Tools And Equipment

A bit like when I lost my eye, due to bird droppings Twas me first day wiv me hook ah ha Jack McH

Good call, I have had issues with E10 in my classic car - it is hydroscopic and left overwinter in a mower will most likely destroy rubber seals etc within the fuel system.

To sharpen a cyclinder mower correctly, the trailing edge of the blade should be very slighly nearer to the axis than the leading edge (the same as a scissor blade, after all it is only a variation of scissors). It was possible about 50 years ago to buy a sharpening stone for a cylinder mower,...

This product show's that the problem is leaving fuel in the tank of 2 strokes isn't the right thing to do, Ive verious garden machines and i make it part of the garden program to give them all a good service every year and i dont need to add another chemicle, briggs/stratten found out years ago...

I've found 2,4,5 even 6 tined forks but not a single 3......except long handled border types.

Ah yes, I think I recall you posted that once before? Should have listened the first time, shouldn't I But, I'm a woman and we do like to multi-task and while those 3 cans are filling ... I could be ... ... deadheading !

It certainly looks good and should give you a lot of help with raising plants.I built mine (5ft x 3ft) in 1976 and it's still going strong . The only problem we get is that the cats, only ever one at a time use it to sleep in, tend to uncover the cables. They don't do any damage and have...

Put that on the front of cars That'll stop people cutting people off

:thumb: When I was out visiting a garden centre lat week I treated myself to one of these.. A Grab-O-Saurus..!! It is just brilliant..!! It is very sturdy & is......If you have back problems like I have or are disabled this is well worth the £25.... I had an old type thing just made of...

I suppose it really depends on exactly what you need and how much you want to spend.I've checked up on the Which? best buys for long grass, rough grass and wet grass. They recommend the John Deere RUN46 (£400) as a best buy. Fairly closely followed by Makita PLM1521 - no grass box (£372),...

Hi Steve R. when i worked in the Plastics industry we used a substance named Methyl Ethyl Ketone to break down the plastic polymers to do repairs to our broken plastic household items such as vacuum cleaners etc ( always done on night shift in the lab) :wink: this liquid was great for repairs...

etesia are the best .... thats why many councls use them .... a good used one on ebay will cost approx £300-£350 .... buy it new, and expect to pay approx £2k+ .... a full service on one costs approx £120 had a quick look on ebay, and there is this one for £495 (he is open for offers):...

Welcome to Gardeners Corner I think I'd better point out that this thread is over three years old.

Hmmm, It's a quetion of preference really. I like the idea of the weight that the sand one gives, but it could be a problem for storing in the shed if you have to lift it in over items in there. OK, you can take the items out, but that depends on how many large items there are to move first...

I usually disconnect mine during gales and wire them shut, and keep the place totally shut ,doors as well.Aluminium greenhouses in particular are only designed to withstand wind from the outside, once the wind gets inside it can be bye bye to most of your glazing.

Flat beer is fine take no notice of me Spruce

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/detail/offer-listing/-/1859603378/all/026-9162302-5159650 Amazon has it cheaper

I was only posting for the benefit of others who want such stuff, as approx. 200L sturdy barrels can be picked up on ebay for between £5 and £10. The 'flat top' barrels are the strongest, as the 'rounded tops' are weaker and you might get a nasty crack in your butt if emptying a heavy water...

I joined this forum to ask about a good hedge trimmer so although I cannot help on this one, your answers have been very useful so thanks!Jeff

Thanks all for your comments it seems i have done the right thing.