Odd that no one asked me how the gears in the bottom photo were used. After consulting an expert, I believe it is a horse power sweep. A sweep transfers the power of horses walking in a circle to spin a shaft to run machines like a bailer, water pump, grain mill, or any other small machine. These were used before electric and gas motors, or tractors with belt drives. This is 18th and/or 19th Century agricultural technology.
I consulted with Bill about the use of these gears. He said something about sawing off a limb on the tree of knowledge and hoped he would be sitting on the right side. Thank you for your gracious compliment.
love the old mower teeth. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, these are great! I particularly like the patterns of the second photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the machinery.
ReplyDeleteI like these details
ReplyDeleteGreat images!
ReplyDeleteGreat B&W post!
ReplyDeleteI like it a lot!
Great shots of the machinery. Perfect for black and white.
ReplyDeleteThis is a prototypical Taken For Granted post. You love old machinery.
ReplyDeleteYup, you've got me. I do.
DeleteNice work, especially the composition. You have some interesting pictures here.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Fun with old, rusty farm machinery.
DeleteLook good in B&W.
ReplyDeletefearsome looking teeth
ReplyDeleteYes, feared by grass everywhere.
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Really cool :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots with interestings details!
ReplyDeletea childhood memory. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteOdd that no one asked me how the gears in the bottom photo were used. After consulting an expert, I believe it is a horse power sweep. A sweep transfers the power of horses walking in a circle to spin a shaft to run machines like a bailer, water pump, grain mill, or any other small machine. These were used before electric and gas motors, or tractors with belt drives. This is 18th and/or 19th Century agricultural technology.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you explained the gears. You really have a great eye for black & white photography.
ReplyDeleteI consulted with Bill about the use of these gears. He said something about sawing off a limb on the tree of knowledge and hoped he would be sitting on the right side. Thank you for your gracious compliment.
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