Well is says nothing about where there going to be made in the article. But I wish Simplcity never sold out to briggs it still makes me cringe a little. But in the past Sears sold Troy-Bilt tractors as well as Kubota tractors and the John Deere Sabre when the Sabre first came out. So only time will tell as to the Snapper Products sold at Sears. By the way John Deeres "steel deck" push mowers are made By Snapper for Deere. Deere produces the alumminum Deck mower's themselfs.

I had a John Deere tractor about the size of the Case you pictured when I was five, and I loved it, although I never liked full-sized tractors. I also had toy John Deere tractors that were true to scale. I've never seen funnelcake in person. Thanks for showing it! Did you get Zane some toy tractors? He does look a lot like you. His hair looks extremely straight - does that come from you? Lars

If you google sewing machine tractor you get quite a few. Below in the link line is a riding one. Pretty awesome! This is a "toy" one. http://www.tractorshed.com/contents/adpic17969.htm There is also a man making the "toy" ones out of newer models and they are very cool also. If you are interested I suggest you google. Theres a lot out there, but beyond my skill level to make unfortunately. Kathy Here is a link that might be useful: sewing machine tractor

Slow, I have no idea where I will start. I feel like I will need to get some more tiles, glass, found objects, yada yada yada, before I can even start. Not to mention some thinset. I just see LOTS of COLOR right now. We will have to be sure where we want to put the tub and get it there before I start. Probably will be a few weeks before I get to anything. They need a good pressure washing and a little rustoleum on one small part in the front of the tub. DH will be using some wood pieces to give it sides and a back too. I have a couple of things I want to finish first, and get an idea of a design. Kinda excited about all of this. It is a major undertaking and I want to find out if I can handle it! BTW-went to Harbor Freight today. My first time. Bought a tumbler and an exacto knife kit. Always have problems with the GEII between the tiles. Anyway, found lots of stuff to add to my Christmas list. What a great day!!