What is the history of a corn sheller?

Corn has been a staple food for humans and livestock for thousands of years. Originally, corn was grown in Central and South America. It was brought to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century and spread to North America by the early settlers.

In the early days of corn farming, the ears of corn were husked by hand. The kernels were then removed by rubbing the ears of corn between two pieces of wood or by using a special tool called a corn sheller.

Corn shellers were first developed in the 18th century. The earliest corn shellers were hand-cranked devices. These devices used a series of rollers to remove the kernels from the cob.

In the 19th century, steam-powered corn shellers were developed. These machines were more efficient than hand-cranked corn shellers and could process large quantities of corn.

In the early 20th century, electric-powered corn shellers were developed. These machines were even more efficient than steam-powered corn shellers and could be used in smaller farms and homesteads.

Today, corn shellers are still used by farmers and homesteaders to remove kernels from corn cobs. However, modern corn shellers are typically powered by electricity or gasoline and are more efficient than their early predecessors.

Here is a timeline of some significant developments in the history of the corn sheller:

* 1770s: The first corn sheller is invented by John Moody of Virginia.

* 1850s: The McCormick-Deering Company introduces the first steam-powered corn sheller.

* 1890s: The first electric-powered corn sheller is invented.

* 1930s: The first gasoline-powered corn sheller is introduced.

* Today: Corn shellers are still used by farmers and homesteaders to remove kernels from corn cobs.

The corn sheller has undergone a number of changes over the years, but it remains an essential tool for farmers and homesteaders who grow corn.