I found this in the vicinity of a Section corner. Anyone know what it is?
Looks like some kind of axle. Could be an old buggy axle.
> Looks like some kind of axle. Could be an old buggy axle.
The buggy axles I've seen are usually tapered at the end and possibly threaded. But I'm by no means a buggy axle expert.
If the swaged end had a hole it would look like a window sash weight.
I have also seen water well drill stem that had similar union shapes.
You can't tell by the picture; but it's about 3.5" in diameter.
Well drill.
Paul in PA
It's a wag but I'm going with a flywheel spindle off an old water pump.
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
Does it have a hole in the top of it? I agree, looks like a window sash weight.
@ 3½" diameter, it can be only one thing...
A Geoid Adjustment Point (GAP).
By putting a LARGE Crescent Wench on the top, you can adjust the local Geoid by turning the adjustment rod. Counterclockwise brings the Geoid UP (decreasing the negative 'N' value), clockwise pushes the Geoid DOWN (increasing the negative 'N' valve).
Adjustments are troublesome at best, and over-adjusting can cause some serious problems with local stream flow.
o.O
There's always one in the bunch...
..and well there should be.
hilarious! :good:
Looks like a valve stem.
Here's a buggy axle
Could it be a driveshaft from car or truck?
It looks to be about the right scale as the axle between these wheels, which I assume are taken from some piece of farm machinery. It would be interesting to dig down a bit deeper to see if the cross-section changes to square.
That could be a roller from some type of assembly or a pivot axle for something else.
The flattened surface looks cast in place to turn with a wrench to set it in timing or to manually open something or be a cog in a wheel.
Lots of options...
It reminds me of the axle on a hay rake. We had several leftover from when our place was a bluegrass farm. I can't find a clear picture but the size and shape are perfect. The part that has me wondering is the nib on the tip. I remember those being bolts but most were rounded off. Probably from folks trying to steal the wheels...
Shouldn't the wheels be under the wagon?
> Shouldn't the wheels be under the wagon?
Since the truck is American, I assumed that they carry the extra wheels around as spares. It's a problem I don't have with my Toyota, so I'm just guessing.
looks like a chunk of steel in the dirt. 100% positive.