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Enjoying my Walnut sticky bun and coffee this AM when this guy sailed over the house and landed about 200 yds away in the field. He fed on something for about 15 minutes before leaving. This is one of the largest eagles I have seen.

USO Day on February 4 is the birthday celebration of the American nonprofit-charitable corporation, the United Service Organizations Inc. Providing live entertainment, care packages, and much more, the USO is the bridge connecting overseas soldiers to their friends, families, and homes. The USO partnered with the War Department, and later with the Department of Defense (DoD), to serve everyone in military life. The troops fighting in WW2 were the first to benefit from this organization’s efforts, and now, almost 4.9 million members are impacted by the USO. Late comedian Bob Hope entertained forces for around 50 years, becoming the first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces in 1997. Every year from 1964 to 1972 Bob Hope spent his Christmas entertaining the troops in Vietnam. The USO website states that overseas there are 20 times more volunteers than USO employees, and the number is much higher inside the country. Flying into war zones meant injuries, or worse: 37 entertainers lost their lives while trying to boost troops' morale during World War Two. The USO-Coca-Cola partnership has been in place ever since the USO was formed, and Coca-Cola even pledged to serve their drinks at only 5 cents to every soldier no matter the cost to the firm. When my father was severely injured while I was in the US Navy my mother called our minister, he called the USO and I was on an airplane headed home within twelve hours. The USO picked up the air fare and my emergency leave had no termination date, just come back when your dad is doing better.

My wife has a pinched nerve in her spine due to a herniated disc which has made walking nearly imposable for almost two months. We have been going through the Medicare hoops of Physical Therapy, pain management, and injections which have not been effective. Wednesday morning, she will have an injection into the disc which is supposed to relive the pain and allow her to walk without pain. Please say a little prayer for the medical staff and my wife, Maggie, that the procedure will go well and have the desired outcome. Thanks, Dick Schmidt, 953 nut

I had regular work today. Trina and our friend got to play snowplow duty on the Horses. The friend driving my '75 C160 Automatic.

My thanks to all the vets who sacrificed their time and more to keep our country safe. (I originally thought the title was "UFO Day" )

and thanks to all those who defend this country and to those that do whatever they can to support them. Like the USO.

Once again, Mr. Richard, thank you for your service!

This reminded me of a story. About 30 years ago, my Ex wife and I had bought a small farm with a run-down bungalow of a house (not far from where @Alrashid2 lives). We at first thought we'd expand and renovate the house but after analysis, it made more sense to demolish and put up a modular. I proceeded to remove siding and windows from the house, then one day had some friends over for a demolition "party". We used a chainsaw to cut through some strategic spots in the top and bottom plates, etc. Then my one friend wanted to try to pull it down with his Ford Explorer. All we had was chains. He had a chain going from his hitch to the top corner of the house, and started pulling, but it wouldn't budge. Being the stubborn type, he started backing up and going forward faster to jerk on it. I told him to stop, but he refused. Then came that magic moment when he jerked it hard enough to pick the Explorer's rear wheels off the ground, then the chain broke at the house end.... the entire length of about 30' feet of chain hit his tailgate at lightning speed, broke the window and left some very interesting chain link impressions in his tailgate. Thankfully, no one got hurt (but my friend's pride...). He had a good time explaining that to his wife - she got pretty pissed off and wanted me to pay for the damage, which I refused since I had told him to stop and it was his choice to keep trying. I'm not sure how much blanket dampers would have helped but they certainly would have helped some. I've been much more careful pulling anything with chains or straps since then. Looking forward to some videos, Al.

Got the parts! And they look awesome. Got them done at New England Chrome plating in East Hartford CT. Amazing people and just an awesome place. Highly recommend them whenever you need some shiny parts on your tractors! Going to install them soon. I hope to have the tractor completed by my birthday on March 4th a month from today. I think it’s doable since there’s really not much left to do besides the hood and wire in the headlights and taillights the rest is just putting parts on.

This is an easy one... Get 2, no 3 more 's for your herd, hook them all up on separate chains, assess if you have room for even more 's, add as needed or to taste, hook them up separately too... have a "haul day" and invite everyone to drive your haul tractors... no problem... @ebinmaine is good for at least a dozen C-160's... bet he's got rated chain too...

like many babyboomers I grew up watching those Bob Hope tv specials with my Dad -- Every December I write my annual USO donation check -- Bob Hope left a great legacy !!!!!!!!!!

I’m a little late to the part, but another vote for an E-tank. They are simple to build, and do great work. I’ve run up to 24 volts DC with the best results. You can use a battery with your tender, it just might take a little longer than a good power source. But the beauty is, you can set it up outside before you head to bed or school, and it does the work while you aren’t looking!

The first and most memorable concert I ever went to was a Beach Boys event in Atlanta in the late 1960s. I was stationed at the Charleston, SC, Navy Base and we were offered discount tickets (first come first served) and the base NCO club arranged for round trip bus transportation. We had to be in uniform and sit as a group which was a bit uncomfortable because of the antiwar protests that were common at the time . We stood out from the crowd and much to our delight the Beach Boys dedicated "Sloop John B" to the group of sailors and gave us a salute. My second one was Chicago while they were CTA. I hadn't heard of them but my then girlfriend got a couple of tickets and I was hooked on them from that time on. Had the good fortune to see Willy Nelson at the Grand Old Opry in the mid 1980s. I bought tickets well in advance of a vacation in Nashville and as it turned out I hit the jackpot. I have returned to Opry a couple of times since and must say the put on one heck of a good show even if there isn't a headliner performing. Richie Valens died before he had a chance to realize his potential, I wish I could have seen him perform.

“Looks ‘bout right" “Hold my beer while I move this bridge..."

Sorry mods, my sheltered me didn't realize this was a banned item.

Adding anything to the connection like the straps that have “give” per @pullstart or tires cushioning the chain, lessens the deceleration and hence the force. This is good since it’ll reduce the risk of a chain failure, but not so good in that the applied force on the log will be less. Even woven wire cable has some “give” as the strands compress together and the cable lengthens under load. The “chain challenge” is that it has no give. How many “fail” videos feature a tow vehicle ripping apart a stuck vehicle by yanking a tow chain after the steady pull didn’t work? It's because the high speed dynamic force is MUCH greater than the slowly applied force. BTW, I’m not sure trying to break your chain under “lab conditions” is a great idea, Ed! 😉 And I think @Pullstart has some appropriately sized chain hanging on the front of one of his tractors, doesn’t he?

Dear Squonk, Thanks a lot for these datas. It helps me to go further in rebuilding this machine. (No problem to find these ref. or equivalences) Regards Pascal

Are you taking guess Eric? Put me down for 653.75 pounds. After all the estimates are in, I'll send the problem to my Grandson at Lehigh U. He's working on his Phd in Physics.

The only time that I had access to or need for the USO was when I was in boot camp in Cape May NJ. It was during Christmas week, and none of us were allowed to go home. Might have been my most depressing time of my young life. We were allowed to visit the USO in downtown Cape May for 3 hours. It was like an oasis in the middle of my gloom. What a wonderful organization.

Well I guess the 3 months for the parts only turned into 1 month! Going to pick up the parts from the chroming place today.

I can’t prove it, but I can’t agree. These tractors should not be able to ever break an appropriate sized chain. There’s not enough mass in the momentum to break that tensile strength.

I have also used both wheels and skids. Both work well on paved surfaces. The skids were better on the stone road. The wheels were a big plus when moving and storing the blower. I actually added larger adjustable height wheels to mine to prevent it from digging in on the stone road. Like this borrowed picture.

This function? Its smooth.

You'd need to know the mass of the log to calculate the load on the chain. You calculated the momentum which is mass X speed. At a constant 6mph acceleration is 0, so Force is zero.

And on the back... Here's the WHrat WHrecker before it moved to @Pullstart stables... The chain was tested by suspending the entire Mackinac Bridge from it before I trusted it for the ... however, that was a static, not dynamic, test... so I will leave it to the experts @Handy Don @ebinmaine @Ed Kennell to calculate that variable...

Per @Alrashid2’s estimate, it’s ~1,000 lbs all up. That settles the mass part. It’s the A that’s the challenge--acceleration (or deceleration in this case) in meters per second per second from 6mph to 0. I’ll be generous and make it stop in ½ second. It’s actually quicker and that “instantaneousness” is what makes the “jerk” force (pun intended) so much higher. I won’t bore you with the calc, but the answer is ~2,430 N or almost 11,000 lb force. Weak link? Insecure connection?

I’m in the Lehigh Valley and we have an increasing population of bald eagles here too. I don’t ever remember seeing them as a boy growing up here but over the last 20 years they have become more common. No matter how often I see one they still awe me every time.

F=m×a =600lb×-6mph F=272.155kg×-2.68m/s=~-730N It's a lot of force, good reason to secure well with good equipment.

Ive casually torn 2000lb straps with a tractor well under 2000lb. But you'll need to figure out the tractive force first before you can figure out "pulling power". To do that you multiply the coefficient of friction by the mass times acceleration due to gravity. Hell I pulled a Farmall C with full front and rear weights, cultivators, loaded tires...down the road in 2nd gear with a little WH 702...it was only what...550lbs with operator pulling 3500lbs?

Get him on the horn Ed. I'd figure the number a fair amount higher.

@Ed Kennell have eagles inside of 5 mi of my house , at a local reservoir , thats their main food source , but now and then you see an eagle with a squirrel or rabbit in flight , truly a magnificent bird , pete

Totally disagree unless you add a literal ton of fixed mass to the wheel horse, manage to hit the full speed the GT is capable of before the slack is taken up out of the chain, the log is large enough that it doesn't budge a fraction of an inch, and the chain doesn't slip. OP is using a grade 43 chain with a working load of 3,900 lbs. Normally the working load is about 1/3-1/4 of the tensile strength, meaning the chain shouldn't break until 11,700 lbs of force are applied. As always, check your chains for wear and tear.

@davem1111 Ha what a story! The things guys do when they get together, ha! Don't worry, I'm being extra cautious here! Not planning on doing any jerking, just pullling... not risking breaking this nice Horse that is finally running smoothly! Videos to come

A figure of speech verses a literal interpretation will get you every time. At about 500 pounds each that would only be four, not even a decent start of a herd.

I like those lights Randy!

Yeah I have no doubt on half of that floor, if I directly stepped on it. I would fall through. Good news is once I get everything done, and the new floor in. I know it can handle a ton of wheelhorse's... I mean weight haha

I can see why you are suspicious of the wood “subfloor”. Me, having become more injury averse in my dotage, would probably put some temporary supports underneath sections of that floor where I’m pounding away!

I had the luck to see Waylon Jennings at the Topsfield Fair in Mass around 1993 ish outdoor concert. About 30' away. Been a fan since 1976. Still have the Hat and Tee shirt. Great time. He's quite a character. The sound he gets out of that Fender Telecaster is amazing.

The Day the Music Died is observed on February 3 every year. It’s the anniversary of the fatal plane crash that killed three important figures in rock and roll. Musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson died along with the pilot Roger Peterson in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. In the thick of winter, the poor flight conditions led to the Peterson losing control of the plane, causing it to crash and claim the lives of all four people on board. One of them was Buddy Holly, a singer-songwriter who wrote many songs during his short career and is credited with defining the rock and roll lineup of two guitars, bass, and drums. His music had a huge influence on musicians such as Bob Dylan and The Beatles. Rock and roll pioneers, Valens, and Richardson, also known as ‘The Bopper’ were on tour in winter when they realized that they were sick and tired of the poor tour bus conditions. Long trips on the tour bus would give the performers frostbite and the flu, making it impossible for them to perform. At Clear Lake, Holly finally decided against traveling any further on the tour bus and decided to charter a plane to the next location. Richardson was ill, so asked Waylon Jennings, a fellow band member, for his seat on the plane, to which he agreed. Valens had also asked Tommy Allsup, another band member, to fly in his stead and they agreed to toss a coin to decide. Valens won. McLean named the day of the crash The Day the Music Died in his song ‘American Pie’ which was an enormous hit. Besides commemorating the day, the song title has also become symbolic of the shift in cultural attitudes, and the death of the optimism of the 1950s. Buddy Holly went on tour because he wanted to save up money to move to New York with his wife, Maria Holly. The 1959 tour was badly planned The buses were refurbished school buses, not meant for comfort over long-distance driving, and the musicians had no one to assist with their equipment. Maria Holly learned about it on T.V. The shock of the news of Buddy Holly’s death affected her wellbeing so much that she suffered a miscarriage. The pilot had passed his written exams wasn’t qualified to fly in the kind of weather conditions that were present on that fateful day. The song by McLean was so popular because it carried a national meaning, and it has been described as the most successful song of the 20th century. Reflect on these extenuating circumstances as you enjoy the music.

Put larger wheels on mine

DO use the same brand primer & topcoat paints to avoid any compatibliity issues..... Easy way to paint the wheels with the tires on - use playing cards tucked into the deflated bead... and warm the areosol can in hot water between coats...

Given your budget it's worth asking: Is your intent a show tractor or a worker that's decently preserved? If a worker, no reason to go to bare metal... sand down, prime and paint, sand and spray with clear coat, or just coat with penetrol and enjoy the tractor... If for show, then proceed with the great suggestions above...

Got my setup today! Decided to go test it out with the 312-8 on the few logs I currently have. She was able to pull a 20" Oak log, 4 feet long, with ease! However, she could not pull a 30" Oak log that was 8 feet long haha... I tried bracketing so I know now my ability to pull is somewhere between those two sizes. The Maple getting dropped this week is 17" diameter and I requested it be cut in 5 foot sections... it's also Maple not Oak, so somewhat lighter. Will try for a video this weekend!

My modified Coleman propane lantern is hanging near my back door and is my go to light when the grid fails. Then I use the Coleman to locate and fire up the "coal oil" lamps.

As I said, go over the instructions with your parents. I was a teenager and know it isn't cool to ask your parents but we want you to be safe and have this be remembered as a good learning experience. With old paint that has a bit of rust imbedded in it a second coating of stripper using a Scotch-Brite pad or wire brush may be needed. Be safe at all times, good rubber gloves, face and eye protection and good ventilation of the work area are a must.

Here's my '75, C-160. The first one I restored.

Here's what I used...

I love Coleman stuff, here is some of my nicer lanterns and I have almost as many stoves.