It's good gear my friend. Apart from the issues with the cheap second-hand trimmer I bought, it's been faultless so far. I have the added incentive of having a local Stihl dealership who's staff are unbelievably helpful, so that's another plus in my book. Thanks for commenting.
I recently purchased the long reach stihl battery trimmer, was a bit unsure as very expensive, and using other battery equipment, wasn't too impressed. Started out with a makita line strimmer, always needed loads of spare batteries to get through a whole days work. The stihl long reach was great investment, I still have regular stihl petrol hedge trimmer, more as a back up now.
I know what you're saying. I loved the ease of the battery hedge trimmer but I do worry about having enough batteries and being able to afford them. I've just had a "heads up" today from another local gardener giving up and wanting to sell all his gear, it's all petrol but in good condition and practically giving it away. Still can't justify ot though.
Good luck, I worry about the fact that you show the whole world you keep tools in your garage, I say this because I am very careful with my equipment but still the piky scum have just wiped me of about £6000 worth.
I totally get where you're coming from Owen and also sympathise with you for having all your gear nicked. The garage is pretty secure and also alarmed. However, having stuff stolen over the years from vans, lockups and even high security retail premises. I am now very much of the opinion, if they want it, they'll get it. I just make it as awkward as possible and have good insurance. Sad state of affairs I'm afraid.
Good video, nothing wrong with stihl equipment it's served us well for years, we use HLA 86 long reach hedge cutters.
It's good gear my friend. Apart from the issues with the cheap second-hand trimmer I bought, it's been faultless so far. I have the added incentive of having a local Stihl dealership who's staff are unbelievably helpful, so that's another plus in my book. Thanks for commenting.
Great video Matthew and a job well done. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for the nice comment. Lot of work coming in, so looks like I'll be getting plenty of practice.
I recently purchased the long reach stihl battery trimmer, was a bit unsure as very expensive, and using other battery equipment, wasn't too impressed. Started out with a makita line strimmer, always needed loads of spare batteries to get through a whole days work. The stihl long reach was great investment, I still have regular stihl petrol hedge trimmer, more as a back up now.
I know what you're saying. I loved the ease of the battery hedge trimmer but I do worry about having enough batteries and being able to afford them. I've just had a "heads up" today from another local gardener giving up and wanting to sell all his gear, it's all petrol but in good condition and practically giving it away. Still can't justify ot though.
Still 18 degrees on the south Cornish coast today 🙌 sorry 😬😂
Cheers Matt, you guys always get better weather than up here. Everyone thinks I'm mad being up here and not back down in the Shire.
Good luck, I worry about the fact that you show the whole world you keep tools in your garage, I say this because I am very careful with my equipment but still the piky scum have just wiped me of about £6000 worth.
I totally get where you're coming from Owen and also sympathise with you for having all your gear nicked. The garage is pretty secure and also alarmed. However, having stuff stolen over the years from vans, lockups and even high security retail premises. I am now very much of the opinion, if they want it, they'll get it. I just make it as awkward as possible and have good insurance. Sad state of affairs I'm afraid.