Shop: Torque tech June 2017 A digital torque adapter makes calibrating torque wrenches easy, and increases the likelihood that equipment leaving the shop after service will keep performing out on the course.
Shop: Restoring threads April 2017 An external-thread restoring file can save hours by quickly taking the nicks and dings out of threaded fasteners.
Oil testing: Less waste, lower costs October 2016 Abiding by a one-size-fits-all recommendation for changing the oil on your equipment could be unnecessarily upping your courseā€™s maintenance costs and waste output.
Shop: Playbook for plastic repair July 2016 Broken plastic can be fixed fairly easily given the right equipment, some light and heat, and patience.
Power play: Propane for golf course maintenance November 2015 Is propane the fuel of the future for golf course maintenance? A test program at Stone Mountain Golf Club and seven other properties is hoping to answer that question.
Custom utility vehicles: Building the perfect beast October 2015 More equipment managers are turning to custom-built utility vehicles to ensure they have the right tool for the right job at any time on the golf course.
Guide to small-engine maintenance October 2014 Proper engine maintenance on- and off-season will keep your golf course equipment running at its peak.
Turf equipment winterization and winter storage December 2012 Proper equipment prep for the chillier months will ensure machine longevity and allow for peace of mind come spring.
Reel mowers: Scythe or scissors? July 2012 An equipment manager explores the mechanics of reel mowers in this lighthearted look at blades, angles, friction and the age-old question: Does the machine operate more like a scythe or a pair of scissors?