Tools you wish you'd bought sooner...
Discussion
mikeiow said:
pacenotes said:
I'm lazy, So got a weed picker.
Filled a bucket in a few minutes.
Not sure why I never got one earlier.
We inherited the Fisker version of that - what a brilliant device it is! I assume yours works equally as wellFilled a bucket in a few minutes.
Not sure why I never got one earlier.
Makes clearing weeds simples.
Hardest bit is then filling in the sometimes large holes left with a nice mix of soil/sand and grass seed!
Oh, & remembering about the RobOMow guide wire….had to perform repairs to that last week when I managed to take a weed out directly on it, snipping the wire
After doing the dandelions in the front lawn, it looked like someone had carpet bombed it. Tons of little craters that had to be filled with soil and seed.
Of course, the dandelions returned before the grass seed grew.
Upgrade time ?
https://www.sam-turner.co.uk/products/portek-petro...
We ve got a manual one from Sam Turners, as yours but complete. - such a simple thing that transforms post knocking versus a sledge hammer type
https://www.sam-turner.co.uk/products/portek-petro...
We ve got a manual one from Sam Turners, as yours but complete. - such a simple thing that transforms post knocking versus a sledge hammer type
I use a big mallet with a rubber end now instead. It’s a bit more difficult to get right as you have to stand somewhere high (I use the quad) but it is a lot easier on your joints and you can do more.
The metal ones like that are called widow makers for a reason, they can do a lot of damage as it’s easy to smash yourself in the face. I know people who have knocked themselves clean out with them!
The metal ones like that are called widow makers for a reason, they can do a lot of damage as it’s easy to smash yourself in the face. I know people who have knocked themselves clean out with them!
I very nearly did a couple of months ago! as i brought it down, i was just above the top of the post, caught the rim on the side of the post and it rotated around with all my (pathetic) force on top of it, and smacked me on the top of the head. I think ours is 16kg. I couldn't believe I'd got away without needing stitches. i spent a good five minutes laying in the bed of the tractor before i got to my feet again. I will be much more cautious with them in the future.
donkmeister said:
The Stanley tape in the post above reminded me...
Tape measures are becoming more available in metric only. I like an imperial mile, pound and gallon as much as the next stoic Brit, but I was honest with myself that for tape measuring purposes the inches just get in the way of the mm.
I had the epiphany years ago when watching a Spanish lady measuring some timber, realising that her tape measure probably didn't have inches. So I bought myself a chunky Milwaukee metric tape and gained the ability to measure above and below.
But just recently I bought the metric only version of that Stanley tape, on UK Amazon. So, finally they are mass market in the UK!
Glad you highlighted this, I've been meaning to pick up a metric-only tape as two sets of units on a tape is just unhelpful.Tape measures are becoming more available in metric only. I like an imperial mile, pound and gallon as much as the next stoic Brit, but I was honest with myself that for tape measuring purposes the inches just get in the way of the mm.
I had the epiphany years ago when watching a Spanish lady measuring some timber, realising that her tape measure probably didn't have inches. So I bought myself a chunky Milwaukee metric tape and gained the ability to measure above and below.
But just recently I bought the metric only version of that Stanley tape, on UK Amazon. So, finally they are mass market in the UK!
loudlashadjuster said:
Doofus said:
TimmyMallett said:
The tiny ratchet that you can use the whole pack as a lever is a handy thing.
Huh?Although I think if you’re needing that much torque then you’re probably better off with a ‘proper’ tool
donkmeister said:
The Stanley tape in the post above reminded me...
Tape measures are becoming more available in metric only. I like an imperial mile, pound and gallon as much as the next stoic Brit, but I was honest with myself that for tape measuring purposes the inches just get in the way of the mm.
I had the epiphany years ago when watching a Spanish lady measuring some timber, realising that her tape measure probably didn't have inches. So I bought myself a chunky Milwaukee metric tape and gained the ability to measure above and below.
But just recently I bought the metric only version of that Stanley tape, on UK Amazon. So, finally they are mass market in the UK!
Now have a look at Vice Versa tapes for even more measuring convenience.... Tape measures are becoming more available in metric only. I like an imperial mile, pound and gallon as much as the next stoic Brit, but I was honest with myself that for tape measuring purposes the inches just get in the way of the mm.
I had the epiphany years ago when watching a Spanish lady measuring some timber, realising that her tape measure probably didn't have inches. So I bought myself a chunky Milwaukee metric tape and gained the ability to measure above and below.
But just recently I bought the metric only version of that Stanley tape, on UK Amazon. So, finally they are mass market in the UK!
https://www.thetapestore.co.uk/advent-vice-versa-d...
I think that tape measure is dual units. I have a metal cased Stanley 5m which is my go to that’s also dual units. But I have a lovely 3m Hultafors that is metric only.
I only ever use metric to measure - I’m old enough (late 40s) that Imperial was spoken about by teachers and parents and can use both systems, but will always default to metric.
And as for the American insistence on fractions of an inch, give it a rest..!
I only ever use metric to measure - I’m old enough (late 40s) that Imperial was spoken about by teachers and parents and can use both systems, but will always default to metric.
And as for the American insistence on fractions of an inch, give it a rest..!
OMITN said:
I think that tape measure is dual units. I have a metal cased Stanley 5m which is my go to that’s also dual units. But I have a lovely 3m Hultafors that is metric only.
I only ever use metric to measure - I’m old enough (late 40s) that Imperial was spoken about by teachers and parents and can use both systems, but will always default to metric.
And as for the American insistence on fractions of an inch, give it a rest..!
Last week I had to gap spark plugs for the first time in, oooh, twenty years. Only then did I realise my feeler gauges were imperial. Had to do a bit of conversion!I only ever use metric to measure - I’m old enough (late 40s) that Imperial was spoken about by teachers and parents and can use both systems, but will always default to metric.
And as for the American insistence on fractions of an inch, give it a rest..!
Bought metric ones in case I need to do it again in another twenty years
EggsBenedict said:
Now have a look at Vice Versa tapes for even more measuring convenience....
https://www.thetapestore.co.uk/advent-vice-versa-d...
Phwoar.https://www.thetapestore.co.uk/advent-vice-versa-d...
eltax91 said:
MajorMantra said:
Glad you highlighted this, I've been meaning to pick up a metric-only tape as two sets of units on a tape is just unhelpful.
I dunno. I often switch to inches if the thing I’m measuring is bang on a round number. It helps my old brain remember you see. I'm units bilingual but the one time in my professional life that I had to work in lbs and inches (it involved some old equipment) it did slow me down and caused me to check and re-check my work. Can definitely understand why Gimley Glider situations occurred.
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