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Machinery
The Secrets to Better-Looking, Stronger Welds
Use these seven tips to improve both the quality and appearance of your welds.
February 27, 2026 02:50 PM
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Machinery
Stop the Drip: How to Diagnose and Repair Hydraulic Valve Block Leaks
O-ring types and chemistries are not interchangeable. Modern machinery requires ones designed for specific uses. Here’s what you should use for agricultural fluid fittings.
February 20, 2026 02:17 PM
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Machinery
EPA Updates A/C Rules: What Farmers Need to Know
EPA refrigerant rules are changing. Learn how the shift to R-1234yf affects tractor and farm vehicle A/C systems, tools and maintenance.
September 29, 2025 03:02 PM
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Machinery
Slippery Subject: What Anti-Seize Should Really Be Used For
Anti-seize compound is a mysterious necessity in farm shops. We know we need it for special situations but aren’t exactly sure what those situations are. Here are some facts.
May 29, 2025 02:59 PM
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Used Machinery
Pro Mechanic’s Insider Secret to Speeding Up Repairs
Here are five specialty tools that — for a small investment — can save you time in the shop.
April 03, 2025 03:04 PM
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Used Machinery
Before You Panic: How to Fix Simple Machine Issues
From overheating engines to blank displays, here are four repairs to try when farm machinery malfunctions. Remember to start with the simple fixes — there’s always time to panic later.
February 14, 2025 12:33 PM
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Used Machinery
Brand Name Vs. Generic: Tools By Any Other Name
Vise-Grips vs. locking pliers and Channellock vs. pliers with adjustable jaws, here’s a history lesson behind a couple legendary hand tools likely found on your farm.
February 05, 2025 04:29 PM
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Machinery
Why Are Some Wrenches More Expensive Than Others?
Is a chromed wrench with a mirror finish stronger than a satin-finish wrench? Is it necessary to have both chrome and impact sockets? Is there any benefit to a dead-blow hammer? Those are good questions that deserve answers.
January 16, 2025 03:17 PM
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Used Machinery
Getting Snippy: Tips for Smooth Cuts in Sheet Metal
Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and using the right tin snip for the job can produce smooth, accurate cuts.
January 03, 2025 02:17 PM
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Health
New Year, New Gloves: Here’s How to Find the Right Glove for the Job
Leather work gloves are often considered “consumables” due to the frequency with which they wear out or go missing on the farm. If you know how to match glove design and type of leather to the job, you can buy fewer gloves.
December 18, 2024 11:35 AM
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