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On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing.

The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 172 – December 5, 2022

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Tool Maintenance

• Cleaning
• Tune Ups and Service Engines
  • Oil Changes
  • Spark Plugs
  • Grease
  • Belt Replacements
  • Bearing Maintenance
    • Lawn Mower
    • Trimmers
    • Rototillers
    • Chainsaws
    • Chippers
    • Tractors 
• Treat Handles
  • Axes
  • Hammers
  • Wheelbarrows
• Blade Sharpening
  • Pruners – How To Sharpen Hand Pruners – https://youtu.be/k9AddV33lpw 
  • Loppers
  • Chainsaw Chains
  • Axes
  • Saw Blades
  • Lawnmower Blades
• Inspect Electrical Cords
• Tires…better to have them fixed now than when you need them.
• Treating rust 

Tool Repair

• Replace Broken or Cracked Handles
• Tighten Bolts and Screws
• Repair Hoses
• Fixing Rust

Organizing or Storing Your Homestead Tools

• Battery Charging Station – DIY Plans – https://youtu.be/xFNZ9S-Z-bk 
• Garden Tool Hanger – Lots of DIY Ideas On YouTube and Pinterest
• Cleaning and Organizing Seed Starting Tools
• Organizing Tool Manuals In Binder
• For smaller things you can create an index card file system with numbered drawers, totes, etc. 
• Shadow Boards, peg boards, QR codes, etc..

Links:

• Garden Tool Carbide Blade Sharpener – https://amzn.to/3tOvqOa 
• Garden Tool Organizer – https://amzn.to/3goSf8e 
• Heavy Duty Gardening Tools and Supplies From Bootstrap Farmer – On Amazon at https://amzn.to/3GPG3be or Purchase Directly at Bootstrap Farmer
• Garden Hose Repair Kits – https://amzn.to/3UbmUU3 
• Raw Linseed Oil – https://amzn.to/3AQvuRs 
• Boiled Linseed Oil – https://amzn.to/3EMnguZ 
• Assorted File Set – https://amzn.to/3Vw51Ap 
• Shadow Boards https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_board
• QR Tote Stickers and Organizing  https://amzn.to/3VwDVcv
• Solid Rubber Wheelbarrow Tires – https://amzn.to/3VV99dL
• Water Hose Quick Connect – https://amzn.to/3uqwb06

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