With hundreds of photos and drawings, this profusely illustrated text covers restoration, rebuilding, repair, and tune-up with a focus on the very popular McCormick Deering (International) No. 9. It also includes references to other makes and models, such as McCormick Number 7 and John Deere Big 4, as well as resource information for updating cutter bar assemblies to new materials and functions. The author, Lynn R.Miller, is a world recognized authority on animal-power and horsefarming methods, equipment, procedures and economics. He is also the editor and founder of Small Farmer's Journal.