. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. Fig. 44. No. 5X. Self-Sharpening Plow. This plow is self-sharpening, and requires two or three cattle, cutting a furrow seven inches in depth and thirteen inches in width. It should not be held on its bar-share while at work, but permitted to lean toward the furrow, which will cause the vegetable surface matter to be completely turned and buried. It is admirable for breaking up old sward land, the pulverization of which will produce a fine con- dition for corn. The use of the wheel is strongly recommended, although without it the plow is perfect as
. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. Fig. 44. No. 5X. Self-Sharpening Plow. This plow is self-sharpening, and requires two or three cattle, cutting a furrow seven inches in depth and thirteen inches in width. It should not be held on its bar-share while at work, but permitted to lean toward the furrow, which will cause the vegetable surface matter to be completely turned and buried. It is admirable for breaking up old sward land, the pulverization of which will produce a fine con- dition for corn. The use of the wheel is strongly recommended, although without it the plow is perfect as a swing plow. The coulter should be kept in a direct line with the breast of the plow; the point and share may be repeatedly turned, by which treatment they will last dur- ing the plowing of 80 to 100 acres of land for each â r<:^-'i^--^<^ Fig. 46. No. 40. Self-Sharpening Plow. This new pattern is constructed with special reference to deep and narrow fur- rows, for plowing very stiff soils. It is designed to work a furrow ten inches wide and seven inches deep, cutting them with remarkable exactness, and requiring com-. 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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