Christmas present ideas for farmers.

blue5000

Usually at this time of year we get ppl asking what should I get a farmer for Christmas. But for a change what would you as a farmer want to get for Christmas.
Now don't all look for a dry week or 10 days on the 20th of January. Shopping is mostly going to be online this year, so starting this now so that the courier gets here in time. Lets hear it....

NcdJd

blue5000 wrote: »

Usually at this time of year we get ppl asking what should I get a farmer for Christmas. But for a change what would you as a farmer want to get for Christmas.
Now don't all look for a dry week or 10 days on the 20th of January. Shopping is mostly going to be online this year, so starting this now so that the courier gets here in time. Lets hear it....

Since Santa never bothers his arse stopping at my house i've ordered as a pre Christmas treat, 3 shiny wheelbarrows wheels for the three flats that are currently on all if them so I don't end up crippled this time next year.

I would love a kverneland skimmer to drop down the chimney on Christmas day to replace the one I broke last year but will probably have to buy that too.

Edit, I'll post the new wheels in the machinery thread when I get them

_Brian

Have thrown out there that a rechargeable head torch would be handy.

Genghis Cant

https://www.knivesandtools.ie/

This site came up last night in the Forestry section discussing axes.
I spent a good hour looking at it. Some good stuff there.

893bet

Genghis Cant wrote: »

https://www.knivesandtools.ie/

This site came up last night in the Forestry section discussing axes.
I spent a good hour looking at it. Some good stuff there.

Snap. Added that x27 axe to my list of wants!

djmc

I am buying my own christmas present next week just waiting to see if there is a discount on black friday a dji mini mavic 2 drone. I am telling myself it will be for checking cattle or looking for stock or even photography and videos but I think the real reason is its a nice toy and Im a bit childish still

Wildsurfer

djmc wrote: »

I am buying my own christmas present next week just waiting to see if there is a discount on black friday a dji mini mavic 2 drone. I am telling myself it will be for checking cattle or looking for stock or even photography and videos but I think the real reason is its a nice toy and Im a bit childish still

My neighbour flew a drone over my calves last summer and we spent the rest of the day trying to round them up and repairing the wires! Ive never heard a warble fly but I'm guessing they thought the drone was one!

djmc

Wildsurfer wrote: »

My neighbour flew a drone over my calves last summer and we spent the rest of the day trying to round them up and repairing the wires! Ive never heard a warble fly but I'm guessing they thought the drone was one!

I bet ye said a few prayers for him😁
I will just be flying it around my own farm

gozunda

djmc wrote: »

I bet ye said a few prayers for himðŸ˜
I will just be flying it around my own farm

Great yoke for checking blocked guttering on sheds. Now if I could get it to clear them - that would be even better

Reggie.

What about the farmers wives? Maybe the ladies could help out the farmer husbands here

Limestone Cowboy

Wildsurfer wrote: »

My neighbour flew a drone over my calves last summer and we spent the rest of the day trying to round them up and repairing the wires! Ive never heard a warble fly but I'm guessing they thought the drone was one!

Mine just stand there looking up at it.

ruwithme

Not something I'm after myself as i have a couple, a hi viz jacket. Not a bib. I think farmers so be encouraged to wear them at this time of year. Whether you work alone or with someone else on farm.

NSAman

https://www.deere.com/assets/images/region-4/products/tractors/row-crop-tractors/8r-8rt-row-crop-tractors/8r-310/8r_310_r4f063855_large_d702efab77eda3914f78ff6bcf36bbe3072b4db1.jpg

One of these, but failing that soap, a small JD gator or attachments for the mower

whelan2

Reggie. wrote: »

What about the farmers wives? Maybe the ladies could help out the farmer husbands here

An anti snoring device

Reggie.

whelan2 wrote: »

An anti snoring device

You must have been chatting to the missus

mobfromcork

893bet wrote: »

Snap. Added that x27 axe to my list of wants!

Bought one of them 2 years ago and have split a huge amount if timber with it. Definitely worth the money. I don't have a hydraulic splitter but would sometimes hire one if I had loads to do either here or at my parents house but prefer just doing it by hand and taking my time. Under less pressure and the x27 flies through it.

kollegeknight

I normally ask for nothing and end up with Pyjamas that are good for nothing.

Might ask for a set of imperial spanner’s to avoid the pjs.

893bet

mobfromcork wrote: »

Bought one of them 2 years ago and have split a huge amount if timber with it. Definitely worth the money. I don't have a hydraulic splitter but would sometimes hire one if I had loads to do either here or at my parents house but prefer just doing it by hand and taking my time. Under less pressure and the x27 flies through it.

We have a hydraulic one, but in honesty the axe is faster for most timber. I tend to toss “ignorant” pieces aside into a pile for the hydraulic splitter once a month and fly with an axe through everything else. Head is constantly loose through on Axe so the x27 looks the biz!

emaherx

ruwithme wrote: »

Not something I'm after myself as i have a couple, a hi viz jacket. Not a bib. I think farmers so be encouraged to wear them at this time of year. Whether you work alone or with someone else on farm.

Know a few lads that could do with some shed lights too. Can't get my head around how they work with cattle in sheds with 0 lights.

freshpopcorn

I’m getting the Gallagher’s fault finder for my father.
It’s normally more than I’d spend but at least it’s not clutter some.

Lady Haywire

Usually get a few small bits for the parents, we don't go overboard with gifts. Noticed Dad taking more time putting on & off wellies & boots so might get him one of those boot jacks for the garage. Few books (That Ray Keogh Cattleman book for example, also the R Stanes Old Farming Days book with the photos) so any others recommended please say below. Oh & a new fence tester, he put his through the wash there not long ago.

All I want is a voucher to put towards a cordless clippers, doubt that's much use to the men buying for the missus :D

_Brian

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Usually get a few small bits for the parents, we don't go overboard with gifts. Noticed Dad taking more time putting on & off wellies & boots so might get him one of those boot jacks for the garage. Few books (That Ray Keogh Cattleman book for example, also the R Stanes Old Farming Days book with the photos) so any others recommended please say below. Oh & a new fence tester, he put his through the wash there not long ago.

All I want is a voucher to put towards a cordless clippers, doubt that's much use to the men buying for the missus :D

I presume he has read Seamus’s new book “Standing in Gaps”, it’s excellent

Acquiescence

Depends on how much you want to spend. There's loads of stuff I'd like but haven't made enough of a case to myself to buy.

Fencing Pliers
Cordless Mini Grinder
Properly nice pair of wellies
Digital Refractometer
New wetgear
Milking Cuffs
Any number of books
A set of scales that were more than a tenner

Lady Haywire

_Brian wrote: »

I presume he has read Seamus’s new book “Standing in Gaps”, it’s excellent

Reading it at the moment:)

Rosahane

A decent pocket knife that’s visible, unless it falls into the slurry pit 😡
https://www.huntingandfishing.ie/product/victorinox-rescue-tool/

_Brian

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Reading it at the moment:)

It’s a great recount in fairness, life across the boundary here in Cavan wasn’t much different.

bogman_bass

Genghis Cant wrote: »

https://www.knivesandtools.ie/

This site came up last night in the Forestry section discussing axes.
I spent a good hour looking at it. Some good stuff there.

On a similar line I got myself a silky zubat pruning saw

https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-silky-zubat-professional-pruning-saw-330-7-5-ksi327033.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiAtej9BRAvEiwA0UAWXn6PLlTGfyRm29QBJjQdtM0GEfXGh7BatNUCb8M7b6etHjRzAG9ZnxoCdE0QAvD_BwE

It’s some yoke for cutting branches

I’m thinking of asking for a pair of Duluth fire hose trousers.

https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/pants/relaxed/?feature=pantrelax

dryan

djmc wrote: »

I am buying my own christmas present next week just waiting to see if there is a discount on black friday a dji mini mavic 2 drone. I am telling myself it will be for checking cattle or looking for stock or even photography and videos but I think the real reason is its a nice toy and Im a bit childish still

+1
im doing the exact same.
Been looking at a few the last few weeks and the dji mini mavic 2 ticks all the boxes.
You think there will be many bargains to be had next friday?
Where you plan on buying yours?

blue5000

bogman_bass wrote: »

On a similar line I got myself a silky zubat pruning saw

https://www.knivesandtools.ie/en/pt/-silky-zubat-professional-pruning-saw-330-7-5-ksi327033.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiAtej9BRAvEiwA0UAWXn6PLlTGfyRm29QBJjQdtM0GEfXGh7BatNUCb8M7b6etHjRzAG9ZnxoCdE0QAvD_BwE

It’s some yoke for cutting branches

I’m thinking of asking for a pair of Duluth fire hose trousers.

https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/pants/relaxed/?feature=pantrelax

+1 on the Silky saw, I bought just the Ibuku blade (I didn't believe all the hype and didn't want to spend €70) and stuck my own handle on it. They're amazing. Hear of a few people breaking them because they put too much pressure on the push stroke. The Silky pole for high pruning would be on my wish list.

Albert Johnson

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Usually get a few small bits for the parents, we don't go overboard with gifts. Noticed Dad taking more time putting on & off wellies & boots so might get him one of those boot jacks for the garage. Few books (That Ray Keogh Cattleman book for example, also the R Stanes Old Farming Days book with the photos) so any others recommended please say below. Oh & a new fence tester, he put his through the wash there not long ago.

All I want is a voucher to put towards a cordless clippers, doubt that's much use to the men buying for the missus :D

Strong Farmer: The Memoirs of Joe Ward
Book by Chris Ward and Ciaran Buckley

I've just finished reading this and found it very interesting. It's similar to the "Cattleman" book and gives an insight into a way of life that has long ceased to exist.

For avid readers I'd suggest any book by the Canadian author Farley Mowat. His experiences in the Canadian barrens during the mid part of the last century were fascinating as he went where few white people had tread. He detailed the plight of man and beasts in one of the most inhospitable places on earth. Sailing also played a large part in his life and I recently reread and greatly enjoyed "The boat that wouldn't float".

gozunda

Rosahane wrote: »

A decent pocket knife that’s visible, unless it falls into the slurry pit 😡
https://www.huntingandfishing.ie/product/victorinox-rescue-tool/

One of these might come in handy so


https://i.imgflip.com/4ngofw.jpg

gozunda

Also saw this on Amazon. Delivery might be a bit expensive all the same

Nothing says you love someone like a nice bit of turf ...

Hand Cut in Ireland and Packed in a Traditional Hessian Turf Sack. Authentic Irish fire Experience with a Unique Aroma.

https://i.imgflip.com/4ngod0.jpg

alps

An outside Manager for both Cork Hurling and Football regime's

blue5000

gozunda wrote: »

Also saw this on Amazon. Delivery might be a bit expensive all the same

Nothing says you love someone like a nice bit of turf ...



https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traditional-Irish-Turf-Ireland-Authentic/dp/B0758FC17P

I sent one to Oz a few years ago, sure I thought it would be great to have on the xmas day bbq. Poor girl was nearly arrested over it.:o

White Clover

blue5000 wrote: »

+1 on the Silky saw, I bought just the Ibuku blade (I didn't believe all the hype and didn't want to spend €70) and stuck my own handle on it. They're amazing. Hear of a few people breaking them because they put too much pressure on the push stroke. The Silky pole for high pruning would be on my wish list.

Would such a saw be available for cutting overhanging Ash boughs? Something with a telescopic handle 3 or 4m long.

westlander

blue5000 wrote: »

Usually at this time of year we get ppl asking what should I get a farmer for Christmas. But for a change what would you as a farmer want to get for Christmas.
Now don't all look for a dry week or 10 days on the 20th of January. Shopping is mostly going to be online this year, so starting this now so that the courier gets here in time. Lets hear it....

A new welder to replace the Aldi yolk 😁

Lady Haywire

I dunno if any of ye find it hard to switch off when you're trying to sleep but I bought my Dad a soundbox some years back. Plays a few different nature sounds (waves, river, nighttime crickets etc) and he swears by it to help him drop off to sleep.
Seems to be the only stand out present I got for him tbh, everything else has faded into obscurity

blue5000

White Clover wrote: »

Would such a saw be available for cutting overhanging Ash boughs? Something with a telescopic handle 3 or 4m long.

Not cheap though https://irishforestryproducts.ie/product/silky-hayauchi-6-3m-21ft-pole-saw-3-extension-xl-teethpruning-saw-179-39/

There are shorter versions available too, try douglas forest and garden too
https://www.douglasforestandgarden.ie/product/silky-hayauchi-telescopic-pole/

The Bahco one is good value, put your own broomstick size wooden handle into the hole in the saw handle, then screw it in. I've had two of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bahco-BAH3396T-339-6T-Hand-Pole-Pruning-Saw/352223224635

It's not great but I use an aluminium telescopic pole off a brush for washing trucks as my handle, but that's more guntering than Christmas present standard:o

White Clover

blue5000 wrote: »

Not cheap though https://irishforestryproducts.ie/product/silky-hayauchi-6-3m-21ft-pole-saw-3-extension-xl-teethpruning-saw-179-39/

There are shorter versions available too, try douglas forest and garden too
https://www.douglasforestandgarden.ie/product/silky-hayauchi-telescopic-pole/

The Bahco one is good value, put your own broomstick size wooden handle into the hole in the saw handle, then screw it in. I've had two of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bahco-BAH3396T-339-6T-Hand-Pole-Pruning-Saw/352223224635

It's not great but I use an aluminium telescopic pole off a brush for washing trucks as my handle, but that's more guntering than Christmas present standard:o

The bahco one is ideal, I could gunter the handle this time as its for myself

Jb1989

Lady Haywire wrote: »

I dunno if any of ye find it hard to switch off when you're trying to sleep but I bought my Dad a soundbox some years back. Plays a few different nature sounds (waves, river, nighttime crickets etc) and he swears by it to help him drop off to sleep.
Seems to be the only stand out present I got for him tbh, everything else has faded into obscurity

I hope they don't keep your mother awake instead

kerryjack

I usually get some tools for my work shop,Looking for a cordless circular saw, Dewalt if possible so many to choose from and most of them come as a bare unit and have to buy battery separately. Any recomendations.

MickeyShtyles

kerryjack wrote: »

I usually get some tools for my work shop,Looking for a cordless circular saw, Dewalt if possible so many to choose from and most of them come as a bare unit and have to buy battery separately. Any recomendations.

I got a DCS391n over the summer, it’s slightly smaller than a normal one but I think it’s grand. Not too bulky and light enough. Good blade came with it too, I’ll probably replace it with a good Freud blade though.
€130 as a bare unit off screwfix.

kerryjack

Looks a decent one, is there a different battery for CS than a drill it would be handy if I could use my drill batteries.

timple23

kerryjack wrote: »

Looks a decent one, is there a different battery for CS than a drill it would be handy if I could use my drill batteries.

What model dewalt drill have you?

Nekarsulm

You mightn't get it in time for Christmas, but this guy makes some lovely looking stuff.
Young lad blacksmithing artisan knives.

https://t.co/scVTuyShAG?amp=1

davidk1394

I want a good set of bluetooth headphones and wet gear.

I treated myself to some new LED lights for a shed and an air frier

NcdJd

davidk1394 wrote: »

I want a good set of bluetooth headphones and wet gear.

I treated myself to some new LED lights for a shed and an air frier

How do you find the Air Frier David ? I was thinking of getting one for chips but I got one friend who said it's the bees knees and another that said it's not great... I don't know who to believe !

Jb1989

NcdJd wrote: »

How do you find the Air Frier David ? I was thinking of getting one for chips but I got one friend who said it's the bees knees and another that said it's not great... I don't know who to believe !

It is the bees knees to me for bacon sausage. Nuggets. Chips. Any of them things. Its so handy. I've no one to make me food so I can't recommend it highly enough.

whelan2

NcdJd wrote: »

How do you find the Air Frier David ? I was thinking of getting one for chips but I got one friend who said it's the bees knees and another that said it's not great... I don't know who to believe !

I got one on a black Friday deal last year. Use it a few times a week for chips or roast potatoes.

davidk1394

NcdJd wrote: »

How do you find the Air Frier David ? I was thinking of getting one for chips but I got one friend who said it's the bees knees and another that said it's not great... I don't know who to believe !

I only bought it today for a house I'm renting. It's around €35 in Lidl

Jb1989

whelan2 wrote: »

I got one on a black Friday deal last year. Use it a few times a week for chips or roast potatoes.

What make is yours?