HandsomeRyan Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Just like the title says- show me your toys (metal working or otherwise). I'll start. This is my latest toy/project. It is a 1952 Simplicity Model W walk behind tractor that I pulled out of the woods from behind a guys barn and completely rebuilt to bring it back to life. It has a fully cast iron B&S model 19 engine on it that puts out about 7.25hp. It has a 3-speed + reverse transmission I have a moldboard plow, cultivators, and a cordwood saw for it but the attachment I'm most proud of is the franken-blower I made for it. The blower auger is an unknown riding mower auger that I picked up this spring at an auction for $5 and then I modified the drive shaft parts and welded a mount for it. I'm still working out the clutch mechanism to engage the auger but (as you can see in the video below) I'm making progress. The thing is mean looking, mean sounding, and if we get some snow this year I hope to be able to not just clear the driveway in record time. After using the thing I can understand why walk behind tractors fell out of fashion around the 1950's but it is a really cool thing to play with. Here are some pics and video: Franken-blower. Still needs a little work to be complete but we're getting there. Moldboard plow in the garden: [why yes, I am that bald] Cordwood saw: And if you are having trouble imagining how the cordwood saw works, here is a picture from the promotional literature: The 50's were apparently AWESOME! Franken-blower video: Plowing video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 john deere B old farm motor.. 30's gas station... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 i'm sure OSHA would love that saw!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I think this one belongs in the ''otherwise'' collum....hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Here is a 1956 International Utility 300 I have been working on with my brother in law in Michigan. I hope to use it next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeRyan Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Some nice toys showing up in this thread. Keep em' coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I think this one belongs in the ''otherwise'' collum....hehe LOL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Evers Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 1986 3-wheeler, gets used nearly every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 McBruce your rate of fire is much faster than mine; mine only fires a 2" ball, (or grape...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 McBruce your rate of fire is much faster than mine; mine only fires a 2" ball, (or grape...) When the Apocolypse hits I'll come down and we'll join forces!..... B) :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator13 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 1986 3-wheeler, gets used nearly every day. OMG ITS BLUE I WANT IT... got a 84 110 myself.. GREAT machine.. had it not been for a cheap carb mine would've still been runnin'..(choke screw backed out and got sucked into the intake holding the valve open.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciladog Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 When the Apocolypse hits I'll come down and we'll join forces!..... B) :ph34r: Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator13 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 84 Kawasaki kxt250 tecate... the 2 stroke demon S&W m&p15 and my giant bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Count me in. Well....What can you bring to the table CD? Come on....... show us a toy, there are no BATF members here....... :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Well....What can you bring to the table CD? Come on....... show us a toy, there are no BATF members here....... :unsure: My apprentice showed up with this monster so he's in..(and I thought I was nuts)...An AK 47 12 ga w/a 9 round magazine, goose season is on too.... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Control line airplanes? Super Ringmaster I just repaired and re-covered, was a Craigslist deal. My daughter thinks it is hers though. I still need an engine for it. I fly 049's between my house and my neighbors house. I keep trying to get him to fly control line, and he is succeeding is getting me to fly RC. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Most of you have seen my big metal working toys... So here is a couple of my other big boy toys... A Military M35A3 project.... I took an axle out and shortened it 3 and a half feet and am building a flat bed.. Next is a mount for the 18K warn winch... Then I also put a sidecar on my skooter last summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Like your toy's Larry! What model is your bike? Did you make the side car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 The bike is a 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 and no I didnt build the side car.... the rig is built by Dauntless Motors or DMC which is the largest sidecar manufacture in the states and just happens to be right up the road from me. I let them use one of my machines once in a while to roll tubing and know the owner quite well and he had offered many times to sell me a rig cheap if I ever made my mind up on what I wanted... So last winter/spring I made the deal for this, only put a 1000 miles on it this summer but enjoyed every minute of it... My dog Sadie goes with me everyplace and everybody smiles when they see her in the hack... Its good for my attitude to ride it when the weather is good (which is not often enough in Seattle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Gonna get up to 70 today here in GA :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Gonna get up to 70 today here in GA :P It's definitely you..... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 All our toys seem to be bright plastic kind, feel like a little kid. Shot 1 - Bunch of mates and toys. Shot 2 - "Maybe we should get a few more kegs, just in case". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 here is one of mine http://whatareyouworkinon.com/content/harleyezgo-jeep-golf-cart http://imgur.com/xOruJ,FR4oW http://imgur.com/UwaKt,T33AF I can not load a photo on here Gerrrr Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman50 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Having so much fun with the big toys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yep me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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