Baler Twine for Idiots 101

Ukjay

Member

Location

Wales!

• Jun 26, 2017

• #1

Hi All

I will soon be the new owner of a new to me traditional baler, whereupon I am now looking to see the pros and cons of different kinds of twine.
Obviously all manufacturers claims to the best in the world - but I would appreciate some insight from people whom have actual used the various brands.

The baler in question will be a MF 128 - unless I drop it off the lorry, then it will only be a 'MoFkr'

Thanks for your input - it will be appreciated.

 

bobk

Member

Location

stafford

• Jun 26, 2017

• #2

10,000 ft , the thin stuff 12000 ft is crap , no preference to make.

 

Tha Ulsterscot

Member

Location

Greyabbey Co. Down.

• Jun 26, 2017

• #3

My old lady won't tie plastic, but never misses a beat with sisal.

 

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njneer

Member

• Jun 26, 2017

• #4

Knotters........making the Rubics cube look like a piece of p#ss since forever

 

Selectamatic

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Location

North Wales

• Jun 26, 2017

• #5

Others wont agree, but I insist on Sisal, Corsi, Corteisi, something like that, comes in a red and yellow pack, good stuff.

 

vinnie123

Member

Location

dorset

• Jun 26, 2017

• #6

Cotesi

 

Selectamatic

Member

Location

North Wales

• Jun 26, 2017

• #7

vinnie123 said:

Cotesi

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Thats the one!

 

Dave W

Member

Location

chesterfield

• Jun 26, 2017

• #8

It's currently working perfectly with farmers twine

 

ollandroverman

Member

Location

nr Kendal (The Lake District)

• Jun 26, 2017

• #9

The Mf 100 and 200 series balers had MF's Suretie knotters. They are amongst the most reliable and most tolerant of all manufacturers knotter designs.
It will most probably be quite happy with almost any twine you choose, so long as it is the correct size

 

Ukjay

Member

Location

Wales!

• Jun 27, 2017

• #10

Thanks for the input everyone, very much appreciated!

Dave W said:

It's currently working perfectly with farmers twine

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Hi Dave,

Is that the name of the brand - or a generic term for when I am looking please?

 

Dave W

Member

Location

chesterfield

• Jun 27, 2017

• #11

Ukjay said:

Thanks for the input everyone, very much appreciated!




Hi Dave,

Is that the name of the brand - or a generic term for when I am looking please?

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That's the brand name.
Worth noting there are only 3 main thicknesses. Thin (usually blue) for round balers. Medium for conventional (there are slight variations and colour in this size but all should work). Thick for the big balers.

 

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stuart

Member

Mixed Farmer

• Jun 27, 2017

• #12

Dave W said:

It's currently working perfectly with farmers twine

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if that's the case stick with it once you find one it works well with stick with it

 

bobk

Member

Location

stafford

• Jun 27, 2017

• #13

I know someone who used 22000 ft round baler twine in a small baler

 

Selectamatic

Member

Location

North Wales

• Jun 27, 2017

• #14

 

Ukjay

Member

Location

Wales!

• Jun 27, 2017

• #15

It may be me, but I can only see Farmers Brand Twine being sold by the pallet, so could someone please help with the name of a company who will sell it in the packs please - Leicestershire Area.
I can source other brands per pack, but not the aforementioned brand?

Thank you.

 

Ukjay

Member

Location

Wales!

• Jun 27, 2017

• #16

Selectamatic said:

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Looks simple enough.

The thingamy bob goes round the whojymijob, then goes over the whatsitmeface to grab the othermejig, then rotates around the thingamybob, which then the whojymijob cuts the twine to make the knot

 

bobk

Member

Location

stafford

• Jun 27, 2017

• #17

Ukjay said:

It may be me, but I can only see Farmers Brand Twine being sold by the pallet, so could someone please help with the name of a company who will sell it in the packs please - Leicestershire Area.
I can source other brands per pack, but not the aforementioned brand?

Thank you.

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Wynnstay

 

8100

Member

Location

South Cheshire

• Jun 27, 2017

• #18

What about joining the packs of twine together.My mates dad showed me the proper knot but found any ode knot worked as long as it went through the guides and needles

 

Selectamatic

Member

Location

North Wales

• Jun 27, 2017

• #19

8100 said:

What about joining the packs of twine together.My mates dad showed me the proper knot but found any ode knot worked as long as it went through the guides and needles

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I was always taught to do this one...

 

Treg

Member

Livestock Farmer

Location

Cornwall

• Jun 27, 2017

• #20

Selectamatic said:

I was always taught to do this one...

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Crikey that's posh twine for baling