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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

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.

WORKSHOP: Pesky pump problems – part 1

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

05 June 2024

Like any vehicle, Ford’s PX Ranger has its fair share of issues, some serious and other less so. On the whole, the Ranger has proven to be a relatively reliable workhorse provided it has been serviced correctly. Credit: Josh Giumelli.

WORKSHOP: Reliable repairs for the Ford Ranger

Kondinin's Josh Giumelli looks at common problems with the Ford PX Ranger.

07 May 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

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.

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.

WORKSHOP: Metal transfer modes for MIG welding

Josh Giumelli looks at MIG welding metal transfer modes.

17 January 2024

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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)

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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.

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