recycled plow

JoeinTX · Apr 30, 2007

The one you have there looks very much like a Graham-Hoeme chisel that we have. If not the same make, from the same era at least.

I've pulled it behind the Moline and it's a great feeling to get through with a field...........only to be stamped out by having to jump off and manhandle the lift levers and raise the shanks. The odd combination of squeezing the spring trip and literrally hanging off of the lever in order to get it out of the ground is part of the many physical tests these old implements will subject you to,

Gizmo36 · May 2, 2007

That is what it is Graham Hoeme plow .just could not remember what it was but new I was close.

sandman2234 · May 6, 2007

If shipping is too much and you guys strike a deal, I MIGHT be able to help due to my Dad living in SW Arkansas. I try to go that way at least once a year from Jacksonville, Florida. I have been known to travel out of the way to try and help.
David from jax

Gizmo36 · May 6, 2007

sounds good to me

soarkrebel1 · May 7, 2007

sandman2234 said:
If shipping is too much and you guys strike a deal, I MIGHT be able to help due to my Dad living in SW Arkansas. I try to go that way at least once a year from Jacksonville, Florida. I have been known to travel out of the way to try and help.
David from jax

I haven't had time to even get them off .I haven't even been out behind my shop. I have been working alot.I worked 60 hours last week on gaveyards basically and then tack my 2 + hours of drive time a dayand man it beats me down.

My son could do it but it is 17 and well has other things on his mind it seem.........he had his prom friday night but maybe the school stuff will slow down. But then he alreasy has folks that want him to work them.

I'll have to post a picture of the dump trailer he built in Agri at school. He is a fine welder and I am not being biased cause others want him. actually he is pretty good with his hands but I am not encouraging him to make a living with them. I say get an education and use those skills on the side.

The only reason I am on here now is that I am waiting for my wife to get home so I can go to work.We have a sick daughter and I am home with her.

When are you coming to arkansas?

Gizmo36 · May 7, 2007

You take care of your daughter , we can get the wheels any time.

andrewj · May 7, 2007

Dozernut said:
That is a spring tooth cultivator. It was used to till between crop rows to control weeds, got a few hours experience on them. You did a real nice job on the rebuild and it should be a handy implement.

isn't it more correctly called a chisel plow? cultivators around here look much different.

sandman2234 · May 7, 2007

I understand the 60 hour weeks, that is my regular schedule, 5 twelves.
I don't have to do the graveyard shift, but mine starts at 4 am, so it isn't much better.
As far as when I am coming to Arkansas, I don't have a clue. I have to get my finances back in line after buying that Ford, and the stuff that goes with any tractor purchase. I could make the trip on the $700 plus shipping that they want for the lift arms and leveling arms for the 7710.
Mom mentioned that she may make the trip to Dallas in June/July but that is always subject to change. I don't know if I will go with her or not, although she needs help driving.
David from jax

savageayape · May 10, 2007

60 hour work weeks... You guys are working part time. I've averaged 85 hours per week for the past three and a half years. Just about two months ago, I shortened my work schedule to 75 hours per week, but unfortunately, I have young employees who like to call in sick all the time and I often have to work longer than 75 hours.

Seriously though, I like the chisel plow. It's hard to find anything like that around here. I've been looking, but nothing seems to jump out at me. I've even been to a large auction at Ted Everett's in Monrovia IN, but not much was available in the size I need. Maybe if I worked a little less, I could spend more time looking for used implements.

soarkrebel1 · May 13, 2007

savageayape said:
60 hour work weeks... You guys are working part time. I've averaged 85 hours per week for the past three and a half years. Just about two months ago, I shortened my work schedule to 75 hours per week, but unfortunately, I have young employees who like to call in sick all the time and I often have to work longer than 75 hours.

Seriously though, I like the chisel plow. It's hard to find anything like that around here. I've been looking, but nothing seems to jump out at me. I've even been to a large auction at Ted Everett's in Monrovia IN, but not much was available in the size I need. Maybe if I worked a little less, I could spend more time looking for used implements.

Well I guess it depends on what your doing for the time. Let's see I am sitting in New Orleans right now in a hotel room waiting for someone to call and tell me what to do about a broke airplane. I had 40 as of yesterday(friday)when they called me at around 8pm. I went to work drove from little rock ar to new orleans and got here at around 8:30am this morning. So 10 travel and after 3 hours sleep worked in this humid new orleans aroma.We have been going since 1pm so thats 11 hours today. I am technically off the clock (i am not charging for this time) and am about ready to get some sleep. I am hoping they fly this thing out tomorrow and we drive back. I have at least 2 to 3 hours of paperwork to release this thing so tomorrow looks like a another long day. It's double time though so the gov't should love me!
Oh and then I start over monday...............

Being in aviation isn't really all that glamorous. at least they put me up in an ok hotel and a new rental car.
Oh and l shouldnt forget the use of this nice laptop.

I have rambled now and I feel better. No need for pity for my wife loves the extra money.maybe I'll get something special if I ever see her!

Oh But I did get to see my son find out he was elected President of his schools FFA chapter before being notified of this little trip.

Kids first words were said joking in front of a crowd "I feel the power WHEW" He will be good at the job cause he really wanted it. Oh and he gets his master FFA degree next month at the Arkansas convention. It's good to have good kids but I have a feeling I will see less of him. life goes fast.