Woodworking for Kids - start planning for Christmas!

We have a new range of toys available, just in time for Christmas.  But be warned, they will sell fast, so visit us as soon as possible.

Red Toolbox is a new and innovative concept of woodworking for kids offering parents and children the opportunity to spend quality time together while learning new skills. The world of Red Toolbox includes a wide variety of specially designed tools and kids woodworking kits that let them explore and create woodworking for kids projects with their parents. 

Families enjoy valuable team time while building unique kids woodworking projects designed with the kids in mind.

Now the whole family can share the fun of woodworking together!

The Workbench

Air hocke

Some of the items you can make....everything you need is included in the package.

Billiard table

Picture pack

Much more than just lawnmowers

We advertise: "Much more than just lawnmowers", and yes, we have a huge range of everything you need for your small garden, or even your stadium, park, or farm! Then of course we have a full range of light construction products, as well as cleaning products.

Our construction products include rammers, plate compactors, pumps, heavy rollers and more.

Need to fix potholes? We have the equipment you need!

The Cleaning range include vacuum cleaners(for indoors) sweepers, the carpet cleaning spray extractors, high pressure washers and scrubber driers.

Visit or call us today for more information.

Ground breaking tools for construction or landscaping

 

TERRAX® is a digging tool designed to cut through tree roots, concrete and other obstructions with ease.

How does it work? The patented reaction bar inside the Terrax shaft doubles the impact and prevents tool jarring.
Patented reaction bar gives seriously strong impact & eliminates tool jarring
• Cuts through tree roots, stone, clay, asphalt, rocks, concrete and earth
• Designed to maximise productivity by minimizing operator discomfort, fatigue & injury
• Rugged high-strength and forged steel construction that is made to last
• 2 models:
Terrax Mini: H = 1.45m W = 8kg
Terrax: H = 1.55m W = 10.2kg

Also available:
The TerraScoop is the perfect tool for scooping out soil and debris loosened by the Terrax.
• The Terrax / TerraScoop combination results in perfectly dug holes in the intended place to the specified depth with minimal effort
• Also suitable for planting trees, shrubs and flowers
H = 1.45m W = 4.5kg

We specialize in Lawn Tractors

We made a promise to sell the top quality brands, and last year we added the Craftsman brand of Lawn Tractors to our range. Why? Not only is quality important, but also the support from our suppliers and the manufacturers.

Craftsman is a household name in the USA, and customers are raving about the product.

In 2010 Popular Mechanics magazine announced the results from its 2010 Reader’s Choice Award, and Craftsman was named favourite Hand Tool brand for the second year in a row. For the first time, Craftsman was also named favourite Lawn Mower brand.
Popular Mechanics conducted its second annual survey to determine reader’s preferred brands in consumer products. More than 10,000 participants, including home improvement and automotive experts and enthusiasts, voted in each category, choosing from 11 brands in the Hand Tool category and 14 brands in the Lawn Mower category.
For more than 80 years, Craftsman has provided tough, smart and long-lasting tool solutions to customers. Craftsman offers a strong portfolio of lawn and garden equipment
"Congratulations to Craftsman on winning favourite Hand Tools brand for the second year in a row," said Bill Congdon, publisher, Popular Mechanics. "We are also impressed that Craftsman was chosen in the category of favourite Lawn Mower brand. Our readers are very knowledgeable and experts in the tool and home improvement area. They demand quality and performance in the products they buy.”


We currently have four models available, from a 19.5hp(106cm cut), to the 26hp(136cm) monster. Grassbox units, sun shades, trailers, fertilizer spreaders and many more accessories available. Contact us today for a demonstration.

Best Brands. Amazing Service. Top deals. Every Time!

Wow, what a statement! But definitely true. We believe in the products we sell.  Being in a service orientated industry, and selling products which are more than often abused by the operators, makes it difficult to please every customer, but we aim to. Therefore we only sell top quality products, and more importantly, with the customers assistance, we sell the correct product for your specific application.


No boxes! Machines are assembled, gets a pre-delivery service, and is ready to work when it leaves our premises.

We deliver free of charge, or if you can't wait to start using your machine, we will load it for you. No carrying or lifting for our customers! All you have to do is visit our shop, tell us what you need, and we will take care of the rest. Except for the payment of course... But you can always be assured to get the best deal!

We deliver on our promises. And if we don't....please tell us. We will rectify any issues immediately. That's why we've been in business for 34 years, supplying solutions to our customers.

The summer rains are here....time to get your machinery in order!

 

We have worked hard during the winter, building a new entrance & increasing the size of our lawn tractor display area. The great benefit to you, the customer? More stock! Yes, we have truckloads of stock available right now, and through out the season. And more stock means better prices for you!

Visit us now for all your gardening, cleaning or construction requirements! 

BEST BRANDS. AMAZING SERVICE. TOP DEALS. EVERY TIME!

 

Go Green....No Gasoline. No Emissions. No Power Cord.

The remarkable Stihl Cordless range of battery powered products is now available! 

No Gasoline. No Emissions. No Power Cord. These are just a few of the benefits offered by this state-of-the-art cordless products.

The range consists out of a Blower, 2 Trimmers, 2 Hedgetrimmers and a Chainsaw. Three battery and two charger options are available.

Read this article from Popular Mechanics, and independent review on the range: Click here

Powered by the advanced 36-volt STIHL Lithium-Ion battery technology, the STIHL Cordless range helps achieve environmentally responsible operation with professional results! Ideal for pro users, government agencies, and homeowners who want environmentally responsible performance without sacrificing results, these units are four times quieter than its gasoline-powered equivalent.

They run at full speed until the battery is depleted, with no gradual drop in power as with other battery technologies. 

Eliminate fuel use with the added bonus of extremely quiet operation and greatly reduced engine maintenance! Contact us today for more information. 

 

Simplify your mowing experience!

We will be introducing into our Tandem range for the 2011/2012 gardening season, two x Enviro Mulching Mowers

a)     will be a Torx 160cc petrol model – with the OHV + mulching facility &

b)    will be the Executive 2600w unit + mulching facility + 35m cable

We believe Tandem has an absolute winner in their petrol & electric mulching mowers – WHY – because previously there was a mulchmower which failed to grab National customers imagination for one reason only – 60/70% of all sales are made in Gauteng where there is a grass called ‘’KIKUYU’’ – now this is a creeping growing grass & if you Mulch continuously, there is a possibility of a mulch build up or Thatch – which could lead to crickets/ants/insects etc meaning brown patches – not good. However, for the coastal areas, thatch is not a concern.

Tandem have overcome this – by inserting a removable MULCH PLUG into the mowers – allowing for its removal & insertion of your Aerovac grass box when the mulch plug is out – which means you can Mulch 5 or 6 times or as many times as you wish –then by removing the plug you are able to Aerovac your lawn – removing all possibilities of Thatch – then start the process over.

Not only do you have a working lawnmower but it has the additional features of :-

a)     not collecting grass saves time – just push & cut

b)    by placing mulch onto the soil you will be retaining moisture – good for healthy lawns

c)     by placing mulch onto the soil you will retard weed growth

d)    the top of all grasses are rich in nitrogen – so if you lop off the top of your grass & mulch it into the lawn – you are fertilizing while cutting.

Image with the grassbox - remove box, insert plug effortlessly and start mulching!

Get your grass growing today!

There are two types of fertilizer spreaders, broadcast and drop. Spreaders are used to fertilize, seed and even for melting ice. Choose tow or push models that get the job done; solid construction and reliable design ensure even and continuous flow and spread of materials, eliminating “streaks.” 

Broadcast spreaders (also called rotary spreaders) cover a lot of square meters quickly, and handles larger loads. The material drops from the hopper onto a spinning disc that disperses it over the lawn. Overlap the coverage to avoid missing any spots – the further away from the spreader the material is thrown, the lighter the coverage. What you gain in coverage you may sacrifice in control.

Drop spreaders can easily cover straight lines with little waste, but they must be used with care. Since the material drops straight down in a width equal to that of the hopper, striping can occur if the entire area is not covered equally. Striping is the distinctive pattern created when you miss or overlap rows.

We have various models available in different sizes. Both types are also available as attachments to ride-on mowers and ATV’s. For sport fields we also have a tractor mounted option.

SPECIAL! Get control!

Do you have out-of-control leaves or grass clipping clutter? Finally had it with raking, sweeping and bagging? You need a new STIHL blower.

STIHL blowers are among the most powerful in the industry, and are designed to save you time and energy. No matter the task, we have something for any job. Choose from our complete line of handheld blowers, backpack blowers, sprayers and shredder vacs.

Stihl BG55 Petrol Blower now only R1995 incl Vat
Stihl BR420 Backpack Blower now only R4195 incl Vat

We also have a full line of blower/vacuums available

Our new Facebook page

Please visit our new Facebook page and become a fan!
http://www.facebook.com/LawnmowerClinicPretoria?sk=wall

Gardeners Gold - Why Garden Shredders?

Gardeners are often seen carting away loads of garden refuse to dump sites. All household refuse ends up in the bin. If you think your household and garden rubbish are only fit for the landfill site, think again.

The fact is that a quarter of everything you throw away could be shredded and composted to make your garden flourish – saving you money and helping to preserve the environment! Most garden and kitchen scraps can be recycled into a useful soil conditioner, saving money on commercial products.

Garden shredders are used to create space, save time and money. They free the gardener of large volumes of cuttings and plant trimmings as the volume of the material is greatly reduced during shredding. The shredded material can then be turned into compost or mulch, hence less fertilizer needs to be purchased.

Mulching protects the valuable layer of humus from all weather conditions, preventing washing out due to heavy rain and providing insulation when it is hot or frosty. It reduces evaporation by a third. Mulching improves the soil structure. Micro-organisms slowly break down the plant trimmings used, to create new humus. Weed’ seeds are unable to sprout as they are shielded from the light.

Compost is the world’s oldest and most natural form of fertilizer. It can be produced in any garden. Compost returns lost nutrients and trace elements to the soil, and revitalizes soil life. If organic materials are shredded, mixed and aerated properly, they decompose into high-quality fertilizer. The better the composition - the mix of “green” nitrogenous material and “brown” plant trimmings containing carbon – the better the fertilizing qualities and therefore also the compost.

Materials that are ideal for composting are:

All organic, decomposable material from the garden and home such as green waste, harvesting leftovers, flowers, shrubs, grass cuttings, leaves, cuttings from trees, bushes and hedges, kitchen scraps(fruit and vegetable), tea, coffee, eggs, limited amounts of wood shavings or sawdust.

Not recommended for composting are:

Weeds with a lot of seeds or roots, diseased plants, paper and cardboard.

Totally unsuitable:

Metallic materials, glass, plastics.

Garden shredders are available in various sizes with electric motors or petrol engines. The branch diameter that can be handled differs in models.

The Main Ingredients of a Garden Shed

The garden is a place of relaxation and free time, the green oasis of personal well-being. You can protect and nurture a piece of nature with your own hands. To get your garden into the right shape, and keep it there, you need the correct aids to make it easier. Let us look at what ingredients a typical Garden Shed should include.

A garden consists out of different sections. You will find flowerbeds, a paved area or driveway and a large lawn in almost every garden. To keep your garden in tiptop shape, you firstly need a lawnmower and edge cutter for the lawn.

The type of lawnmower depends on the size of your lawn. You will also have to decide between an electric or petrol driven, rotary or cylinder, and a push, self-propelled or hover type machine. Many people walk into a store and buy the first machine that catches the eye. The wrong choice of machines could lead to premature failure or endless problems if not designed for the task of your particular lawn area.

For plots or larger gardens the perfect solution will be to use a ride-on mower, or heavy duty self-propelled walk behind mower. Different sizes are available and it is best to arrange for a demonstration on your property before you decide on a machine.

A trimmer will be necessary for those edges around the flowerbeds, against walls and next to the paved areas. You will have a choice between electric or petrol, and bottom or top mount motors. Remember always to use eye protection when trimming. For small gardens you also find manual grass shears.

Leaves laying on your property can also be an eyesore. To keep this tidy you must use a garden vacuum/blower combination. These appliances switch easily from blower to vacuum. It is easier to blow all the leaves onto a heap, even out of the flowerbeds, and then suck them up with the vacuum attachment. Some machines shred the leaves into fine pieces, which can be added to the compost heap. Alternatively you can set your lawnmower on high adjustment and then use it to pick up the leaves.

An important part of every gardener’s tools is the hedge shear. To control wild growth, shape a bush, or cut a hedge into shape, you can either use a manual shear or purchase a more sophisticated electric or petrol-driven model. Loppers and telescopic branch pruners are also handy items for the thicker and unreachable branches. A chainsaw can make life easier on a plot or very large garden.

Two other useful appliances to have around the house and garden are the Garden Shredder/Chipper and a High Pressure Washer. Both these are multi-purpose machines. A shredder/chipper can be used to chop kitchen refuse like vegetables or garden clippings into fine pieces which can then be added to the compost heap for mulch.

High-pressure washers can be used to clean driveways and other paved areas, as well as to clean vehicles and walls. Detergents can be added and some models have adjustable settings for the spraying pressure.

Other ingredients you need to fill your garden shed with and make your garden beautiful include good quality secateurs for pruning, a fertilizer spreader, and a pressure sprayer for insecticides and other fluid type applications. When purchasing any of these, please make sure that the parts can be replaced e.g. blade on secateurs, or nozzles on sprayer. Please ensure that these parts are available from where you purchased the item.

The final ingredient for this perfect recipe is a mixture of odd garden tools and accessories. No garden can do without a spade, fork, pick, general hand tools, hosepipe with hose reel and sprayers, and a wheelbarrow.

For advice on which products will suit your application the best, contact Lawnmower Clinic Pretoria. We offer free advice on all of the products necessary in your specific garden, information on safety precautions, as well as spare parts or repairs and service on these appliances.

CHECKLIST
* Lawnmower
* Trimmer
* Garden Vacuum/blower
* Wheelbarrow
* Hose pipe
* Hose attachments
* Hand sprayer
* Sprinkler
* Spade
* Fork
* Rake
* Shear
* Secateurs/Pruner
* Lopper
* Pressure sprayer
* Fertilizer spreader
* Hose reel
* Gloves
* Hand pruning saw
* Hand tools

ADDITIONAL
* Hedge shear(electric or petrol)
* High pressure washer
* Garden shredder/chipper
* Chainsaw
* Border spade and fork.
* Axe
* Aerator

Storing your equipment

Whether it’s the off-season or other circumstances prevent operating your engine-powered equipment for more than 30 days, special steps need to be taken to protect the engine.

The first step in preparing an engine for storage is performing all of the suggested daily maintenance items, such as cleaning the engine and checking the air filter. Next, drain the fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor float chamber. This is one of the most important steps in preparing an engine for storage. Over time the volatile components of fuel evaporate and the fuel becomes stale. Stale fuel makes starting the engine difficult, if not impossible, when the machine is taken out of storage. Although it is usually suggested to drain the fuel, filling the tank with new fuel and adding a fuel stabilizer is another option for preventing a stale situation.

To prevent corrosion in the cylinder bore during storage, remove the spark plug and inject a few drops of oil through the spark plug hole. Gently pull the recoil starter knob two or three times before the spark plug is placed back in the spark plug hole. Additionally, pull the recoil starter knob until the resistance is felt, and leave it in that position. End the process with a final engine cleaning before placing a protective cover over the unit and storing it in a dry place.

When returning the engine to service, ensure the oil viscosity is adequate for the temperatures expected. Check the fuel lines and filter, making sure they are still secure and have not cracked. Be sure that the throttle, choke and governor linkages move freely before starting the engine.

The initial start for an engine coming out of storage may be slow and there could be smoke for a few minutes until any oil in the cylinder burns off. If the engine fails to start, check the spark plug since it may have been fouled by the oil added to the cylinder before the machine was stored. Clean or replace the spark plug before attempting to start the engine again.

Whether you’re preparing an engine for storage, adapting it to the weather or just keeping an eye out for warning signs, giving an engine the attention it deserves will go a long way toward keeping it out of trouble

Stihl BG55 Blower

Power through outdoor clutter with the BG 55 STIHL handheld blower. Featuring a round nozzle for increased air volume, this gas leaf blower quickly clears leaves and grass clippings from driveways and sidewalks. Not only does this leaf blower have reliable starting with a low pull force— it comes at an affordable price, too.

We now have the Stihl BG55 available at an excellent price of R1995 incl Vat.

Consumer review: Click

Consumer Education

Fuel-related failures are possibly the number one reason for customer dissatisfaction with a small engine product.

Read this interesting article on fuel related issues.

http://www.stihlusa.com/information/pdfs/fuel_concerns.pdf

The new cold water Pressure Washer - Stihl RE98

New for 2011, the Stihl RE 98 is the entry-level, handy cold water high pressure cleaner. Ergonomically-optimised design. Includes hose and power cable brackets, rotary and fan jet nozzles, detergent spray set and an easy maintenance pump. Technical data: Working pressure 10-110 bar Max. water throughput 440 l/h Power output 1.7 kW High-pressure hose length 6 m Weight 14.0 kg Mains voltage 230 V Max. water feed temperature 40 °C Introductory Special Only R1995 incl Vat

STIHL President brings business model to Billings students

"You want people to use the product properly, you want them to be comfortable with it, you want them to use it safely. You want them to have the proper apparel, protective apparel"

Read the article and watch the video
http://www.ktvq.com/news/stihl-president-brings-business-model-to-billings-students/

Water pumps

We have some great deals on water pumps!

Robin 2" 50mm R2990 incl Vat
Robin 3" 80mm R3270 incl Vat
Briggs & Stratton 2" 50mm R2495 incl Vat

We also have a range of Fire fighting pumps, trash pumps and fertilizer pumps available.