Tools and Machinery

Moderators: KG Steve, Chantal, Tigger, peter

New Topic

478 topics

Page 1 of 10
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
10
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

Posting Rules & Guidelines

Last post by KGAdmin « Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:39 pm
Posted in News and Views

by KGAdmin » Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:39 pm » in News and Views

Kitchen Garden Magazine operates a posting policy here for the protection of its Forum members and readers, plus legal reasons.

Board use: This...

0 Replies

76114 Views

Last post by KGAdmin View the latest post
Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:39 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Garden glove recommendations?

Last post by Geoff « Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:18 pm
Replies: 6
by judyk » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:37 am

I have a constant problem with finding garden gloves that last well and provide enough hand protection for the jobs that I do in the garden. I do a...

6 Replies

57 Views

Last post by Geoff View the latest post
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:18 pm
Battery power tools

Last post by Colin2016 « Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:04 pm
Replies: 9
by Stephen » Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:51 am

I was a fairly early adopter of a battery powered drill (late 1980s). My first were Makitas who seemed to have the edge at the time.
When my earliest...

9 Replies

286 Views

Last post by Colin2016 View the latest post
Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:04 pm
Food Containers Advice

Last post by vivienz « Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:56 pm
Replies: 2
by Elahid » Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:29 am

Hi all. Do you guys know of any food containers that are smaller that will hold maybe a sandwich or 2 that will keep food hot/warm? i'm thinking they...

2 Replies

98 Views

Last post by vivienz View the latest post
Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:56 pm
Dellorto FHC2013A Carburetor

Last post by Richard « Sun Aug 09, 2020 1:03 pm
Replies: 4
by Blowzorn » Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:21 pm

Hi there from a newby.
I have a Flymo L47-5 fitted with a Dellorto FHC2013A Carburetor. The float bowl screw has snapped off and I cannot find a...

4 Replies

135 Views

Last post by Richard View the latest post
Sun Aug 09, 2020 1:03 pm
Containets for food

Last post by Stephen « Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:34 pm
Replies: 7
by Miseyinel » Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:44 pm

Hi all. I'm trying to find really GOOD food storage containers that I can use in the freezer and microwave and --of course--the fridge. So far I've...

7 Replies

203 Views

Last post by Stephen View the latest post
Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:34 pm
Hose Fittings

Last post by cressrpv « Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:23 am
Replies: 10
by Geoff » Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:06 pm

Do the fittings for garden hose drive anyone else mad?

Every time I do the watering I seem to end up with wet feet or wet jeans because a connection...

10 Replies

370 Views

Last post by cressrpv View the latest post
Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:23 am
suffolk punch 43 cuts out when set to idle and massive virbating on full revs

Last post by Sampick123 « Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:32 pm
Replies: 2
by Sampick123 » Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:22 pm

hello all I have just got a second hand Suffolk punch 43 and I am looking for some help on a few issues.

1. when I am starting this mower I set it...

2 Replies

139 Views

Last post by Sampick123 View the latest post
Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:32 pm
Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Last post by Julesuk « Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:44 pm
Replies: 21
1

2
Attachment(s) by Julesuk » Sat May 23, 2020 3:44 pm

I have the fabulous Hayter 10/30 which i have used for over 10 years (I bought it second hand and restored it the best I can). It picks up grass,...
21 Replies

1085 Views

Last post by Julesuk View the latest post
Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:44 pm
Clearway

Last post by Richard « Sun May 31, 2020 11:53 am
Replies: 16
1

2
Attachment(s) by Robertorton » Sat May 09, 2020 3:07 pm

rps20200509_190633-2.jpg
rps20200509_190715-2.jpg
20200509_132638.jpg
16 Replies

1172 Views

Last post by Richard View the latest post
Sun May 31, 2020 11:53 am
Wolseley Clearway

Last post by Richard « Tue May 26, 2020 1:05 pm
Replies: 20
1

2
Attachment(s) by Hiram D » Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:03 pm

Can anyone help me please? I have acquired a Wolseley Clearway machine. The drive belt runs from the engine to the cutter drive and has to turn a...
20 Replies

12460 Views

Last post by Richard View the latest post
Tue May 26, 2020 1:05 pm
Favourite Acquired Tools

Last post by Stephen « Mon May 18, 2020 7:50 pm
Replies: 4
Attachment(s) by Cider Boys » Mon May 18, 2020 6:49 pm

I have many old tools, some that I have bought and others that I have acquired over the years. One of my favourites is an old Neverbend spade that...

4 Replies

427 Views

Last post by Stephen View the latest post
Mon May 18, 2020 7:50 pm
Merry tiller major engine

Last post by Richard « Sun May 17, 2020 10:28 am
Replies: 10
Attachment(s) by Shrek76 » Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:30 pm

I've just bought a merry tiller major which runs but it seems to have an issue with the engine. Although it starts it doesn't seem to rev up and...

10 Replies

954 Views

Last post by Richard View the latest post
Sun May 17, 2020 10:28 am
BATTERY STRIMMER

Last post by tigerburnie « Fri May 15, 2020 10:12 am
Replies: 4
by Compo » Thu May 14, 2020 6:51 pm

Can anyone recommend a good battery strimmer? Midto higher price range?

4 Replies

459 Views

Last post by tigerburnie View the latest post
Fri May 15, 2020 10:12 am
Qualcast Classic 35s running problems

Last post by JOHN1948 « Tue May 05, 2020 6:57 pm
Replies: 4
by ramsrc » Fri May 16, 2014 3:42 pm

First of all, as I am new here - hello to everyone. Hopefully someone knowledgeble can answer my question.

I have a Qualcast Classic 35s - which...

4 Replies

6354 Views

Last post by JOHN1948 View the latest post
Tue May 05, 2020 6:57 pm
Straightening fork tines

Last post by Stephen « Sun May 03, 2020 12:31 pm
Replies: 13
Attachment(s) by Stephen » Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:19 pm

Once they are bent, can I use a blowtorch to enable me to bend them back or will it not be hot enough?

13 Replies

2190 Views

Last post by Stephen View the latest post
Sun May 03, 2020 12:31 pm
Small Cultivator

Last post by Shallot Man « Sun May 03, 2020 10:50 am
Replies: 14
Attachment(s) by Geoff » Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:13 pm

I have no trouble digging but find the clod bashing to a tilth afterwards hard work. I wonder if a small electric cultivator would be any use. I've...

14 Replies

1413 Views

Last post by Shallot Man View the latest post
Sun May 03, 2020 10:50 am
Qualcast 43S fast running

Last post by Richard « Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:22 pm
Replies: 4
by Sissonsdarren » Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:38 pm

Hi there,

I picked up a qualcast 43s as a non-runner and stripped the carb down and cleaned the main jet and managed to get it starting, after...

4 Replies

1146 Views

Last post by Richard View the latest post
Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:22 pm
Electric hedge trimmers

Last post by MarkMcL « Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:49 am
Replies: 11
by Monika » Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:11 pm

Having cut our about 100' of hedging (mainly rosa rugosa with some pyracantha and hawthorn) manually over many years, I am thinking of asking Father...

11 Replies

3469 Views

Last post by MarkMcL View the latest post
Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:49 am
Battery vs gas powered equipment performance

Last post by MarkMcL « Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:43 am
Replies: 11
by Orasserc » Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:12 am

I'm in the market for some lawn equipment - string trimmer, edger, and garden tiller. I'm looking at either Echo's PAS line or EGO's battery-powered...

11 Replies

1757 Views

Last post by MarkMcL View the latest post
Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:43 am
Honda FG315 Rotovator for sale

Last post by Stephen « Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:45 pm
Replies: 1
by Stephen » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:25 pm

Not by me but by a friend from the Lotus Seven Club.

I can post on your behalf, if it is of interest to you. Probably best to send me an e-mail...

1 Replies

1582 Views

Last post by Stephen View the latest post
Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:45 pm
Help

Last post by pinkyalexa « Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:23 pm

by pinkyalexa » Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:23 pm

is it free?

0 Replies

1178 Views

Last post by pinkyalexa View the latest post
Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:23 pm
No go mower

Last post by Shallot Man « Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:52 pm
Replies: 14
by Geoff » Fri Jan 31, 2020 4:12 pm

Serviced my mower as usual but it won't start. It's electric start and seems to turn over slowly when I try to start it. Was a bit that way at the...

14 Replies

1675 Views

Last post by Shallot Man View the latest post
Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:52 pm
Hedge trimmer blades

Last post by Stephen « Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:20 am
Replies: 4
Attachment(s) by Stephen » Tue Jan 21, 2020 5:49 pm

We (by that I mean the charity where I garden as a volunteer) have been given a hedge trimmer.
IMG_20200120_114410 .jpg
I know the motor works...

4 Replies

1011 Views

Last post by Stephen View the latest post
Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:20 am
cobra mini tiller

Last post by shanka « Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:39 pm
Replies: 3
by chrisg » Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:16 am

Does anyone have experience of the Cobra Mini Tiller?
Of especial interest would be price of spares and accessories.
Hopefully a bit cheaper than the...

3 Replies

2562 Views

Last post by shanka View the latest post
Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:39 pm
Specialist tools

Last post by Stephen « Fri Nov 22, 2019 5:58 pm
Replies: 4
by Stephen » Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:42 am

Probably we all have a wide selection of tools.

There are the essential basics:- fork & spade, hand fork & trowel, rake, hoe. I doubt I am...

4 Replies

1091 Views

Last post by Stephen View the latest post
Fri Nov 22, 2019 5:58 pm
Searching the best mini gas tiller

Last post by Stephen « Fri Nov 22, 2019 11:35 am
Replies: 2
by davidlortiejon45 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:11 pm

We are doing some severe space clearing and leveling to move a storehouse unit (aluminum skeleton and dense coated tarp roof/sides). My tiller died...

2 Replies

1605 Views

Last post by Stephen View the latest post
Fri Nov 22, 2019 11:35 am
GE versus Whirlpool Refrigerator?

Last post by richard p « Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:27 am
Replies: 1
by snooky » Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:30 pm

As the refrigerator is for a RV you may be better off asking this query on the link below,Urega:-

1 Replies

1033 Views

Last post by richard p View the latest post
Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:27 am
Lawnflite won’t start

Last post by Col1n « Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:51 pm
Replies: 3
by Col1n » Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:14 pm

Hi all

Wondering if there is anybody on here hat can help. I have a lawnflite 705la that has been working great for about 2 years. I used it...

3 Replies

1369 Views

Last post by Col1n View the latest post
Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:51 pm
New tool for getting to & from plot

Last post by robo « Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:43 pm
Replies: 10
Attachment(s) by Colin2016 » Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:56 pm

Had to share my new mode of transport for getting to the plot.

Had 2 bags of compost in the trailer and it pulled ok.

It is electric assisted and...

10 Replies

1778 Views

Last post by robo View the latest post
Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:43 pm
Gtech hedge trimmer

Last post by snooky « Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:40 pm
Replies: 1
by Rhubarbstick » Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:00 pm

I have a Gtech hedge trimmer which has had very litttle use but now wont cut at all. has anyone tried to sharpen the blades and if so with any...

1 Replies

581 Views

Last post by snooky View the latest post
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:40 pm
Qualcast Suffolk Punch 43S Engine noise

Last post by peter « Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:57 pm
Replies: 6
by RickT » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:46 am

I don't know the exact age of this machine but as label says Birmid Qualcast (H&GE) Ltd I assume it is 1980s. Part No is L23981, Serial No....

6 Replies

1463 Views

Last post by peter View the latest post
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:57 pm
Villiers MK 12/2 engine manual

Last post by cancunia « Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:08 am
Replies: 11
by davetedd » Thu Dec 15, 2005 9:35 am

Hi - can anyone help with locating this manual or with information on how to get at the points on this engine?

11 Replies

22055 Views

Last post by cancunia View the latest post
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:08 am
Honda vrs Mantis

Last post by includedcamping « Tue May 21, 2019 12:55 pm
Replies: 12
by tracie » Mon May 06, 2019 4:13 pm

Hi All,

I have a mantis and a Honda tiller, Both are 4stroke and both about the same age and been used about the same.

My question is which one...

12 Replies

3437 Views

Last post by includedcamping View the latest post
Tue May 21, 2019 12:55 pm
Hyundai

Last post by robo « Fri May 03, 2019 1:16 pm
Replies: 7
by robo » Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:53 pm

Last November I treated myself to an Hyundai battery lawn mower I bought it through Amazon , I packed it away over winter I never even started it ,...

7 Replies

2471 Views

Last post by robo View the latest post
Fri May 03, 2019 1:16 pm
Pull-Starter Problem: Punch 43s

Last post by BazzB « Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:04 am
Replies: 2
by BazzB » Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:53 pm

I’m trying to restore old Qualcast Punch 43s. It had been abandoned in a shed for years, but I was optimistic it could be fixed. A lack of spark...

2 Replies

1584 Views

Last post by BazzB View the latest post
Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:04 am
Chicken hatch opener

Last post by oldherbaceous « Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:28 am
Replies: 5
by robo » Mon Apr 01, 2019 3:39 pm

Around 14 months ago I bought a battery operated hatch opener from a guy on eBay it's called chuxaway
Ex automatic pop hole opener ,with losing the...

5 Replies

2112 Views

Last post by oldherbaceous View the latest post
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:28 am
Steam

Last post by Monika « Sat Mar 16, 2019 5:08 pm
Replies: 14
by tigerburnie » Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:26 pm

A bit big for the garden, but I want one...……………………..
Tornado by tigerburnie , on Flickr

14 Replies

3508 Views

Last post by Monika View the latest post
Sat Mar 16, 2019 5:08 pm
Merry Tiller.

Last post by oldherbaceous « Thu Dec 06, 2018 12:34 pm
Replies: 16
1

2
by oldherbaceous » Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:47 pm

I need a little advice, please.

I was given some old Merry Tiller attatchments about six months ago. I didn't realy want them but, they belonged to...
16 Replies

5909 Views

Last post by oldherbaceous View the latest post
Thu Dec 06, 2018 12:34 pm
Second hand tools

Last post by Westi « Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:36 pm
Replies: 10
by PLUMPUDDING » Sat May 19, 2018 4:58 pm

An old chap we know was clearing out the garage of a deceased friend and donated some tools. I've been trying them out and they are excellent. I used...

10 Replies

4265 Views

Last post by Westi View the latest post
Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:36 pm
Qualcast 35s roller locking

Last post by robo « Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:47 pm
Replies: 3
by Rockinrob » Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:02 pm

Hi all, My trusty qualcast classic 35s has decided that it would be fun if it locked its rear roller making it very difficult to manoeuvre when not...

3 Replies

2635 Views

Last post by robo View the latest post
Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:47 pm
Wire coat hangers

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:33 am
Replies: 9
by Primrose » Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:48 pm

A recent wardrobe declutter has left me with a surfeit of wire coat hangers. I’ m sure there must be some useful ways in which I can recycle them for...

9 Replies

5567 Views

Last post by PLUMPUDDING View the latest post
Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:33 am
Shay Rotogardener 80

Last post by Steve Rowat « Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:54 am

by Steve Rowat » Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:54 am

I live in New Zealand and have recently acquired a Shay Rotogardener 80 which, after a little "fettling", burst into life and appears to...

0 Replies

3864 Views

Last post by Steve Rowat View the latest post
Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:54 am
Netting tips

Last post by Westi « Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:50 pm
Replies: 14
by Colin2016 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:54 pm

I have netting & frame for 4ft x 12ft raised beds any tips if attaching the bottom of the netting which will give me easy access to get at the...

14 Replies

6951 Views

Last post by Westi View the latest post
Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:50 pm
Mowers

Last post by Monika « Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:57 pm
Replies: 3
by Chris116 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:25 am

Hi,I have been tasked to look at purchasing a new mower to cut the grass on the paths in and around allotments, are there any recommendations, does...

3 Replies

2353 Views

Last post by Monika View the latest post
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:57 pm
Mowing machines

Last post by Stephens « Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:01 am
Replies: 20
1

2
Attachment(s) by Geoff » Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:10 pm

I have a mowing dilemma.

My 30” ride-on mower (Hayter Heritage 13/30) is giving me some grief. I’m losing traction which I’m guessing is a main...
20 Replies

10531 Views

Last post by Stephens View the latest post
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:01 am
Hose Cart

Last post by marilyn « Tue May 08, 2018 8:19 am
Replies: 5
Attachment(s) by Geoff » Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:04 pm

Anybody got any experience of hose carts?

I want something sturdy that will last, looked at a few online from Hozelock, Gardena and Karcher but...

5 Replies

4367 Views

Last post by marilyn View the latest post
Tue May 08, 2018 8:19 am
Qualcast classic 43s drive belt issue

Last post by Willinghamboy « Sun May 06, 2018 1:52 pm

by Willinghamboy » Sun May 06, 2018 1:52 pm

The drive belt keeps jumping off the large drive belt pulley. I think the reason it is doing this is because the drive belt is not sitting correctly...

0 Replies

4384 Views

Last post by Willinghamboy View the latest post
Sun May 06, 2018 1:52 pm
Modified standard garden trowel - "snub nosed trowel"

Last post by Westi « Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:38 pm
Replies: 3
Attachment(s) by no_akira » Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:33 pm

Always found the traditional garden trowel not that useful on heavy soil.

Well after a few minutes with "Mr Grinder & Mr Hammer"......

3 Replies

3400 Views

Last post by Westi View the latest post
Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:38 pm
Broadforks

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:29 pm
Replies: 22
1

2
Attachment(s) by lez » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:11 pm

Hi Ya, I was talking to a mate who has an allotment and he mentioned he has a broadfork for turning his ground. I looked it up but only found one and...
22 Replies

8988 Views

Last post by PLUMPUDDING View the latest post
Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:29 pm
Leaking water butt

Last post by robo « Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:33 pm
Replies: 25
1

2
by PLUMPUDDING » Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:17 am

Do any of you practical people know an easy way to make a strong seal on a split water butt. I've tried glue and gorilla tape but they don't last...
25 Replies

11688 Views

Last post by robo View the latest post
Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:33 pm

New Topic

478 topics

Page 1 of 10
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
10
Next

Return to Board Index

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum