robl12 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Just checked your other post bill and realised it is in may at BA country stores, but alas I am away then as well not due back until 21st May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Bill, To keep the mould boards from rusting cover them in grease. Was at a farm recently and the plough was in the shed and the mould boards were covered in grease. Would have come andwatched if I was at home but not home till start of April. Yes that would be the best way to keep them clean Rob but I though I might try to buff them up further prior to the event so I was considering the mess factor of trying to get the grease off with paraffinn before putting the buff back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Just checked your other post bill and realised it is in may at BA country stores, but alas I am away then as well not due back until 21st May Ah thats a pity Rob I'm sure you would have enjoyed the event....never mind one less FTF member to laugh at my attempt at ploughing ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 To keep the mouldboards from rusting, instead of greasing them, which is rather messy, you can get what they call mouldboard varnish which is like a laquer that you either paint or spray on, available from your agric stores. Covering them with plastic bags for long periods will allow 'sweat' or condensation to collect and the boards will rust just as much as if you left them bare. I remember that we used to grease our plough and it was left out, trouble was, we had to keep greasing it because cows love the taste of grease and used to lick it off if they could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 To keep the mouldboards from rusting, instead of greasing them, which is rather messy, you can get what they call mouldboard varnish which is like a laquer that you either paint or spray on, available from your agric stores. Covering them with plastic bags for long periods will allow 'sweat' or condensation to collect and the boards will rust just as much as if you left them bare. I remember that we used to grease our plough and it was left out, trouble was, we had to keep greasing it because cows love the taste of grease and used to lick it off if they could. Thanks for the comments powerrabbit. I would not have though grease would have been good for the cows though unless made from animal fat ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thanks for the comments powerrabbit. I would not have though grease would have been good for the cows though unless made from animal fat ?? Might not be any good but they will still lick it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Might not be any good but they will still lick it :D It was said curosity killed the cat but I wonder are cattle curious or just down right nosey After eating grease Ican image there would have been no dung spreading to do ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 In response to your 1st question. I am not an authority with a trailing plough, but with me deeres I have an authority on trailing A plough ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 In response to your 1st question. I am not an authority with a trailing plough, but with me deeres I have an authority on trailing A plough ha ha Very good Modelfarmer but can you keep it in straight lines or do you suffer from the Marky Ferguson curved syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh straight lines generally if there is the odd kink i can iron it out, .. . i'm not perfect though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh straight lines generally if there is the odd kink i can iron it out, .. . i'm not perfect though Vari Width is handy Ricky :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Vari Width is handy Ricky :D Nope straight 4 furrow reversable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Nope straight 4 furrow reversable Just do a short run then and join them Usually only the ins and outs will go crooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 I attach a photo of the problem with the trip... the slider bar was on the wrong way round ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hopefully all now ready to go the fun working day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 ARGH WHATS THE BLACKBAG FOR??!!!!! NO NO NO YUK YUK Cover the board(s) in grease and leave! black bag only will keeep in moisture!!!!! argh rust rust dIRTY BOARDS!! ARGH Sorry I just hate ploughs running dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Nice plough, worth a tidy bit. Agree with the 'black bags', get some mouldboard varnish and spray them over, comes in spray cans I belive, available from dealers, farm stores, Vapormatic and Sparex. May be from Bepco as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Point noted on the black bags chaps. I will give the board another buff up with the wire brush on the angle grinder and get them treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hows the ploughing going BC? Another book you may like to consider is Tractor Ploughing by JC Hawkins, a MAFF/HMSO publication. Covers trailed, mounted and reversible ploughs in the edition I have, third impression 1971 of the fourth edition 1962. First published in 1940, so early editions may only cover trailer ploughs. Via Abe books. Couple of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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