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"Another vote for the GTA26, that said there is a new version out, the GTA40 (ooh, I'm tempted, but it would be a complete luxury). You've got to cost in time for sharpening the chains... or treat them as disposable items, and again cost them in.
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"Can't help with battery but we have 4 Echo HCAS236ES-L semi long hedgecutters that will cut stuff larger diameter than a fat finger, are totally reliable and bombproof . Have used on many reductions buy one you will not be unhappy !!"
"Secateurs are a bit like torches, can spend just a few pounds on something that on the face of it does pretty much the same thing as one costing 100's, once you've had a really good one it's hard to drop back to the cheaper option. Amazon has been…"
"For you that loses everything your right not buying high end.
On there side needing new ones every year you would be better off buying a good quality pair which would end up cheaper (if you didn't lose them 😂)"
On there side needing new ones every year you would be better off buying a good quality pair which would end up cheaper (if you didn't lose them 😂)"
"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…"
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…"
"And obviously the cost of those £50 bottles of wine will be covered by the business as an entertainment or customer gift expense. 😂"
"Maybe I'm careless . But ive lost so many pairs of secateurs, i only use cheap ones . I've got a few pairs in the van , they last about a year . "
"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 😂😂."
"Try a cheap, Chinese charb copy for £20, they do work. Takes a bit of fiddling with though."
"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…"
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…"
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…"
Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
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…
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Niwaki secateurs
Keep contemplating buying a pair of hiryu secateurs from niwaki wondered if anyone has any and if so what their thoughts are?I've got SR1, tobiso topiary clippers and okatsune shears so I know they are all good but I wondered if the hiryu are worth…
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Stihl blowers failing
I've had a definite increase in machinery failing, and lately I've had a rash of BG86 blowers failing due to carburettor wear- something I've never come across before. Has anyone else had issues like this? What hand-held blowers would people…
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Making tax digital
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
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