So, been congratulating myself all week on my recent Fleabay purchase.
A Hayterette lawnmower! Simple robust design on the lines of the agricultural hay cutters. Heavy plate/disc with 4 blued steel semi loose blades.
Wonderful machine, not exactly built with good old H & S in mind, but sure to cut grass without taking any prisoners.
After fitting 4 pristine blade and a brief risk assessment (chainsaw boots on), pushed it up to the allotment to play. SWMBO muttering the usual, be careful etc etc.
Well, it whizzed through the 12" allotment grass, ant hills, camouflaged hazel staffs, neighbouring plot holders 2"sq ground stakes just about anything that got in the way. Even cut paths through the empty plots to show off!
When finally I ran out of petrol I returned home with the beast, deciding to sharpen the blades in readiness for Easter & my next chance to play. Then, after carefully honing the chipped blades back to surgical quality, they were lovingly oiled and re-fitted.
That was where familiarity led to contempt & bit back!
One blade was not quite as free as the others gave it a wiggle. . . slipped & Doh / Ouch!
into the kitchen trailing tell tail drips of major cock up. First aid kit retrieved in secret then Busted by the boss! "yes Dear". . . .
Anyone else cocked up this week????
