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Hole saw set

Anyone recommend a hole saw set, want a set in a case to stop walkies. Needs to cut steel and stainless , can't justify Starrett cost. Need a selection of sizes with arbours.

Only occasional use numerous choices on net but difficult to know if any goo

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New Startup Advice Please?!

Hi there, 

I'm a 46yo woman and have done a desk job all my working life, but did do a degree in Landscape and Garden Design back in the day (basically a hort degree with a design element tacked on) and I am a bit of a gardening anorak!    

Unfortunate

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HAVS

We're just looking at proper HAVS ratings for our machines, and some of the results are frightening.  One of our Honda mowers comes up with a result of less than 2 hours use a day, then no other machinery: and there's nothing that lets you do a day's

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Mower choice.

After a few years of excellent service the gearbox on my weibang virtue 53ssd (shaft drive) has failed.

I could have it replaced. But I'm minded to get a new machine instead. 

I'm looking at possibly a Stihl this time as a lightweight alternative. Plus

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Sthil km Rc94

Hi all I need some help

ive brought a new carburettor when I installed it 

I went to go to tune it but my 4mm hex don't fit any more!

I'm unsure if it's still a hex, but smaller I was given a part no 5910 890 2311  but what's the plastic discs for if an

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Lawnmower service

I am just about to do my annual service on my lawnmower and i am wondering if you put on genuine blades or aftermarket ones did you notice any difference? 

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Fence Panels ( Easiest to reduce in Length )

Which are the best fence panels to use if you need to cut them to size ?  trying to avoid using back rail as its a party fence although i have suggested trellis on one side but they are set on panels .

Many Thanks 

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Looking for Retaining Wall Ideas for an Article

I'm writing an article about retaining wall ideas and looking for projects to feature. If you have a retaining wall project you'd be happy for me to share, I'd love to include it and credit you however you prefer. Let me know if you're interested!

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Which mulching mower to choose

Hi guys, I'm looking at getting a pedestrian mulch mower but I'm a bit unsure which one to choose. Any recommendations would be really appreciated. 

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Lawn cut prices 2025

Good evening all

I operate as a sole trader and throughout the cutting season  I use an alternate week on/week off diary to provide fortnightly lawn cuts so that I can utilise the off week for one of jobs and small landscaping projects.

i have been sel

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waste carriers licence

Good day all,

The waste carriers licence.

I have just upgraded my registration from local authority to Gov.uk. To be honest my local authority could well have been out of date.

As someone who only transports his own waste its free, so well worth doing.

R

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Best 30" / 80cm ride on mower

Our Etesia Hydro 80 is coming up toits 10th birthday and I will likely need a replacement as it's getting a bit long in the tooth so I'm starting to look for a replacement!

Collection is a must, would consider a battery ride on and also another Etesis

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How to keep physically well when you're a gardener?

Hi all. I was wondering how many of you would admit to physical health issues when gardening. Just gardening - bending, twisting, lifting weights of various kinds, reaching a little beyond our comfortable range, can take its toll. The use of machiner

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Van finance.

Hi all, hope you have all had a good Christmas and new year. 

Now thoughts turn towards the coming season. I have seen a good used van advertised at a main dealer. Assuming my old van would cover the deposit and left the remainder on finance. If the r

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Safety goggles

Evening chaps!

I'm after some recommendations for safety goggles, I need some for just domestic strimming, I used to use safe eyes mesh goggles, which where fantastic, but can't seem to find them anywhere now. since my last pair got destroyed I've bee

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Strim edges or mow first?

The new mowing season is rapidly approaching. I am still undecided which mower to go for Honda or Weibang - as discussed in a previous topic. Whilst looking at a range of videos demonstrating the two makes in action, I noticed that some mow first and

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Jeyes Fluid for deterring rodents?

A commercial client has had a problem with rats causing damge around their AC units. They've had a pest control company come out and one of their suggestions was to apply Jeyes fluid around the buildings on a regular (fortnightly) basis and that woul

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Halfords Trade Card

As some of you will have read our previous posts on us revamping our tool kits, thought it may benefit others by mentioning Halfords Trade Card which gives varying discounts on everything. You don't know how much until you get to the till but have th

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Mankar HQ Sprayer no mix sprayer

Hi there, I was looking into how we can save a bit of time on our maintenance contracts. We use glyphosate to treat weeds around paved and gravelled areas. Setting up the sprayer and mixing chemicals takes time and takes up space in the van. Have any

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Salt spreader for sale

Surplus to requirements -as new (used twice).Matterhorn pedestrian salt speader from Gritex. Unlike many salt spreaders advertised these do work properly and will handle damp salt, spreads up to 3mt and holds 25 kg plus, variable output settings. £25

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