Old Pic - Nova Scotia

NSBound · Jul 1, 2008

Hi all. I was rummaging through some old photos that belong to a relative and came up with this oldie. It was likely taken in the 20's or 30's (I'm totally guessing here), and it was taken in the central-northern part of Nova Scotia. I am likely related to someone in the photo, but I don't know who. Any idea what the tractor is?

atgreene · Jul 1, 2008

I'm no expert on Models A's, but that would be my first guess. I have a '28 doodle bug model A and it is similar, but I suspect the pic is an older version.

It is pulling a binder, my father has a couple of those, one of which I'd love to restore and use.

Egon · Jul 1, 2008

Radiator emblem seems different from a Model A??

flusher · Jul 1, 2008

atgreene said:
I'm no expert on Models A's, but that would be my first guess. I have a '28 doodle bug model A and it is similar, but I suspect the pic is an older version.

It is pulling a binder, my father has a couple of those, one of which I'd love to restore and use.

Model A would be my guess also.
Those old grain binders are really neat.

Makes those tiny bundles. Easy for your little kids to handle, I suppose, so they can participate in the harvest.

The Farmall is also neat. I like those steel wheels.

Them were the days.

Wayne County Hose · Jul 1, 2008

I think that's Egon riding on the back.

Egon · Jul 1, 2008

Do not fear; Egon has spent considerable time sitting on a tractor pulling a similar machine.

The binder had a carrier so it could accumulate about six sheaves before dumping. Kicking them on the ground one at a time makes for hard stooking!

Wayne County Hose · Jul 1, 2008

Egon said:
Do not fear; Egon has spent considerable time sitting on a tractor pulling a similar machine.

The binder had a carrier so it could accumulate about six sheaves before dumping. Kicking them on the ground one at a time makes for hard stooking!

See, I knew it!

Egon · Jul 2, 2008

Egon has memories of the horse drawn binder also.

Back when he was still in school, 5'th grade he recalls, there was an assignment that involved writing an essay on farm safety that was for a county wide competition. Egon missed the competition part as he was a classroom with three grades and one teacher and was probably napping or daydreaming as the assignment was verbally handed out.

Anyways, he did get the essay written. It was about a neighbour who had damaged himself when cleaning off the platform canvas of the binder and the horses bolted.

For his labours he did receive first prize in the county which also had $35.00 dollars along with it. A small fortune for a poor farm boy with worn out shoes and no socks.

Now it was not his writing prowess that caught the judges eye. The piece was written with the skill of a challenged fourth grader. It was the fact that it was an entry that did not exhibit the writing skills of an adult that was the deciding factor!

Not trying to take over the thread, just recalling memories of binders to go with that excellent picture.

NSBound · Jul 2, 2008

It's OK, Egon, I somehow figured this would get you all inspired!

Egon · Jul 2, 2008

Then you will not mind if I mention that I do know how to install the platform and elevator canvas on a binder and could pull all the levers for proper adjustment. Riveting new blades on the sickle bar holds no magic either. Even the bundle or sheave size can be adjusted as well as the tightness of the knot. Heck, I could even repair the chain link drive chains. The twine used to come in six pack paper bags tied up with a piece of rope. The rope made good halter ropes.

Wrens used to love nesting in twine holder.