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tcctli was not riglit, and tliere being no arrangement for altering this, tlio 
points, instead of sliding along the gronnd, penetrated the surface, and regu- 
larly hari'owed the stuhble. 
Messrs. Ransomes' 'Rake, which gained the first prize, is a very strong and 
•«ffective implement. The teeth, 24 to 28 in number, according to the size 
■of tlie rake, are of steel, and so Ibrmed as to carry a large quantity of stuff 
without rolling. They are of novel form, being a T section, which gives 
strength; and by reducing the actual distances between the teeth, insures 
clean raking, and reduces friction in delivery. The teeth are carried on a 
rocking frame, which can be made rigid if required, by a simple locking gear. 
Eacli tooth has considerable freedom of action. The teeth are removed by 
loosening a nut, each being hooked on to the tooth-bar. The height is 
adjustable by a crank leverage, both simple and good. A simple sliding 
block or clip is fixed on the lever to secure it to the segment. The necessity 
of removing the nut when an alteration is required being thus done away 
■with, considerable time is saved. The frame is mounted on high wrought- 
iron wheels, capped to exclude dirt, and with long axles to insure steadiness. 
This rake worked well throughout, but its merits were particularly noticeable 
-when raking hay, the great carrying capacity of the teeth being very apparent. 
The leverage for raising the teeth is also exceedingly well arranged for the 
•driver,"*either walking or riding. 
Messrs. Howard's Rake has some noticeably good points. The axle is above 
instead of being under the teeth ; the latter are hung in couples, by which 
some additional weight is gained. In cases of breakage, the separate teeth are 
readily replaced. The wheels are high, and are made of cast-iron, with 
wrought bands. The teeth are tapered, being stoutest in the bend. This is a 
-strong valuable machine, which made very good work ; but it has a tendency 
to roll the hay, from a want of capacity in the belly of the teeth. 
Messrs. Hornsby brought out quite a novelty — a rake with a double set of 
teeth, and a double length of surface to support them. The teeth are of a 
T section, and combine strength and lightness. They are so jointed on two 
■centres, that when raised, one set throws the straw forward and the other 
back, and thus it should be left light. As shown at Manchester, this rake 
was not seen to advantage. The frame interfered with the freedom of action, 
therefore it either missed the stubble or threw up the dirt. Hence, like 
many more, it was at once passed over. 
The following make up the seven sent for second trial : — 
James Coultas, of Grantham, exhibited a light rake, in which, each tine is 
suspended from the cradle by a sliort chain, the object being to allow the 
teeth more free and independent action. 
Thomas AUcock, of Radcliffe-on-Trent, showed a good rake with hght 
wrought-iron wheels, the frames carrying the tines being supported on a 
spindle in such a manner as to secure great freedom of action. 
Edward Page and Co.'s rake is made with 28 sickle-shaped oval teeth, fixed 
by nuts and screws. The pitch of the teeth cannot be altered, except by 
raising or lowering the shafts ; and the means of altering the height of the 
frame by nuts and screws on each side is rather clumsy and antiquated. 
The rake exhibited by Holmes and Sons, of Norwich, has a very simple 
arrangement, by which it can be made to rake heavily or lightly as required. 
By simply shifting the handle of the lever, the whole, or only a part, of the 
M'eight of the teeth is brought to bear on the ground. The chisel points we 
tliought objectionable, as tending to harrow the ground. 
Our awards were, — 
1st Prize, 201., Ransomes, Sims, and Head, No. 766. 
2nd Prize, \0l., Messrs. J. and F. Howard, No. 3714 
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