02544cam a22003133u 4500 39791 UtSlPG 20260610133918.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Shearer, Herbert A. Farm Mechanics: Machinery and Its Use to Save Hand Labor on the Farm. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-05-25 The farm shop with tools for working wood and iron -- Farm shop work -- Generating mechanical power to drive modern farm machinery -- Driven machines -- Working the soil -- Handling the hay crop -- Farm conveyances -- Miscellaneous farm conveniences. Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Farm Mechanics: Machinery and Its Use to Save Hand Labor on the Farm" by Herbert A. Shearer is a practical manual written in the early 20th century. This instructional guide focuses on the mechanical aspects of farming, detailing various tools, machinery, and techniques that enable farmers to reduce manual labor and increase efficiency in agricultural operations. Its emphasis is on integrating mechanics into everyday farm practices to enhance productivity and sustainability. At the start of the book, Shearer sets the stage by highlighting the crucial role of mechanical knowledge in modern farming. He asserts that farmers who embrace innovative machinery can significantly lessen their labor burden, thereby optimizing their output. The opening chapters describe essential farm shops, detailing the necessary tools and their organization, and provide insightful advice on maintaining and operating farm machinery. From the importance of having a well-maintained implement shed to discussions on effective woodworking tools, the text serves as a comprehensive primer for farmers seeking to upgrade their practices through a better understanding of mechanics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Agricultural machinery https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39791 80630 80630