The 1/2 inch Drive Air Impact Wrench from Snap-on Tools Company comes equipped with a new ergonomically, drillpressbench designed handle, larger selector knob and muffler bypass system. The system allows the user to run the impact wrench in either quiet or open mode. A chemical-resistant Santoprene handle helps protect the technician''s hand from heat and vibration when the impact wrench is being used. Snap-on Tools Company The new one-half inch Drive Impact Wrench (CT3450) from Snap-on Tools Company is a powerful cord-free impact wrench. The wrench''s increased power comes from its larger impact mechanism, while the 14.4-volt battery, which is housed in a powerful high-capacity pack, provides drillpressbench longer running time. The Drive Impact Wrench is cord-free, allowing automotive technicians to move around the workshop to remove most auto lug nuts without having to plug and unplug air hoses or extension cords. The wrench also has a motor and heavy-duty switch that changes the wrench''s speed for different jobs. This new RC2261 1/2-in, impact wrench has been introduced by American Rodcraft. It boasts a maximum torque of 600 ft. lbs. in reverse, and 450 ft. lbs. in forward.

When farmers consider their environmental risks, they typically think about livestock manure, agricultural chemicals and fertilizer. Often, petroleum storage doesn''t even make the list.But the fact is fuel and oil are a threat and can do more than just feed a fire. Studies show that on about half of all farms they also pose a high risk to the environment.To help draw attention to this threat, Successful Farming magazine tackled the fuel storage problems on one central Missouri farm.With the cooperation of Boone County Oil Company, we installed new gasoline and diesel fuel tanks for Columbia, Missouri, farmer Kevin Martz. Admittedly, the two 300-gallon tanks are a modest installation, drillpressbench but they demonstrate tools and techniques that any size farmer can use to reduce environmental risk.

Unless you have substantially deep pockets, avoid any well-used but un-rebuilt machine that rides on articulated tracks. Its track link pins are sure to be worn through and destined to break at the most inopportune times.DEERE''S GATOR: For moderately heavy hauling chores that do not demand a bull-dozer or a two-ton hydraulically equipped tractor, see your local Yellow Pages to locate a franchised John Deere servicing dealer for a two- or four-wheel drive Gator. Sized like a cut-down Jeep and powered and equipped for homestead-scale chores, it seats the driver and one or two passengers comfortably up front, but rides on farm tractor-style, forged-steel driveline components. It is lightweight enough to navigate marshes or hilly wooded tracks that could bog down a heavy tractor or four-wheel drive truck. It will pull a water trailer and, in its rear box, will carry several bay bales to livestock in a distant, dry pasture.

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