[AT] message for Ralph, now straw walkers

[Ron Cook]

Ralph,
     I would bet you are so smart now, that it will never again plug 
like that.:-) :-)
Ron Cook
Salix, IA
On 11/3/2013 8:12 AM, Ralph Goff wrote:
> On 11/3/2013 6:12 AM, Herb Metz wrote:
>> Straw walkers; I can remember the first time I saw straw walkers on our old
>> 1930's Case 12' combine.  Rather vicious looking, but they did the job.  You
>> are a tough guy Ralph; like my Dad, did not want to take the time to find a
>> couple old coats or overalls to lay on.
>> Herb
>>
>>
> You are right Herb. That would have helped. And I could have brought
> something back with me when I had to drive home for various saws anyway
> if I'd thought of it. When darkness finally arrived I moved the combine
> back to the yard and we went to work on it in the shed. Then I found a
> big piece of heavy cardboard to throw over the walkers which helped some.
> That is one nice feature of the Case IH axial flow combine. No straw
> walkers or rear beater .. Unfortunately my axial flow will not handle
> flax. Thats why I bought the John Deere. I guess if it only plugs once
> every three years I can live with that.
>
> Ralph in Sask.
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