bolt bin

 

For farmers, equipment repair is as predictable as the weather is variable.  During the recent cold spell, the crew has been working on equipment in the shop.  It's helpful to have parts on hand.  The bolt bin, acquired by Pop probably during the '60s, hold a supply of bolts.  There are a few shiny ones mixed in with the used, the dusty and the greasy.  If one's lucky, the right-sized bolt -- with corresponding nut -- will be in the properly marked bin.  Youthful shop helpers are often assigned bolt gathering and sorting duty -- which might affect bin placement.  For perspective, each bolt bin measures about 12" in width and the entire piece stands head high and about eight feet long.  I don't know if any youthful helper has ever counted the bolts because no inventory is available.

 

New Deal Shop

New Deal, Texas