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A new generation of portable, battery-powered air compressors fit behind the seat of a pickup.
Welding arcs aren’t as illuminating as they seem. A special light designed for welding and a good welding helmet can help.
Dan Anderson has used ethanol in all his vehicles and recently fell into information that expanded his knowledge of the flex fuel.
Big tools, such as ¾-inch impact wrenches and 1,000 lb.-ft. torque wrenches, are impressive, but many jobs are rescued or made easier by small specialized tools.
Are you pouring concrete this summer? A pro shares advice to improve the quality of the finished product.
Whether you use a vise, hammer and socket, or special tool to repair U-joints, be careful how you reassemble and install them.
Don’t do what Dan Anderson did. Learn from his mistakes when it comes to lubricants, torque and double checking your work.
Planting has been running smoothly, but you notice a few rows are consistently planting a higher or lower population. Here are things to check.
My father’s rule was, “Never walk past a grease zerk without greasing it.”
I’ve had opportunities lately to talk with chemical engineers and mechanical engineers about greases and lubrication. Here are some tidbits that caught my interest.