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This formula is flawed as it only reflects the currant situation and fails to make allowance for changing trends, desires and miraculous finds! Mathematical Variables need to be considered because the "X" factor can swing radically at any moment and without warning. Ask @Aldon, @WHX16, @AMC RULES and @Mike'sHorseBarn if their "N" has remained constant! A variable is a quantity that may change within the context of a mathematical problem or experiment. Typically, we use a single letter to represent a variable. The letters , , and are common generic symbols used for variables.

Thanks for posting the link @AMC RULES !!! Here are a couple of my favorite pics of my lil monster.

I have 30 signed up. So that everyone has enough cards to trade with each other I now have 50 cards each. If you are planning to go and have not signed up you may want to reserve one of the last 20 spots as I will be stopping at 50. If you were waiting to get a good picture let me know. You can send a picture later but will need all images by May 15. I had 57 members sign up for a banner last year but things happen in life and only 45 were able to make it to the show. I have first 29 members approved cards done and ready to package for the trip. That is a lot of cards. 1450 to be exact. Just sorting them was like a huge game of solitaire.

Really appreciate what you do Terry. Planning on getting a picture to you. Already broke two cameras....

The formula for my situation is a little different X=(Bxc) depending on d d= drunk neighbor B = 55 gal barrels ( parties by drunk increases the number of barrels) c= number of empty beer cans drunk throws in barrels Amount of money collected is market price of used aluminum cans and number of trips to recycling center each year. The above calculations and variables determine the number of horses that I can add to herd within any given time period.

May be you need to take off the horse head Jay.

I never did get pictures from him but I did a trade today and here is what I have so far. I don't know what some of the parts are but the manual has been ordered. Everything on the lathe works nothing is froze that I have found so far. This is what he got. This is what I have so far. There is a box full of ? he is supposed to bring tomorrow. I got it off the trailer and in the shop. I sprayed everything with pb blaster to keep the rust from getting worse.

Last December I did some work on Shirley's Raider and this morning she dropped off this sign and a nice "Thank you" card. What a nice surprise!

Let's not forget the L variable. Directly related to W. Where L = the number of lumps on your noggin!

Dragged my Honda 5hp powered 656 out of the shed today, hasn’t run in five months or so. Typical Honda...fired up on the third yank! Decided to do something I haven’t done in awhile, cruise the trail that @Docwheelhorse and I blazed years ago for our kids to tear up with quads and dirt bikes (and tractors of course). It poured like heck yesterday so plenty of wet and muddy spots but she never got stuck. Just took my time...2nd gear with the motor just above idle. Enjoy the pics! This is the widest and deepest water crossing. Probably 15’ across and a good 10” deep today! Hard to capture with a camera but this is a pretty steep hill, had to up the RPM’s before heading up this one. Tony’s “woods art”. Classic New England stone walls are everywhere around here. Tree down!!! Somebody call maintenance!! Long muddy uphill trek to get home. And you can just see my house thru the trees...home safely!

My C-101 with Terrys decals.

I can't believe I never thought of this before. My honey and I actually have 5 tents. We use one tent. Provided that my math is not escaping me that leaves me with four tents to use. Two of those tents are quite large and if carefully parked would hold 4 wheel horses each. The other two are unfortunately quite small and would only hold one wheel horse each. So if I'm adding all that up correctly I have space for 10 additional wheel horses Beyond and over and above what I currently possess which is merely two. My honey and I are going to have to have a talk......

After calculating all of the variables that every one has come up with, here is a formula that I have. Take your current square footage needs, multiply that by 3. Build your storage building to that figure. After 5yrs you should find that your building will be 1/2 the size that you really needed.

Don't forget to factor in the SSA (storage space available). This can include barns, magic sheds, carports, tents, basements, rec rooms, living rooms and kitchen tables (work bench).

Let's not forget the W in the formulas, (where W=wife).

I got the triple X factor going on over here.

I'd like to add that N can and should and shall be : Anything that can be used as leverage to increase herd size.

Mine is way more simple: X=1 It does it all...

Now, my friends, i have heard that you can determine accurately the ideal number of Horses you should own for your stable. X = [N+1] X is the correct number of horses that is the ideal N is the number of bikes Tractors you currently own. Caught the mistake---Also applies to motorcycles

At work I run old LeBlond lathes, some are all gear some are variable speed change, most of the ways are worn pretty bad but a file and sand paper helps improve accuracy( I know sand paper is a no no) they all have quick change tool posts and we use mostly carbide insert tools but when we need "special" cutters most are hand ground from high speed steel (M2) blanks, haven't ever used a faceplate that I see in the above pictures, or turned anything between centers( just the tailstock center and chuck) ,but we have 3,4 and 6 jaws chucks as well as 5C and Jacob's collet chucks for small or easily marred materials, anyways go slow take light cuts and work your way up from there...if and when I ever get myself a nice shop built I would like to get myself a Smithy all in one lathe, mill, drill press combo machine, Jeff.

The RJ's heart arrived today. Yes it runs but needs carburetor cleaned and maybe a few parts. Needle valve lools bent. But I'm happy

Thats so cool Terry. Thank you for what you so. Thursday night is Comfort Inn’s First Annual Supporter Member card swapping party at the pool

that’s Dan’s totally awesome Rat Rod! I’ll let him pick his favorite shot of it and post it here or Jim will swoop in and give you a link to another thread... all Ican say is, “IT IS COOL!”

I just won this wagon on a online auction for $25.00. I have not seen it in person yet but it looks like a wheel horse wagon. Where would I look for an I.d. tag or serial number?

You could be right Craig.

If you are serious about running this lathe then I hope you have access to a good bench grinder.Huh?If you are going to use the rocker style tool post you have and HS steel tooling( cutting bit,I hate that term) then count on wiping out the cutting edge until you get the hang of it.You can buy preground tooling but you will still have casualties.With a bed that length you should have no twisting issues with it.If it got bent then it would have broken.That is a concern with larger lathes with much longer beds.The stack of gears will allow you to get the right feed rates or threads per inch if you are chasing a thread.I understand the jovial nature of members answers here but what you have is not a toy.You can make an endless amount things that will enhance the WH experience for sure.I have spent many years in the machining trade and have taught many apprentices.It takes many hours to master the lathe with good instruction.I still believe that You Tube is helpful but a poor substitute for hands on instruction.Luck,JAinVA

Well, we know what Jay will be doing for the next few weeks!

One of these days I am going learn how to spell

NOTHING wrong with that! What a fun machine to have around for that purpose. I bought my son Judge one for his 4th Birthday. It came with quite a few options but I have since added several more to make it a loaded machine including: headlights, grote tail light, rear lift with Brinly adapter, creeper gear, cigarette lighter (non original ‘plug’ at this point) ammeter Gauge (although not in the factory location), fenders (although not factory mine are bigger because of large rear tires), hydraulic lift, and rear PTO (probably the rarest option on the machine.) We call it the Mule because it is a dedicated plow tractor. I have the front PTO disconnected at this point although I have all the parts for its reassembly. It is one of the best plowing machines that I’ve ever driven and a cool little tractor. If you are so inclined to own a Cub, they don’t get much better than a 100. I’ve bought and sold nearly one model from every series over the last 8 years and I like a variety of them but the Mule is my favorite Cub. Stone throwing will commence now...

So as I said, much more of a working girl than a show queen , but compared to before touchup, this ain't so bad. She runs strong and flawless now, and will get the job done for sure. I'll fabricate some engine side covers to guide the airflow, put a sticker on the fender, and set her up with a tiller and a 48" deck. Then she should be ready for a new owner.

Slap a set of Ag’s, rear hitch, and a Brinly 10” and you’re ready to turn some soil with that nice looking tractor! I know, as my local circle is so fond of telling me, I need to get my mind out of the furrow! I just can’t help it—I see a GD with a vertical stack and I think “Let’s go plowing!” That stack is a nice addition—might have to buy a couple myself...

So after work today I spent some time digging into the RJ. Got the front steering freed up and it moves nice now. Basically soaking everything with WD including the piston and valves. The frame looks like it may have been repainted long ago but not the hood. The hood is gonna need some straightening too. Those who know me know that I try to keep my machines patina. I am just not sure that I can bring this one back. PO told me the tranny was locked up. I think it was a victim of a "little" ice in the tranny... lol

Im not against a meet and greet... Ill start figuring out when and how. But it wont be for awhile, maybe after Stevebos extravaganza in October. A warm Saturday in November ?? Tony

So the C195 is mine. I bought it to help literally drag the machines out of the weeds. Story goes the guy I bought from had a friend who was an old timer who used to restore old machines. I picked up an original 1959 RJ with mower deck and clinton 1290. It needs a restoration but it is all there. My son Brennan Bo wants to do his first restoration so I think this will be a perfect candidate. I also picked up a super straight 857. Has been repainted at some point but is also complete with deck. Lastly, I picked up a Economy Jim Dandy. Came with a deck but that is shot. These were in the storage shed/tent that is long gone. The old timer passed several years ago. I am happy to have saved these machines. Outside of the Wheel Horse I am partial to the Economy machines. There was a round fender (1966ish) John Deere 110. I left that pig there Some pictures before, during and after a pressure washing.....

I don't post much off topic stuff, because I'm pretty tried and true with the Red... But a friend of mine just sent me a message couple days ago that was pretty cryptic. It said only "Do you want this?" And had the following photo attached: So, those are pretty unique and not just for the paint. I recognized it immediately and responded in the affirmative! I've always had a soft spot for these ones, but they're so hard to come by. He sent a few more follow-up pics: Theres another pic not included here but it just shows the non original engine as I guess the original wore out? She's now sporting an 8hp Briggs recoil start. Direct bolt in. Apparently they're cleaning out grammas garage and nobody in the family expressed any Intereste, so they reached out to the only GT guy they knew. I'm due to pick it up next weekend, so we'll see then if all goes well.

Jeff, I learned to run lathes that had War Production Tags on them.Kept some of the tags when the machines were scrapped.I don't know how many accidents you have seen or close calls in your shop but I have seen guys lose fingers.I have numerous c shaped scars on my frame from hot chips.I have spent many hours with jobs clamped to a 6' diameter face plate.If some of the members think I'm being alarmist or trying to scare people they have good cause.These machines ain't toys and have no concern for your safety as I'm sure you well know.It sounds like you know the trade too! Regards,JAinVA

...either, or put it back on.

Putting you down #31

I would love a lathe but it would turn out to be something else I wouldn’t know how to use.

That’s what I’m talking about—thanks Dan for the SUPER I like both of them—I see a great trading card with both of those!!!! Just sayin...

Price? Condition?

Spoke with one other member there who is also local. It wasn't big but somewhat successful for a first time show with hardly any advertising. There were a couple of real nice Panzers. One with a FEL which was featured in LAGT magazine in the past. One guy had a very cool scooter thingy with a side car, manufactured in the 60s. It had a VERY interesting kick start mechanism for the engine. Another guy who runs a local show was there with a rare big tractor and a really cool 2 stroke powered jack hammer. A bunch of mini bike stuff.

Sorry guys, 80 degrees in Charlotte this week.putting the electric lift in the 312-8 this week. Got to deal with the hitch pin now, but man, the lift fingers on the old manual rock shaft is up there with steering wheels and hitch pins! Had to cut that off with no room in the frame and almost broke the press at work getting the lift fingers off the yoked rock shaft for the electric lift. Pita!!!!!!!!!!

Here's a couple pics of my Mig welding at work today, single pass vertically, that 480v sure is sweet to use, another thing to watch is your "heat signature" as it will tell you whether you are getting good "penetration" vs just "beading" on, top of what you're welding, Jeff.

So a little off topic, but what lucky tractor gets to ride on white walls?

@PeacemakerJack, nice video. I really need to find me a Cub 100, that I can afford. The 100 is one of the most sought after narrow frame Cubs.

Off topic—who would ever own an off topic tractor? speaking of “little Panzers”, I took this video a couple of years ago at Bluniers plow day, check out the second tractor—I believe it was a 1967 Panzer. It had power and handled that 10” Brinly like it was nobody’s business. If @dtallon is still on here, he might remember having seen it there. Cool looking rig and functional too... @mikeeyre74 that is a cool machine and I can’t wait to see the thread develop as you pick it up...

Looks like an awesome place... for a meet & greet Mike.