Alan Rogers (Will-Haggle)

will-haggle replied to the topic Ancient vibrating roller with Villiers engine in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years ago

It’s fairly easy to get a Villiers Mk25 Book and if you put Stothert & Pitt Vibroll into a search engine you’ll find reprint books on the Vibroll are available too. There’s a video on one at Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux-8ZQABS2c this is the ride on version but the back end looks like yours.

will-haggle replied to the topic Landmaster Mk1 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 1 month ago

There’s a topic on the old VHGMC which might be of help…
http://www.tractorbox.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5374

will-haggle replied to the topic Mystery machine? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 1 month ago

It’s got a bit of Monrotiller about it….

will-haggle replied to the topic Edwin Beard Buddings' lawnmower. in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 2 months ago

Andy Hall and Mike Duck have a replica in their collection. Well done on the new job, by the way!

will-haggle replied to the topic Tractor World, Malvern in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 4 months ago

Got me ticket for Saturday, I’m a spectator this year. Looking forward to buying the book….

will-haggle replied to the topic trusty saw bench in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 4 months ago

Geoff’s Trusty Saw Bench

will-haggle replied to the topic My Rototiller 56 a bit more history in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 4 months ago

Picture of Charlie with the donor of the receipt…

will-haggle started the topic Darmic1 – fame at last! in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 4 months ago

I still take the Tractor & Machinery Magazine and I go straight to the back where you find the Horticulturalist’s Column, written by Peter Love. This months effort was a profile of Darren Portsmouth! Very good it was too!

will-haggle replied to the topic Seasons Greetings in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 5 months ago

…and from me as well!

will-haggle replied to the topic Bmb Plowmate, stickers in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 5 months ago

Welcome to the Forum Torbjoem, I’ve sent you a private message…..

will-haggle replied to the topic Which oil? in the forum Help and information 9 years, 6 months ago

When I were young (1963) I worked in a Motorcycle shop which had petrol and oil sales. One customer came in on an Ariel Leader (250cc 2 stroke twin) with all the bits, in fact he dressed in a suit! He refused all attempts to serve him two stroke from the plunger, we had a special Castrol mixing funnel in to which you poured the Castrol XL oil and…[Read more]

will-haggle started the topic Your Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 6 months ago

Sent the Cultivator off to Charlie late last night and he’s now sent it to the printers. make sure you get your membership done to get another six!
For the February issue I need:-
* Some words and pictures on the Newark Vintage tractor show and auction.
If more than one sends I say the more the merrier!
* Adverts,…[Read more]

will-haggle replied to the topic Clifford Mk1 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 6 months ago

Here’s an advert from 1955….

will-haggle replied to the topic What is it? in the forum Help and information 9 years, 7 months ago

…and the bottom section….

will-haggle replied to the topic What is it? in the forum Help and information 9 years, 7 months ago

Here’s an advert for the Mk1…..

will-haggle replied to the topic trac grip in the forum Help and information 9 years, 7 months ago

Normally they have a BSA 420 engine, here’s a post from the old Tractorbox Forum….

http://www.tractorbox.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5176

will-haggle replied to the topic October Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 8 months ago

Roll on plenty of good stuff for December!

will-haggle replied to the topic Winter machine storage in the forum Help and information 9 years, 8 months ago

Sounds good to me! Marlborough is only just along the road, I used to deliver there….

will-haggle replied to the topic My early seasonal present in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 9 months ago

I’d guess early 1950’s, have you got a grass box, they were aluminium…

will-haggle replied to the topic Newark Tractors and Heritage Show in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 9 months ago

Sorry I can’t go this year….

@will-haggle