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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scything, learn how to use a scythe, scythe techniques, types of scythes
Guides

Zen and the Sport of Scything: Tai-chi or Golf?

I have to cut some hay.  It’s one of those must-do things. …

Chris Devaney Chris Devaney
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Save money

Your Car Insurance Doesn’t Cover You, Guaranteed!

You're probably asking, "Hey, Tony, what does car insurance have to do…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly
manual post-pounder safety
Equipment

Adam vs. the Post Pounder

As far as I can tell, the blame lies squarely with Prince…

Sue Dick Sue Dick
Homesteading

Pint-size Plow-horses

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

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
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Equipment

Cutting Through the Mystery of Knife Types: Know Your Blades

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

Doug Smith Doug Smith
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…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton
Learn How to Sharpen Knives at Home, Basic Knife Sharpening, using a strop, using a honing steel, homesteading
DIY

Razor’s Edge Extreme Knife Sharpening

It only took me about 40 years to learn how to really…

Doug Smith Doug Smith
How to Buy a Pickup Truck
Equipment

How to Buy a Pickup Truck for the Homestead (or Looking for the Best Mule)

“He drives a ’57 GMC pickup truck.   It’s got a gun rack…

Jamie Svrcek Jamie Svrcek
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Equipment

Trailer Basics: Tips and Tricks for Smooth Hauling 

Whether your homestead is your backyard or a full-fledged farm, sooner or…

Karrie Steely Karrie Steely
Homestead Truck Turned Mobile Workshop, homesteading
DIY

Homestead Truck Turned Mobile Workshop

Like many folks who need to work on things, I started out…

Tony Colella Tony Colella
Benefits of Classic Tractors
Equipment

The Benefits of Classic Tractors

I like to think of the tractor as the Cuisinart of land.…

Mary-Beth Woods Mary-Beth Woods

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