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Amazon & Garden Hand Tools

I've just ordered (painlessly) some Bahco P75 side shears and a couple of pairs of Felco's from Amazon. Pleased at their prices when compared with local prices. Having a Amazon Prime account means + 1 working day delivery. Although the range of tools

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 26, 2010

Twin axle trailer not level

Does anyone tow a twin axle trailer and have experience of levelling it out? When attached to the ball the nose is too low thus the rear axle is too high and most weight goes on the front axle. This also means there is not sufficient weight on the hi

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

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Stihl Combi - 4 Mix or not?

I'm looking to invest in a Stihl Combi system for hedge cutting and strimming. Looking at some previous posts there seems some uncertainty as to whether the 4 Mix is worth the extra outlay.Has anyone been using one long enough to comment on power, re

Started by Green Giant Gardens in Machinery

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What bit of machinery/kit would make your life easier ?

I'm sorting out paperwork for some commercial contracts starting next month. I've been doing schedules, making sure we've got the right equipment available, checking to see what equipment is up for renewal and what I would like to replace it with....

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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Servicing equipment

Just out of interest how many members feel competent to service the own power equipment including any major fixes, and how many take them straight to the dealer/mechanic? Iv always though myself as relatively competent, from mucking around with old m

Started by Jamie Sessford in Machinery

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New chainsaw - reccomendations

Im in the market for a new saw. I currently own a husqvarna 240e which replaced both an old Alpina and Partner saws I was then borrowing. The 240e one of the lowest range saws they do designed for homeowners. It was offered to me a couple months back

Started by Jamie Sessford in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jul 2, 2010

What do you pay for storage?

I have trailers, mowers and allsorts dotted around my shed and driveway and want to put them into storage again. A unit (garage-size) on my street costs £9 per week... not cheap. It would be worth it though once I have the ride-on and big trailer, ju

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

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Hand Tools - any recommendations?

Hi all!I am set to begin a year working in Saville Gardens come September, and feel it would be appropriate to begin the placement equipped with personal, decent, appropriate hand tools.I am lucky enough to be getting a pair of Felco No.7's for my bi

Started by Jamie Sessford in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by chris nangle Jun 23, 2010

Help!!! Stihl strimmer went in canal, will it still work.

The lad that works for use dropped the strmmer in the canal where we were working will it still work.

Started by Martin Shannon in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Martin Shannon Jun 22, 2010

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Options for clearing Scrub land

We need to clear ~1.5 heactare (15,000m2) of 'scrub' land populated by all manner of weeds, grass, small self sets etc. Strimming's out, could use our DR Scout 2 Wheel All Terrain Mower but we need to be in and out quickly. Got option of hiring in an

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 10, 2010

Insurance for tools?

I am moving from a terraced house to a house with a double garage so I have room for all my tools, just wondering what to do about insurance....I just totted up the replacement value of my tools and it comes to around £5K.I am with Gladiator for van

Started by Steven Whitaker in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Pro-Cut Jun 14, 2012

Lawnmower speeds

Hi all, new here as of today.We are a small two man band specialising in domestic lawnmowing with lawn sizes from postage stamp up to an acre. For longer than I can remember we have used Hayter Harriers. Our modus operandi is to buy a new machine eve

Started by Roy Robbins in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by fraz Apr 24, 2012

reccomend a nailer

i have a couple of feather edge fences to do soon and dont currently have a nail gun.i think its time to buy one but i don't have a fortune to spend and don't do a vast amount of feather edge work.can anyone reccomend a good value model that will nai

Started by David Bloomer in Machinery

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Hand Held Leaf Blowers. Twisting Effect

When I started working in garden maintenance I had no experience and no real idea of manufactures or models of power tools to invest in. and sadly no Landscape Juice.After reading and researching as much as possible I elected to purchase the new mini

Started by GORDON in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk May 31, 2010

Ride on mowing Pricing

I've just bought a ride on mower a scag tiger cub with 48" mulch deck as i believe mulching is a good thing to put nutrients back into the lawn especially on large areas. its a professional machine and will cut large lawns fast how much are you guys

Started by Nic Johnson in Machinery

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Machinery. The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly.

I have used many different machines over the years. On balance I have found that you get what you pay for. There have been a few exeptions.Early Mountfields (1980's) I found were a good basic contactors mower. Not the case now and they know it.I then

Started by Cesare Harradine in Machinery

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Etesia bahia mkhe - anyone had experience of one?

I have an opportunity to buy one.Quite impressed with what I saw of it.The size does appeal to me being in between a walk behind and a conventional ride on.Has anyone experience of one, cut, reliability (Kawasaki engine), parts etc?Thanks in advance.

Started by Gary Hedges in Machinery

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Oregon vs, Stihl Chains

Dear AllWhich chain would best suit my Stihl MS280 with a 16" bar, I currently use Stihl chains but I have heard that Oregon chains stay sharper for longer.Does anyone have any experience/preference?Many thanks-Nick

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 21, 2010

Mower in the Van - Which way round ?

So which way do you carry your mowers ?. I have tried handle to the rear but then you get a big area behind the mower that you can't use, or if you do, you have to lift stuff out to get to the mower.Handle to the front means that you can use the unde

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 30, 2010

Cleaning chainsaws

I rarely have to use my chainsaw ( cheap Ryobi, but does the job just fine) maybe once or twice a month, normally just to remove any particulary thick shrub/hedge branches or shortening new fence posts.The thing is even with this limited use it gets

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Michael Gurney Apr 28, 2010

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