Alan Rogers (Will-Haggle)

will-haggle replied to the topic Oxford Allen scythe – maybe Villiers MK25c ?? in the forum Help and information 6 years, 2 months ago

3/16″ = 0.1875″ or 4.76 mm

will-haggle replied to the topic Oxford Allen scythe – maybe Villiers MK25c ?? in the forum Help and information 6 years, 2 months ago

To move onto your generator, it looks like a Tuscan, 110 volt DC which were used with Tarpen accessories – a nice new avenue of collecting, there are plenty of 110 volt Tarpen hedgetrimmers out there, also chainsaws, mowers and even little tillers! It also doesn’t matter if they are AC or DC, as the brush type motors that Tarpen used will run on either!

will-haggle replied to the topic Bearing sizes in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 2 months ago

47mm = 1.85″, 20mm = 0.784″, 14mm = 0.551″ so not equivalent to Imperial sizes.

will-haggle replied to the topic Somerset Tractor Show, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January 2020 in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 4 months ago

Well, they don’t do a press pass but they did send me two wrist bands free to enter the show! I will find their Facebook page and make a donation!

will-haggle replied to the topic Somerset Tractor Show, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January 2020 in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 5 months ago

Fuel allowance? Now there’s a novel idea! I shall go on the Saturday – I wonder if they’ll do a press pass….

will-haggle started the topic Somerset Tractor Show, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January 2020 in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 5 months ago

I decided to enter this year as there is usually quite a reasonable horticultural presence, so I filled in the form and sent it off with an SAE. Not long after I got a phone call from the organiser, “I’ve got your entry, where’s your cheque?” “What cheque?” I replied, “It’s £8 per entry, it was clearly stated on the form.” I checked and indeed it…[Read more]

will-haggle replied to the topic Merry Tiller Truck. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 7 months ago

It’s about time I put a new floor in mine!

will-haggle replied to the topic merrytiller clinton in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 7 months ago

Adjustable handles and they came with a set of slashers instead of the basic rotors. They had a cast hitch before the Major was fitted with it, this hitch was usually red. It says in the brochure that the frame was strengthened. I think they just mean the angle iron.

will-haggle replied to the topic merrytiller clinton in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 7 months ago

There may be a blockage in the carb. there’s a small drilling that you have a job to even see. If it’s not cleaned out it won’t start. Here’s some help…
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/clintongasfr/how-to-properly-rebuild-a-walbro-t266.html

will-haggle replied to the topic merrytiller clinton in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 7 months ago

MT Professional used the 900 Longlife cast iron engine. Capacity is 8.3 Cu in. = 136cc 3.25 hp @ 3600 rpm
They work well being a bit heavier than the B&S engine, they seem to rev more freely and start better.

will-haggle replied to the topic merrytiller clinton in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 7 months ago

Capacity is 8.3 Cu in. = 136cc 3.25 hp @ 3600 rpm
They work well being a bit heavier than the B&S engine, they seem to rev more freely and start better.

will-haggle replied to the topic June issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 6 years, 11 months ago

Mine arrived today as well!

will-haggle started the topic Tractor World South in the forum General talk and discussion 7 years ago

Now I’ve got some more news, I was told at the Oare rally that Newbury isn’t on this year. I had a look at the TW website and there is no metion of it, so I contacted them using the Facebook messaging service and I got a reply from Mark Woodward who says “Sorry no Autumn Tractor World show this year.” They will be having the spares days, however.

will-haggle replied to the topic Wessex Midsummer Vintage Gathering in the forum General talk and discussion 7 years ago

I’ve now had an official email from the secretary of the club, Ted Edwards, it’s definitely off.

will-haggle replied to the topic Ransomes Sand Skimmer in the forum Ride-on machines 7 years ago

Ha! I wondered where the driver sat!

will-haggle started the topic Ransomes Sand Skimmer in the forum Ride-on machines 7 years ago

Spotted at the Wiltshire Steam Rally last weekend, this unusual conversion need s rescuing. PM me for details….

will-haggle started the topic Wessex Midsummer Vintage Gathering in the forum General talk and discussion 7 years ago

Unfortunately I’ve just heard that this show has been cancelled. It was to have been held next weekend but a very poor weather forecast for this week means that the decision has been made to cancel.

will-haggle replied to the topic Tarpen Little Giant Chainsaw in the forum Garden implements 7 years, 2 months ago

Charlie, the Little Giant is one handed, there is no provision for a second handle. The picture in the photo gallery is a Tarpensaw, http://staging.vhgmc.co.uk/photo-galleries/tarpen/tarpen-little-giant-imgtarp042/

will-haggle replied to the topic 1920 beeman in the forum General talk and discussion 7 years, 2 months ago

A real veteran, not too many of those around. Made in the USA…

will-haggle started the topic Your Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 7 years, 4 months ago

February Issue 121 has made it through the snow to Midsomer Norton (actually it goes down a fibre optic cable), from wence it will arrive at the printers, April issue 122 is now in preparation, let us have your thoughts adverts and events to cultivator-editor@outlook.com, please!

@will-haggle