It's so pretty now I don't want to get it dirty.
Done. It's so pretty now I don't want to get it dirty. When the ground dries I'll put it to work. Thanks for letting me share the journey
Second coat
Finally some dry weather in the Pacific Northwest for a second coat of paint today..More orange to match Howard's original color. Decals tomorrow.
Howard Rotavator P40
I picked up another Howard. The price was right. So now I have a back up..I guess. The wife just shakes her head. Hmmmmmmm. P 40 Howard Rotavator. 53 inches wide 600lbs and heavy. Lightly used. A Howard Rotavator is as good as it gets, the Cadillac of rototillers. Original...
The Sub-soiler's are handy tools to have around the place.. Yes don't sell yourself short. I plan to modify mine with a bolt on pipe laying attachment similar to the photo.
That's it! I considered mine a good buy. I have seen them go for $290. New manufactured ones are around $375.00 but NOT built like the old Dearborn's.. Yours is in good shape. Put it on CL's. You can always come down.
Craigslist $175.00 I like this old Dearborn Model 10-89 because they were built tough. Most of today's made stuff is wimpy. This thing is heavy. As well as breaking up hard pan and getting stubborn roots up, I plan on modifying it so I can lay down more water lines. See the link where someone...
Another Howard Rotovator.
Picked up another Howard Rotovator Series P 40 The decals finally arrived from England for the E series Howard. Also found a heavy Dearborn Subsoiler.Winter continues, keeping busy bringing back to life old implements.