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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Workshop equipment
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of workshop equipment.
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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…
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December 15, 2022
Workshop: Wera 9500 Magnet SB magnetiser
For some machine repair work you can find yourself lacking a third hand, like when trying to position a screw when up a ladder. If there is no magnetised screwdriver or drill bit available, the…
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December 13, 2022
Workshop: Trolley jack comparison test
Whether it's lifting or moving stuff, a worthwhile trolley jack will deliver a powerful lift to a decent height. It'll also give fine-grained control of both lift and drop, be easy to move around on…
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October 20, 2022
Technical: Hella Smart Worklight System
Developed to provide flexible, glare-free illumination, the latest worklight offerings from Hella could make working at night and in poor visibility safer and less tiring. Here we take an exclusive look at what will soon…
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October 20, 2022
Workshop: Fitting a Vogelsang UniSpread trailing shoe applicator
The UniSpread from Vogelsang is a simple trailing shoe applicator that has been designed with smaller tankers in mind. We watched as the widest model, which spans up to 10.5m, was mounted on to a…
