Can certainly relate.
Had an uncle in North Central Indiana who had a 1938 John Deere tractor he built a frame to hang on the front end to support a BIG saw blade that was powered by a flat belt (same as a thrasher except smaller belt).
He used it to clear brush.
Saw it mounted on the tractor and it scared the devil out of me.
Never saw it in service, just as happy I didn't.
Lew