, not bad for $2.00.

The auger is an Irwin style bit. No name on the shank. The handle on it was "adapted" in other words driven onto the shank of the bit. Augers are my favorites so I'll sharpen it up and try to rebuild the handle. The handle is an adjustable type. It should have an eye bolt through the slot that the shank was driven through, with a wing nut on the end to tighten the shank into the handle.

In the back of one of the stalls I found a Stanley No. 358 miter box. What I thought was a rare item. A quick check on the net shows it's not that rare and the price was too high for a miter box without a blade.

The Work-Mate that it's sitting on is pretty good but I already have three. 

A great way to spend an afternoon.

Saved

Barn Auger II Why do augers have different pitch threads on the pilot screw.

In this and the next video we'll test the effect of pilot thread pitch on how a wood cutting auger works.

Champion Blower

In my travels I picked up a Champion Blower. Looks to have come from a rivet forge. Missing the handle but it's in good shape with only 1 farmer fix. It has a socket head cap screw in the blade. Pretty sure those weren't around when this was made.

Not sure if I'll use it or sell it but at the price I couldn't leave it.

Patience Pays Off

Tonight I went out to the shop to oil and tap the shaft again.
When I tapped the end it moved.
Now all I have to do is file off the setscrew marks and a little burr on the end and it will come right out.
Could have been the heat I put on the nut. Could have been the heat on the shaft. Could have been the Kroil. (I love the stuff.)
Bet it was the patience.

Thanks for all the ideas guys. If the shaft hadn't slipped loose tonight it was off with the end and drill it out this weekend.

Now where did I put the wood for the frame?