Hay Rake - Shatley Springs, North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member macleod1
N 36° 28.571 W 081° 24.163
17S E 463923 N 4036841
This old piece of farm equipment sits on the grounds of the Shatley Springs Compound outside of Jefferson along NC 16.
Waymark Code: WM4QPA
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member graylling
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This equipment looks like it's had many years of use and even has a wooden yoke. There are many other pieces of equipment here from all over the local area.

According to Wikipedia: (visit link)

A hay rake is an agricultural rake used to collect cut hay into windrows for later collection (e.g. by a baler). It is also designed to fluff up the hay and turn it over so that it may dry.

A hay rake may be mechanized, drawn by a tractor or draft animals, or it may be a hand tool.

Use or Purpose of Equipment: To collect cut hay.

Approximate age: 50

Still in Use?: No

Location:
This is located at a local tourist attraction that has live music, a fantastic restaurant, health springs, fishing and overnight cabin accommodations. http://www.shatleysprings.com/

Fee for Access: no

Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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