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Who Is Top Of The Chainsaw Tree?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:55:42 +0000

Stihl has long been at the top of the chainsaw tree although many would argue that Husqvarna is right there with it. It’s an interesting rivalry with both brands having their loyal band of followers.

2006 has been a productive year for Stihl who have confirmed their status in the world of chainsaws with recognition in the October edition of Consumers Digest. No less than four of it’s chainsaws received “Best Buy” commendations which is no mean feat considering the magazine doesn’t hand out these type of accolades lightly.

Stihl’s Innovation

One of the major reason’s that Stihl has remained top of the tree is it’s ability to continually usurp technology and come up with outstanding innovations. One of these is what they call the Easy2Start feature which makes starting the world’s most dangerous power tool an effortless exercise. In fact, it’s suggested that just about anyone can start a chainsaw with this feature although for good safety practice, it might be a good idea to let the kids keep playing with the toy models.

Husqvarna: Looking To The Future

Meanwhile, Husqvarna isn’t laying idle in it’s endeavours to stay stride-for-stride with Stihl in the chainsaws race. It also has smart start technology which from a chainsaw users point-of-view is “just what the doctor ordered.” Why? Well, when dealing with such a volatile and dangerous power tool as a chainsaw, the less effort one has to expend in operating it the safer it is.

Husqvarna recently announced one of it’s new breed of chainsaws designed for the homeowner market simply called the 240. One of the features of this machine, due for release next year, is it’s excellent anti-vibration system which again, gets into the area of user comfort. Fatigue is a dangerous hazard in the use of any large power tool but more so with chainsaws. In the past, large vibrating chainsaws meant the operator was continually expending vital energy in maintaining his machine at a smooth a level as possible but in doing so, fatigue and tiredness would creep in which would ultimately lead to carelessness and accidents in many instances.

Producing Better Chainsaws

It’s interesting to see the larger companies now producing machines aimed at the homeowners. Chainsaws were once the domain of the professional lumberjack but with technology evolving at a rapid rate, particularly during the last decade, smaller, yet powerful chainsaws are being produced. This has seen a virtually untapped market emerge in the shape of the non-professional user and manufacturers have been quick to seize the initiative and cater to them.

The big players like Stihl and Husqvarna will continue to go neck-and-neck in their endeavours to remain in front which means only one thing; consumers will reap the benefits through increased and better technology.

Dean Caporella is a professional broadcaster. What’s your favorite chainsaw brand? Stihl or Husqvarna? Read the latest chainsaw news and reviews at: http://www.chainsawlife.com

The Commercial Lawn Care Equipment You Need to Start a Business

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:58:20 +0000

If you are looking for tips on the commercial lawn care equipment that you will need to start a business, this article will be beneficial for you. This is because there are simply some things that you need to know before you start your business. Without the right knowledge, you won’t be able to have a successful business. Here are the things that you will need:

Lawn Mower

The first thing you need for your business is the lawn mower. This is because the lawn mower is the most important piece of equipment that you will need. When choosing the right mower for your business, you have to know what options you will require. There are a lot of options that you can choose from. Some examples of these options include trail lawn mowers, riding mowers, walk-behind, and gang-reel. The style you choose will also depend on the specific purpose you need.

Sprayers

Your commercial lawn care equipment should also consist of sprayers. Commonly, there are various types known as broadcast, skid, spot, and the portable option. This equipment will help you when you use herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers for your garden plants.

Roto Tillers

The roto tiller is a piece of lawn care equipment that you should not miss out on. This is because this item is being used so you can till the soil in order for your plants to get more natural light, fertilizer, and water. Despite the fact that this item can resemble a lawn mower, the roto tiller has its own capability that the mower cannot do.

Aside from the ones mentioned above, there are other must-have pieces of commercial lawn care equipment. This includes carts, wagons, chippers and shredders. Once you have purchased these items, you can open your business and offer your service to your customers.

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Are You Considering Using an Old Fashioned Push Mower?

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:01:05 +0000

Before electric mowers and gas powered mowers, there was the old fashioned push mower. The blade spin in a circular motion as it’s pushed and cuts that grass fairly evenly. The design works pretty well, it’s just that gas powered motors took over as they have a bit more power to them making it a bit easier.

Today with financial concerns and environmental concerns many are considering buying the old push mower for their yards. They do not require electricity or gasoline which do lead to extra emissions. Saving this energy also saves you some money. But can these really cut the grass?

Push mowers do a pretty good job. If you are looking for the yard with every blade of grass being the perfect length, it’s not going to give what you want as there are times where a few blades don’t get cut evenly. If you are looking for a device to keep the grass short and not out of control this will work.

The benefit of a push mower is that you can mow the lawn at any time of day. Many are concerned about mowing too early in the morning because it will wake the neighbors. A mower like this allows you to do an early morning mowing without bugging anyone else.

There is some maintenance that is needed. One does need to sharpen the blades from time to time to continue to get a better cut. On gas powered motors many require sharpening the blades but most don’t do it, so technically there is no difference.

The one major drawback is that if you have a yard with quite a few twigs that are 3/4ths of an inch or thicker, these tend to get stuck in the push mower making mowing extremely difficult. With too many sticks, these mowers aren’t really going to work to well.

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Composting Tumblers

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:03:20 +0000

Have you ever wondered where your egg shells, cardboard, and raw veggie trimmings end up? Well, if you just throw them into the trash bag, they end up in a landfill and spend forever in a plastic bag that never decomposes. If you have become more eco-friendly, and you like to garden, then why not invest in composting tumblers?

Most of us have heard of composting; piling up kitchen scraps and yard trimmings that over time turn into nutrient rich compost to use around your home, whether in your outdoor garden or houseplants. But sometimes residential codes don’t allow open compost piles, and quiet frankly they can be unsightly and animals will forage through them.

An easy answer is composting tumblers. They are compact and can fit just about anywhere around your home. They also come in many different colors to match your home color or blend into your backyard landscaping without being obtrusive.

A big advantage of composting tumblers as opposed to a compost bin is that the tumbler is more compact and much easier to ‘turn’ the contents of the container. This is rather obvious in the name…composting tumblers. You simply put your scraps into the tumbler and a few times a day, you just turn the crank to mix everything up.

With a compost bin, you have to use a rake or shovel to dig deep down to turn the compost, which is not very easy. Also, with a compost tumbler, you can add worms and organic starters and accelerators more easily and incorporate them more efficiently into the compost, simply by turning the handle.

Here is a list of materials that can be used in a compost tumbler to create a rich, wonderful addition to your gardening soil:

Organic additives:

Manure: hobby animals such as chickens, sheep, horses, and goats.

Raw fruit and vegetable trimmings

Coffee grounds

Cardboard

Crustacean shells (raw)

Fish and fish bones (raw)

Eggshells

Leaves and small twigs

Mushrooms

Paper

Seaweed

Tree bark

Inorganic Additives:

Sand

Agricultural lime

Rock dust

Seashells

Soil

An easy way to transport your kitchen compost to your compost tumbler is by using a covered steel or ceramic counter container that you can empty daily.

Want to be even more eco-friendly? How about a combination compost tumble and rain barrel? Simply attach the rain barrel to a gutter down spout (there are several ways to accomplish this) and wait for it to rain to collect water for watering your plants and composting at the same time! The composter sits on top of the rain barrel and has a drain to let ‘compost tea’ drip into the rain water to create a nutrient rich plant food.

So start thinking about what you are throwing into the trash can and think how much you can help Mother Nature and yourself by using composting tumblers.

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