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Oak sleepers

After installing oak sleepers for a client 8 years ago, they have started to rot. They are installed upright  as a small retaining wall. My timber supplier obviously isn't going to want to know after this period, and I'm concerned about the outcome -

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Started by Mark Holman
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Viking MB545 VR engine

Hi, been trying to source a replacement BS engine for a Viking mower in title.....with no success.

I understand from Stihl/Viking that the engine at the time was a 625/675 series, 190cc and around 5.5hp. Cant find an old cheap mower anywhere with that

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Started by Joey figo
12 Replies · Reply by Joey figo 16 hours ago
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Hayter versus Honda

We're looking at buying either the Hayter 48 variable speed, BBC roller or the Honda HRX 476 QY BBC roller.

Need a medium size relatively light mower for some jobs, Honda 42kg , Hayter 48kg. Both BBC but Hayter is variable speed which is a plus. Both

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Started by Peter sellers
6 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall yesterday
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stihl MS 181 carburetor advice

I am having issues with my Carburetor and would really appreciate some advice. The initial symptoms were that as I reved the chainsaw, it would bog down. I tried to adjust it, but, as the trigger was pulled, it would bog down. I took it to my local r

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Started by James King
6 Replies · Reply by John F on Tuesday
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Stihl strimmer

Hi all , hope everyone's enjoying this heat and keeping busy 

I use stihl strimmers and always edge each lawn by tipping them on the side to edge,  I know there not designed for this,  but I've never had problems before 

But now with the latest stihl f

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Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith
7 Replies · Reply by Billybop on Tuesday
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New business enquiries

Hi everyone.  

 

I own and operate a small garden maintenance business.  It's me and a couple of guys working on an ad hoc basis.

 

We work many in domestic gardens ranging from small grass cuts to large gardens where we maintain everything.  

 

My questio

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Started by Tommy
9 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith on Tuesday
Views: 767

Reccomendations please...

For a cordless (battery) long reach  hedge trimmer.

  I've got an old stihl long reach hedge cutter. But it's REALLY heavy and not suitable for me for long periods of use due to its weight

I very rarely do any hedge work. Maybe 3 or 4 jobs a season? S

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Started by Gary R
15 Replies · Reply by Gary R Jun 25
Views: 317

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