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    Re: Longest lasting equipment.

    Can’t top that. But have a Dolmar 25cc blower that I got as a demo in late 90’s. Has done about a million hours have changed the plug a couple of times and put fuel in it still good as gold.
  2. Thread: Current Jobs List

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    Sticky: Re: Current Jobs List

    Thanks but in 5 more I hope I can do it myself between golf and fishing
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    Looking for a fellow Indy to regularly mow a vacant 600m2 block of mine at Lake Tyers near Lakes Entrance. Please PM me if interested and I will fill you in on the details.
  4. Thread: Stander mower

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    Re: Stander mower

    Hi

    Yep their hard on the knees also. The most I use mine is a about an hour at a time. I use it for bigger jobs that have narrow gates. They are a real time saver for the right job but if I was...
  5. Thread: Stander mower

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    Re: Stander mower

    I use mine quite a bit. They are hard on the hands if that's what your worried about.
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    Re: Cylinder mower / Reel mower.

    Hi all in the last 6 months I have purchased a 72 inch toro cylinder mower. I use it to cut a couch school oval so if anyone knows anyone looking for someone to cut their oval in Melbourne south east...
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    Re: Victorian public holiday

    Yep I still worked all day didn't feel like a public holiday. Saw a few other lawnies but not a lot I must say.
  8. Thread: Stander mower

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    Re: Stander mower

    Hi red eye, I managed to track one down through the old importer, he found one on the floor in wodonga.
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    Re: Stander mower

    Well I ended up getting a wright 32. It measures 83cm at the widest point so should get through most gates. The width was really my highest priority a 36 would of really limited the gates I could get...
  10. Re: Arfa Brayne's " Easiest, fastest way to load / unload a mower without ramps "

    Great piece of Aussie ingenuity. Well done Arfa!!!
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    Re: Stander mower

    Yeah would of been great a 32. The 36 will fit through most gates but still seems a little wide for my liking. Why do we always miss out down here in oz?? Gravely I'm sure is great but really like...
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    Stander mower

    Hi all,
    I know there are a few people now using stander mowers. The little bit of research I've done really seems to come down to a scag v ride or toro grandstand. My questions to those of you who...
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    Re: Makita Brushcutters

    Sorry should add all have speed feed heads.
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    Re: Makita Brushcutters

    I've got the 4 stroke 33cc backpack Makita that I use daily plus the 22cc 2 stroke and the 25cc. I would say the 4 stroke offers less vibration overall and the weight is manageable in the backpack...
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    Re: Makita Brushcutters

    Have you tried the Makita hedge trimmer attachment John? Dominic has them at United Tools Bayswater.
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    Re: Things that make HAPPY ''''''

    Ok Redeye I'll bite. Been going regularly for 2 years now. Tried missing my monthly appointment and back starts playing up. Keep my monthly appointment and back is fine. Not much out of pocket...
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    Re: Called an Ambulance Today

    It seems we all have a similar story to tell. One of my favourites an 80+ lady went into hospital yesterday. She made sure her daughter rang me to let me know and to leave the money in the usual...
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    Re: Help with trailer selection

    Go the Bush Hog. Mines still running like a swiss watch 2.5 years in. That is the exact set up I would like when I upgrade to the 60 inch looks great Rick.
  19. Thread: Anzac Day

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    Re: Anzac Day

    To true Glen,

    Off to the Cranny RSL, come down and have a frothy or two.

    Cheers
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    Re: Drought affecting business?!

    No Fred, just came home and enjoyed being waited on. I think the missus felt slightly sorry for me. I cut a pretty sad figure laying there with my frozen peas on the crown jewels.
    Had to end...
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    Re: Drought affecting business?!

    True Sterlo, but thankfully they didnt remove them.
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    Re: Things that make HAPPY ''''''

    Sure is music to your ears. Obviously none of us Melbournians have anything else to do as all this mornings replies are from here. Should get off the computer now always end up for an expensive day...
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    Re: Drought affecting business?!

    Thats a sweet sweet sound Glenn. Laid up today recovering from yesterdays vasectomy could probably start a thread on that!!! Any way enjoy the day off I see us all getting very busy soon.

    Cheers
  24. Thread: Car detailing

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    Re: Car detailing

    Nice work Simmo. Thanks for the in depth reply. Thankfully I have mostly been doing what you have recommended.
    Do you use a clay bar on older paint you are trying to restore colour/shine to? Or do...
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    Re: Kubota l185 tractor / running problem

    Fair enough Glenn,
    Will just keep handing out Munn's number for now then.
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