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ParticipantHi Wes,
I think I got one from MackNair’s or Balster’s – can get them complete with the metal “edging”, spring etc or just the board alone. Also – remember the grass stick that really does most of the “tipping” of the grass to leave you a path for the next pass. You can make one of those pretty easily.
ParticipantHi Andy,
I think that “other” pasteurization process is run at a lower temp but for a longer time (I’m thinking it was 140 degrees for a few hours?). But raw milk is good stuff.
ParticipantI’m glad you all were thinking about cyber security and password/account information. Dumb ole me was thinking about having a place, outside of our e-mail folders, that we could store the “how to” stuff – like how to setup a new forum etc on our website(s).
This came to mind as I was trying to recall how to do something here on DAP.com and I kept going back and forth to Carl’s PM to me. It was much easier than having my gmail open ….. plus it could be something we could provide access to if/when someone needs to find out how to do “x,y,z”.
Carl – is there a quick and dirty way of adding a number of e-mail accounts to the “notify when a new post” list? Or is it add one at a time? Thought I’d ask before I go the long way ’round.
ParticipantDonn,
What do you think about folks running the new hyaline guards (no serrations) with smooth sickle sections? It seems to me that we want some serrations in the cutting operation – either stationary or moving, doesn’t matter. What do you think?
Also – do you think you could post the part number for the haybine guards you’re using? My parts guys are a little dense w/o a number.
ParticipantSorry I didn’t post –
So, my impressions are based on having attended 2 other SFJ auctions years back.
Turnout/crowd – I’d say maybe down a bit but hard to evaluate since this site was more spread out than the other 2 I’d attended.
Weather – may have affected turnout some as it was cold, windy with some rain added in for the equipment sale outside. I say it only marginally affected turnout as the serious animal power folks are a hardy lot not to be runoff by some weather.
Prices – I only got to see bits and pieces of the sale since I was promoting DAPNet while there. I’ll list the few items I recall. I did cross paths with Jenny Grey (grey) and she can probably fill in a lot of the prices.
Mowers – there were maybe 8 #9s, a couple of 7s and one or 2 JD #4s. I know that one completely redone #9 hi gear w/ updated guards, new ledgers, hold downs etc $1500 (see pic). Another serviceable #9 needing a “tuneup” but not a rebuild $800.
A nice JD single row riding cultivator $475 (see pic) There were 2 horsepowers and I know one went for over $4000. The other might have been close to that too.
Wagons/wheeled vehicles – had to leave for home before they sold but IMO the numbers were down some.
Those are my best quick recollections. Hope that helps a little – jump in Grey!
I’ll post the rest of my pics from SFJ 2011 on the Gallery. Not too many but check them out.
ParticipantMe not get invited:(
ParticipantNot a noreaster but a nor wester maybe. Yikes – windy and cold but no precip here at the SFJ auction.
No auctioning today but the 2nd annual Jethro Tull plowing match took place. Also, demo some equipment – tried a Pioneer walking plow w/ the Kvernland btw – didn’t run quite right and none of us could get it figured quite right:confused: Nice tandem disc (John Deere KB) adapted to animal power.
Been spreading’ the good word about DAPNet and slinging newsletters. Lots of folks seem interested – not sure how to approach those who are anti-internet, yet.
I thinkin about how I can squeeze a couple of 13-14 ft tongues in the Honda Fit – hatch open and out the front passenger window – possible.
Throat is already sore from talking – is that a surprise?
ParticipantThis vendor on e-bay has manuals for a lot of older equipment – including HD stuff. If I recall, they do have a McD cultivator manual for ~ $10 Also, you can get a reprint through SFJ (Small Farmer’s Journal) for about the same price.
ParticipantHi George –
What’s a firewood processor? 28 ft logs – that’s pretty hefty stuff and could only be handled reasonably here w/ a loader. Do you all sell to folks who in turn process and resell the wood? Here, most wood cutters cut off of public lands, do all processing themselves and deliver. No middlemen.
In fact, if one is cutting firewood on designated public lands, you are limited to either 6 or 8 ft lengths max.
Seems like things work a bit differently in different regions.
ParticipantSo you all sometimes sell firewood in log lengths? How long is that – 8ft, 12ft? Out here if you can find someone selling log lengths, it’s usually by the log truck load with lengths over 25 ft – look like telephone poles.
Most firewood is sold either “split and delivered” or in “rounds” (I guess that’s what you all are calling blocks?). Again, most wood is bucked to length (16 to 24 in) in the woods and some guys split it right there as well. We’re seeing our “good wood”- tamarack and red fir (Doug. fir) selling right at $190 – $200/cord delivered but not necessarily split.
ParticipantFunny to contemplate this right now as our current computer backdrop is a picture we took of Stonehenge.
ParticipantHey Richard,
I’m glad you found and are loving your new Boston. May Baxter bring you many years of joy and companionship. Nice pic.
ParticipantI will add one caveat – the first time you venture out into the wide open spaces leading a calf – be ready. Sometimes they just “burst forth” with joy and excitement of being in the open (and forget you’re on the other end of the lead). Oh yah, close any gates that would allow them to run to the woods – then if you’re getting dragged along, letting go is an option. Also, make a mental note of any posts/poles etc that you can throw a dally around with your lead to help you if necessary.
Most likely – you won’t have any issues but always be prepared.
Also – what does Howie “Mr. Ox” Van Ord suggest in training calves?
Participant@Does’ Leap 26139 wrote:
…….Also, how do you heat your shop? This new barn we are building will have a 30×30 shop and I am planning on putting a 47,000 btu Modine unit heater in it.
GeorgeHey George,
One of my neighbors has a big shop (like 18 ft ceilings) that’s not even at their home place (so you can’t fire up the heater and then go have coffee while it warms up). They have a good sized wood stove in there BUT they drive off the initial cold by running a 300,000 BTU construction heater for a bit(I think it runs on diesel). Then the stove doesn’t have to work so hard to heat up the shop from lo temps – saves wood but not money.
ParticipantHi Jen,
I’ve never tried my hand at halter breaking calves but IMHO – the sooner the better as those buggers get big/strong fast and can yank you around pretty good. Again, from what I’ve experienced and seen at the university dairy back in the day, they went with halters on the young calves – once they’re broke collars can be used. These calves were Holsteins (some beef folks call ’em “magpies” around here) and were being trained to lead for use in fairs/shows.
These guys were kind of old school – would try to lead them first, then tied ’em up to get used to just standing/yielding to the halter for awhile, then led them around … sometimes quite a rodeo.
I know there are other “methods” out there but haven’t seen them in action. You might try contacting the folks at Tillers as they post a “low stress” handling on their website.
Good luck and stay safe.
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