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Master Crafted In America Since 1913. Our prices are usually lower than lesser quality name brand mass production imports, this is because "We Are The Factory," so don't be fooled by our upscale appearance.

The plough (American spelling: plow; both pronounced /plaʊ/) is a tool used in farming for initial cultivation of soil in preparation for sowing seed or planting. It has been a basic instrument for most of recorded history, and represents one of the major advances in agriculture. The primary purpose of ploughing is to turn over the upper layer of the soil, bringing fresh nutrients to the surface, while burying weeds and the remains of previous crops, allowing them to break down. It also aerates the soil, and allows it to hold moisture better. In modern use, a ploughed field is typically left to dry out, and is then harrowed before planting.

Ploughs were initially pulled by oxen, and later in many areas by horses. In industrialised countries, the first mechanical means of pulling a plough used steam-power (ploughing engines or steam tractors), but these were gradually superseded by internal-combustion-powered tractors. In the past two decades plough use has reduced in some areas (where soil damage and erosion are problems), in favour of shallower ploughing and other less invasive tillage techniques.

The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is a deer whose habitat is in the western half of North America. It gets its name from its large mule-like ears. Adult male mule deer are called bucks, adult females are called does, and young of both sexes are called fawns. Its closest relative is the black-tailed deer (considered by some a subspecies of mule deer). Unlike its dakota cousin, the white-tailed deer, mule deer are generally more associated with the land west of the Missouri River.

The most noticeable differences between whitetails and muleys are the color of their tails and configuration of their antlers. The mule deer's tail is black tipped. Mule deer antlers "fork" as they grow rather than branching from a single main beam (as with white-tails). Each year a buck's antlers start to grow in spring and are shed after mating season from mid-January to mid-April. Mule deer bucks have somewhat more prominent ears than females. Instead of running, mule deer move with a bounding leap (stotting) with all four feet coming down together.

The mule deer is the largest of the Odocoileus genus, standing, on the average, 40 to 42 inches at the shoulders and stretching 80 inches or so nose to tail. An adult buck will weigh from 150 to 300 pounds on the hoof, with does averaging 100 to 175 pounds. The occasional trophy-sized mule deer buck may weigh in around 400 pounds.[1] The Mule Deer does not show marked size variation across its range as does the White-tailed Deer.

In summer, it chiefly forages on not only herbaceous plants, but also various berries (including blackberry, huckleberry, salal, and thimbleberry). Mule deer are known to forage in summer on California Buckeye leaves, even though there is some evidence of that plant's toxicity. In winter, it forages on conifers (especially twigs of Douglas fir, cedar, Taxus yews, aspen, willow, dogwood, serviceberry, juniper, and sage). In season, it eats acorns and apples.

A Mule Deer doe grazing near the Devon Lakes. Mule deer prefer "edge" habitats where the trees meet the grass, and their populations tend to move up or down with those of their preferred foods. Mule deer rarely travel far from water or forage, and tend to bed down within easy walking distance of both. Young mule deer tend to forage together in family groups while bucks tend to travel alone or with other bucks. Most actively foraging around dawn and dusk, they tend to bed down in protected areas mid-day, but will also forage at night in more open agricultural areas, during full moons, or when pressured by hunters. Repeated beds will often be scratched level, about the size of a washtub. Temporary beds will seem little more than flattened grassy grounds.

As Shown: Plow Wheel And Mule Deer Chandelier Utilizing Elements Of Early American Industrial Farm Machinery, Color: P-500 Patina Black - Solid Iron & Natural Deer Antlers - 30"Dia. X 21"T. Features frontier plow wheel and woven it with deer antlers to build a chandelier that captures the spirit of the American frontier. S.A.F. hand selects only the finest, fully matured and naturally shed mule deer antlers. All wiring is internal and conforms to UL specifications. The wheel is hand forged and blacksmith hammered iron and the entire unit is wired to support candelabra style bulbs. All iron is patina finished using a unique process where hand applied oxides are bonded to the metal at over 1000 degrees to become a permanent part of the iron. A patina will never fade, chip or crack and will only improve with age. Chandelier is UL listed and hangs from a decorative chain and ceiling canopy.

Candelabra Light Sockets Are Solid Brass - Light Sleeves: Can Be Genuine Wax, Solid Brass, Brushed Steel Or Horn End Butts The light sockets allow up to 60 watt candelabra bulbs. The external sleeve and base of each light socket is solid brass and sets on a mounted ball that can be adjusted vertically. This socket size allows for a wide choice of long life bulbs. You may also choose patina steel sleeves or antler ends. Many other sizes and styles of light bulbs and sockets are available. All Meet codes world wide 220 or 115 simply specifiy when ordering all are U. L. Certified

The Steel Structure Keeps You Safe. For each chandelier we construct an internal frame of 3/8" to 1"diameter steel that is hand forged and hammer struck to shape. This frame strengthens the structure of the chandelier, conceals all wiring inside and also has the mounting point for the steel 900 pound test chain. You can then connect the chain directly to your solid beam or ceiling application. This allows for the weight of the antler chandelier to be on the steel frame not the unstable antler bone structure. This type of frame and hanging application also allows for the use of a (customer supplied) chandelier remote winch that allows you to remotely raise and lower your chandelier for service and maintenance.

All Antlers Offered By SAF Are Natural AA Grade, first quality and gathered from the Great Northwoods immediately after they have been naturally shed (not left through a winter or eaten by rodents then body puttied back to shape). We never use seconds, fake or faux antlers of any kind. We use antlers from the great American Northwoods region because the calcium deposits are abundant and results in higher quality more structural antlers.

All Antlers Offered By SAF Are Wired Internally And U.L. Listed. Using a steel central wire enclosure that is attached to the steel main structure we secure each antler end. We then bore through each lighted horn to run our wiring internally. All SAF lighting is hipot tested according to the rigorous rules and guide lines of Underwriters Laboratories. After passing this test they may carry a UL seal of approval. These seals are recognized by building code inspectors the world over.

All Antlers Are Natural Colors- All Steel Is Various Colors Of Hand Applied Iron Oxide Patinas. Our beautiful patina finishes are hand applied using a special patented process where oxides are bonded into the metal at over 1000 degrees. This permanent finish beautifies with age. S.A.F. does not paint or faux finish any of our iron creations. Paint fades, chips and cracks over time and patinas last forever. No Drop Forged Casted Copies. No Paint Or Powder Coated Finishes. limited edition or original works. Every surface of this furnishing is finely finished including the undersides and hidden areas.

Many Makers Of Antler Chandeliers Simply Use Sheet Rock Screws, glue and body putty to join the antlers together and form the chandelier. They then attach a chain to the top horn or wrap several horns with chain usually with a Home Depot chain and canopy meant for a simple lighter weight light fixture. It has been proven that this type of structure will not hold over time because as antlers age they become brittle and less structural. The consequences of this method are unpredictable and dangerous.

Many Makers Of Antler Chandeliers Simply Use Body Putty and stain to hide the wiring on top of the horns. This widely used method is less labor intensive however unsightly if looking from above. Also this method over time will usually come apart and the wires will become exposed. The consequences of this method are unpredictable and sometimes uninsurable.

As Shown: Dining Table, Color: Natural Semi Gloss - Exotic Cedar - Light To Medium Distress - 180"L X 60"W X 30"T, Double Pedestal Trestle Base. This table which is over thirteen feet long provides service for up to sixteen people. The 3" thick solid cedar top, is joined and doweled and permanently mounted onto a pedestal base constructed with two 10" square solid cedar "T" shaped ties supported by a 6" square center beam. The table weighs 500 lbs and includes mar proof leveling feet.

As Shown: Matching High Back Chairs, Color: Natural Semi Gloss - Exotic Cedar - Medium Distress - 19 1/2"W X 18 1/2"D X 44"T. The matching chairs are hand hewn, doweled and joined to form a piece with superior strength. The individually hand carved backs are 2 1/4" thick with 19 1/2"W X 18 1/2"D seats, giving each 35 lbs chair a unique look. The legs have a 2 3/4" sq. post with mar proof button feet. These chairs are fully finished with five coats of non-toxic hand rubbed lacquer over the stain color. Choose from over 400 stain colors or computer match at no extra cost. Please specify high gloss, semi gloss or matte finish.

As Shown:Matching Top Hutch, Color: Natural Semi Gloss - Exotic Cedar - Light Distress - 70"L X 14"D X 54"T. This china display features crystal plate glass doors and iron ring pulls. The top section features three-level touch button halogen lighting, a glass inset top shelf and china display shelving. The back and side panels are enclosed with 1/2" vertical planked solid cedar and are completely finished with 5 coats of hand rubbed lacquer inside and out.

As Shown: Matching Buffet Color: Natural Semi-Gloss - Exotic Cedar - Light Distress - Base Unit - 72"L X 24"D X 30"T. This cabinet is completely hand made. The buffet doors have professionally hand wilderness scene designs are 1 1/4" thick cedar with brass self closing hinges. The drawers are solid cedar with hand forged iron harness ring drawer pulls and include top quality full extension easy glide rollers. Any cabinet can be ordered with a built in wine rack and the drawers can be made with felt lining. The base cabinet includes adjustable mar proof leveling feet.