. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. G. V. MAPES' ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. 75 The Geddes Harrow is made of two pieces of frame-work, joined by hinges in the center, so that it adapts itself to an uneven surface, and either side may be conveniently elevated to free it from stones, sods, &c., while the barrow is moving along, without disturbing the operation of the other half; and one part may be folded upon the other in passing stones, be- tween stumps, fruit-trees, &c. The arrangement of the teeth in the frame-work is such, that each one op- crates distinctly from others, and the
. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. G. V. MAPES' ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. 75 The Geddes Harrow is made of two pieces of frame-work, joined by hinges in the center, so that it adapts itself to an uneven surface, and either side may be conveniently elevated to free it from stones, sods, &c., while the barrow is moving along, without disturbing the operation of the other half; and one part may be folded upon the other in passing stones, be- tween stumps, fruit-trees, &c. The arrangement of the teeth in the frame-work is such, that each one op- crates distinctly from others, and the number of impressions made on the soil will be equal to the number of teeth, and at equal distances. The teeth are made of the best Swedes' iron, steel pointed. The harrows are of various sizes and weights, contain- Fig. 107. The Geddes Harrow, ing 14, 18, 22, 26, and 30 teeth. The Expanding and Reversible Harrow is so constructed as to admit of being widened or narrowed, to do coarser or finer work, as circumstances may require. The two bars on the top of the frame-work are connected with the four under bars by the outside teeth, the upper parts of which are rounded and shouldered, with nuts and screws on the top, and on which the entire frame swivels or turns in ex-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Mapes, Charles Victor, 1836-1916. [from old catalog]. New York, M'Crea & Miller
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