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smiths that will take the old worn-out stub of a slip- 

 share point, weld a piece to it, and then weld the share 

 on. This is very ridiculous and silly. There is noth- 

 ing left in such a point to be of any use. Make a new 

 one; be sure to make it high enough — at least half an 

 inch higher than the share is to be when finished. 

 This will give you material to weld down on. If the 

 landside is not high enough the share will be lower — 

 that is, the joint of the lay will be lower than the joint 

 of the mouldboard, and it should be the other way. 



PLOW OF 200 YEARS AGO 



On this point many an old smith and every beginner 

 makes mistakes, and not only in this case, but in every- 

 thing else. Whatever you have to make, be sure to 

 have stock enough to work down on, and you will be 

 all right. It is better to have too much than not 

 enough. 



In shaping the point remember to hold it perpendic- 

 ular, and give very little slant up at the joint, but 

 more towards the point. If too much slant up at the 

 joint there will be difficulty in welding it. Remember 

 this. Don't make the point straight like a wedge; if 

 you do the share will be above the frog. Give it the 

 same circle it had, and the share will rest solid on the 

 frog. This is another important point to remember: 



