Machinery

Homesteading articles about Machinery as it pertains to homesteaders, farming, animal husbandry, gardening, and myriad other topics discussed at Homestead.org, collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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The “Swiss Army Knife” of Homestead Tractors: The Gravely Tractor

What used to be pretty well accepted as “normal” life is likely…

John Molloy John Molloy
bush hog tractor
Homesteading

Bush-hogging

Like most Americans, I find it very relaxing on occasion to take…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton
Homesteading

How to Buy a VERY Used Tractor

If you're shopping for a used tractor, if you've never owned a…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton
Homesteading

Pint-size Plow-horses

I climb on the seat and ease in the clutch pedal.  Then…

Doug Smith Doug Smith
PrepaPreparing Machinery for Winterring machinery for Winter
Building

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery

If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One:…

Doug Smith Doug Smith
using log chains on the homestead
Homesteading

Chains I Love — Using Log Chains on the Homestead

If you live in the woods, then you absolutely, positively gotta have…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton
Guide to Pickup Trucks
Homesteading

The Complete Sissy-boy’s Guide to Pickup Trucks

The illustration above is from a 1949 Studebaker advertisement... that Never-never Land…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton
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Book Reviews

Ford Model 8N Operator’s Manual

  Perhaps you’re wondering what sort of character would write a book…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton
knife types, types of knives, types of pocketknives, best knife for the kitchen, homesteading, homestead
Equipment

Cutting Through the Mystery of Knife Types: Know Your Blades

Whether it be the kitchen, workshop, in automobile emergency-kits, or simply junk…

Doug Smith Doug Smith