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This model of a Case 28 - 47 Threshing machine was hand fabricated in Minnesota. It is approximately 18" long. Viewed: 243 times.
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The model is entirely fabricated from metal-- except for the many fabric belts. Viewed: 211 times.
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The model accurately captures the dizzying array of belts on the real machine. Viewed: 180 times.
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The model was lacking a few details so Eric modified the model a bit. Here you can see one of the modifications. These are "band cutters" which were a series of oscillating blades used to cut up the straw so the grain could be screened out. Viewed: 167 times.
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A view of the feed conveyor folded out. Viewed: 185 times.
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Eric also added all these adjustment cranks. The were used to position the "wind stacker", a large tube that blew out the waste straw known as "chaff". Viewed: 153 times.
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This belt drive was added as well. It powered an oscillation mechanism that could make the wind stacker move from side to side. Viewed: 167 times.
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The last custom detail was the main drive belt which would have been run out to the flywheel of a tractor to power the machine. The rack for the belt was also added. Viewed: 164 times.
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View of the wind stacker swiveled out and extended. Viewed: 160 times.
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The sheet metal work around the chaff blower is very well done. Viewed: 200 times.
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