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    Re: Am i too expensive?

    Don't really see a problem with the name. But $40 should be a minimum charge. There are lots of muppets that charge less and I will admit I have a few very old customers that are slightly under that...
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    Re: Bulk blades for rover pro cut 560?

    So your saying you haven't used them then?
    The original blades that come fitted to a new mower do give the best cut, and at 6 bucks a pair with bolts aren't particularly expensive.
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    Re: Bulk blades for rover pro cut 560?

    Or you could just buy genuine rover blades and get a perfect cut.
  4. Thread: dingos

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    Re: dingos

    They are bloody easy to use takes about an hour to be comfortable using one if you haven't used one before.
    Just take things slowly and don't do zero turns on nice lawn.
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    Re: minimum dimensions for a walker on drawbar

    That's a pretty common place to put a mower.
    400 kg would be a comfortable weight to have there on a big trailer.
    54" fits most of the smaller machines.
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    Re: Anyone using a Honda HHH25 4-stroke?

    Just by a QUALITY new trimmer, you should have a return of tens of thousands over the course of its life.
    Why buy junk or second hand?
  7. Re: Considering a stand behind or small ZTR for residential lawns

    Forget about catching at that size, a mulch kit might be good enough.
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Did you give her a foot rub as well?
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    Re: To confirm or not to confirm ??

    The less contact you have the less money you will make.
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    Re: cheap chipper shredder

    You need to spend at least 5k to get one that is just ok.
    Better off sucking up to a tree lopper and get them to mulch for you.
  11. Thread: Honda Recoil

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    Re: Honda Recoil

    Too thick cord
  12. Thread: Weeding!!!

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    Re: Weeding!!!

    That's one of the most sensible things I've seen on this forum Simmo.
    Anyone that doesn't follow that advice must enjoy being broke.
  13. Thread: Weeding!!!

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    Re: Weeding!!!

    Yeah, that's just crazy to think people actually charge around $100 an hour and get it all day everyday, and their customers are willing to pay.
    Everyone should only be charging $20 an hour like...
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    Re: Are franchises losing the plot..............

    When people say they don't want a franchise what they really mean is

    I can't afford a pro but you sound cheap

    :)
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    Re: Toro Grandstand/ Ferris Evolution

    As long as the blades are sharp it always cuts grass cleanly. It will need a few passes over really long grass when your slashing cos the blades are up inside the deck not level with the bottom. It...
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    Re: Toro Grandstand/ Ferris Evolution

    Great machine leaves a fantastic cut on nice lawns, but clumps up a bit on thick wet lawns.
  17. Thread: Shindy C4

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    Re: Shindy C4

    Sounds like pinhole leak in fuel line
  18. Thread: Wheelie bins

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    Re: Wheelie bins

    I agree with Geoff on using wool packs. But find chaff bags a pain. I usually carry at least 10 spare packs, fill the ute till it's level with the sides ( tarp underneath) then wool packs on top. If...
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    Re: Best prices...best prices

    Wow even though I said 10 would cover the basics somehow you got that I said everyone should spend what I did. That is pretty clever.
    I think you could even get a loan from centre link for that sort...
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    Re: Best prices...best prices

    While my comments may not be very diplomatic, they are my honest opinion.
    I would not intentionally encourage someone to spend that sort of money if I didn't think it would be their best option.
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    Re: Best prices...best prices

    Simmo why wouldn't you?
    If you really wanted to start out cheap you could do everything with a scyth and a broom like they do in Asia, but how many customers would you get?
    10 k is nothing, and...
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    Re: Best prices...best prices

    The cord might do but You will take much longer with an overweight machine and be tired or sore at the end of the day.
    Would you rather spend triple the time using a crappy little bower (or having...
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    Re: Best prices...best prices

    Realistically I think $10k would just cover the basics not including a trailer or vehicle. Also spending that amount will get you better pricing from your dealer.

    If you don't have the cash get a...
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    Re: Best prices...best prices

    I call bull dust on you guys that are saying its ok to buy cheap stuff when your starting out. Are you starting a business or a hobby?
    Why would you risk buying anything that's not commercial grade...
  25. Thread: Grassworks WA

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    Re: Grassworks WA

    You need a license for any type of weed killer, pretty sure that would include salt.
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