As we approach the end of the year, it's natural to look back at the past year. An event that really stands out for me was one of those things that never happens traveling the interstates.
The other day, I was reminiscing about gifts of Christmas past. In particular, I was thinking about things that I had made for my son, daughter and wife. Many were very simple, such as a pull toy for my son and a sturdy (if unrefined) doll's bed for my daughter.
Christmas is nearly here, and I am so grateful for tool catalogs. They make gift giving easier for my wife and receiving more satisfying for me. They also allow me to relive one of those great childhood moments ... winter-catalog arrival.
Shop Talk blogger Jim Ruen walks you through the basics of skid-steer safety.
Shop Talk blogger Jim Ruen explains the importance of checking hydraulics on your farm equipment.
Shop Talk blogger Jim Ruen gives quick tips for safely using tractor loaders.
I appreciate mice and their place in the ecosystem. I just wish they didn't want my place, too. I try to mouse-proof the house, but every year a few get in. Outbuildings are often more of a problem.
Winter conditions can be harsh on the farm, but your winter chores don’t have to be. Check out the snow-removal equipment on the market in 2012 that can help speed up the process.
It was only fitting that before attending Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany, a farm machinery exposition known for showcasing the latest technology, I should find old tools at a flea market.
Three of my favorite things in life are travel, flea markets and trade shows. All three are adventures into the unknown.
The shop is starting to come together. It's still a mess, but it's getting closer—at least in my head if not in real life. While tools have been moved in, the shop is only in the rough-draft stage of development. I should have it all worked out soon, but the plan continues to evolve
Even great ideas can have a downside. As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, I’m making the transition to a shop remote from the garage, where it has shared residence with vehicles and assorted storage bins.
