Tools And Equipment

I've seen photographs of chopping boards from China with labels saying "Do not use as chopping board" so I wouldn't put too much reliance on their labels.

17C here today, you might be seeing some price reductions on them soon ...

Well I am obviously completely hopeless as I never have to bother to sharpen my secateurs because I lose them before they are blunt. I am in awe @Allotment Boy that you have not lost yours in over 40 years. I had, accent on the had, a pair of Felcos which did not last any longer than others, so...

I have one made by Lynx. I got it randomly from eBay as I needed one in a pinch and it's been bulletproof for years. The bad news is that I've never seen another like it and can't find any trace of them online either When I need a new one I'll be looking at a small chipper I think

Thank you @wiseowl

Would something like that do the job? I have something similar, made by Black & Decker years ago and still going strong.

As this is a 2012 thread I doubt if anybody posting before you @Little_Weed will see your suggestion.

Yes that's how I read it too, I was imagining trowels and secateurs and wondering how that could possibly help.

No you're right. It was all part of the same job but I'd selected the smaller branches to go through the 2200 and left the bigger stuff for the 25TC. But there were substantial woody branches in both and it clearly shows how the wood ends up from each shredder.

Never mind "like", there should be a "mad" option!

There's some similar pipe (unbranded though) sitting in my shed. You can have some if you live anywhere close and could collect!

If you have a wee dustpan and brush, could you try that first, before forking out for something @adamadamant ? The brush would get into tight corners. I use mine in the kitchen all the time, but I expect it depends on exactly what the little areas you have are likeI don't like spending...

I have seen one of those large half barrel planters in homebargains. Do they last outdoors long term ?When i look on the label it says its made by kiln fired pottery code - WHSBA01-64

Thanks for that @flounder

With over 1000ft of edging it makes me shudder to think of trying scissors

Being a bit of a cynic @Tufty, I should have pointed out the use of those operative words of “up to”, a bit like “aims to” in many adverts! I’ll still look forward to your update in 25 years though !

Found a blade! Genuine part too and only £6.35! Minimum order quantity of two though, so I've got a new blade and another spare on the way. Maybe selling them only in two or more tells me all I need to know about the longevity of the blade.

I'm sure others will have better descriptions and some photos of the plastbag method. They only need a drop of water on a piece of kitchen roll, then transferring to a pot quickly at a suitable size. I struggle bit with banana fingers and have accidentally squashed a few, trial and error needed.

Yes, the Japanese tools are expensive @hailbopp, for good reason I think because of the quality of the materials and cutting edge. I use a cordless hedge trimmer which is quite light and versatile. It gives a good finish on conifers, Portuguese laurel and Griselinia. Mine is made by Stiga. I...