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Josh Giumelli

LED high bay lights have revolutionised illumination for large farm buildings such as workshops, machinery sheds and shearing sheds due to their high output, low power consumption and reliability.

WORKSHOP: Shedding light on workshop illumination

Lighting for the workshop

27 May 2025

While plasma cutters have been around since the 1980s they have recently become more affordable, producing higher quality cuts. Plasma cutters are often installed on computer numerical controlled (CNC) tables where they cut intricate shapes straight from a computer file with an accuracy of around 0.2mm.

WORKSHOP: Putting plasma into practice

Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli provides a run down on plasma cutters.

22 April 2025

Stopping nuts and bolts from vibrating undone may seem straightforward, but a surprising amount of machinery breakdowns occur for this exact reason.

WORKSHOP: Locking methods for tight nuts

Josh Giumelli covers a range of fastener locking methods for adding a little security to repairs.

20 March 2025

Getting to grips with the range of welding electrodes and their suitability for different applications is a big job. An understanding of how electrodes are classified is a good place to start.

WORKSHOP: Cracking the electrode code

Kondinin Group engineer, Josh Giumelli, examines welding electrodes.

13 March 2025

The range of uses a 3D printer can be put to is almost endless . Many of its capabilities won’t be fully realised until you get one and learn how to use it. From replacement parts, tools, fixtures and prototypes, to toolbox organisers, models, educational items and toys, the list of printable items is only limited by your imagination.

WORKSHOP: 3D printing for hi-tech workshops

3D printing isn't as hard as it sounds.

16 December 2024

Precision measurement involves the correct tools and also the skills to use them properly. Accurate work cannot happen without accurate measurement.

WORKSHOP: Achieving perfect performance with precision farm tools

Discover affordable precision measurement tools for farm workshops and how to use them.

01 November 2024

What makes a tool cool? It can be new or novel, tried and tested, or just plain indispensable. This month we return to our annual cool tools feature in the lead up to Christmas with some toolbox stocking fillers for that hard-to-buy-for family member. Credit: Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Cool tools to catch your eye

What makes a cool tool? Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli investigates.

14 October 2024

Soft soldering is a handy skill worth learning for various repair and fabrication jobs around the farm. The skill is often overlooked these days due to the difficulty in getting good results, but it need not be as difficult as it seems. Credit: Ben White.

WORKSHOP: Soft soldering secrets shared

Kondinin's Josh Giumelli demystifies soft soldering.

03 September 2024

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

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