An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon
Day 5
Coffee.
Mixing Concrete
Whilst one member of the team sets about mixing the concrete, 5;1 ratio, f
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I just went to use my carbon extension & the fittings, on each end, aren't in line. They are about 45 degrees out. Is this normal? Can you loosen the bolt & rotate it?Thanks.
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Stihl Combi Carbon Extension
I just went to use my carbon extension & the fittings, on each end, aren't in line. They are about 45 degrees out. Is this normal? Can you loosen the bolt & rotate it?Thanks.
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