Wednesday Windage: Changes Coming With The 4473?

Tuesday Torque: Engines On Show Grounds, From Someplace Or Another

 Suggestions from Merle. Thank You, Merle!

Making Wood!

 Susan and I have seen exactly one mill like this, in Michigan.  I wonder how many there are in the U.S. 

Back To The Old Grind!

Update: I found the original video on YouTube>

Weekend Steam II: Pawnee Oklahoma Steam And Gas Show, 2025

 A lot of gas, but there is some steam in there, too. From Someplace Or Another.

Weekend Steam: Early Traction Engines at 2019 Pageant Of Steam

 The Birdsall engines are different from other traction engines you will see. They use a driveshaft to move power, which is unique as far as I have seen. 

Here's a really good look at the driveshaft side of a Birdsall.

B-B-B-Buzzards!

Turkey vultures are enjoying themselves at our place. They circle around over us throughout the day. Our timber provides a good updraft when the wind is moving, and they surf the edges. Every morning they will roost in this dead tree to sun themselves. We admire from afar!

 

Wednesday Windage II: New To Me Things On My Old Contender

 We have a nice selection of 10 inch barrels for the Contender, but I have been wanting a barrel in .223, and you gain a lot of speed if you move up to a 14 inch barrel. I found a good one online at a fair price and have it sighted in.  That extra 4 inches of bull barrel is heavy! I ordered a kit to install sling swivels to the gun, and now it hangs easy on the shoulder.  Stick your support arm through the sling, hasty sling style, push out with your shooting hand, and this rig is steady like a rifle!

Wednesday Windage: Pairing Handgun And Rifle Cartridges

 Here's another good one from Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore Ammunition.

Baby Owl Update

 We are checking the yard every time before we let dogs out. This morning the little owl was gone from the yard, but I soon spotted him back up in his tree. I am amazed! 

Tuesday Torque: Tioga Tractors, Have You Seen One?

 This is a rare, maybe totally extinct tractor. I have never heard of or seen one of these. Many thanks to Merle for spotting this one!