Little Tractor Pumps Lots Of Air

Wilmer Hanson turned his SC Case into a self-propelled air compressor with a big storage tank. The tractor didn’t have what it takes for fieldwork anymore but its 31 hp belt drive was just right to power an industrial air compressor. Combined with a converted 200-gal. LP tank mounted to the other side, the SC is as useful as ever.

“It’s great to be able to drive it to wherever we need air,” says Hanson. “My sons use it to paint, sandblast and for anything else that needs air pressure. If the tank is full, you can paint an entire tractor before you need to start the compressor.”...Read More!

"Mystery Wood Splitter" Built By Pennsylvanian

After reading a report in FARM SHOW on a hand-powered “mystery wood splitter”, Jeremy Meinert sent us photos of a similar wood splitter that he built last fall and uses in front of his wood shed. He had never seen a video of any other similar wood splitter.

Basically, it’s a heavily weighted, spring-loaded arm with a splitting head on the end. The operator splits chunk after chunk of wood with little effort...Read More!

"Tructor" Moves Quickly Between Farms

“Firewood” Truck Models Have Impressive Detail 

Give Kerry Fuhs a few pieces of good firewood and about 400 hrs. and he will build a model truck with amazing detail. Open the toothpick-hinged cab doors and hood of his Kenworth to reveal a leather-covered steering wheel, and a 600 Cummins engine. Check out the precise engravings of the truck’s model and number - all while preserving the beauty of the grains and knots of the wood. 

“I use pinion and cedar and alligator juniper (wood) that has different skin on the outside and beautiful colors,” says the Gallup, N.M. artist, who also runs a construction company. “I use firewood and split it. If it doesn’t turn out I can always burn it.”...Read More!

Liberty Quote

“Those in power need checks and restraints lest they come to identify the common good for their own tastes and desires, and their continuation in office as essential to the preservation of the nation.”



~ Justice William O. Douglas

Leaky Ceiling

Ole had a leak in the roof over his dining room so he called a repairman.

“When did you first notice the leak?” the repairman asked.

Ole said, “Last night, when it took me two hours to finish my soup!”