One of the downsides of using decades old equipment is finding parts and supplies for them when needed. My corn planter is out of the 1950s. When a wheel hub wore out I did find a used one. Some miles from here is a dealer in used implements who has acres of machines. He took a hub from an old corn planter which fit mine.
This old planter has tires on 14" rims. Fourteen inch tires are passe'. Automobiles, the best source of used tires, has long moved away from such small tires. Asking for a used 14" tire at a tire shop today received a "Nope" with a smirk that suggested I wasn't too bright for even asking. New 14" tires are available, it just seems overkill for such an old machine.
This serves to illustrate the level complexity with which I must deal. 😊
Takk for alt,
Al
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