"Thanks James, sounds like it's a good idea to have a range of tools for this kind of job. I will definitely get a good pole saw (considering the Milwaukee one, as I've heard good reviews) and I'll take a look at those secateurs- anything that makes…"
"Thank you for your reply John. Good to know it's not just me! I have been considering getting a small pruner like the Stihl one you suggest, so I will look into that. Good point with the silky, I have been thinking about getting one of those…"
"Good advice from John above.
Tools I would use are a pole saw, long reach trimmer, stihl 82/hsa140r trimmer, and as John mentions gta26/gta40 but also the stihl ASA20 cordless secateurs. The secateurs are great for the in-between material and leave…"
"Yes not uncommon in my experience either some just don't need a car as a status symbol to display their wealth which is possibly why they can afford to hire a gardener and pay on time ."
"Raymond over the years I have come unstuck accepting these types of jobs so I would always direct the customer towards a tree surgeon it's not just the reduction it's dealing with all the brash afterwards which consumes time unless you have an…"
Hello,This year I've taken on a couple of heavy duty privet hedge restoration jobs and have been frustrated with the inefficiency of the tools I have to do the job and am looking to invest in some good kit. My budget was very limited when first…
"Absolutely true my wealthiest customer drives a 2007 VW owns a huge company but on the other hand drinks wine at £50 per bottle so some wisdom but I feel the excessive spending on other items outways the car 😂😂."
"I have two pairs of okatsune secateurs, one for every thing the other for pruning. Japanese steal is the best.
Would I drop £300 on a pair of secateurs, no.
I'd rather invest in a machine that is far more profitable to use. Like a hedge cutter or a…"
"It's like that old analogy do you pay £100 for one pair of shoes or buy ten pairs for £100 .
I tend to compromise and pay £20 for Five pairs .
I am a bit sentimental when it comes to tools and tend to look after them enjoying the fact they have…"
"Very true Sam.... and each to their own
I suppose I am not as disciplined as you..... and tools do occasionally get left where they really shouldnt have been put..... "
"I have one and have to agree with Honey Badger the carb only lasted 3 years, mine was working great had good power then as I was using it just decided to go at half revs quoted £116 for a new one, I have one year left of work undecided what to do…"
"Haven't lost a pair yet and been going for over 15yrs, I always use a holster and if it's not in my hand it's in the holster. As far as spending money goes I think when something is used every day is it wrong to have something that's a pleasure to…"
"Sorry but am I missing something here? These secateurs and shears are designed to cut plant material. Does spending hundreds mean that somehow you do a better job than us with our £15 Bulldog secateurs from Toolstation that are still sharp after 2…"