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Mike Aylward · Mike Aylward

The Antique Harvest Days show just north of Ottumwa, IA has been postponed once more due to rain. The show is now scheduled for next weekend, Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28. Keep looking here for updates. Mike

Perry Duncan · Perry Duncan

Here are some shots of the replacement and repair (new steel guides) on my Oliver #5 picker. Also replaced the wood blocks the chains ride on and put on new idler sprockets, with double bearing. I also added a 4.5" x 24" sheet of UHMW plastic on the long chain return side. Hope you enjoy. Perry...

cdjdg · cdjdg

I talked to Kevin moments ago, it is raining at Walnut at this time. The plan right now is to go along with the morning schedule on Friday but wont start picking till noon on Friday if the weather holds out. Then plan on picking Saturday and Sunday. All of this subject to change depending on the weather. An...

KA656 · KA656

The past few Saturdays, I have had the chance to pick a little with my new to me IH 234 picker with both the husking bed and sheller. The 706 and 234 picker have proved to be a good combination. The picker runs well, better than I expected. This picker has been sitting inside of a shed since 1976 and I dont bel...

Mike Aylward · Mike Aylward

The Antique Harvest Days show near Ottumwa, IA that was scheduled for this coming weekend is going to be rescheduled for next weekend, October 20 and 21 (Saturday and Sunday) due to predicted rain (up to 100% chance depending on who you ask). Hope to see everyone NEXT week. For more information feel...

GordoSD · GordoSD

The short forward section of the PTO shaft on my 324 gathereing unit will not telescope out to the tractor. I have it tied up vertically and shot a LOT of pen oil into it. Is there a better way? I tried pulling on it with the Honda but I was more than a little afraid of wearing the chain around my neck :)

cdjdg · cdjdg

Well hello to all of the corn picker forum out there. I hope that everyone is having a great summer. As for here in the Midwest it has been very DRY. I am posting on here to announce that a corn picker reunion has been scheduled in Walnut Illinois on October 19th and 20th. With the rain dates being October 26...

Mike Aylward · Mike Aylward

Antique Harvest Days will once again be held just north of Ottumwa, IA on October 13 and 14, Saturday and Sunday. I'll put more details on later. We hope to see everyone there. Feel free to bring your own machine to run. Mike

CJAMS Farm · CJAMS Farm

I just purchased a New Idea Picker Super-Sheller and have run a few bushels through it and have noticed that there seem to be a lot of broken kernels. I am planning to sell to the local grainery and would like to avoid any discounts if possible. Are there any adjustments to limit this? I also noticed that t...

jb from md · jb from md

I just joined the forum and have an interest in finding a picker sheller, i really dont know much about them. any info , brand suggestions or personal experiences with them would be apprecieated. one row would be best but i can still plant wide rows if need be if i can get a two row. i assume there is no two r...

Maskou · Maskou

Hello fellow members. I am a new member, but not a so new corn picker farmer. I still pick and store in rectangular corn cribs (4½'x16'x.....) +- 24 000 bu of corn every year, about a third of my corn crop and that for 30+ years, not counting the years with my father. I own a cash crop farm in Quebec and I am in a...

Spud · Spud

Hey All, Here is the situation. My buddy has a New Idea Corn Picker. The only info we know about it is #8 lot #p-133-1 Ser# 47281 That is the only thing on the Tag. He needs to remove the drive gear that runs the chains. Problem is, we have No idea how to do this. Any info on this situation would be greatly appr...

ah · ah

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to keep drive belt from wearing so fast ,varible pitch pullies work fine ,have set according to manual but sides of belt wear to fast,is there a better belt or good tips to help. Thank you AH

Thad Barker · Thad Barker

Hi. I am looking at picking up one of these dinosaurs, wondering pros, and cons. Will it be alright picking 38" rows when its 36"? Does the 329 super sheller do a good job? Thanks.

Art From De Leon · Art From De Leon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=t_jjG5nqOgg&feature=endscreen

newidea324 · newidea324

Hey guys i was going over my ni 324 and checking the gear boxes. The main gear box that the pto runs into was good i added gear oil.When i opened the right and left snapping unit gear boxes they had what looked to be a mixture of gear oil and grease and maybe some water. The gears look great there shinny clean...

chester5731 · chester5731

I need to add some gear lube to the snapping roll gear boxes on my 326 picker. Is there a plug I am not seeing or do I need to take off the cover and make a new gasket?

moonstruck · moonstruck

Good morning all. long time reader, first time writer. Can't let you guys have all the fun! I been picking corn with a JD A and B since I was 15. grew up, got a city job but never got it out of my system. Hobby farming now and still love pick'en corn. You just got to have done it to know what I'm talking about. An...

unclebarry · unclebarry

Hi, new here. does anyone have a New Idea model 20 mounted picker? My cousin just aquired our grandfathers picker. not in good shape, but the husker may be salvagable.

newidea324 · newidea324

Hey guys I'm being curious and i'm wandering how many acres can you pick in a day with a 2 row new idea picker. Just a ball park average. Last yr was my first yr using a 324 picker with the 329 super sheller and it just seemed like it took me along time to get my 40 acres done. I mean i wasn't use to the machine so i...

04mustang · 04mustang

Hi, I have recently purchased and began to use a NI 10 picker. The picker was working fine for a number of passes in the field and then it suddenly started slamming and shaking. It made the most horrible noises Ive heard coming from a machine like this. Im kinda new to this aspect of farming and this picker...

fourquartersdairy · fourquartersdairy

i got four 1500 bushel round cribs, we are switching to making earlage for the dairy cows instead of grinding it dry annnyywaayy got several neighbors that buy ear corn off of us so im going to continue using them but maybe im just a young lazy punk now days but im fortunate enough to have tunnels with a...

KA656 · KA656

After months of searching, a few hundred miles or so, a couple of what the "hells" was I thinking, and more rolls of the eyes from the wife than I can count, my IH 234 picker is mounted and operational. I have sure learned a lot. I do have to thank my dad for a little help along the way. He is in the la...

oliver harvestor guy · oliver harvestor guy

Hey Mr corn picker do you have any info on a Corn Built corn picker made in waterloo Ia?

4020408

I found this while fooling around on Craigslist thought someone might find it interesting. http://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/3248059308.html

Flyway · Flyway

I just got a NI 309 and have not used it yet but before I do I thought it would be smart to try to find out what the best pto speed is to run the 309 at. What speed to you guys find works the best? Also what ground speed seems to be about right? I understand that I will need to adjust my speed based on how well it is...

Bleeding Orange · Bleeding Orange

Iowa State says that corn across the state has varying levels of aflatoxin, which apparently thrives in a drought. Our corn looks OK so far, but it is way too early to tell. Ours was planted in May, the stalks and leaves are still green, and the kernels have a long way to dry. We may not have a problem, bu...

drydirt · drydirt

Hi all, I bought an old 323 a couple years back to pick alittle earcorn for steer feed. This thing shells corn like crazy, at least an inch or so off each end of the ear. Do they all do this? I tryed green corn, dry corn, long shank, short shank, different varities. I moved the snapping rolls tight, tryed the...

KA656 · KA656

Calling all IH 234 picker gurus.....I need some guidance and advice. My dad and I have been working on getting my "new-to-me" 234 picker ready to mount. My rockshaft sub frame is set for a 706: push pipes set at 48", bellcrank lift arms set at 35 1/4", and the support bracket moved...

pickpickin · pickpickin

just wanted to say hello ,im new on the forum but not new to pickin corn . So hello to all and looking forward to talking with all of you, i also add more info to the 300 J d post that is stuck to the top be sure to check it out

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Antique Harvest Days postponed again (Preview) The Antique Harvest Days show just north of Ottumwa, IA has been postponed once more due to rain. The show is now scheduled for next weekend, Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28. Keep looking here for updates. Mike	Mike Aylward	0	902	Sat Oct 20 04:14 2012 by Mike Aylward
	Replacing the gathering chains - Oliver #5 (Preview) Here are some shots of the replacement and repair (new steel guides) on my Oliver #5 picker. Also replaced the wood blocks the chains ride on and put on new idler sprockets, with double bearing. I also added a 4.5" x 24" sheet of UHMW plastic on the long chain return side. Hope you enjoy. Perry...	Perry Duncan	7	3517	Sat Oct 20 04:54 2012 by Bleeding Orange
	Walnut Corn Pickers reunion update (Preview) I talked to Kevin moments ago, it is raining at Walnut at this time. The plan right now is to go along with the morning schedule on Friday but wont start picking till noon on Friday if the weather holds out. Then plan on picking Saturday and Sunday. All of this subject to change depending on the weather. An...	cdjdg	1	1239	Fri Oct 19 21:01 2012 by cdjdg
	Picking with my IH 234 (Preview) The past few Saturdays, I have had the chance to pick a little with my new to me IH 234 picker with both the husking bed and sheller. The 706 and 234 picker have proved to be a good combination. The picker runs well, better than I expected. This picker has been sitting inside of a shed since 1976 and I dont bel...	KA656	1	1518	Sun Oct 14 06:28 2012 by cdjdg
	Antique Harvest Days near Ottumwa, IA postponed (Preview) The Antique Harvest Days show near Ottumwa, IA that was scheduled for this coming weekend is going to be rescheduled for next weekend, October 20 and 21 (Saturday and Sunday) due to predicted rain (up to 100% chance depending on who you ask). Hope to see everyone NEXT week. For more information feel...	Mike Aylward	0	1161	Fri Oct 12 19:37 2012 by Mike Aylward
	Stuck PTO shaft (Preview) The short forward section of the PTO shaft on my 324 gathereing unit will not telescope out to the tractor. I have it tied up vertically and shot a LOT of pen oil into it. Is there a better way? I tried pulling on it with the Honda but I was more than a little afraid of wearing the chain around my neck :)	GordoSD	3	1591	Fri Oct 12 21:25 2012 by Bleeding Orange
	Walnut Corn Pickers Reunion 2012 (Preview) Well hello to all of the corn picker forum out there. I hope that everyone is having a great summer. As for here in the Midwest it has been very DRY. I am posting on here to announce that a corn picker reunion has been scheduled in Walnut Illinois on October 19th and 20th. With the rain dates being October 26...	cdjdg	17	5671	Fri Oct 12 03:07 2012 by oliver#4
	Antique Harvest Days in Ottumwa (Preview) Antique Harvest Days will once again be held just north of Ottumwa, IA on October 13 and 14, Saturday and Sunday. I'll put more details on later. We hope to see everyone there. Feel free to bring your own machine to run. Mike	Mike Aylward	4	1896	Thu Oct 11 04:52 2012 by Mike Aylward
	NI 325/329 Picker Sheller Cracked Grain (Preview) I just purchased a New Idea Picker Super-Sheller and have run a few bushels through it and have noticed that there seem to be a lot of broken kernels. I am planning to sell to the local grainery and would like to avoid any discounts if possible. Are there any adjustments to limit this? I also noticed that t...	CJAMS Farm	2	3590	Mon Oct 8 02:52 2012 by jdtom
	picker- sheller??'s (Preview) I just joined the forum and have an interest in finding a picker sheller, i really dont know much about them. any info , brand suggestions or personal experiences with them would be apprecieated. one row would be best but i can still plant wide rows if need be if i can get a two row. i assume there is no two r...	jb from md	7	4664	Sat Oct 6 20:58 2012 by Tim in NJ
	Corn picking up north (Preview) Hello fellow members. I am a new member, but not a so new corn picker farmer. I still pick and store in rectangular corn cribs (4½'x16'x.....) +- 24 000 bu of corn every year, about a third of my corn crop and that for 30+ years, not counting the years with my father. I own a cash crop farm in Quebec and I am in a...	Maskou	4	1832	Sat Oct 6 15:25 2012 by UNIFARMOR
	New IDea Help (Preview) Hey All, Here is the situation. My buddy has a New Idea Corn Picker. The only info we know about it is #8 lot #p-133-1 Ser# 47281 That is the only thing on the Tag. He needs to remove the drive gear that runs the chains. Problem is, we have No idea how to do this. Any info on this situation would be greatly appr...	Spud	1	1458	Sat Oct 6 15:16 2012 by UNIFARMOR
	New Idea 703 Drive belt (Preview) Does anybody have any suggestions on how to keep drive belt from wearing so fast ,varible pitch pullies work fine ,have set according to manual but sides of belt wear to fast,is there a better belt or good tips to help. Thank you AH	ah	1	1062	Sat Oct 6 15:10 2012 by UNIFARMOR
	new idea 331 with 329 sheller (Preview) Hi. I am looking at picking up one of these dinosaurs, wondering pros, and cons. Will it be alright picking 38" rows when its 36"? Does the 329 super sheller do a good job? Thanks.	Thad Barker	1	1544	Fri Oct 5 19:27 2012 by Tim in NJ
	Somewhere In Europe, 2010 (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=t_jjG5nqOgg&feature=endscreen	Art From De Leon	1	1248	Thu Oct 4 14:10 2012 by TWB
	new idea 324 gear boxes (Preview) Hey guys i was going over my ni 324 and checking the gear boxes. The main gear box that the pto runs into was good i added gear oil.When i opened the right and left snapping unit gear boxes they had what looked to be a mixture of gear oil and grease and maybe some water. The gears look great there shinny clean...	newidea324	4	3647	Thu Sep 27 20:14 2012 by newidea324
	Oil level (Preview) I need to add some gear lube to the snapping roll gear boxes on my 326 picker. Is there a plug I am not seeing or do I need to take off the cover and make a new gasket?	chester5731	7	1839	Thu Sep 27 03:43 2012 by Bleeding Orange
	new guy corn picking pics (Preview) Good morning all. long time reader, first time writer. Can't let you guys have all the fun! I been picking corn with a JD A and B since I was 15. grew up, got a city job but never got it out of my system. Hobby farming now and still love pick'en corn. You just got to have done it to know what I'm talking about. An...	moonstruck	9	2600	Tue Sep 25 01:26 2012 by cdjdg
	New Idea Mounted Picker (Preview) Hi, new here. does anyone have a New Idea model 20 mounted picker? My cousin just aquired our grandfathers picker. not in good shape, but the husker may be salvagable.	unclebarry	0	1200	Mon Sep 24 01:19 2012 by unclebarry
	acres in a day (Preview) Hey guys I'm being curious and i'm wandering how many acres can you pick in a day with a 2 row new idea picker. Just a ball park average. Last yr was my first yr using a 324 picker with the 329 super sheller and it just seemed like it took me along time to get my 40 acres done. I mean i wasn't use to the machine so i...	newidea324	6	3718	Thu Sep 20 16:53 2012 by newidea324
	New Idea No. 10 Picker Issues (Preview) Hi, I have recently purchased and began to use a NI 10 picker. The picker was working fine for a number of passes in the field and then it suddenly started slamming and shaking. It made the most horrible noises Ive heard coming from a machine like this. Im kinda new to this aspect of farming and this picker...	04mustang	2	1554	Mon Sep 17 01:53 2012 by chicken farmer
	got a hundred dollar idea! whatcha think? (Preview) i got four 1500 bushel round cribs, we are switching to making earlage for the dairy cows instead of grinding it dry annnyywaayy got several neighbors that buy ear corn off of us so im going to continue using them but maybe im just a young lazy punk now days but im fortunate enough to have tunnels with a...	fourquartersdairy	2	1413	Sat Sep 15 18:40 2012 by fourquartersdairy
	Here it is!! (Preview) After months of searching, a few hundred miles or so, a couple of what the "hells" was I thinking, and more rolls of the eyes from the wife than I can count, my IH 234 picker is mounted and operational. I have sure learned a lot. I do have to thank my dad for a little help along the way. He is in the la...	KA656	10	2552	Sat Sep 8 23:16 2012 by KA656
	Calling corn picker bob (Preview) Hey Mr corn picker do you have any info on a Corn Built corn picker made in waterloo Ia?	oliver harvestor guy	1	2172	Fri Sep 7 03:09 2012 by Mrcornpicker
	Found Massey-Harris self propelled picker on Columbus OH Craigslist (Preview) I found this while fooling around on Craigslist thought someone might find it interesting. http://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/3248059308.html	4020408	0	1860	Wed Sep 5 07:20 2012 by 4020408
	PTO speed question (Preview) I just got a NI 309 and have not used it yet but before I do I thought it would be smart to try to find out what the best pto speed is to run the 309 at. What speed to you guys find works the best? Also what ground speed seems to be about right? I understand that I will need to adjust my speed based on how well it is...	Flyway	4	1707	Mon Sep 3 08:36 2012 by Flyway
	Aflatoxin Question (Preview) Iowa State says that corn across the state has varying levels of aflatoxin, which apparently thrives in a drought. Our corn looks OK so far, but it is way too early to tell. Ours was planted in May, the stalks and leaves are still green, and the kernels have a long way to dry. We may not have a problem, bu...	Bleeding Orange	3	1590	Sat Sep 1 12:55 2012 by Eugene SWIA
	New Idea 323? (Preview) Hi all, I bought an old 323 a couple years back to pick alittle earcorn for steer feed. This thing shells corn like crazy, at least an inch or so off each end of the ear. Do they all do this? I tryed green corn, dry corn, long shank, short shank, different varities. I moved the snapping rolls tight, tryed the...	drydirt	0	1590	Fri Aug 31 02:57 2012 by drydirt
	IH 234 mounting questions (Preview) Calling all IH 234 picker gurus.....I need some guidance and advice. My dad and I have been working on getting my "new-to-me" 234 picker ready to mount. My rockshaft sub frame is set for a 706: push pipes set at 48", bellcrank lift arms set at 35 1/4", and the support bracket moved...	KA656	13	3515	Wed Aug 29 02:19 2012 by KA656
	NEW GUY (Preview) just wanted to say hello ,im new on the forum but not new to pickin corn . So hello to all and looking forward to talking with all of you, i also add more info to the 300 J d post that is stuck to the top be sure to check it out	pickpickin	3	1669	Sat Aug 18 01:12 2012 by JBDairy
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