Christmas gifts 2013: Gadgets, duds & tools
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Kathy Applegate, who farms with her family near Oakland, Iowa, has agreed to help us preview a few Christmas ideas for farmers this season. Hopefully, she’ll be able to check off a few names on her list as well as pick up a few ideas for herself!
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This is the ultimate grabbing tool made of surgical stainless steel. Featured serrated interlocking jaws at the end of the 6-inch-long tweezers. Ends double as an abrasive surface, which can be used to scrape corrosion.
$14.95
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Tailor made for the farm as it accommodates a wide variety of filters for everything from cars to combines up to 8 inches in diameter.
$74.95
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Kit allows for proper verification of wiring configuration, ground integrity, short circuit and overload conditions, along with electric brake operation and turn signal simulation.
$195.95
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Light, which is 9 ¼ inches long, features three LEDs that provide 220 Lumens, a replaceable, impact resistant lens and a multi-position stainless steel hook.
$79.00
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Set of two. Each tool is 24 inches long and features an LED light at pickup ends. Blue tool is magnetized at its end. Red tool is not.
$21.00
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Tool features a six-slot revolving chamber that rotates screw-driving bits in and out as needed. Shift from slotted to Phillips to Torx or square recess without touching the bit. Powered by a4V Lithium-ion built-in battery.
$39.98
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Wolverine’s boots use energy potential technology to return energy back to the foot, providing you enough energy to finish the job at hand. The Cabor boots are available as a moc-toe chukka, six-inch boot, eight-inch boot, or a Wellington with steel and composite safety toe caps.
Starts at $160
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Features XpressCool technology, an evaporative, interior lining that wicks away moisture to create a cooling effect inside the boot. Great fit for summer.
$140
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Protect your ears from loud machinery with the Honeywell Ear Protector Earmuffs. The ear sync features a digital AM/FM radio with a built in AUX input jack that connects to a music player or smart phone.
$60
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Made from authentic British Millerain water-resistant waxed cotton. The brushed twill lining keeps you warm and prevents the wax from transferring to clothes. Available in brown or navy.
$180
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Breathable grid fabric in the 3 Dog Fleece Hoodie traps in the heat and wicks out moisture. The brushed inside holds the heat in and feels softer on your skin. Choose from blue, red, or black.
$65
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Designed for restriction-free reaching. Made from 100% cotton flannel. MicroFiber Shirttail Shammy on the inside front hem of the shirt to polish phone or camera lens.
$45
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Second generation Insignia Flex 10.1 is economical yet has all the latest features and functionality of a thin, light weight tablet.
$220
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Hands-free calling devices like the Voyager Legend slip over your ear and have a variety of features, including smart call routing, voice command, caller announce and precision audio.
$100
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This speaker provides up to 15 hours of battery life and lets you wirelessly connect to your Bluetooth-enabled device from up to 50 feet away.
$200
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For power on the go, a nice stocking stuffer is a power station like the mophie juice pack, which can energize your USB device for extended use.
$80
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Rather than trying to dig for your phone in a pocket or purse, why not have it in an easy to reach spot while driving. This mount is fully adjustable and allows you to charge your handset while docked.
$50
Fill up your farmer's stocking or drop a few hints for yourself with these ideas!
