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Project 10 Image - VA Montgomery County - 1947-04-29
(Virginia Tech, 1947-04-29)
View of approaching pulverator plow (rotary moldboard) sub base operates in 3" furrow in foreground, to depth of 4" - Total depth of tillage 7".
Project 10 Image - VA Montgomery County - 1947-05-09
(Virginia Tech, 1947-05-09)
Stubble mulch - Plot prepared by TNT plow. 3" top furrow slice. 4" sub-base slice spring tooth harrow. Two week later - planter marks showing.
Project 10 Image - VA Montgomery County - 1947-04-29
(Virginia Tech, 1947-04-29)
Side view of pulverator plow in action. Note forward or right hand rotary operating free due to removal of upper base.
Project 10 Image - VA Montgomery County - 1947-03-24
(Virginia Tech, 1947-03-24)
Close up of flexible canvas connection in 6" depth position - note additional brass rings that can be let out on spring connectors to allow deeper placement.
Project 10 Image - VA Montgomery County - 1947-03-24
(Virginia Tech, 1947-03-24)
Details of winch type depth control - depth scale on upright allows quick chuck.
Project 10 Image - VA Montgomery County - 1947-03-24
(Virginia Tech, 1947-03-24)
Detail of drive mechanism on deep lime placement machine. Drive from sprocket on axel - clutch allows stoppage.