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55 50 Ron · Oct 15, 2011

Do you know if the Simonsen Iron Works, Inc. in Sioux Rapids, Iowa still exists? The picture shows an old sickle sharpener machine that I have that I believe was made by them.

oldtanker · Oct 15, 2011

Simonsen Iron Works Inc in Spencer, IA is a private company categorized under Automobile Parts and Supplies-Manufacturers. Our records show it was established in and incorporated in Iowa. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $10 to 20 million and employs a staff of approximately 50 to 99.

Found this online, maybe will help.

Rick

Paul Janke · Oct 15, 2011

That looks like the one we had. Probably new in the 50"s. Our grass hay required sharpening sickles usually twice a day.

old popper · Oct 15, 2011

I don't believe that Simonsen Iron Works is still in existance. Simonsen Mfg. in Quimby Ia. is operational, but they are a totally different company that builds fertilizer spreaders and that sort of thing. At home when I was growing up we had a flare box wagon with a "Simo Hoist" built in Sioux Rapids.

Mike (WA) · Oct 15, 2011

That's one of the features about the "good ole days" that I don't miss. I started cutting with a Taarup disk mower in 1975, and haven't touched a sickle bar since.

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