By Dan Andersonhttp://www.agweb.comAgWeb.comBefore You Park Ithttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_before_you_park_it/There are a million things to do once crops are planted, but a rainy day spent doing preventive maintenance to your planter can save time and money next spring.Dan AndersonSat, 27 Apr 2013 11:46:00 GMT334533In the Shophttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_earlyspring_13/Here are four greasy facts...These four facts, gleaned from mechanical and lubrication engineers, make sense once they’re explained.Dan AndersonSat, 23 Mar 2013 15:10:00 GMT332885Baby Your Batteryhttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_baby_your_battery/While luck plays a role, proper care and maintenance are sure bets to optimize battery longevity. Dan AndersonSat, 09 Mar 2013 21:11:00 GMT332205Finish the Fencehttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_finish_the_fence/Here are five components on planters that are often overlooked during annual maintenance.Dan AndersonSat, 09 Feb 2013 02:17:00 GMT330616Dealing With Dieselhttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_dealing_with_diesel/Home-brew winter-grade diesel fuel to lower the cloud and gel points.Dan AndersonSat, 26 Jan 2013 11:47:00 GMT330020The Rules of Roller Chainshttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_roller_chain_rules/When is a roller chain worn out? Farm Journal's resident mechanic tells you how to check for chain wear, and offers tips on extending chain life.Dan AndersonFri, 18 Jan 2013 16:03:00 GMT329657Roller Chain Ruleshttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_roller_chain_rules/According to manufacturers, a chain should be replaced when it measures 2% longer than its original length.Dan AndersonMon, 07 Jan 2013 02:10:00 GMT328994The Overlooked Toolhttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_the_overlooked_tool/Whether a farm’s shop is a fully equipped shrine to Snap-on tools or a dirt-floored corner of a machine shed, there’s probably a vise bolted to some sort of workbench.Dan AndersonSat, 08 Dec 2012 22:09:00 GMT328110Too Much Is No Goodhttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_too_much_is_no_good/When it comes to repair and maintenance of farm equipment, sometimes a little restraint can go a long way.Dan AndersonWed, 17 Oct 2012 06:13:00 GMT325480In the Shop: Put an End to Oozehttp://www.agweb.com/farmjournal/article/in_the_shop_put_an_end_to_ooze/Fixing leaks on farm equipment can be a challenge.Dan AndersonSat, 25 Aug 2012 00:26:00 GMT323331