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If you were to review your shop inventory this winter, here’s what shop guru Dan Anderson suggests.
A few decades ago a group of local farmers, young bucks full of vim and vigor, spent a winter pranking each other.
Experienced MIG welders will be insulted by the simplicity of these welding tips, but they may help folks who weld infrequently.
Sometimes the difference between a “good” tool and a “bad” tool is hard to discern. Phillips screwdrivers are a good example.
Profanity is often the first impulse after breaking a bolt. After that, try these ideas.
If you are installing a new u-joint, here’s a quick way to dramatically reduce its lifespan: Over-tighten the bolts on the straps that hold the caps in place.
Here’s how to build a torquing stand that allows one man to easily do the job.
Customers often ask Dan Anderson how often to oil chains on planters. Here’s his answer.
Here are a few good facts, tips and reminders about common fasteners.
If you’ve got a slow oil leak on a gearbox, possibly even an engine crankcase or hydraulic reservoir, consider this temporary fix to get you by until you have time to fix it “right.”