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Hammer time: The repair and restoration of older tools can be a cathartic job for a rainy day in the workshop. In addition, the quality of older hand tools quite often surpasses anything available today. Photo: Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Make old tools great again

Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli discusses tool repairs and restorations.

08 March 2024

Couple-up: Grease gun couplings are a constant source of frustration for farmers, but fortunately there is a range of aftermarket couplings which can be used in place. This month we look at a range of different couplings and attachments for greasing equipment. Photo: Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Handy attachments for tricky nipples

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, looks at a range of greasing attachments.

15 February 2024

MIG mastery: MIG welding is a great process for a range of farm repairs and fabrication. But MIG welding is far more than simply pointing the torch and pulling the trigger. There are distinct differences in which metal is transferred from the torch to the work. Understanding these metal transfer modes can only improve your MIG welding. Photo: Ben White.

Metal transfer modes for MIG welding

Josh Giumelli looks at MIG welding metal transfer modes.

17 January 2024

Grease enlightening: There is much more to grease than meets the eye. Grades, base oil viscosity, thickening agents and additives all dictate how suitable a particular grease is for the application. Photo: Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Grease is the word

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses grease.

14 December 2023

Sock it to me: Sockets are arguably the most useful tools in the toolbox due to their versatility and adaptability. This month we check out a range of different accessories to expand your socket drawer and help with those difficult repairs, where it seems you either need three arms or tiny hands to reach that impossibly-located bolt. Photos: Ben White and Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Get savvy with socket set secrets

Kondinin researchers explore socket accessories.

08 November 2023

Correct sealants perform under pressure

Josh Giumelli attempts to clear up some of the confusion

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