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The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying a Used Farm Machine

Krystle RichardsonJune 26, 2017

Here at Machines4U, we are all for buying second hand machinery. It's great for the environment, keeping your expenses down and keeping perfectly good machinery...

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Overcoming Isolation for Mining’s Families

Maggie HarrisJune 21, 2017

There has been fair amount of brouhaha surrounding the mental health of Australia’s men over the last couple of years—and with good reason—as suicide and depres...

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How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

Maggie HarrisJune 21, 2017

On the 9th of February 2014, Morwell residents grew concerned by the rising smoke and ash of what they presumed were several disastrous fires in nearby regions....

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How to Improve Your Seeding Accuracy (and Yields)

Krystle RichardsonJune 21, 2017

The growth of better yields and higher profits starts with the moment your seeds meet your soil. By making this introduction as precise as possible, you set the...

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Quick-Tips to Prolong Your Metalworking Coolant

Josh ParrenoJune 16, 2017

If you've recently started cutting steel with a CNC or any other machine that utilises coolants, it's best to be aware of any bacteria that may be contaminating...

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Everything You Need to Know About Tractor Trannys

Krystle RichardsonJune 13, 2017

The world of tractor transmissions was once a simple one, with one system governing all tractors. As the years have passed, more and more variants have been add...

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The Complete Guide to the Humble Hand Plane from Steve Hay

Maggie HarrisJune 6, 2017

All worthwhile pursuits have their gurus. Selfies? Kim Kardashian. Nonviolent civil disobedience? Gandhi. Woodworking? Steve Hay. Steve Hay’s Woodworking Master...

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How to Fight Fires Without the Fire Brigade

Maggie HarrisJune 1, 2017

The manufacturing industry faces constant challenges in the areas of innovation, productivity and global cost competition. The field is fraught with changing ma...

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Robby from Impact Machinery Talks Automation, Service and Why Go it Alone?

Maggie HarrisMay 31, 2017

With over ten years of experience in the industry, Robby and Darren of Impact Machinery noticed a gap in the market for both suppliers and buyers of heavy machi...

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Not Sure What Industry 4.0 Is? Here’s An Easy Explanation

Josh ParrenoMay 30, 2017

No matter what industry you might be in, Industry 4.0 is a term that's gradually being thrown around more and more. But what exactly does the concept mean? At ...

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Life in Qatar: New Cranes, Old Sticks & Condom-Shaped Buildings

Peter CarterMay 24, 2017

When they said ‘Qatar—at least it’s not Saudi’, they kind of missed the point. Sure, it’s an infrastructure project and yes, my parochial triggers were tweaked....

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Simple Ways You Can Improve Soil Biology, & Why It’s So Important

Maggie HarrisMay 24, 2017

‘A farmer’s greatest resource is his or her soil’ – Nuffield Scholar, Simon Mattsson, in his report Making the Most of Your Soil’s Biological Potential, 2016. ...

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Construction

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Farming

Tweed Shire Welcomes Dedicated New Equipment Provider

Thorvald: A Sneak Peek into the Future of Farming Robots

Aussie Cotton in High Demand Despite Data Woes

Metal

Quick-Tips to Prolong Your Metalworking Coolant

4 Simple Tips to Boost Your Bandsaw Productivity

What do brands like Dodge, Maserati and Speedos have in common with Sutton Tools?

Mining

Overcoming Isolation for Mining’s Families

How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

Honeywell & SKF Launch Industrial Internet of Things Pilot Project

Wood

Take Your Woodworking to the Next Level With These 5 Expert Tips

Expert Advice on Getting Wood in the Wild

What is it About “Hand-Made” that Keeps People Going Back(wards)?

Fast

The Cars of the Future Want to be Your Friend (Because that’s not Creepy at All)

The Latest Racing Technology You Can Get in Your Own Garage

How to Use Your Tyres as an Energy Source

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The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying a Used Farm Machine

Overcoming Isolation for Mining’s Families

How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

How to Improve Your Seeding Accuracy (and Yields)

Quick-Tips to Prolong Your Metalworking Coolant

Everything You Need to Know About Tractor Trannys

The Complete Guide to the Humble Hand Plane from Steve Hay

How to Fight Fires Without the Fire Brigade

Robby from Impact Machinery Talks Automation, Service and Why Go it Alone?

Not Sure What Industry 4.0 Is? Here’s An Easy Explanation

Life in Qatar: New Cranes, Old Sticks & Condom-Shaped Buildings

Simple Ways You Can Improve Soil Biology, & Why It’s So Important