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- Near Colchester
I was too, but sometimes those reef knots pull out.I was always taught to do this one...
Lately I have been doing the same knot the baler uses - an ordinary round turn with both bits of string together.
I was too, but sometimes those reef knots pull out.I was always taught to do this one...
I was too, but sometimes those reef knots pull out.
Lately I have been doing the same knot the baler uses - an ordinary round turn with both bits of string together.
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.
Isn't that a timber hitch?Although the reef knot is the correct one for baler twine you are correct in the fact that it can often come undone. To cure it I do the left over right bit twice before then doing the right over left once. If you then hold the tails alongside the twine both ends and pull tight it'll do a slim knot that never comes undone.
Isn't that a timber hitch?
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It may be me - but they do not look to have a store in Leicestershire?
Anyone know if there is anywhere in Leicestershire selling farmers brand baling twine by the pack not pallet please?
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
yep used to do the same knotUsed to tie the sisal twine by doing R over L and then instead of Lover R you had the two end teasled out a bit , shoved the two ends together , rolled them between finger and thumb, and then pulled the knot tight. This gives a very thin knot, which goes through the tensioner and needles easier.
It may be me - but they do not look to have a store in Leicestershire?
Anyone know if there is anywhere in Leicestershire selling farmers brand baling twine by the pack not pallet please?
Sharnford tractors, that's where I used to buy mine by the pack.
Try Mole Valley, Melton. Not sure what brand they do though, give them a ring first.
If you have a Mole Valley Farmers near you then buy Tama Haytwine 10000ft pack (Pink Colour) the twine is softer than some others and will hold a knot better (both to join the balls of twine and also the baler knot) Good LuckHi 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.
£16.95 Bundle +VAT (12 Bundles)https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122107457455
No idea how that compares on price