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06-01-2021, 10:20 PM | #841 | ||
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07-01-2021, 06:51 AM | #843 | ||
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Is bent when I drive on it.
Comparing pictures from previous years, its at its greenest from May to October and doesn't yellow at all during that time. Considering it will regularly get down to -4 overnight with heavy frosts.
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15-01-2021, 11:24 PM | #845 | ||
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Bought a husky line trimmer today on DFGs advice ( sorry mate, I can’t seem to reply to your DM), got the 322L model which is mid range, below the professional range , in the landowner range. It’s .5kg lighter than the equivalent stihl straight shaft model.I’ll give it a try tomorrow and report back. My new business cards arrived today, I now have a PO Box and an accountant. I guess this is what being a grown up feels like
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16-01-2021, 07:02 AM | #846 | ||
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Good on you. Once you enter that mindset, work will naturally flow your way.
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16-01-2021, 09:03 AM | #847 | |||
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not promising anything ....what part of Adelaide do you prefer to cover.
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16-01-2021, 10:58 AM | #848 | |||
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Does Husqvarna do an automatic line feeding head for brush cutters like the Sthil supercut 20-2? That is one feature of the Sthil I like.
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16-01-2021, 06:06 PM | #849 | |||
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I have had a few BG55 / BG 86 blowers. I currently have two because a few years ago the oldest one seemingly seized. I replaced with a new one and threw it in the shed until I discovered that there is a pretty simple reason/fix for this problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGwvi0Q8zqA Seems that the three bolts that attach the engine to the blower body work loose over time, jamming the flywheel. Stihl don't use thread lock for these bolts. So now I have two running BG86's, one is hard to start in hot and humid weather, the other has a failed ignition switch and a dodgy starter. Will definitely looking at my options when it comes time to replace these.
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16-01-2021, 06:40 PM | #850 | ||
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Mechanically I can't fault the Stihl equipment but I too have noticed the drop in finish quality, the casings are thinner, you may aswell take the plastic exhaust guards off and store it because it won't see the day out. We've also had drama's with the choke switches breaking.
We've had a few demo's come through of late. I bought a BGA57 electric blower on the spot after using one for a few minutes, its a gem of a thing. The other one that really impressed me was the Husky electric pole saw, instead of shaft drive it has the power head at the cutting end. It was smooth powerful and light. I'd like to trade our Stihl shaft drive for one. Oh and best of luck Danzvtil I've got no doubt you'll do well
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16-01-2021, 07:39 PM | #851 | ||
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I noticed this at Bunnings today. Has anyone tried one?
It doesn’t seem to be consistent with a “DIY” workshop!
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16-01-2021, 09:24 PM | #853 | ||
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Haha! I like you're sense of humor...
Reminds me of the folks "Robo-vac" The border collie used to nudge it into a corner then spend all day holding it there Not sure if i'd let her near one of these though.
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16-01-2021, 09:39 PM | #854 | ||
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My grass has died off in certain areas, which I thought quite odd considering that Sydney had a ton of recent rain - followed by a heap of heat.
I fed it some Number 17 lawn food and kept the water on it. I think I found the problem. Not enough top soil and the ground below the grass is very heavily compacted - it is essentially like laying the turf over cement. The recent heat has dried it out and the water was not absorbed due the the hardness of the ground. I've gone at the areas with a pick and tried to break up as much as I can - very hard to do. I've also been spreading around some fine top soil to fill in the holes and hopefully build up some thickness over time. Has anyone used this product, I may give it a go? 1 bottle should be enough: https://www.bunnings.com.au/groundbr...eaker_p0013635 I figured for $15 it's worth a try.
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16-01-2021, 09:58 PM | #856 | ||
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I’d also be forking it, if you can drive it in (and get it back out!). Push it in well, wiggle, pull out, repeat. Water well after. Clay breaker works but not fast.
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16-01-2021, 10:11 PM | #857 | ||
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Looking at the MSDS this is about a 5% mix of sulphuric acid, it'll help break down organic matter but thats about it.
https://2ecffd01e1ab3e9383f0-07db7b9...2b2959b68f.pdf If you're on sand use soil wetter, if its loam or clay keep punching holes and filling them with sand. Or for a no punch method add gypsum and water it in to soften clay soils.
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16-01-2021, 10:12 PM | #858 | ||
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I’m north east suburbs.
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So I took the huski out on my lawns this morning, and went straight back to the stihl. Today’s lawns were all vertical cut edges, and I’m real particular about how good they look. I’ll have to practise on my own lawn until I’m comfortable. The 2 things I need to get used to is it spins anti clockwise and the guard is huge, so I can’t see what I’m doing.
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Will just belt at it with the mattock till I've had enough and hope that works. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk
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26-01-2021, 05:40 PM | #862 | ||
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I got sent this photo of some quality work carried out by a Jim's Mowing franchise.
These guys installed instant turf OVER the existing lawn. I hope they were reported back to head office because I know that sort of job would not have been a cheap. Or perhaps that is why they got the job in the first place?
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04-02-2021, 07:29 AM | #866 | ||
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Who'd a thunk 63,000 facebook members on a lawn site
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Also; -Bolts attaching head and crankcase became loose -Carb return spring broke, not a service item!! The guy at the Sthil shop I have used for 25+years took me behind the counter to show me the parts he could order. Broken return spring=new carb at $100+. I ended up with an ebay carb for $28 delivered in two days that works fine but for how long? -Clamp system holding nozzle on failed so is now held on with self tappers - Muffler continually came loose, so very strong loctite applied to the bolts the last time it happened. To my utter disbelief the muffler came loose again this week. On inspection bolts still firmly loctited in place, they are never coming out but the muffler has broken away from the mounting. Sorry So I am in the market for a new blower, what do you guys recommend? I have had several Sthil blowers but have been burned this time (let it go Work Horse) I have had Echo blowers in the past and they went well.
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I'm considering replacing the grass with green concrete
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