- 1). Compare your financial budget with your time budget. Settle the question of whether the hours pulled away from farm operations will be compensated by the cost savings on attachments.
- 2). Contact major manufacturer dealers regarding the availability of build-it-yourself kits. These sharply reduce the costs of the implements while maintaining quality control with respect to the parts.
- 3). Consult with university extension personnel to see if they have any equipment plans in their archives. They exist to serve farmers and allied professionals, and often have engineers on staff.
- 4). Perform an internet search for plans and designs. Federal patent sites, farmers' forums and homestead publications contain instructions and advice on implement assembly.
- 5). Choose a plan from among the sources listed above and compile the required components.
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