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Participant@CharlyBonifaz 14941 wrote:
beautiful; painting is a must? oil? glaze? clear coat?
This is a design based on an old Scottish cart of a type which was common to the time period and which were usually painted with red wheels and a blue body. I was thinking about black wheels, hardware and lettering with a light transparent stain under polyethylene top coats.What do you think?
Participant@Mark Cowdrey 14937 wrote:
The few benefit, the many “pay”.
Mark
Well said.
ParticipantHi Ivy
The cart I am working on now is shown below. This is more of a classical antique ox cart from a design I found at white horse books under the Thomson designs. This one is heavy built for a team but could be lightened up for a single. The large diameter wheels on this one will make it a lot easier to pull. The plan actual shows it with shafts and I modified it to accommodate the pole.
ParticipantThe way I set it up the pole and the shafts both connect to the 2″ receiver, the shafts in the lower one and the pole above. The single tree and or eveners are mounted on the shafts or the pole.My shafts are setup with a 2″ tubing in the center to fit the various carts I have so everything is interchangeable.
I am building a classical tip cart now which might be better for a single although it’s being built with a pole for a team. This design might be a better choice for a single if you are going to build something from scratch. I will post some photos of the work in progress a little later.
ParticipantThese are great stories, keep it up.
ParticipantNice sled.
ParticipantIf you haven’t yet, try reading “Soil Fertility & Animal health” Vol 2, by William A. Albricht Phd, This is another great book on the same subject. Available from Acres-USA web site.
Participant@Tim Harrigan 14048 wrote:
I do not use steel bows but I think they are quite common in Australia. I think there would be some advantages in the ability to fine-tune the fit which is the most important thing. Pipe is also accessible in most places which is an advantage. In North America we are blessed with abundant timber so wood
has been widely used. In many parts of the world that is not the case and pipe is a great alternative.
Two advantages I can think of are:
They keep their shape without a form.and thus will always fit right and they can be reformed to diffrent sizes as the cattle grow.Do you think the pipe diameter is a factor as it relates to surface area against the animal?ParticipantHi Michael
I am looking to get $750 for it.
ParticipantHi Michael
I have a nice bobsled I am thinking of selling and have attached a photo. This one has a pole but I have a set of shafts to go with it which could be adapted easily. Also I have a Portland Cutter sleigh with shafts for sale. If these interest you give me a call tomorrow to discuss. 802-376-5474
ParticipantShe is just warming up her vocal cords for a good bray, a sound that brings joy to most donkey owners and irritation to neighbors.
On the feeding be aware it’s easy to let donkeys get too fat and very hard to take it off afterward.
ParticipantNice story, thanks and Merry Christmas.
ParticipantReally nice models. Are the oxen cerimac material. I like the carts too. Nice presents, your wift has talent.
ParticipantTry giving them a treat for coming. I/we have a rule with our donkeys that we don’t chase them they come to the gate when called. The way we got to that point was to always have a treat in our pocket when they came ( we no longer need it but do have it irregularly). If one came without it’s brother then that one got the treat and we too it out of the paddock for grooming or what ever. It wasn’t long before the straggler was at the gate begging to get out also.
ParticipantShe may need to be wormed also.
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