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We've also seen a drop in sales of battery chainsaws, both rear and top handle, battery hedge trimmers are still doing well though. As for blowers and strimmer's/brush cutters that's more or less non existent. Which from a workshop point of view is good otherwise once or should I say if battery saws takes over the workshop will die off. Once that happens you will see a big increase in the cost of battery machines.

Hobby user here. But have a lots of work to do. + i have petrol, but it is spending too much time on work bench

Some of the mk 2 550xp's did have issues with the crank seal, I think that they we installed incorrectly at the factory so if it is leaking a new seal should sort the problem. Although, the bearing may be damaged to contamination and the air leak may have caused issue with overheating and possible piston/cylinder damage. You really need to do a pressure test to confirm that its the seal that's leaking and causing the issue otherwise your wasting your time just replacing it, its always been the one flywheel side IME. Also any machines I've seen with a dodgy seal don't run OK one day then poor the next, they hang onto the revs once the throttle is released. 99% of the time the rest of the engine is OK but I think ive had one maybe two that have destroyed the bearing which turns into a really expensive repair if you're out of warranty but TBH the seal issue usually shows itself well within the warranty period depending on how often you use the saw etc. This usually happens when the operator has just kept using the saw for a long time with the issue. Note to the OP there are two types of seal for the 550xp depending on the serial number (and the bearing used) so check that with L&S first before buying.

The gta40 is better than the 26. Depends entirely on what kind of work you’re doing? I use battery 90% of the time but wouldn’t be without petrol saws for the bigger stuff/dismantles

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As a dealer, I am seeing an over all uptake of petrol handheld over that past 12 months in the region of 30% above what we were seeing over cordless. Having spoken to a lot of my pro users who are going back to petrol, their two main reasons are longevity of petrol and the re-sale value of petrol machines after the 3 years write down, which means the machines owe them nothing on the books,so anything they can get re-sale wise is all bunce money when sold on as a 3 year old machine. There is zero value in 3 year old cordless machinery being sold on....even more so if the original purchaser retains the battery for future use on new cordless machines. This is a major factor, particularly to the smaller operator who wishes to sell on used machinery when written down.

Some people will leave comment for laugh, and i am fine with that. Now, i am serious, has anyone thought about 3 or 4 saw plan battery only. It can include cordless pruner. I know it won't apply for very thick cutting, or for someone doing 8+ hours days. But for the rest of us .... 4 saw plan: stihl gta 26 Echo dcs 310 makita duc 254 makita duc 355 + battery pole saw

Please don't use the word 'strimmer' that is a brand name of Black & Decker...a bastardization of the words 'grass' and 'trimmer' Sorry, but a pet hate of mine......using the word strimmer is like using the word hoover to mean a vacuum cleaner.

I love watching the birds of prey when mulching scrub - they appear from everywhere!

I fancy that for Christmas! Hours of fun! ’Oh no, not another cock and balls!’

20p a pint for Hooky when I first drank

Yes but needs grass that has been managed short.

I remember the late naughties when spoons were doing recession busters and it was 99p a pint, ruddles county was order of the day for my self. Haven't been in there for a 5 years or so, literally stank of shite when I last went in, I thought this is an absolute dive so haven't been back, if me mates are heading that way after cycling I'll just go home instead! Minehead btw incase you want to avoid it.

Vortex strimmer cord is the stuff to use, lovely finish on short grass. Practice like other's have said. Flymo maybe quicker.

It has its positives for sure, now even Billy-no-mates can play Pictionary. Sadly, this isn't fake. Take some time to think about it.

Off to watch the rugby and eat a pork pie, won't be as cheap as locally but better fare

Where they don't give you a full pint, always ask them to top it up to the line or brim, those small amounts over 800 pubs = big profits

Topical thread. Went out for a mates birthday last night. Didn’t join the table to eat (thankfully). so ordered a round. One pint of London pride, large glass of red wine and an alcohol free beer. 21 ****************ing quid.

Well I doubt it’s going to heal itself.

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Prior arrangement isn't necessary, but if you let us know we can arrange for payment to be hidden somewhere. Ring when you arrive for the gate code and cash location. When you come through the gate, look to your right, along the hedge. There is a small pile of woodchip. Please deliver here, thanks.

Use one of the finer filament cords with sharp edges, star/square profile rather than round, creates a cleaner finish. I would be going down the professional battery trimmer route for cutting neat grass on slopes.

Because they have 800 venues and a huge distribution network. Therefore they can order kegs in huge volumes and be guaranteed to shift them, thus they get them at massively discounted rates. your local village pub orders one barrel a week through a distributor aka a middleman, so gets charged their cut aswell. If it’s not through a distributor they get tied into a contract with one supplier, who might give them £10k cash upfront and some branded furniture. But then they can only order from them, at inflated prices. £5/6 a pint once they’ve bought the barrel and paid someone to pour it, is them making 10/20p per pint profit if their lucky.

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Preston Lane Allotments, Eaglescliffe (next to Preston Park) I’m looking for some wood chips for my allotment paths. The allotments are accessible via motor vehicle.