Troy wrote:
We've got *lots* of hedges to cut - 200 yds+ of mostly hawthorn and
privet plus a little of the dreaded L*******. Our second B&D trimmer
has given up and is just ripping instead of cutting.

......Now its funny you should say that, Troy.
Snap. Ditto. Me too.
And then I discovered that I had lost one of the 'bolt+spacer+nut'
thingies that holds the reciprocating blades together - but apart, if
you see what I mean. At £1 a set, they are expensive for what they are
but a sight cheaper than a new trimmer. I have five on order. Let me
know if you need one.

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