December 1, 2023
Storage and other ideas: Easy and tidy
We like being organised here at profi, and it seems our readers do, too. Frank Berning has compiled several of your workshop tips ... for making it easier to find tools and get jobs done.
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Workshop equipment
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of workshop equipment.
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October 20, 2023
Six ½-inch cordless impact wrenches compared: Theory and practice
PRACTIAL TEST: Once you've used a cordless impact wrench, it's hard to imagine not having one readily to hand in the farm workshop. But which is best? We compared six high-end, cordless impact wrenches with…
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August 26, 2023
Servicing pto shafts, Part 2: From the shaft to the clutch
WORKSHOP: In profi 9/2023 we looked at universal joints and guards. This article deals with maintaining cam clutches, overrun clutches and heads as well as replacing spline shafts.
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August 5, 2023
Servicing pto shafts, Part 1: Replacing the journals
WORKSHOP: It goes without saying that an unshielded or broken pto shaft may cause considerable damage and injury. And while this may sound like ‘teaching grandma to suck eggs’ here we explain what checks to…
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August 4, 2023
Fundamentals of cutting threads by hand: Keep it square
WORKSHOP: Incorrect use of taps and dies can lead to out-of-true threads and broken tools. Here are some tips on how to get it right.
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June 6, 2023
Overhauling a Börger rotary lobe pump: Fresh rubber
WORKSHOP: A rotary lobe pump is a bit of an exotic find in the UK and Ireland, only tending to be used for more specialist applications due to a preference for vacuum. Our German counterparts,…
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May 31, 2023
Hazet 9043N-10 switchable suction/blow gun: Two in one
Hazet offers a pneumatic gun that has both a suction and blasting gun. We gave it a try
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May 31, 2023
Updated classic ready for work…
… but will this pristine fully updated and restored John Deere 6800 ever put its 120hp six-cylinder engine back into daily action? It would be a shame if it didn’t but equally a pity if…
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April 25, 2023
Maintaining and repairing a road sweeper: Keep old Trigger happy
WORKSHOP: The chances are that, if you have a tractor- or forklift-mounted sweeper, it's probably earning its keep. Here are some tips on set-up and maintenance.
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December 20, 2022
Practical Test: 7 Ledlenser head torches compared:
Head torches are a brilliant bit of kit. We compare seven models from popular maker Ledlenser to see just what modern headlights can do. Whether doing the final livestock checks at the end of a…
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December 17, 2022
Workshop: Self-made tyre pressure control
I upgraded our CVX1135 with a tyre pressure control system I developed myself. The electronic control is looked after by two Arduino boards, one for the front and one for the rear axle. They are…
