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INTERNATIONAL STALK CUTTER 
 
 For Cutting Corn and Cotton Stalks 
 
 This stalk cutter has made a future for itself. It has earned the most favorable comments 
 of cotton and corn growers by doing efficiently the great service of cutting stalks into short pieces 
 that can be plowed under, and the large amount of vegetable matter they contain converted into 
 humus. The International stalk cutter can be purchased with the certain knowledge that it 
 soon pays for itself from the fertility it saves. 
 
INTERNATIONAL STALK CUTTER 
 
 International Stalk Cutter Construction 
 
 This view with wheel removed shows the sturdy roiii-lriKtiun thrmifihoul 
 
 To secure the strength to withstand the heavy hig and uneven motion on rough ground, the 
 frame of the International stalk cutter is made of angle steel. The further use of steel whero- 
 ever practical, and of good malleable castings, produces a machine which contains the best 
 material for the purjjose. Looking this stalk cutter over will convince any man that he could 
 not expect to find one more substantially built. He will know that this stalk cutter will do 
 good work for the greatest number of seasons. The International stalk cutter is graceful in 
 appearance and exceptionally attractive in color. It is a well finished machine. 
 
 Steel Wheels 
 
 A most noticeably good feature of this stalk cutter is the steel wheels. These are built by 
 special machines which upset the spokes at the hub and on each side of the heavy channel steel 
 rim, which protects the ends of the spokes from wear. The spokes are drawn tight all around 
 and will never come loose or permit the wheel to get out of true. There are eighteen spokes to 
 a wheel. They are staggered so there is no possibility of the wheel becoming dished. This 
 makes a solid construction that is without equal for a stalk cutter wheel. 
 
INTERNATIONAL STALK CUTTER 
 
 Wlieel Bearings 
 
 Sectional vifw of ^vht-el bearing showinjj; grease rup. 
 
 Note that enil of bearing is closed, preventing 
 
 dust from working in. 
 
 Wheel bearings are enclosed at the outer 
 end and cajiiied at the inner end, making 
 them absolutely proof against dust or dirt 
 entering. There is no danger of the bear- 
 ings cutting out so long as proper attention 
 is given to lujjrication. 
 
 A wide grease groove is around the 
 center of the bearing and a large grease cup 
 opens into it. This feeds the grease to the 
 ends of the bearinjrs graduallv, giving the 
 best kind of lubrication. The wheel bear- 
 ing is long, fits closely inside the hub, and 
 is bolted into place. Therefore, it may be 
 renewed, should it become worn. Grease 
 cups are between the spokes of the wheels 
 where stalks cannot strike them and turn 
 them off. 
 
 Knife Head 
 
 The knife head is the business end of the stalk cutter. The spider is made with 7 and 9 
 knife arms, giving a choice in the length of cut. It is made of two heavy castings, held together 
 by three bolts. The arms extend from off side instead of straight from the center as do the 
 spokes of a wagon wheel. This construction is to relieve the arms of stress by giving a more 
 direct stroke and tends to prevent knife arm breakage. It also gives the knife a better stroke 
 
 for cutting. 
 
 The arms of the spider are angle shaped to give extra strength. 
 
 Knives Cannot Loosen 
 Wliile Working 
 
 The ends of the spider arms are shaped 
 to bring pressure against the blade on both 
 sides of the bolt, holding it tightly. To pre- 
 vent the knife bolts from becoming loosened, 
 castle nuts and cotter pins are used. On 
 both sides of the bolt hole are strong lugs 
 over which the knife fits snugly. These 
 lugs make it impossible for the knife to shear 
 off a bolt. 
 
 With this construction, the knives cannot 
 be loosened by contact with stalks or stones. 
 They are alwavs held firmly in place but can 
 be easily removed for grinding. Bolts have 
 square heads so they can be kept from turn- 
 ing when removing the knives. 
 
 End view of a 9-arni spider. Observe that arms 
 exlenil fr<nii off center. 
 
INTERNATIONAL STALK CUTTER 
 
 The knife fits snuply over the lug. Castle nuts 
 and cotter pins are used. 
 
 End of arm is shaped to hold hlade solidly. The 
 groove for spider sliieUI is shown. 
 
 The Non-Clogging Feature 
 
 You will see from the illustrations above that the space between the spider arms and knife 
 is entirely closed by a piece of flat steel, held in place at the center of the spider by a bolt and 
 caught under the blade, fitting into the grooved face of the casting. This is the new feature on 
 the International stalk cutter that will appeal to you at once as making the knife head absolutely 
 non-clogging. Corn or cotton stalks cannot wrap over the blades or around spider arms, clog- 
 ging the knife head and making it necessary to stop the team to clear it. This spider shield or 
 web makes a tight joint with the blade so no stalks can be forced between. There are no loose 
 edges to gather trash and carry it along. These shields are thick enough to prevent their wear- 
 ing or rusting through qiiickly or being bent out of shape. They add greatly to the efficiency 
 of the stalk cuttei 
 
 Double-Edged Knives 
 
 Being double-edged, the knives are reversible and can be used twice as long before grinding. 
 This avoids delays when work in the field is pressing. Knives are tempered in oil along the 
 cutting edges. The cross-sectional view shows the portion tempered. 
 
 This method of tempering gives a cut- 
 ting edge that will stay sharp a long time, 
 yet the steel retains the strength through 
 the middle of the blade. 
 
 Blades are ground at the right angle to 
 give a sharp, long-wearing edge which is 
 strong enough to withstand contact with 
 stones and sticks without becoming battered. 
 
 TEMPERED IN 0!L 
 
 GROUND 
 
 GROUND 
 
 Showkig oil-tempered portion of blade. This process 
 
 leaves the center strong to withstand shocks 
 
 that would break the ordinary blade. 
 
INTERNATIONAL STALK CUTTER 
 
 Control of the Knife Head 
 
 The knife head is keyed to a .strong, live axle, turning in long, self-aligning bearings. This 
 type of bearing prevents binding of the axle and the consequent extra wear and increase in 
 draft. Large grease cups lubricate the bearings. 
 
 The angle steel knife head frame is pivoted near the front and oscillates up and down 
 between angle steel guides. The knife head is raised and lowered by two heavy arms operated 
 by a single lever on the right hand side of the driver. The lower ends of the lifting arms carry 
 lonff coil springs, which are adjustable for tension. With this adjustment feature and the lifting 
 lever, any pressure desired can be put upon the knife head. The spring tension permits of a 
 chopping motion to the knife head, which does better work than a stalk cutter operating with 
 only a rolling motion. Varying conditions of the ground require a wide range of adjustment to 
 knife head pressure. These conditions can be met instantly with this stalk cutter. The spring 
 tension makes the machine operate smoothly with less jar to cause uncomfortable riding and 
 uneven draft. 
 
 Rear \iev/ to show lifting arms, knife head bearings and prease cup. 
 The non-cloppiiif; feature is evident. 
 
INTERNATIONAL STALK CUTTER 
 
 Stalk Hooks Adjusted 
 Automatically 
 
 As the knife head is raised and lowered 
 the stalk hooks raise and lower automatically. 
 These hooks are under spring pressure suffi- 
 cient to hold them to rake the stalks in line 
 for the knife head. A foot lever, directly in 
 front of the driver, enables him to raise the 
 hooks to prevent clogging. This is a very 
 convenient feature when stalks tend to wrap 
 over the hooks and drag. The foot lever is 
 luindv to reach and does away with a hand 
 lever for this purpose. 
 
 Protecting Shield 
 
 A broad shield, covering the entire knife 
 head, protects the driver from dust and from 
 danger of comino; in contact with the steel 
 blades. If stock is pastured in the field 
 where the stalk cutter is left, it protects them 
 also. The driver's feet are protected from 
 striking the knife head by a perforated steel plate on each side of the tongue. 
 
 The seat is placed where the weight of the driver will keep the machine well balanced, 
 relieving the team of extra neck weight. 
 
 The stalk hi)i)k> are raised roiiveniently by the foot lever 
 
 Spring Hitch 
 
 The roughness of corn and cotton fields, 
 which are usually ridged, causes very uneven 
 draft of the stalk cutter. To protect the 
 horses" necks from these jars, which would 
 result in sore necks and shoulders, the clevis 
 is fastened between the tongue and a spring 
 hitch connected direct to the knife head frame. 
 This spring absorbs shocks from the knife 
 head, making the stalk cutter draw smoothly. 
 This hitching device takes most of the strain 
 of draft off the main frame and passes it 
 directly through the knife head frame. This 
 feature adds durability to the International 
 stalk cutter and is easier on the horses. 
 
 Note spring draft rod, adjustable hitch and steel clevis 
 
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