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westwood clipper

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by richard p » Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:16 pm

my westwood clipper lawnmower is only driving on one wheel, the drive gears in one front axle kingpin have worn. has anyone got a scrap machine lying...

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Last post by oilman4me
Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:41 pm
Weed Membrane

Last post by peter
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by Dozer136 » Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:08 am

Morning!

I hope someone can help, I have a large steep slope at the end of my garden, approximately 1 in 3!

I have quite a lot of planting on the...

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Last post by peter
Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:39 am
Wheelbarrows

Last post by Clive.
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by Monika » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:27 pm

We recently bought ourselves a large jigsaw puzzle to do over Christmas and the new year. The picture shows a big, old-fashioned allotment site with...

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Last post by Clive.
Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:04 pm
Rotavor Assistance required please Cultimatic B66

Last post by Hortiman
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by Lightpill » Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:27 pm

Hello All

A couple of years ago some Gentleman called Clive and Richard identified my rotovator given to me by family as a Qualcast B66 Cultimatic....

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Last post by Hortiman
Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:31 pm
soaker hoses

Last post by oldherbaceous
Replies: 10
by The Mouse » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:59 pm

I know it seems silly to be thinking about these now, when the soil is already waterlogged for most of us, but this is the time of year when I start...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:41 pm
BUYING A NEW TABLE SAW

Last post by Compo
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by Compo » Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:13 pm

My 10inch table saw has packed up and with nowhere local to get the motor rewound I am looking to get another. My budget is under £150 and it looks...

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Last post by Compo
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:42 pm
Tools for clearing an allotment

Last post by IanNW
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by IanNW » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:16 pm
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Ok i managed to get an allotment from my Local council after waiting 2 years.

It is on new reclaimed land that the council has made available for...
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Last post by IanNW
Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:52 pm
Worst tool ever bought or given.

Last post by The Mouse
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by snooky » Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:27 pm
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Mine is a so called "scythe" which I was given as a present.It is made of 3mm carbon steel about 18 inches long with the last 6 inches bent...
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Last post by The Mouse
Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:02 am
lawnflite mower problem

Last post by dbabypowder
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by dbabypowder » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:07 pm

hi everyone newbie here , bought a 10/26 lawnflite rideon mower, fitted new belts and blade.worked for 15 mins ..no problems..then it stopped...

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Last post by dbabypowder
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:39 pm
hedge trimmer

Last post by richard p
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by anthonyjb3 » Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:49 pm

I am looking to buy a electric hedge trimmer

Stilh, Bosch, Roybi, any idea which is the best buy.

many thanks
Anthony

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Last post by richard p
Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:30 pm
TABLE SAW SPARES

Last post by landie57
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by Compo » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:22 pm

I have a performance power 10 inch table saw and the drive belt underneath has snapped, I have ordered one from a small company called solent tools...

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Last post by landie57
Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:23 am
Wolsley Webb Merry Tiller rotavator

Last post by west1
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by west1 » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:03 pm
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Hi, I have just aquired the afore mentioned rotavator it has a B&S 4HP engine and the the plate lists the following:Model number AC3414/AC3419...
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Last post by west1
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:49 pm
Old Sheen Flame Gun

Last post by arthur e
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by tankerpilot » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:21 am

Can an old Sheen Flame Gun work on domestic heating oil or gas old. I find that whereas I used to be able to buy parafin from the pump at two local...

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Last post by arthur e
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:42 pm
Wood Treatment Spraying??

Last post by Clive.
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by kfcbantam » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:07 am

Anyone tried spraying wood treatment with one of those garden pump up spray guns? Might need thinning down a bit first.

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Last post by Clive.
Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:42 pm
Correct grade of engine oil query

Last post by madasafish
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by vron » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:12 pm

Hi everyone, can you help with this question please.

We have just bought a Mc Culloch Petrol Rotary Mower 46s 500 series.

It has a Briggs and...

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Last post by madasafish
Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:58 pm
Lawnmower

Last post by larkspur
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by larkspur » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:57 am

My OH recently obtained a S/H Atco Ensign 17inch Cylinder mower which had been recently serviced. He asks:-
At some time in the future will need to...

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Last post by larkspur
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:23 pm
Elwell hoe

Last post by Clive.
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by Monika » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:18 pm

You may have heard me before singing the praises of our favourite hoe. Although we have used it for years (razor sharp and beautifully balanced), we...

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Last post by Clive.
Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:53 pm
Grandad's secateurs

Last post by Geoff
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by PLUMPUDDING » Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:29 pm
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My son's friend was clearing out his grandad's shed and found these wonderful secateurs made by Wilkinson Sword. They are really solidly made, not...
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Last post by Geoff
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:15 pm
pp420 petrol mower

Last post by Clive.
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by lez » Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:06 pm

I happened to see a performance power PP420 petrol mower someone was chucking out. gave it the once over and the chap said I could have for £8....

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Last post by Clive.
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:15 pm
Atco Commodore B20 - Carburretor Settings

Last post by Clive.
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by timsoles » Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:26 pm

I recently purchased this machine as a non-runner. The previous owner thought the problem was the ignition coil, and he was right. The new ignition...

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Last post by Clive.
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:07 pm
wolseley wizard rotavator

Last post by philskin
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by philskin » Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:14 am

hello my name is phil i live in sunny shropshire ,i have recently been restoring a lovely little rotavator that i believe was also known as a merry...

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Last post by philskin
Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:51 pm
qualcast 35dl MOWER ignition problem

Last post by pockets
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by Timboy » Sun May 31, 2009 9:14 pm

I Have a 35dl mower the ignition system has packed up i looked inside the engine and there are no points just a black plastic lump with 2 wires...

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Last post by pockets
Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:05 pm
howard rotavator

Last post by pockets
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by 958chris » Tue May 19, 2009 10:50 am

Hi just got hold of a rotavator it has a villers MK15HS four stroke engine.
on top of the carb there looks like a oil resovior eny body have eny clue...

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Last post by pockets
Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:03 pm
flymo mowers

Last post by sally wright
Replies: 4
by bebilja » Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:44 pm

A number of years ago I had a flymo hover with a two stroke engine which was great for cutting steep banks.I have moved to a house with a steep...

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Last post by sally wright
Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:56 pm
Help with Identifying Cultivator ?

Last post by Clive.
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by gaz_bro » Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:18 pm
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I need help to identify this old rotovator/cultivator.please

I think its possibly early mountfield design with the vertical driveshaft/gearbox...
19 Replies

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Last post by Clive.
Fri May 29, 2009 5:54 pm
Another good place to ask machinery related questions.

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by landie57 » Tue May 19, 2009 4:09 pm

The new updated website of the Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Club (VHGMC) now includes a forum where members and non members can...

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Last post by landie57
Tue May 19, 2009 4:09 pm
NETTING RECOMMENDATION

Last post by Compo
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by Compo » Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:20 pm
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I am building a home made timber brassic cage that I can take down every year and move so I want a good net to put over it, a while back there was a...
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Last post by Compo
Mon May 18, 2009 11:09 pm
Suffolk Punch Dual Drive Mower

Last post by Timboy
Replies: 13
by Timboy » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:31 pm

I have just got hold of a suffolk punch dual drive mower. It will not spark , checked carb,plug, points any ideas? Type 75G 14 Model 13A Engine No...

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Last post by Timboy
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:42 am
electric heater versis parafine

Last post by greenboots
Replies: 6
by greenboots » Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:56 pm

Hi everyone does anyone know which is more econical electric of parafin heaters for the greenhouse :?:

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Last post by greenboots
Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:40 pm
Howard 300 / 350 / GEM

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by peter » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:15 pm

Contacted our regional agricultural dealer for some replacement blades, bolts and a belt for my 350 today, got chatting to the chap around a very...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:42 am
Merry Tiller Major

Last post by Clive.
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by Timboy » Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:51 pm

Does anybody know where I can get a manual so my pal can look into the engine of his old MAJOR 4hp. Timboy

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Last post by Clive.
Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:31 pm
Pressure Washer

Last post by Geoff
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by Geoff » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:36 am

Anybody know anything about pressure washer faults and repairs?
I have had a Karcher 620M for quite a few years but today it has given up on me. Used...

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Last post by Geoff
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:35 pm
Request for advice on engine problem ( A114)

Last post by Clive.
Replies: 3
by nickhlx » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:52 am

Hi,
I have an Atco Commodore B20, age unknown but suspect 15 years or so, which has a problem I think with the ignition. The mower is in superb...

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Last post by Clive.
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:19 pm
Stihl 180C chain saw?

Last post by Jonzjob
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by Jonzjob » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:09 pm

I have a Stihl 180C chain saw, wonderful bit of kit, but just recently it has started to leak chain oil when it is not in use.

After use it is...

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Last post by Jonzjob
Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:34 pm
cylinder sharpening

Last post by Clive.
Replies: 6
by neil » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:45 am

Hi,when a cylinder mower cylinder is sent for sharpening does any sharpening of the lower blade have to be done or left alone

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Last post by Clive.
Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:20 pm
atco commodore drive chains

Last post by neil
Replies: 5
by neil » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:01 pm

Hi,i wonder if anyone can help,i purchased a second hand atco commodore there is quite a lot of slack in the drive chains,is there any means to...

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Last post by neil
Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:36 am
Wheelbarrow tyres that won't puncture.

Last post by PLUMPUDDING
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by PLUMPUDDING » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:03 pm

My friend phoned on Saturday enthusing about a replacement wheelbarrow tyre she had discovered in B & Q. (I was the only person she could think...

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Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:43 pm
Branding irons for wooden tools

Last post by sally wright
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by sally wright » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:54 pm

Dear All,
anyone know where I can purchase a set of letters and numbers for branding wooden tools. If you look at timely warning you will see why...

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Last post by sally wright
Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:59 pm
Wolf weeder

Last post by Larkshall
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by Rhubarb Stick » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:08 pm

Today I bought a small Wolf push/pull weeder. What a splendid tool this is. I can't wait for the weeds to show so that I can show then who's the boss...

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Last post by Larkshall
Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:40 pm
Tempted to buy a Mantis Tiller

Last post by peter
Replies: 50
by Happymouse » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:47 pm
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Hi everyone.
I had a leaflet in the post today tempting me to buy a Mantis Tiller. Are they as good as they claim to be ? My only worry is would it...
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Last post by peter
Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:52 pm
Wolseley merry tiller

Last post by Larkshall
Replies: 1
by RONCOLLINS » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:51 pm

I have an old wolseley merry tiller complete with slasher rotors. It works but does not propel forward on its own due I believe to the drive belt not...

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Last post by Larkshall
Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:42 am
ridging spade

Last post by nemo
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by nemo » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:03 pm

hello i am looking for a spade with a few names i know it as a ridging spade but is also called a coping spade and a Loy or a narrow irish spade. if...

3 Replies

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Last post by nemo
Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:01 pm
Two Wheeled Tractors

Last post by Shallot Man
Replies: 5
by Columbarius » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:57 pm

I'm seriously thinking about investing in a two-wheeled tractor. I have a patch of land to turn into a vegetable garden. Currently brambles, docks,...

5 Replies

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Last post by Shallot Man
Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:12 pm
Barford Atom infomation request.

Last post by reiver
Replies: 1
by peter » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:17 pm

Anyone (Clive perhaps) know anything about these?

Are they a two wheeled walk-behind tractor that can pull implements?
When were they made?
Are they...

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Last post by reiver
Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:25 pm
seed broadcaster?

Last post by oxalis

by oxalis » Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:18 pm

Hi All

I know this one has come up before but I'm looking for a wheeled hoe and also a spinner type broadcaster for green manures, any ideas...

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Last post by oxalis
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:18 pm
Suffolk Punch 35dl

Last post by dave b
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by Timboy » Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:58 am

Can someone please help me with a repair manual many thanks

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Last post by dave b
Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:07 pm
Extendable Hedge Trimmers

Last post by richard p
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by Pottyaboutveg » Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:13 pm

I have a very high leylandi hedge which costs us a fortune to cut back every year, what I was hoping that someone could suggest a good telescopic...

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Last post by richard p
Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:06 pm
BrushcuttersStrimmers - curved or straight?

Last post by Colin Miles
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by Colin Miles » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:08 pm

What are the advantages/disadvantages of having a curved shaft rather than a straight one?

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Last post by Colin Miles
Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:54 pm
Ride-on from the states

Last post by Tel
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by gary29428 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:08 pm

I have purchased a John Deere LA115 lawn tractor from a dealer in Long Island, getting it into Ireland for less then 1/2 of what I'd pay here. I have...

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Last post by Tel
Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:15 pm
rotavator help

Last post by bighughie
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by gowerbass come gardener » Sun May 18, 2008 10:46 am

i am looking to buy a rotavator in the near future,any suggestions?

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Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:36 pm

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