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It can be hard enough selecting the best chainsaw for your needs, but chain selection is a whole other kettle of fish. The wrong choice can see slow cutting speed and frequent re-sharpens, but the right chain can make the chips really fly. Credit: Ben White.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Take care when choosing chainsaw chains

Kondinin Researcher, Josh Giumelli, looks at chainsaw chains.

27 July 2024

Troubleshooting a pump can be a frustratingly tedious task, as sometimes even the smallest fault can cause a breakdown in the system. A loss of output pressure can occur progressively over time and not be noticed until the pump cannot achieve cut-off pressure. Credit: Josh Giumelli.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Pinpointing pump problems – part 2

This month Josh Giumelli runs through a range of pump problems which can pop up from time to time.

08 July 2024

Pump failures always happen at the worst possible time. Before you bite the bullet and strip a poorly-performing pump, check over the pressure switch and pressure tank settings. Credit: Josh Giumelli.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Pesky pump problems – part 1

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, takes a deep dive into pump problems.

05 June 2024

The ability to accurately measure and mark bolt holes in a circular pattern is more useful than you may think. From specifying wheel stud patterns to accurately marking out a pipe flange before drilling, this month’s Workshop looks at several ways to do both. The good news is you don’t need expensive, specialist tools. Credit: Josh Giumelli
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Measuring and marking bolt circles

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses bolt circles.

23 April 2024

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.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

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.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

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.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: 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.
FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: Grease is the word

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses grease.

14 December 2023

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

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