the showman

Thanks Mark

As some of you know I entered the 2016 Annual ploughing match. The ground was wheat stubble and had large mose patches which made traction a problem up hill, anyway i had a go. Not having done it before i entered the novice class and was shown to my spot which was twice as big as the horticultural section and the only ride on tractor in the class all the others were full size tractors. Anyway we marked out and did my opening and then carried on and did the patch ( and we weren't last to finish) I learnt a lot throughout the day with lots of advice from friends and need to make a few alterations to the tractor. Heres the photos and running list and results, i was very pleased and had a good day and I wasn't last which was a bonus.

Good bit of progress Ewan, well done mate

Looking better Norm

all loaded up ready for the morning, hope i've got everything. Photos tomorrow night for you all to laugh at

That's disappointing Koen, ive got a cable on mine and the plough is really heavy hope my cable holds out. I gonna convert to solid rod and linkage but didn't have time

Handy bit of kit and makes a nice job

Finished painting the poles as well

Still not sure about the weights its very light on the steering with those skinnys up front I'm taken both weights just in case

She's not getting painted nigel, she a working girl

Good luck Koen

Thanks Ewan, been a bit of a rush but nearly done

Just came in for a cuppa so here's an update of today's progress. Tyres fitted , wheels and hubs fitted and greased . Here's some photos

Good idea to fit it outside, ive got mine in the back of the shed and so much stuff in front of it I can't use it. next time i see it I'll move it outside

I almost cut them off but there's lots of room under those caps

Looks good James

Had a go at changing the front wide wheels to narrow ones today. I found a pair of wheels at Johns with back plates and drums which im not using ( don't think the wheelhorse needs front brakes ) dont know what they were from but were painted a sort of air force blue. with a bit of machining in the lathe 2 sleeves were made and thick washers and a bit of drilling and tapping. heres how far ive got today.

All the very best to you Ian. Hope you have a brill day

Carry them ? I gonna stick them in the ground, Steves coming he can carry them

How can i put points on tube

The other thing i did today is to start sorting my sight poles. I found some stainless thick wall 1" tube, cut it down to 5ft 6" and painted the first coat of red. it wont worp or go rusty

What weight is it Norm, looks like it came out of Carols washing machine

How big is your case ?

Had the stick welder out today so i welded the bracket fixing thingy's up, width and height adjustable

Here's a couple more