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Machines and technology from rural America
The Homesteader's Guide to Understanding Water Sources
By Kacey Bradley
Water is essential in any home, but it's especially crucial on a homestead. Luckily, when you live on a homestead, you have options for harvesting natural water sources.
Tractor Attachments to Get the Most Out of Your Machine
By Oscar H. Will III
Useful tractor attachments such as the earth auger, rear-mounted blade, rotary tiller and more offer a means to get more value from your machinery investment.
How to Choose a Tractor for Your Homestead
By Oscar H. Will III
Oscar H. Will III shares with readers how to choose a tractor for your homestead. Choosing a tractor takes a little time but today's options are awesome. Originally published as "Choosing the Perfect Tractor" January/February 2007 GRIT MAGAZINE.
Ten Tips for Tractor Safety
By Oscar H. Will III
Oscar H. Will III shares ten tips for tractor safety, including operating a tractor, maintaining tractors, avoiding injuries and advice on machine safety information. Originally published as "Ten Tips for Tiptop Safety" January/February 2007 GRIT MAGAZINE.
Tools Review: Harbor Freight Portable Torch Kit with Video
By Kerry W. Mann, Jr., HomesteadHow
Overall happy with this torch kit, the reviewer finds acetylene expensive but a worthwhile purchase for limited usage from time to time on his homestead.
Make Soap with More Lather
Jennifer Nemec
Learn what you need to know to achieve hardness, lather, moisturizing and conditioning qualities when making a bar of soap.
A Farm Tractor Maintenance Guide
By Oscar H. Will III
Oscar H. Will III shares a farm tractor maintenance guide, includes schedules to use when checking the tractor engine, oil, filter and fluid changes, and transmission and antifreeze fluids. Originally published as "Maintenance Basics to Keep Your Tractor Truckin'" January/February 2007 GRIT MAGAZINE.
Tackling Winter Equipment Maintenance Tasks
By Josh Boyd
Prolong the life of your farm implements and minimize costly breakdowns this spring by keeping a routine winter maintenance schedule.
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