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Tools the professionals use

Hiya everyone,

What heavy duty kit do the professionals use??

Specifically: Secateurs

Plan on adding more to the thread later - but for now, just need secateur recommendations ;-) )

Thanks in advance for any advice :-)

Started by CbyC in Groundscare and Landscaping

31 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Jul 15

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WHAT’S NEW FROM MAKITA: THE LATEST XGT 40VMAX PRODUCTS

Leading power tools manufacturer Makita UK has expanded its XGT 40VMax range of machines with the launch of the DK0014G 2-Piece Combo Kit, DK0172G XGT 2-Piece Combo Kit, KT001G Kettle, KP001G Planer, HS011G Circular Saw and VC005GL, VC002GL and VC004

Started by Fleur Voice

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Tools and Van Theft

I hope this post is permitted here and perhaps will help many people.

I just saw this New campaign on Youtube by Skill Builder

Tool and Van theft is so damaging to all trades people on so many levels, indeed even here I read about the

impact on busin

Started by Alan Neath in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 22, 2021

Machine maintenance

Morning

Has anyone got any tips of how they keep a maintenance routine for machines/kit?

Apart from the standard servicing, I've tended to fix problems when they arise (Happy to do the work myself). But as my business is growing (will be taking on a s

Started by Pete Henchey

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt May 29, 2020

Have you ever had your tools/equipment stolen?

Hi everyone, over the last few years, we've seen an ongoing rise in the number of people having their tools and equipment stolen – often from their vans.

Does this ring true for you guys? We surveyed our customers and the wider trades community to s

Started by Simply Business in Stolen

20 Replies · Reply by Simply Business Oct 8, 2019

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Dewalt Garden Tools - Any Experiences?

I'm in the market to add a couple more tools to the stock, such as a cordless mower, hedge cutter and strimmer and by accident I stumbled across the dewalt range. Has anybody had any experiences with them?

I had considered the Makita range based on cr

Started by Kevin Bradnick in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Apr 10, 2019

Landscaping Supplies Available From Agrigem

During the winter Agrigem opened a sister company specifically focusing on Landscape, Garden & Animal products. Emerald Garden & Country Supplies is a trade outlet serving the local rural community in Lincolnshire. We also have an e-commerce platform

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Groundscare and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton May 1, 2018

Five premium posts that could change your business forever

When we launched the LJN premium (Pro) membership there were undoubtedly many questions asked about how Pro could possibly add more value to LJNs extremely successful FREE to use tools.

Being a Pro member brings different benefits in different ways t

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

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Petition: Stronger punishment for perpetrators of tool thefts from tradesman's vehicles

A tradesman's tools are his livelyhood ,he isn't always in the position to empty his van an lock them away .There are organised gangs traveling the length of the country helping themselves to thousands of pounds worth of tools by peeling open the doo

Started by Phil Voice in Stolen

6 Replies · Reply by Russell Cobley Dec 31, 2016

Petrol brush cutter

Hi guys,I'm in the market for a new petrol brush cutter capable of taking whatever overgrown we that we tend to throw at it, so it needs to pack a punch.I'm normally as Husky or Kawak fan But I've also seen that Makita sell a four stroke range, any s

Started by David in Business, Machinery, and Consumer

13 Replies · Reply by David Jul 28, 2016

Praise for a retailer/supplier

I just want to give some credit where it's due due to a retailer. I have no connection with them apart form being a very satisfied customer.

Niwaki.com supplies pruning, gardening and woodworking hand tools (as well as a few other things) sourced from

Started by Austin Campbell in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by Austin Campbell May 12, 2016

Who is liable if damage happens when using a customers own tools?

We have invested heavily in the best lawnmower and tools available but we have one very nice but demanding customer who insists on us using his own lawnmower and other power tools. It doesn't matter what we say, he insists on us using them. But I'v

Started by Paul Johnson in Business

7 Replies · Reply by Benedict Simmons Apr 15, 2016

Investing in your business and diversification

I have reached a point where I am making a healthy profit as a sole trader with enough work and also managing to save money. However I sometimes wonder what the next step should be for someone like me who does not want to employ anyone, it's just so

Started by Peter in Business

8 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Sep 12, 2015

The Very Best of Felco

Hi All,

We at J S Country Tools are looking to expand our range of quality hand tools.

One of the area's we are looking at is pruning and cutting hand tools with the view of adding a range of Felco products to our site. So I wanted to ask the community

Started by J S CountryTools in Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 14, 2014

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How to a secure a rope without tying a knot

I came across this on twitter

a fantastic product for rope users and excellent marketing

Super Rope Cinch

t’s so simple “It’s a cinch”
Super Rope Cinch®
The Super Rope Cinch® is the 21st century way to connect ropes safely. Super Rope Cinch® is Made in

Started by Geoffrey King

1 Reply · Reply by Geoffrey King Oct 19, 2014

Tracmaster Product Videos

Afternoon everyone,

We're pleased to share with you our new product videos. We're in our 30th year in 2014 and it's been a great journey.

Let us know your thoughts on these videos, they're not just sales tools but are informative as well.

Enjoy the love

Started by Tracmaster Ltd

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Who last serviced your equipment?

Do you service you own tools and equipment or do you out-source it?

If you do out-source it, how do you know its being dealt with professionally?

We mainly service and repair Avant Loaders and there attachments for our customers either for machines tha

Started by Peter Woolnough in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Feb 6, 2014

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Key "Service" Tools for Landscaping Equipment

I suspect most members on LJN are very practical and look to service/troubleshoot faults in/on their equipment, leaving only the warranty , difficult or long winded jobs to service agents.

Tool kits get built up over the years from the basic spanners

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

42 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Mar 5, 2016

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Hold the front page - How to effectively use LJN as a business tool

For you've ever had to purchase advertising you won't need me to tell you how difficult it is to choose the right medium at the right price.

When I started my business, and for many years after, I had little alternative but to either purchase a direc

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

5 Replies · Reply by Tony Goodridge Apr 1, 2015

Worlds first 4 Stroke Makita Power saw

Has anybody any views on the Makita range of power cut-off saws especially the worlds first 4 Stroke power saw the EK7651H?The reason I ask is that we are having huge reliabilty problems with the new Stihl range of power saws especially the TS410 we

Started by Trevor JH Knight in Machinery

34 Replies · Reply by Mick Gammage Dec 13, 2013

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