the TOP 10 DIY & Tools - 11/05/2008
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Review for Flymo Vision Compact 380 1700W Electric Hover Collect Lawn Mower:
Flymo Vision Compact 380 1700W Electric Hover Collect Lawn Mower
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£129.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£129.99
Review for Flymo Vision Compact 380 1700W Electric Hover Collect Lawn Mower:
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Review for Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor:
Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor
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£17.46 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£15.45
Review for Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor:
Excellent value
I use mine for my petrol strimmer, chain saw, angle grinder etc. The only reason I put this review in is to warn about how you clean the visor. Don’t use anything mildly abrasive or you will leave scratches. I used a soft plastic brush and hazed the plastic and I now need to change same.105
Flymo Pac A Mow Lawn mower
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£64.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£64.99
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Review for Kärcher 6.390-859 Six Metre High Pressure Extension Hose:
Kärcher 6.390-859 Six Metre High Pressure Extension Hose
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£25.99
Review for Kärcher 6.390-859 Six Metre High Pressure Extension Hose:
light
Light weight, adds to extend the original lenght of hose. A trife pricey but very functional.107
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Review for Qualcast Elan 32 Electric Cylinder Lawn mower:
I bought it less than 18 months ago - used it only a few time and ... it is broken already: the motor ceased turning the blades !
Qualcast Elan 32 Electric Cylinder Lawn mower
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£89.95 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£89.95
Review for Qualcast Elan 32 Electric Cylinder Lawn mower:
Don't buy it !
The only good thing if found is that it is easy to use but don't expect good performance: the grass box needs emptying constantly or else the cut grass spewed back out of the grass box. The rollers tend to flatten the grass and the cut is very uneven.I bought it less than 18 months ago - used it only a few time and ... it is broken already: the motor ceased turning the blades !
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Review for Victorinox 1679500 Army Knife Swiss Champ Red:
The whole thing is very solidly put together. It handles well, and when a tool is opened, it doesn't feel like it will snap shut on your fingers.
I'd recommend also getting the Victorinox leather case with belt loop.
There are many knives out there that look a bit like Victorinox ones, but none really cut it, so to speak. The genuine article is Victorinox.
Victorinox 1679500 Army Knife Swiss Champ Red
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£33.33 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£32.99
Review for Victorinox 1679500 Army Knife Swiss Champ Red:
simply the best all-rounder
I've owned one of these for several years. It has been used almost daily for all manner of DIY and outdoor tasks, but the blades are still razor sharp and there's not a hint of rust anywhere.The whole thing is very solidly put together. It handles well, and when a tool is opened, it doesn't feel like it will snap shut on your fingers.
I'd recommend also getting the Victorinox leather case with belt loop.
There are many knives out there that look a bit like Victorinox ones, but none really cut it, so to speak. The genuine article is Victorinox.
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Review for Proteam 402/07 - 6ft Utility Cabinet - Cream/Green:
Proteam 402/07 - 6ft Utility Cabinet - Cream/Green
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£91.93 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£64.98
Review for Proteam 402/07 - 6ft Utility Cabinet - Cream/Green:
Outdoor Storage
Saw this unit when looking to clear the kitchen clutter.Arrived in a large plastic bag! Took a short while to sort out the different parts,and then was ready to assemble. Plus point - no tools required. Slight minus point - take your time and make sure all the side panels have the hooks facing up, and make sure all the doors are the correct way up. Also don`t push everything right into place until you are sure it`s assembled correctly.!! Didn`t take long to figure out how it all slotted together. End result - a reasonable priced, good looking storage unit that is robust enough, but light enough (when empty) to move about. Now got mop,bucket,brushes,spare kitchen cleaners,black bags etc. in it. Will also get some gardening tools and gloves ready for spring.116
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Review for Victorinox 1360300 Army Knife Spartan Red:
Besides this, it is a great well rounded tool. Complete with 2 screw drivers for good measure.
Blades are very springy when new, so take care when handling at all times, incase the blade closes shut on your fingers.
Victorinox 1360300 Army Knife Spartan Red
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£9.99
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£9.99
Review for Victorinox 1360300 Army Knife Spartan Red:
Good but missing a few things
The Vitorinox 1360300 Spartan would be the perfect trekking companion if it had a blade lock on at least its largets 2inch blade.Besides this, it is a great well rounded tool. Complete with 2 screw drivers for good measure.
Blades are very springy when new, so take care when handling at all times, incase the blade closes shut on your fingers.
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DIY & Tools, BLACKSPUR BB-RS101 DIGITAL CAMCORDER BAG WITH SHOULDER STRAP, Flymo Vision Compact 380 1700W Electric Hover Collect Lawn Mower, Ronseal Power Sprayer, Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor, Flymo Pac A Mow Lawn mower, Kärcher 6.390-859 Six Metre High Pressure Extension Hose, Draper 69187 Suction Dent Puller 118mm, Draper 31096 Interchangeable Hole Punch and Eyelet Plier&, 20L BACKPACK SPRAYER, Skeletool CX, Bosch 50 Piece X-Line Accessory Set, Qualcast Elan 32 Electric Cylinder Lawn mower, Victorinox 1679500 Army Knife Swiss Champ Red, SPRAY 'n' SEAL (693) - STOPS LEAKS AROUND THE HOME INSTANTLY. BLACK., Proteam 402/07 - 6ft Utility Cabinet - Cream/Green, Leatherman Skeletool, Victorinox 1360300 Army Knife Spartan Red, Steam Blaster Portable Domestic Steam Cleaner, 3M 17202 Command(TM) Picture Hanging Strips - Small, Pen Type pH Meter - PH-03
, BLACKSPUR BB-RS101 DIGITAL CAMCORDER BAG WITH SHOULDER STRAP, Flymo Vision Compact 380 1700W Electric Hover Collect Lawn Mower, Ronseal Power Sprayer, Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor, Flymo Pac A Mow Lawn mower, Kärcher 6.390-859 Six Metre High Pressure Extension Hose, Draper 69187 Suction Dent Puller 118mm, Draper 31096 Interchangeable Hole Punch and Eyelet Plier&, 20L BACKPACK SPRAYER, Skeletool CX, Bosch 50 Piece X-Line Accessory Set, Qualcast Elan 32 Electric Cylinder Lawn mower, Victorinox 1679500 Army Knife Swiss Champ Red, SPRAY 'n' SEAL (693) - STOPS LEAKS AROUND THE HOME INSTANTLY. BLACK., Proteam 402/07 - 6ft Utility Cabinet - Cream/Green, Leatherman Skeletool, Victorinox 1360300 Army Knife Spartan Red, Steam Blaster Portable Domestic Steam Cleaner, 3M 17202 Command(TM) Picture Hanging Strips - Small, Pen Type pH Meter - PH-03
Flymo's Most Rubbish Mower
I hate being negative, but this has got to be the worst mower I have ever used. It replaced a Flymo 350 machine which was really good. In total contrast, the VC380 is extremely difficult to manoeuvre - it doesn't really hover, it doesn't cut the grass - it just beats it to death, the collection box inlet blocks up if you even look at it in a funny way, it clogs up underneath and inside and is extremely difficult to clear the bits of grass that get wedged inside. The only good thing about it is the cable reel system. Don't buy this until Flymo has redesigned it (hint, hint). I only gave it 1 star because you can't give no stars at all.