| Tractor pull, antique equipment at fairgrounds this weekend
The livestock arena at the fairgrounds plays host to powerful tractors this weekend, straining to pull a stubborn sled across the dirt before the weight overcomes them and they bog down. The tractor pull also includes an antique tractor show, garden tractors and a youth tractor race. There will be food vendors and free parking. A tractor pull pits a powerful tractor against a mechanical weight, called a sled, which is attached to the back of the tractor. As the pull begins, a slab of metal on the sled slides toward the tractor, making it more difficult for it to gain traction. If the tractor driver is successful, he or she will pull the sled across the finish line for a full pull. If not, the sled is the victor and the tractor's rear wheels bog down.
Antiques Center To Cater to Dealers on Canal Street
Connecticut Antiques Center leased 14,500 square feet at 850 Canal St. in Stamford. The company plans to provide space for independent antique dealers. The four-story, 67,000-square-foot, Class B office building was built in 2002 and is in the Stamford submarket. The property was constructed on the former site of Commerce Packaging Plant. The Prudential Connecticut Commercial Real Estate team lead by Darienne Donovan represented Connecticut Antiques Center. Frank Mercede & Sons Inc., owner of the building, represented itself. .
Weekend events
"Oh Ananse!" Based on an African folktale, 2 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 24. Detroit Puppet Theater, 25 E. Grand River, Detroit. 313-961-7777. "Lobby Hero," final performance 8 p.m. Studio Theatre, 4743 Cass, Detroit. 313-577-2972. $8-$10. .
Antique Brown solution for finishing of large surfaces
Birchwood Casey introduces Antique Brown M38 solution. Antique Brown M38 is a versatile, easy process for brush-on finishing of large surfaces or for immersion finishing in batch quantities. Designed primarily for use on copper, brass and bronze, Antique Brown M38 can also be used on iron and steel substrates.
Antique Brown M38 takes 2-4 minutes to achieve depth of color desired. For immersion tank applications, Antique Brown M38 is mixed at 20-25% in water for parts carried on racks, baskets or in rotating barrels, and provides excellent finish coverage similar to brush-on applications. Color intensity is controlled by contact time.
The Antique Brown M38 gives the user more control to produce lighter color tones. When the desired color tone is achieved, the reaction is stopped by rinsing the metal surface with water.
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