Can You Afford That Tool?
April 11, 2014Before you make a farm equipment purchase, ask yourself whether you can afford the machine’s true cost over time.
6 Antique Tools: Keep or Toss?
August 14, 2013Find good-quality garden tools from garages sales and flea markets with this buyer’s guide that helps you know when to snag a deal or keep on shopping.
Riding Mower Buyer’s Guide
April 26, 2013If you’re on the market for a riding mower to take care of your farm lawn, keep these thoughts in mind before hitting the dealership.
A Tool for Tilling
May 29, 2012One of the joys of my job as a farm-machinery writer is getting to try out tools. It’s especially fun when the tool turns out to do the job it was promoted to do.
Angle Grinder Shopping: The Buy
May 8, 2012After brushing up on tools and motors during my tool-shopping expedition, I spent some time on the web looking at my options and reading reviews for angle grinders.
Tool Torque and Trade-offs
May 1, 2012When comparing drills, grinders, circle saws and other rotating tools, available torque is the important factor.
Use Your Owner’s Manual for Tractor Maintenance
April 27, 2012Treat your small farm tractor right with a comprehensive daily, seasonal and annual maintenance program.
5 Seasonal Tractor Maintenance Tasks
April 27, 2012Periodically service your small farm tractor for optimal operation using this seasonal tractor maintenance checklist.
7 Daily Tractor Maintenance Tasks
April 27, 2012Before revving up your tractor’s engine for the workday, use this daily maintenance checklist ensure this important piece of small-farm equipment is running smoothly.
Tool Shopping: Check the Amps
April 24, 2012For a guy who likes tools, I really hate shopping for them. I want to add an angle grinder to my shop and have started the process.
