by Puhalla, Krans, and Goatley.-Martin Kauf- man, CSFM, head groundsman, Ensworth Schools, Nashville, TN
A cell phone, today you can take a picture
send it to your network of buddies and you can have a second opinion is there in a few sec- onds! A history log, we have history records dating back to 1999, so we can see our disease history. Access to an onsite sod farm, even if it is only a few strips, to repair any small hiccups. Rely on your assistant's knowledge and your own educational background to pre- vent and repair any issues that may come up.- Joey Stevenson, head groundskeeper, Indianapolis Indians
• Soil probe • Digital camera • Voltmeter • Assorted shovels (trenching shovel a must) • Cell phone • Soil thermometer • Assorted tool set (wrenches, sockets, etc) David M. Presnell, CSFM, assistant parks maintenance supervisor, Gainesville, GA
My short list would include: the
Internet with the world of resources it puts at our fingertips; the digital camera which gives us the ability to share a view instead of just an explanation; and the cell phone for enabling us to communicate with other people conve- niently. Since many of us carry mobile devices that provide each of these functions in one pocket-size package, I would list it as the most important diagnostic tool in our shop.-Kenny Nichols, Westerville (OH) City Schools
• Irrigation quick coupler stem; handy to check irrigation head repairs, spray distance and rotation • Golf course cup cutter; quickly trims grass
around irrigation heads and tells soil profile story
• Golf course divot filling jugs; quickly pour sand and seed into large divots • Leatherman pocket tool • Digital camera Mark Frever, CSFM, Albion College (MI)
My short list: Digital multimeter. Invaluable for diagnos-
ing all those pesky electrical issues that seem to leave you stranded at the most inconvenient times. Gear-type wrenches. One of the best addi- tions to my tool box in a long time. They allow you to really work in tight conditions and also speed up basic mechanical work. Calibration pitcher. Extremely useful for
making sure the sprayer is working properly and the tips are in good condition. In the end, it helps save money by making sure the sprayer is set properly. My Athletic Director likes it when I save money.-Marc Moran, Atlee HS, Mechanicsville, VA
FROM LINKEDIN Jim Cornelius, CSFM: Latest soil sample
report, divot mix, soil profiler, thermometer, calcined clay.
Timothy Legare, CSFM: soil probe, soil profiler and moisture sensor.
Mike Tarantino: Clegg impact hammer, soil thermometer, soil probe. ■
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