Shops

Overhead, bi-fold or hydraulic — selecting the right door (or doors) for your farm shop requires forethought and planning. Consider these 11 attributes of the three common types of doors.
The first steps when building a farm shop are site selection and site preparation. Here are the necessary considerations, a few of which are sometimes overlooked.
A smooth, durable concrete floor is literally the foundation of a farm shop. Here are 12 considerations to achieve a shop floor you can live with for a long time.
Deciding how big and what structure type to use when building a farm shop involves decisions that echo for years to come. From ceiling clearance to door options, contractors offer tips to minimize second-guessing.
A sizable inventory of shop and hand tools is nice, but innovation can accomplish most jobs.
Oil and fluid testing answers both short- and long-term questions about the internal condition of engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems.
Water alone will cool engines, but “coolant” improves cooling system performance.
Don’t pull the radiator until you’ve replaced the radiator cap.
Replacing worn closing wheel frame bushings on planters is a recurring expense and chore. The kits work well, and they aren’t hard to install.
7 ways to make an acetylene torch slice rather than mangle metal.
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