Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | ted20 | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/ted20/activity/ Activity feed for ted20. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:17:46 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 5206107fd03938d8ad72a99af86054b5 ted20 replied to the topic October cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/october-cultivator-4/#post-43053 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 13:54:08 +0100 Received my copy yesterday, excellent new two column layout, the only flaw is my phone number is wrong it should be 07778 128914 in the for sale section all the best to our new editor, Charlie did a fantastic job

]]> c8e3c70b0917e0cf6e4ac88c1386d741 ted20 replied to the topic Website in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/website-2/#post-42749 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:45:38 +0100 I have never noticed recent replies before Dave

]]> 55d135d2e8d546e3856cceec0768b2ff ted20 replied to the topic Allen Scythe identification. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-identification/#post-42567 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:03:38 +0100 It is a model TS normally fitted with a Kohler K91 engine

]]> 24d013684366d5b09519099311bbbcee ted20 replied to the topic A Merry Christmas in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/a-merry-christmas/#post-41598 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:46:13 +0000 All the best to you and your good lady regards Dave

]]> 90f76ce143245db419988df028a62cb9 ted20 replied to the topic December 2024 issue of The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/december-2024-issue-of-the-cultivator/#post-41588 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:25:20 +0000 Mine came today as well

]]> 782b848430dbe4297a03f7a55cd0a853 ted20 replied to the topic December 2024 issue of The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/december-2024-issue-of-the-cultivator/#post-41564 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:31:27 +0000 I must have slept for a whole year, I thought it is December 2023 not 2024 as in article heading, all the best for Christmas to everyone

]]> 38dd338e402dde85e26acadf7f6a2561 ted20 replied to the topic TARPEN TILLER in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tarpen-tiller/#post-41349 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:49:14 +0100 Thank you trusty mad Charlie has sent me a lot of information regards Dave

]]> 29a614824f4c8e89676ac783d2f994c4 ted20 started the topic TARPEN TILLER in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tarpen-tiller/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:24:36 +0100 Hello everyone I wonder if anyone has information or copies of brochures of an electric Tarpen Tiller?

]]> e5dde1f2dc051bb67909dce3aec96aa9 ted20 replied to the topic April ,The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/april-the-cultivator/#post-40760 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:57:56 +0100 my copy arrived yesterday

]]> f39b12ced42a7fd46b9612518bcdce34 ted20 replied to the topic Gaskets, head and general (it's that Howard 350 again). in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gaskets-head-and-general-its-that-howard-350-again/#post-40697 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:29:39 +0100 The ridger looks home made and not Howard 350 none of the others also not Howard 350 in my opinion

]]> c1435bfb697bb82af25b087361141bbe ted20 replied to the topic October issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/october-issue-the-cultivator-3/#post-40125 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:01:49 +0100 My copy arrived Saturday looks like turmoil with the ploughmen

]]> 8e913c6a53a5672044c01472095f8b13 ted20 replied to the topic A Farm Through Time in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/a-farm-through-time/#post-39764 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:17:36 +0100 well done Geoff, good programme, a star is born with new overalls

]]> 38e9200e83cd5811ca4c95d0db7ad59a ted20 replied to the topic August issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/august-issue-the-cultivator/#post-39751 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 20:35:57 +0100 mine arrived this afternoon plenty to read well done everyone

]]> c34224145bb04922dd9f8ed4a608b5d5 ted20 replied to the topic Norlett Versatiller 1000 MK5 in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/norlett-versatiller-1000-mk5/#post-39736 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:14:34 +0100 I do not understand why you cannot download file I am no nerd but it came straight away showing front view (without tines)

]]> 65ec62e5ecde7f7256d0fa5aa904db8e ted20 replied to the topic The Allen Motostandard Tractior in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-allen-motostandard-tractior/#post-39470 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:21:47 +0100 if you look in the Cultivator (inside front cover) you will find Help lines contact the Gutbrod (Motorstandard is same as Gutbrod) he may be able to help you

]]> 6504fda3d2f45cb5f9ca3c72183a7bbc ted20 replied to the topic June 2022 issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/june-2022-issue-the-cultivator/#post-39247 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:08:55 +0100 my copy arrived today, lots of good reading

]]> ad549bb6629ffd8f592e2537f361fd2f ted20 replied to the topic what is it? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-is-it-5/#post-39133 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:51:15 +0100 Thanks Charlie, It certainly looks like a Starky Duster can you e-mail me a copy of the brochure and any history of these machines? regards Dave

]]> 91015f1cc1a01b7697be1593e156d9a1 ted20 replied to the topic what is it? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-is-it-5/#post-39128 Tue, 31 May 2022 13:27:23 +0100 bear with me

]]> eaed180961c6aa1e9ad3dfd2fc235bc4 ted20 started the topic what is it? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-is-it-5/ Tue, 31 May 2022 13:24:47 +0100 recently acquired distributed by Geo. Mponro any thoughts or information appreciated

]]> c62c300b7f9f682dcdb735932ce621dd ted20 replied to the topic Howard 350 - can you get a scythe attachment? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-can-you-get-a-scythe-attachment/#post-38808 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:45:22 +0100 as far as I know there is no scythe attachment for the Howard 350 but there is a rotary rough cutter of witch I have two the other alternative is a Howard Dragon with a scythe also rotary cutter as well as a plough

]]> 8918c4b544e95ac08c67abcde7a2d126 ted20 replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-bantam-8/#post-38764 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:36:14 +0100 villiers 2 strokes are notorious for problem starting namely coil, condensor, points, all are available at villiersparts or villiers services

]]> 60ba4c41b29a29558b41c64c440d2310 ted20 replied to the topic Allen scythe in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-8/#post-38576 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:29:27 +0000 The Area Rep of the VHGMC is a very helpful chap who has an extensive collection of Allen Scythes he may be point you in the right direction that is one of the beauties of being in the VHGMC

]]> 98432f727731d52c020b1ad37501abc3 ted20 replied to the topic Allen scythe in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-8/#post-38572 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:40:24 +0000 It depends what part of the country you live in

]]> 6ccc7d61c995ebc7f961e0fedfb1c0ad ted20 replied to the topic More Treasure from The Heart of England in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/more-treasure-from-the-heart-of-england/#post-38562 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:58:33 +0000 I have a Lloyds Autoscythe in my shed the only difference mine does not have the original sswath boards, great find Geoff

]]> 30f84abcc52dd751bc26ca6278407ec2 ted20 replied to the topic Atco Ride-On Lawnmower in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/atco-ride-on-lawnmower/#post-38451 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:59:03 +0000 the possible reason some members ( like myself ) find it too difficult or time consuming to clart on shrinking photos other sites I use CAN use full size photos not everyone is a nerd with a computer

]]> 3239b23e66017ced8660c513d4634757 ted20 replied to the topic Merry Christmas to All in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-christmas-to-all/#post-38374 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 11:20:18 +0000 Merry Christmas to one and all especially the hard working committee and area reps

regards Dave

]]> 0718053495bac0dddf070ca7112ab681 ted20 replied to the topic December issue of The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/december-issue-of-the-cultivator/#post-38361 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:42:23 +0000 my copy arrived by snail mail today, excellent reading, renewed membership online

]]> 9146f3a336560bde82ee754b1140556b ted20 replied to the topic Operation Simar in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/operation-simar/#post-38358 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:22:22 +0000 Very good pictures John I guess it is still at your receiving depot

]]> 0a57acba646c110438211abcf55e24a2 ted20 replied to the topic Ploughing tractors vintage classification in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ploughing-tractors-vintage-classification/#post-38296 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:08:44 +0000 it is very true Geoff there is plenty that complain or suggest something but ask them to DO it is totally different. When Chris Youngman organised with the Fergie club a working weekend in Northumberland before covid the only ones to turn up were our gang of three but the number of moaners was outstanding

]]> c71889d5bbd6b713ed228173b429eb0c ted20 replied to the topic For Sale & Wanted adverts in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/for-sale-wanted-adverts/#post-37828 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:05:27 +0100 there is a wanted ad on now for a MG2 as regards everybody having the same chance of buying or selling due to snail mail my copy sometimes does not arrive until one or even two days after others Scotland even later I answered an ad as soon as I received my copy and it was sold the day before

]]> 65456651abd9c5d66d147b34dc9112fa ted20 replied to the topic Barford atom 15 in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/barford-atom-15/#post-37741 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:05:58 +0100 Dave Sanders at Machinery Decals is your man

]]> 0b3ec4033134486ff49a14f8eea97929 ted20 started the topic how to date Colwood motor hoe in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/how-to-date-colwood-motor-hoe/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 07:18:48 +0100 I have a Colwood motor hoe belt drive no gearbox powered by J.A.P. engine steel wheel, how can I find date of manufacture ? or will it go off engine number ?

]]> 81ae09828d44643a6eeebebe4741936e ted20 replied to the topic How to identify Allen Sythe manufactured Date? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/how-to-identify-allen-sythe-manufactured-date/#post-37589 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:07:45 +0100 65951 makes it late 1952 but MERL will be more precise

]]> 0e2beda883e4ad0a8c4b079639138c55 ted20 replied to the topic Howard 300 Rotovator in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-300-rotovator-2/#post-37578 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:27:23 +0100 first of all has it been standing for a while if so it is a good guess the clutch material has expanded the way to cure it is to strip clutch and reface the clutch material again you do not say what engine is fitted the above applies to Kohler engine Iam not sure about Briggs and Stratton variant

]]> 286fe2fb1a09df34ac24d1c49b809017 ted20 replied to the topic How to identify Allen Sythe manufactured Date? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/how-to-identify-allen-sythe-manufactured-date/#post-37577 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:18:35 +0100 A ohoto would help to identify but if it is correct number it could be 1940,s Mk2

]]> 3341e134630649e47e40155da0df3e29 ted20 replied to the topic An early Christmas present! in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/an-early-christmas-present/#post-37424 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:56:07 +0100 Not a bad idea Charlie many years ago (when Sylvia was alive) she was not interested in rallies when I had my angle cab truck she counted every machine on and when I came back she counted them again and I could not swap any because she knew every machine

]]> c6e1cebcdb5e5d951dc221231716fc54 ted20 replied to the topic Bonser exhaust in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bonser-exhaust/#post-37377 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:07:23 +0100 depends on which part of country if in midlands Guy parts and services in the north MEETENS at Preston who do a very good mail order

]]> 8e9592f2276678aeb6e1530c4e8f4847 ted20 started the topic Howard Dragon clutch cable in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-dragon-clutch-cable/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:41:57 +0100 Hello everyone
Does anybody have any tips or knows how to remove clutch cable from my Howard Dragon ?

]]> 9a54e6a9160d717efba3508de8eeda0a ted20 replied to the topic Allen Scythe info in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/allen-scythe-info/#post-37305 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:20:43 +0100 villiersparts.co.uk have several parts, depends on what you are looking for, engine wise the same or Meetens at Preston who do excellent mail order

]]> b81eab9776f50ed3e60412c3c34854d4 ted20 replied to the topic Do you know this ridger? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/do-you-know-this-ridger/#post-37267 Sun, 30 May 2021 20:25:38 +0100 picture would help

]]> 474003241b1afb768350062c9b1daaf8 ted20 replied to the topic Rotoscythe with Villiers engine in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rotoscythe-with-villiers-engine/#post-37150 Thu, 06 May 2021 07:34:43 +0100 rust in fuel tank is easy put some old nuts and bolts in the tank ( first remove tap if internal filter is fitted ) and do the conga ( shake it about ) recommended to treat tank with sealer when clean

]]> 4a39986da0a4453aba8fab219dbe8a55 ted20 replied to the topic April issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/april-issue-the-cultivator/#post-36954 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:53:58 +0100 my copy arrived yesterday well done Alan and also our members over the border

]]> c6788e32d58ec79803be3be67f41c87f ted20 replied to the topic Howard 350 governor in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-governor/#post-36910 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:06:29 +0100 is your throttle cable free ? mine does that and I have to free off the cable if not used for a while

]]> 6f2a6e63f91c95855d234e0d7d31f3d8 ted20 replied to the topic Howard 300 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-300-2/#post-36834 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:47:14 +0000 why do you want twin wheels ? if for stability why not fit a pair of axle extensions which are relatively easy to find on flee bay know they fitted twins on Howard Gems

]]> cbc45b06c7b319b839594e2e842f3aa2 ted20 started the topic PMs in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pms-2/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:36:32 +0000 It infureates me when looking on the forum on a problem you have and the reply is I have sent you a PM what good is that to other members with the same problem

]]> 3b6fd4c320627090cf83539f886542ec ted20 replied to the topic Villiers S12 Carburetor in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/villiers-s12-carburetor/#post-36788 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:33:51 +0000 George at Villiersparts.co.uk should be able to supply

]]> 19eb59e27a4c6acf41f10df101b94b18 ted20 replied to the topic Howard rotavator identification in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-rotavator-identification/#post-36772 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:09:30 +0000 with that handle it looks more like a Bulldog if it is they are quite rare ( a word I do not use often )

]]> a55ec8ade37dca6745cfc4e9807438a6 ted20 replied to the topic Washer in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/washer/#post-36713 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:13:42 +0000 try Meetens at Preston

]]> bd5944b698bc6d6e284b4ab92f7c01d4 ted20 replied to the topic Pulley in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/pulley/#post-36673 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:31:10 +0000 why would a concrete mixer need a two speed pulley ? every one I have used is single for drum rotation speed unless the engine has been replaced from something else

]]> ccec4c67da1dab4a355870c4301cce10 ted20 replied to the topic February issue The Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/february-issue-the-cultivator-3/#post-36632 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:50:13 +0000 hold onto your pen Mr. Haggle rumour has it something else might make an appearance for April issue from north of the border

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