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That is more a root chopper/ lever. Than a spade/ shovel.
If you to really waste some money just get one of these.
https://www.harrodhorticultural.com/sneeboer-borde...
If you to really waste some money just get one of these.
https://www.harrodhorticultural.com/sneeboer-borde...
Snow and Rocks said:
Contrary to the previous post, I use a fairly large 4 stroke Honda brushcutter for everything on our few acre plot. It does have various metal blade attachments but spends most of its time with a heavy duty bump feed line head on it.
It happily blasts through nettles, docks, long grass etc but woody stuff needs one of the metal blades. It's also easy to use on the edges of the more formal lawns, just run it at barely above idle and it'll leave a neat finish quickly and easily. With the cow horn handles and decent harness it's comfortable to use for hours if needed, quiet and economical too being a 4 stroke.
No experience of the Hyundai but I do occasionally use an 18v Dewalt at my parents and I find it infuriatingly weedy even for lawn edging with batteries lasting no time at all. Pretty badly designed too.
Have exactly the same setup and love it. It's bombproof, starts everytime and with the appropriate blade or line cuts through whatever you put in it's way It happily blasts through nettles, docks, long grass etc but woody stuff needs one of the metal blades. It's also easy to use on the edges of the more formal lawns, just run it at barely above idle and it'll leave a neat finish quickly and easily. With the cow horn handles and decent harness it's comfortable to use for hours if needed, quiet and economical too being a 4 stroke.
No experience of the Hyundai but I do occasionally use an 18v Dewalt at my parents and I find it infuriatingly weedy even for lawn edging with batteries lasting no time at all. Pretty badly designed too.
Edited by Snow and Rocks on Monday 6th May 21:51
JimM169 said:
Snow and Rocks said:
Contrary to the previous post, I use a fairly large 4 stroke Honda brushcutter for everything on our few acre plot. It does have various metal blade attachments but spends most of its time with a heavy duty bump feed line head on it.
It happily blasts through nettles, docks, long grass etc but woody stuff needs one of the metal blades. It's also easy to use on the edges of the more formal lawns, just run it at barely above idle and it'll leave a neat finish quickly and easily. With the cow horn handles and decent harness it's comfortable to use for hours if needed, quiet and economical too being a 4 stroke.
No experience of the Hyundai but I do occasionally use an 18v Dewalt at my parents and I find it infuriatingly weedy even for lawn edging with batteries lasting no time at all. Pretty badly designed too.
Have exactly the same setup and love it. It's bombproof, starts everytime and with the appropriate blade or line cuts through whatever you put in it's way It happily blasts through nettles, docks, long grass etc but woody stuff needs one of the metal blades. It's also easy to use on the edges of the more formal lawns, just run it at barely above idle and it'll leave a neat finish quickly and easily. With the cow horn handles and decent harness it's comfortable to use for hours if needed, quiet and economical too being a 4 stroke.
No experience of the Hyundai but I do occasionally use an 18v Dewalt at my parents and I find it infuriatingly weedy even for lawn edging with batteries lasting no time at all. Pretty badly designed too.
Edited by Snow and Rocks on Monday 6th May 21:51
My first posting in tools I wish I had bought sooner...
I have been arguning with myself for a while to see if I really needed (wanted) an impact wrench (not driver).
I have always managed with a breaker bar and a 'wheel spider' and thought a battery wrench is for lazy people.
However, after much working out what sort of torque was required, and what 'system' to go for, I settled on this;
Still justifying it to myself, but I think I am quite pleased.
Gone for Milwaukee even though I am traditionally going for Bosch Professional. Unfortunately, Bosch don't seem to have the wide range of tools - and going forwards maybe this is the time to switch.
Many of my mates and many trades around here seem to have switched to Milwaukee - maybe that just means they have better marketing.
Packout seems to tradesman jewelery around here at the moment.
Gone for the 3/8 drive unit (slightly confusingly pictured with a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor as my wheel nut sockets are 1/2) which has about 400Nm of bolt busting torque. Went for the 12V, as it is physically smaller and can 'get in' to do other tasks where the 18V unit wouldn't fit.
It is on the edge of being powerful enough. Properly torqued wheel nuts it manages fine. If they have been over tightened, then it can struggle to loosen them... a quick crack with the 1m breaker bar and all is good.
Like I say, previously thinking it was a lazyman's tool, I am pretty impressed and it does save time spinning the nuts on/off.
Only had it a week or so, and already had all the wheels of son-in-law's VW T5, fronts off on my car to do the brakes, fronts of f on RX-7 also to do brakes.
Won't get the centre locks off the other one though
Even the small 12V unit struggles to get in to do caliper bolts etc... but that, as they say, is what it is.
Since I have 'gone red', I have also picked up a site radio and a circular saw - I just can't stop.
I have been arguning with myself for a while to see if I really needed (wanted) an impact wrench (not driver).
I have always managed with a breaker bar and a 'wheel spider' and thought a battery wrench is for lazy people.
However, after much working out what sort of torque was required, and what 'system' to go for, I settled on this;
Still justifying it to myself, but I think I am quite pleased.
Gone for Milwaukee even though I am traditionally going for Bosch Professional. Unfortunately, Bosch don't seem to have the wide range of tools - and going forwards maybe this is the time to switch.
Many of my mates and many trades around here seem to have switched to Milwaukee - maybe that just means they have better marketing.
Packout seems to tradesman jewelery around here at the moment.
Gone for the 3/8 drive unit (slightly confusingly pictured with a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor as my wheel nut sockets are 1/2) which has about 400Nm of bolt busting torque. Went for the 12V, as it is physically smaller and can 'get in' to do other tasks where the 18V unit wouldn't fit.
It is on the edge of being powerful enough. Properly torqued wheel nuts it manages fine. If they have been over tightened, then it can struggle to loosen them... a quick crack with the 1m breaker bar and all is good.
Like I say, previously thinking it was a lazyman's tool, I am pretty impressed and it does save time spinning the nuts on/off.
Only had it a week or so, and already had all the wheels of son-in-law's VW T5, fronts off on my car to do the brakes, fronts of f on RX-7 also to do brakes.
Won't get the centre locks off the other one though
Even the small 12V unit struggles to get in to do caliper bolts etc... but that, as they say, is what it is.
Since I have 'gone red', I have also picked up a site radio and a circular saw - I just can't stop.
Nice - Milwaukee definitely the better offerings for the mechanical/engineering side of trades.
This should be next on your list - absolutely game changer when they finally did long reach AND high speed - https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/m12-fuel-3-8-ext...
Brilliant bit of kit.
This should be next on your list - absolutely game changer when they finally did long reach AND high speed - https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/m12-fuel-3-8-ext...
Brilliant bit of kit.
No ideas for a name said:
My first posting in tools I wish I had bought sooner...
I have been arguning with myself for a while to see if I really needed (wanted) an impact wrench (not driver).
I have always managed with a breaker bar and a 'wheel spider' and thought a battery wrench is for lazy people.
However, after much working out what sort of torque was required, and what 'system' to go for, I settled on this;
Still justifying it to myself, but I think I am quite pleased.
Gone for Milwaukee even though I am traditionally going for Bosch Professional. Unfortunately, Bosch don't seem to have the wide range of tools - and going forwards maybe this is the time to switch.
Many of my mates and many trades around here seem to have switched to Milwaukee - maybe that just means they have better marketing.
Packout seems to tradesman jewelery around here at the moment.
Gone for the 3/8 drive unit (slightly confusingly pictured with a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor as my wheel nut sockets are 1/2) which has about 400Nm of bolt busting torque. Went for the 12V, as it is physically smaller and can 'get in' to do other tasks where the 18V unit wouldn't fit.
It is on the edge of being powerful enough. Properly torqued wheel nuts it manages fine. If they have been over tightened, then it can struggle to loosen them... a quick crack with the 1m breaker bar and all is good.
Like I say, previously thinking it was a lazyman's tool, I am pretty impressed and it does save time spinning the nuts on/off.
Only had it a week or so, and already had all the wheels of son-in-law's VW T5, fronts off on my car to do the brakes, fronts of f on RX-7 also to do brakes.
Won't get the centre locks off the other one though
Even the small 12V unit struggles to get in to do caliper bolts etc... but that, as they say, is what it is.
Since I have 'gone red', I have also picked up a site radio and a circular saw - I just can't stop.
Great bit of kit, I've got the same one and find if I use a 6Ah or the 5Ah high output battery it gives it a little more grunt. I have been arguning with myself for a while to see if I really needed (wanted) an impact wrench (not driver).
I have always managed with a breaker bar and a 'wheel spider' and thought a battery wrench is for lazy people.
However, after much working out what sort of torque was required, and what 'system' to go for, I settled on this;
Still justifying it to myself, but I think I am quite pleased.
Gone for Milwaukee even though I am traditionally going for Bosch Professional. Unfortunately, Bosch don't seem to have the wide range of tools - and going forwards maybe this is the time to switch.
Many of my mates and many trades around here seem to have switched to Milwaukee - maybe that just means they have better marketing.
Packout seems to tradesman jewelery around here at the moment.
Gone for the 3/8 drive unit (slightly confusingly pictured with a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor as my wheel nut sockets are 1/2) which has about 400Nm of bolt busting torque. Went for the 12V, as it is physically smaller and can 'get in' to do other tasks where the 18V unit wouldn't fit.
It is on the edge of being powerful enough. Properly torqued wheel nuts it manages fine. If they have been over tightened, then it can struggle to loosen them... a quick crack with the 1m breaker bar and all is good.
Like I say, previously thinking it was a lazyman's tool, I am pretty impressed and it does save time spinning the nuts on/off.
Only had it a week or so, and already had all the wheels of son-in-law's VW T5, fronts off on my car to do the brakes, fronts of f on RX-7 also to do brakes.
Won't get the centre locks off the other one though
Even the small 12V unit struggles to get in to do caliper bolts etc... but that, as they say, is what it is.
Since I have 'gone red', I have also picked up a site radio and a circular saw - I just can't stop.
Just had this pop up on my Google News suggestions which I thought may be of interest - who owns the big tool brands?
https://www.slashgear.com/1570606/real-owners-behi...
Fairly US centric so no Ryobi etc, but some interesting info - didn't realise the Milwaukee/Ford link!
https://www.slashgear.com/1570606/real-owners-behi...
Fairly US centric so no Ryobi etc, but some interesting info - didn't realise the Milwaukee/Ford link!
snotrag said:
Nice - Milwaukee definitely the better offerings for the mechanical/engineering side of trades.
This should be next on your list - absolutely game changer when they finally did long reach AND high speed - https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/m12-fuel-3-8-ext...
Brilliant bit of kit.
I bought one of the cheap ebay battery ratchets to see if I would use it and honestly it's great. Don't think I've used my other 1/2 and 3/8s ones since buying it. Imagine the Milwaukee one is even better. This should be next on your list - absolutely game changer when they finally did long reach AND high speed - https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/m12-fuel-3-8-ext...
Brilliant bit of kit.
bodhi said:
Just had this pop up on my Google News suggestions which I thought may be of interest - who owns the big tool brands?
https://www.slashgear.com/1570606/real-owners-behi...
Fairly US centric so no Ryobi etc, but some interesting info - didn't realise the Milwaukee/Ford link!
As far as I know, Techtronic Industries owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee, at least in Europe and USA.https://www.slashgear.com/1570606/real-owners-behi...
Fairly US centric so no Ryobi etc, but some interesting info - didn't realise the Milwaukee/Ford link!
Oddly Ryobi seem to be percieved as a bit more down market than Milwaukee - I suppose they are still run as independant businesses, but you might think there was some sharing and similar quality.
No ideas for a name said:
As far as I know, Techtronic Industries owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee, at least in Europe and USA.
Oddly Ryobi seem to be percieved as a bit more down market than Milwaukee - I suppose they are still run as independant businesses, but you might think there was some sharing and similar quality.
Haven't tried any Ryobi stuff but I know a couple of fellow cosplay tradesmen who swear by it. Oddly Ryobi seem to be percieved as a bit more down market than Milwaukee - I suppose they are still run as independant businesses, but you might think there was some sharing and similar quality.
I'd find it hard to believe they don't share some components - wonder if it's a Bosch Blue/Green thing?
bodhi said:
... I know a couple of fellow cosplay tradesmen who swear by it.
I think I have nailed the uniform... every time I go to Wickes they take a look at me and ask me not to forget to show my TradeCard for discount.
(Then again, I did get a statement off them a month or so back and it said I had saved about 1k in the year)
Not sure if this classifies as a tool but I wish I'd bought one 20 years ago! Two post 4T lift from Automotech Services in Staffordshire on recommendation from someone in the motor trade. Runs on normal domestic electrics, just under £2k delivered and £250 to install by a pro. Man maths tells me it's cheaper to buy this than pay someone else to fix my old Shogun
No ideas for a name said:
bodhi said:
Just had this pop up on my Google News suggestions which I thought may be of interest - who owns the big tool brands?
https://www.slashgear.com/1570606/real-owners-behi...
Fairly US centric so no Ryobi etc, but some interesting info - didn't realise the Milwaukee/Ford link!
As far as I know, Techtronic Industries owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee, at least in Europe and USA.https://www.slashgear.com/1570606/real-owners-behi...
Fairly US centric so no Ryobi etc, but some interesting info - didn't realise the Milwaukee/Ford link!
Oddly Ryobi seem to be percieved as a bit more down market than Milwaukee - I suppose they are still run as independant businesses, but you might think there was some sharing and similar quality.
LFB531 said:
Not sure if this classifies as a tool but I wish I'd bought one 20 years ago! Two post 4T lift from Automotech Services in Staffordshire on recommendation from someone in the motor trade. Runs on normal domestic electrics, just under £2k delivered and £250 to install by a pro. Man maths tells me it's cheaper to buy this than pay someone else to fix my old Shogun
Brilliant!Makes life a lot easier.
Sford said:
snotrag said:
Nice - Milwaukee definitely the better offerings for the mechanical/engineering side of trades.
This should be next on your list - absolutely game changer when they finally did long reach AND high speed - https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/m12-fuel-3-8-ext...
Brilliant bit of kit.
I bought one of the cheap ebay battery ratchets to see if I would use it and honestly it's great. Don't think I've used my other 1/2 and 3/8s ones since buying it. Imagine the Milwaukee one is even better. This should be next on your list - absolutely game changer when they finally did long reach AND high speed - https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/m12-fuel-3-8-ext...
Brilliant bit of kit.
I think…..
Edited by GeneralBanter on Wednesday 8th May 07:40
GeneralBanter said:
The trouble is it’s the best part of £200 and mostly still need a spanner for the ‘other side’ so for me it’s just another tool to trip over and an addition to the pile of tools I end up getting out for a job rather than replacing anything.
I think…..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196292976003?itmmeta=01HXBR97FV7H88Y3J9T892BH7Q&hash=item2db3f91d83:g:3T8AAOSwWDJl8ssa&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwFqGMrMcKLLL20d1vuupF%2BFabpw0gQdZgfI1%2FhB71eUrR4ShvBzoZJAT85bt73AUMfPidKUcbS2WV8yOaDMuD5oupyH44f%2BhUOxT9yC%2BX0yqT1oIjVcCL5SI8saI6P6nu%2BaTcXFGnMhIfreqLv0Du9iSUq4U%2FeEXXAo5yS3jLTmdeD%2BAvYGbvHQ%2BZSljp6buWJItMPxK5XreVLhx7oFJKMxn3cSTJnYCQWYbaBEJ0F1NEI2vNe%2FCeUVEo0t%2FNXpxXQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4j4pPjqYwI think…..
Edited by GeneralBanter on Wednesday 8th May 07:40
Think I paid £27 for mine. Do it.
Sford said:
Sford said:
That’s a bit more like it !Makita/Milwaukee etc stuff is too ‘special’ with eye watering prices to match and all I’ll need it for is undoing a few nuts.
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