Machinery Tools Tools With Design Advances These leading-edge tool advances are brought to you by Successful Farming magazine. By Dave Mowitz Dave Mowitz In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering agronomic topics and then machinery. He went on to serve the nation's farmers as executive editor of Successful Farming Magazine and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac, a bimonthly publication covering the hobby of agricultural collectibles. Dave recently retired from the Successful Farming family but continues to serve the organization as a contributing editor. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 6, 2019 Close Photo: DeWalt Industrial Drill Bits Industrial Cobalt Drill Bits Ideal for use on hard-to-drill metals like stainless steel, DeWalt's Pilot Point Industrial Cobalt bits have, on average, four times the life compared with black oxide bits. Drill features include the Pilot Point and split-tip design that provides self-centering operation to prevent the drill bit from walking. Suggested retail price for the 14-piece set (shown above) is $32.99. Go to dewalt.com. Milwaukee Utility Knife Flip Fastback Utility Knife Milwaukee increased the storage of its Fastback utility knife to hold five blades. The blade holder includes an integrated gut hook, wire-form belt clip, and wire stripper. The knife incorporates a 45° cut position for easier pull cuts. The model 48-22-1903 retails for $14.99, which includes a lifetime warranty. Go to milwaukeetools.com. IPA Trailer Test Kit IPA Tactical Trailer Test Field Kit Packing all the tools necessary to do maintenance on 4/5, 6-round, 7-flat, and round pin electrical connectors, IPA's #9200 Tactical Trailer Tester Field Kit is equipped to test and clean tow circuits on all trucks and trailers. Covered by a lifetime warranty, the kit includes an 8.7-foot round cable, 500-milliamp battery charger, 4/5 pin trailer harness checker, 6- and 7-round pin truck side circuit tester, 7-flat (spade) pin trailer circuit tester, 7-round-to-flat adapter, three-way trailer adapter, and diamond-grip terminal cleaners. The model CHR0001 retails for $794.95. Go to ipatools.com. GearWrench Model 82882 GearWrench Locking Pocket Knife The 1⅛-inch blade on GearWrench's locking pocket knife employs a titanium-coated stainless steel blade designed for mechanical work. A spring-assisted opener provides for one-hand use. Dual-thumb stubs allow the knife to be opened with either the left or right hand. The retail price for the GearWrench model 82882 is $28. Go to gearwrench.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit