Countless contraptions that revolutionized farming in the 19th and early 20th centuries have become contemporary curiosities or even mysteries. Here are six sent in by readers. Do you know what they are?
Answers to December/January 2027 items will appear in the April/May 2027 issue.
Answers for items in this issue must be received by February 5, 2027.
A. Blade measures about 30 inches.
B. Marked “Voss Mfg.” Originally submitted November 2016
C. Measures 8 inches long by 3-1/2 inches in diameter. Ball length: 4-1/4 inches. Ball has 11 holes, each 7/16 inch. Hook measures 3 inches in length. Originally submitted November 2016
D. Each piece measures 9-1/2 inches long; opening measures 1/2 inch. Small lever moves to the down position. Marked “B&B.” Originally submitted November 2016
E. Piece is unmarked. Measures 7-1/2 inches tall, 6 inches end-toend on blades (blades cut 2 inches only). Two feed rollers are gear-driven. Rear has a tapered feed tray. When turning the handle, feed rollers pull in objects, which are cut 1/2 inch each. Originally submitted November 2016
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