Shop Series

• Shop Ages Gracefully
  Farmer retools for a later stage in his career (5/15/2009)

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• Doorway Dilemma
  Mega-sized doors in modern farm shops require special design considerations (3/28/2009)

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• Shop and Storage Fits the Farm
  The highlights of the shop built by Gary Freeburg near Gayville, S.D., go on and on. (3/14/2009)

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• Tips for Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  Flux-cored wire lets you use your wire welder outdoors (1/10/2009)

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• In Search of Better Welds
  Which welder to use? Which electrode? Tips for easier, longer-lasting welds. (10/4/2008)

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• Tips to Better Concrete
  Concrete involves more than 2x4s and a scoop shovel (8/27/2008)

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• No Need to Be Dim About It
  Plan for energy-efficient shop lighting (3/14/2008)

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• Comfort Considerations
  Common ways to heat your shop (2/2/2008)

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• The Finishing Touches
  Carefully design the interior and outfit it with the right accessories to transform a good building into a functional shop (1/11/2008)

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• Beneath the Surface
  Proper insulation of floors, walls and ceilings reduces a shop's heating costs (11/2/2007)

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• Master MIG Welding
  (11/2/2007)

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• Post-Frame Possibilities
  Picking the right contractor is the first step to building a shop that will serve several generations (10/5/2007)

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• Energize Your Shop
  Design electrical systems for current and future needs (8/31/2007)

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• A Welder’s Dream Trip
  Three winners spark ideas from Farm Journal and Miller Electric Manufacturing Company's Welding University (5/19/2007)

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• In Your Shop’s Defense
  Alarm systems safeguard your valuable tools from vandals and thieves (3/30/2007)

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• High-Tech Helmets
  The features and functions of auto-darkening welding helmets (3/17/2007)

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• A Toe-Toasty Way to Heat Farm Shops
  Radiant heat warms shops from floor to ceiling (3/17/2007)

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• Steel Versus Wood
  Choosing steel-frame or post-frame construction is one of the first decisions to make when planning your dream shop (1/12/2007)

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• Your Dream Shop: Build It and Use It
  (12/8/2006)

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