Photos 36 - 44 are trailier mounted "Moldboard Plows". It is impossible to tell from the photos but they appear to be "2bottom 14's or possibly 2bottom 16's. The word "bottom" defines the actual plow and the prefex number indicates how many plows are on the machine thus in the case of your machines they each have 2 bottoms (plows). The suffix number in the identificaton refers to the width of the furruw that is cut by each plow, thus a 2bottom 14 would cut two 14" wide furrows on a pass. Those plows would require aabout a 20HP tractor to pull them but before you attempt to pull them with your lawn & garden tractor keep in mind that those are rated for 20hp drawbar pull while your lawn tractor is rated by engine flywheel horsepower. A 20hp farm tractor would be about the size of a small car and would weigh about 1 ton. If you look on the main frame rails or on the trip mechanism hub in the center of the left wheel you should find some raised lettering indicating the name of the manufacturer. I suspect the one with the tail wheel is John Deere and the other appears as if it might be a McCormac Deering or IH, (International Harvestor) The IH logo has the I centered over the H. I would suspecct they were made sometime after 1915 but they continued to make trailer mounted plows until well into the 70's b y which time they were replaced with Three point hitch mounts. ITEM # 2 is a cow stanchion that was used to tie cows while they were in the barn. Notice that the vertical bar on the right side is hinged at the bottom and there is a lever locking mechanism on top. They were mounted in the cow stable of a dairy barn. As the cows entered the barn they would put their heads through the stanchion then one of the farm hands would close and lock the stanchion to keep the cow in her respective place until the milking chores were completed. In winter months when it was too cold for the cows to go out they would stay in the stanchions 24/7. Notice that their is a wooden liner on the inside of the vertical rails. That was to pad it so the metal did not rub sores on the cows neck. The vertical length would permit the cow to either stand or lay down while in the stanchion. ITEM # 2 is a hand operated deepwell pump. Notice the long bar extending above the pump handle. Those type of pumps could also be installed at the base of a windmill and a connecting rod was connected up to the windmill to power the pump. ITEM # 5 is a horse drawn single row potato digger, although it can be used to dig all root crops such as potatoes, sweet pottoes, carrots, onions, turnips etc. It has the same general appearance as a plow but notice that the moldboard section is a number of narrow metal bars. The plow share tip would dig into the soil and start the turning process. As the soil passes over the thin metal bars most of the soil falls through leaving the root crop or larger stones laying on top. Fields hands then followed behind with baskets and picked up the crop. ITEM # 2 is a hand powered garden cultivator, although on our farm we called it a "Man Killer" LOL

Love all of the curvy beds! I saw #154 at the factory in the patina copper premium finish and it was stunning. We ended up flipping a coin to choose our bed because we couldn't decide. It's the standard midnight finish, btw. Denali, your picture started me on the quest last year for a BBoV! I ended up with two brass beds (#105 and #110) from CL before also purchasing the iron bed from Pat. The #105 is headed back to the factory for an overhaul shortly... Juddgirl2, the low footboard doesn't seem to be an issue because the mattress is very close to it. I like it because it doesn't overpower the small guest room. Anyway, here it is: Good luck with your choice!

OK, I called a plumbing showroom that has Grohe and they went and checked, and ALL sprayheads are plastic. I called Delta Brizo and they checked and said the inside of the sprayhead is plastic but it is wrapped in metal, so the part you see and touch is metal, not plastic on their sprayhead. They said it is to keep the weight down. I then called Newport Brass Tech support who told me the sprayhead on the 94P is solid brass with a chrome finish or other finish depending on what you order, and the only plastic on the sprayhead is the face where the water comes out. Although I like the less "bulky" look of the Newport Brass and it is supposed to be a very good solid brass brand of faucets, it has the worst warantee it seems on its finishes, and excludes hard water damage, which I have. It is the only solid metal spray head. I guess between the Grohe and the Brizo, depends on where you want your plastic, inside or outside. I suspect, but don't know, that Grohe probably has the best warantee and customer support. I am also concerned about the reach so that it is easy to use, but also which might cause less splashing. I would think a longer reach would be better on the back, but with the drain at the back, a shorter reach would more likely place the spout directly over the drain and maybe decrease splashing. That is why I am interested in anyone who has any of these, but it would be especially helpful if anyone has this sink with one one these particular faucets. Sue

I'm back! Thanks to all the great help and suggestions here we are now looking at 2 new layout options. I really want to nail the whole house layout so I can actually focus on the kitchen :) But given my small space each option has tradeoffs. Please give me input on which plan you like best (function, form, room balance, etc) (I am crossposting on remodeling but you guys have great insights and I took many of your suggestions so I posted here. Note that neither plan contains a banquette as I would prefer to not be committed to a banquette as my only dining area. I figure I can always build it in later) Plan A: Pros of this Plan: Spacious island with seating Slightly better kitchen storage? Very open flow Cons of this Plan: No real entry - walk into middle of dining and kitchen Dining area "floats" Table is a bit of a hike from kitchen Curb appeal? Either flat facade with popout porch or a popped out front door area which seems very strange and isn't common around here Very open flow (I am conflicted about this - I like it in other homes but usually they have formal areas in addition or more of an L - my space feels railroad carlike and it is the first impression of my home and the only possible more formal area (TV room is downstairs) PLAN B (bay window would shift right a little) Pros: more defined entry with symmetrical casings to frame living room and kitchen/dining (these aren't drawn well - use your imagination) Table close to food Curb appeal: bay window/seat, front door set in Cons: More casual (table in kitchen) No island seating/slightly smaller kitchen Not sure whether people at table could interact with those in living room Will kitchen feel crowded? Would love input from you all!