02545cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000240011224500740013626400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650502550042750802000068252012170088253400450209965300270214485600430217199900170221439791UtSlPG20260610133918.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aS1 aShearer, Herbert A.10aFarm Mechanics: Machinery and Its Use to Save Hand Labor on the Farm. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-05-250 aThe 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.  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAgricultural machinery40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39791  c80630d80630