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TRANSACTIONS OF THE 



WhitecomVs Metallic Spring-tooth Horse Hay Rake. 



Invented by George Whit- 

 comb, of Port Cliester, 

 N. Y. 



The above rake is de- 

 signed for hay-raking and 

 gleaning grain fields, after 

 the cradle. By means of 

 several holes in the arms, 

 the rake-head may be ele- 

 vated a little, so the teeth 

 will pass lightly over, or 

 just above the surface of 

 the ground. 



For hay -raking, in every 

 variety of field and all 

 kinds of grass, this ma- 

 chine is offered by its in- 

 ventor with entire confi- 

 dence to farmers and deal- 

 ers. It is operated b}^ a 

 lad 12 or 14 years of age, 

 is simple in its construction, 

 and will rake 20 acres per 

 day. It can be worked 

 with a boy, comfortably 

 seated, with feet upon the 

 treadles. 



The rake-head is attached 

 in such a manner as to act 

 as a partial counterpoise, 

 and assist in elevating the 

 Whitcomb's Metallic Spring-tooth Horse Hay Rake. teeth as the hay is dis- 



charged, and also serves to prevent the casual rising of the teeth from the ground, 

 at the same time allowing them to conform to the irregularities of the ground; this, 

 with the elasticity of the teeth, enables it to pass over stones and other obstacles. 

 Horse rakes, with metallic spring teeth, without wheels, have been long in use, and 

 have answered a useful purpose; but to use them is hard work, and they plow into 

 light, porous ground, as the weight rests upon the teeth, and collect dirt, dust, and 

 stones. But the Whitcomb rake passes lightly over, and places the hay in win- 

 rows, without compressing, like the revolver — in good condition for curing and 

 pitching; it works equally well in rough, uneven, as on smooth ground. 



The rake head is designedly placed near the axle, otherwise it would not rake 

 clean on rough ground. Like other machines, it requires a little practice in using. 



[A silver medal awarded. 

 R. S. StentorCs La?idside Cutter Ploio. 

 The landside cutter is shown in each of the three ensravinss, attached to the 

 heel of the plow, and as fig. 2 of each it is shown detached. It consists of apiece 

 of steel of triangular shape, and for ordinary plows it is 12 inches long by from 

 83 to 5 inches wide at the heel. It has an upright shoulder by which it can be 

 attached to the heel of the landside of any plow. In attaching it, the point is 



