Vintage Country Ways

Several weeks ago I ran across a show on RFD TV I had not noticed before: Vintage Country Ways.  Produced in the UK, the episodes I have seen have included: a cross country ramble by a group of steam enthusiasts on road locomotives, agricultural engines, a road roller, and a steam automobile.  A gathering of Massey Ferguson enthusiasts, and a profile of a man who makes unique walking sticks and various handmade wood items. 

The pace is slow, and the host very laid back, almost to the point of sleepiness, but nonetheless an interesting half hour show.  It seems to cover all aspects of "old time" country life in the UK as seen and experienced today.  Well worth checking it out.  Check your listings for the time it appears in your area. 

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We occasionally get emails from people who have stumbled across our club and have questions about a piece of equipment they have.  Sometimes it's peopled looking to sell, and others just to find information.  We have been able to identify some items for people, help other find parts, and so on.  We even helped a woman in Nebraska who's young son was fascinated with the John Deere 8020 he saw in a John Deere for Kids video connect with the owner of a 8020 so her son could see the "real thing". 

Once in a while we get a message about something that is just a little different.  This is one of those items, and after some thought, I decided to post about this machine here.  I will not turn this blog into a Trading Post or exchange forum, but will occasionally post such items here when they do have some general interest value in a "Huh, never seen that before!" kind of thing. 

Above is a Farmhand grinder mixer with corn sheller attachment.  The owner was not sure of all the details when he bought it, and only realized the purpose of the cob elevator at a later time.  The unit appears to be in pretty good condition, and looks well cared for.

Any comments on this machine are welcome, just click the comment link below.  Why is ground shelled corn desirable versus ground ear corn, and so forth. 

The owner will sell the machine, it is located near Wagner, South Dakota