RE: Broadcasting small seed like clover......
Yep, you need to get over the fear factor. I've spread alot of seed by a hand broadcaster and the biggest mistake you can make is to put to much on-you can run out quick.
Try putting it on too light. If you have some left-over you can always plant more. Clover barely looks like there is anything coming out.
I gave 5#'s to a friend of mine to plant 1/10 of an acre. I knew he'd use too much and I told my wife he'd be back. He's a stubborn 67 year old who a "kid" like me can't teach anything to, and he was back in a 1/2 hour-needed more seed! Didn't listen so I gave him 5#'s more-charged him $10 that time.
It's better to put on too little the first time, than too much the first time.
Jeff...U.P. of Michigan.