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Where to get foam tubing for bare metal handles?

Looking to make the handle on my Honda Izy a bit comfier..might even replace the stupid rubber handle cover on my hater pro as it annoys me.

Anyone know what type of foam tubing to get or where to get it from?

Thanks

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright 2 hours ago

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Sthil dethatcher/scarifier for kombi system

Was having a chat with local sthil rep regarding why there is no dethatcher unit for the kombi system when they have one for the multi tool engine.

After having just bought the power brush for the kombi - it was clear it looked logically…

Started by dan in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by John Fulton on Thursday

new mower choice

Having used a honda 536 roller model and 4 wheel both now very old and start the season the roller jammed on me, estimate of £736 to repair it. So on the look out for a new mower. I did find the Honda rather heavy, any recommendations on new…

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Kieron Treacy 6 hours ago

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Toro Turfmaster Twin Deck Pro

We've a varied fleet of mowers from smaller to large rollers and ditto 4 wheelers and a Husqy mulcher.

I'm re-freshing / adding at the moment and I'm seriously thinking of getting a Toro Turfmaster 22205TE twin deck 76cm.

It has a…

Started by Andrew Watts in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright on Tuesday

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Hayter Parts 3 year Obsolete?

Was told today by my mower service chap that Hayer have just introduced a policy to obsolete parts after 3 years - thereby forcing new mower purchases. He couldn't believe it, nor could I and he was trying to chase down confirmation. Has anyone…

Started by Andrew Watts in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Scott H on Tuesday

AS Motor 531 2 cycle easy start.

Hello guys,

has anyone experience with this model? Can you tell me the pros and cons based on your experience?.Recently As Motor introduced an easy start system, they claim it takes 60% less effort to pull the cord, since two cycle engines…

Started by Paolo De Roia in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Graham Taylor Apr 15

Reviews or Experience of Etesia Pro 46 with Mulching Kit

Hi Team

It's been a long winter hibernation for all of us and I hope everyone has remained well.

I'm, thinking of mulching some of my customers larger lawns this year, partly to save a little time and partly to re fertilise the…

Started by Pro-Cut in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes on Monday

New Garden maintenance business, petrol or battery lawnmower?

Hi all,

After being a long term lurker its time for my first post!

I am currently setting up a garden maintnence service as i have decided its finally time for me to work for myself and spend my time doing something i actually…

Started by Aron Smith in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening on Tuesday

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Worried about purchasing stolen tools?

In Surrey, with an increasing number of tool thefts from Vans, a campaign is getting off the ground to make the Police more aware of the impact of these break-ins on Contractors. For anyone interested, read more…

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Graeme Brown Apr 11

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Tying down a mower in van

this seem a bit daft even as I write it but how do you all stop your mowers rolling around other back of your van while getting it out easily.

For many years I ran an old fiat scudo van a feature of it seemed to be any mower…

Started by Graeme Brown in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening on Tuesday

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harrier 41 pro or kubota w819r-pro

Hi all

Just wondered if any one's got the new hayter harrier 41 pro

or Kubota w819r-pro & could share what they think are the

good points &/or bad points about then?

regards

marc

Started by marc in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by marc Apr 14

Best light commercial lawn mower. Battery or Petrol.

I have not long started my business so nly have a handful of grass cutting jobs, and none are particuarly big so I dont really need anything for cutting huge lawns.

I have a petrol challenger mowerfrom Argos that digs up the mud, so I…

Started by Rob in Machinery

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Hi We have just taken on our first employees to assist us with some school contracts so currently working 12 hour plus days. Originally the employees were happy to be on a set wage and accepted that there would be some long days to work and shorter…

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