[SEL] Baraboo Show

[skip landis]

curt, what ever happened to the fellow that wanted the edwards crankshaft?    skip

cgandree at mchsi.com wrote:

> Hi Joe,
> Looks like I might beable to come up for workday and was wondering if we could
> rope off The "SEL List" turf back in the timber area as we previously talked
> last month?
> Curt Andree
> > Hi Folks,
> > Well, things are starting to shape up for this year's badger Steam & Gas
> > Engine Club show. I think it will be a pretty good one. We are going to be
> > joined this year by the Ford/Fordson Collectors for their national show.
> > We are expecting a lot of tractors, this might just be our biggest feature
> > yet. When I heard that the feature was Ford, I asked myself just how many
> > 8N's can a guy look at without getting bored. Then I did a little research
> > and saw some photos from past shows, and I realized how wrong I was. There
> > should be a lot of really unusual variations on Ford and Fordson tractors,
> > tracklayers, half tracks, all sorts of goodies. I am really looking
> > forward to it. I hope I get a chance to get out of the shed long enough to
> > see the show.
> > We have just finished putting up a 50 by 100 foot building that will be
> > our machine shop. It won't be operational for the show, since hanging the
> > lineshaft and getting everything lined up will take a lot of time and head
> > scratching. One of our fellow list members, Jon Rowsam, is doing some
> > repair to the 20 hp Otto that we will use to run the lineshaft. Jon is a
> > good machinist and mechanic, but we don't hear much from him on the list,
> > he would rather work than talk about work! Here is pic of him working on a
> > Ruston at a show a few years
> > ago:http://badgersteamandgas.com/photos/Scan303.jpg
> > Natty dresser, ain't he. I prefer bib overalls and a goofy hat, myself.
> > The Otto should make a nice powerplant to run the shop, and it will be
> > nice to see her working.
> > Other than that, not a great deal of news. We have removed a lot of small
> > trees in the engine area. There will still be lots of shade, but a little
> > thinning was in order. They were pretty scrubby and made getting around
> > with a trailer and truck a little tight at times. One of our members, Mark
> > Beard, has been busy grinding stumps and I think that the guys who exhibit
> > up there will be pretty happy with the results. Also, we have added a
> > bunch of camping spots. All camping is primitive, but the setting is nice
> > and it is convenient.
> > The main improvements to our show grounds are things that no one will
> > really notice, new lawn care equipment, additional electrical service,
> > some maintenance on a few things. These were all things that were needed
> > and will certainly make those of us who take care of the place have an
> > easier time of it. I am working on making some major improvements to the
> > cooling system in the gas shed, adding larger pumps and changing the
> > control logic.
> > This coming Saturday, the 31st, is a work day, and we are going to be
> > doing some cleaning up and moving some junk to make for more exhibitor
> > parking. Funny, when we hauled that stuff in there it SEEMED like it was
> > out of the way!
> > During the show, I would sure welcome some help in the gas engine shed. If
> > you always wanted to play with big engines, this is your chance. The big
> > thing is that we get folks who keep an eye on them and make sure that the
> > water is flowing, there is oil in the oilers and to shut the gas off if
> > something stalls. It is a lot of fun and you get to play with something a
> > little different than what most of us are used to. Here is a link to some
> > photos of the engine shed:
> > http://badgersteamandgas.com/gas_engine_shed.htm
> > A recent addition to our website is a message board. I just put it up the
> > other night, so it hasn't seen much traffic. I am hoping it will help
> > encourage the sharing of information and answering of questions. I would
> > appreciate comments on how to improve it.
> > Here's a link:
> > http://badgersteamandgas.com/phpBB2/
> > I am told that there will be a list area at this year's show, August 20th,
> > 21st & 22nd. Last year I got to meet Arnie, which was really great, and I
> > hope to meet more listfolk this year!
> > See ya!
> > Joe
> >
> > =====
> > Joe Prindle
> > Patternmaker, Founder & Machinist
> > See my 1889 Reynolds Corliss at:
> > www.tznet.com/jprindle
> > Our Club:
> > www.badgersteamandgas.com
> > See Yoo in Baraboo!
> >
> >
> >
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