Lawnmower Showdown | This Is Personal !!!

[@davidallen6690]

I have just discovered your videos and I find them difficult to stop. I have stopped watching TV. Keep them coming and stay fit and healthy

[@retrorestore]

Thanks David, glad you are enjoying the vids.

[@michaeljones3512]

What a fantastic video really good to see two people that's so passionate in what they are doing try taryl fixes all channel it is so so funny he fixes small engines keep up the good work

[@retrorestore]

Yes Michael, I've seen Taryl's channel, Good stuff. Cheers Martin

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Haha brilliant video guys. I’ve been watching yours and Paul’s videos for years but had missed this one until today!

[@trickydickybeer1]

two top guys, taught me loads

[@paulwright4765]

Great video Martin! Bobby Davro meets Ricky Gervais in the shed! Thanks for the intro to Paul. Also great info on compressor I'm having noise issues with mine so looking for alternative setup. Belt drive looks the way to go and prices reasonable to. Love to see it all stops for the grand kids - priceless as I'm sure you know.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Paul, yes these GT Air Compressors are great value and reliable too. Cheers Martin

[@baytraders]

Bobby Davro in the shed.... you've gone Big Time now Martin...!! - Great video, keep 'em coming

[@donovanf1]

Good to see you and mower man duelling it out in Lincolnshire lol. Cheers Malcolm

[@retrorestore]

Haha, cheers Malc, we did have a laugh

[@petefroud5308]

Well you two kept that quiet . Fair play Paul and Martin great advice . Will get that compressor Martin looks top draw . Cheers Pete.

[@ronnieron88]

Brilliant video love the banter 😂

[@brianpercival1829]

Great intro. One of your better production videos. Made me chuckle a few times. Made in Germany, I bet your great grand kids will still be using that compressor. The really engineer stuff they make.

[@retrorestore]

I had a chuckle making it too Bri. In Germany, they sell them in Vall Mart lol

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

Nice one. Couldn’t have been anyone else really. Two Lawnmower gods in one poly tunnel, I thought the plastic was gonna melt haha. Nice compressor by the way. Cheers. Rob.

[@retrorestore]

In the Lawnmower tunnel of love as Paul reckons Rob lol

[@ClassicCarCave]

Martin, It‘s great when you meet up with other youtubes you have never met in person but feel you know them anyway. It was the same for me this trip to the UK and when we met up! great video as always, Cheers Dave

[@retrorestore]

Yes I saw your UK visit Dave Looks like you had a good time. Cheers Martin

[@buildrestorefix]

Be interesting to see how the new compressor sounds & works . Thinking of getting a bigger one for my sand blasting cabinet I made . Im running a direct drive v twin 50 l .

[@IRTGaming.]

Nice one. Some good tips there Martin. Thanks.

[@lorryvg154]

Ha ha top effort on the starting credits loved it 👍

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Carl

[@adamgc73]

I started watching donyboy initially he got me started then repairing mowers for profit which was a lot better for what I wanted to do. And then came across retro restore as you have a variety ....but mower man is my fave 👍👍😂😂😂

[@davidlough2182]

great video martin what a laugh lol nice looking compressor you have there that should be alot better for you.

[@retrorestore]

Yes it was about time I treated myself lol

[@davidlough2182]

your quite right m8 lol

[@vdubs6068]

Great vid Martin 👍i use that exact same compressor at home plenty of power I'm on my second one first lasted 6 years did not have the time to repair and there was about £100 difference between the cost of the part and a new compressor at £270 delivered next day so was a no brainer

[@retrorestore]

Yes Jamie, Jimmy has the 150 litre and has been well used. I'm well pleased with it.

[@baldanddangerous1572]

lol what a great vid martin,you two guys were great..............................all the best ...............................dougie

[@brendanbradyfan3589]

I will go over and subscribe to him , great video thanks

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Ive been a long time subscriber of both your channels. Merit first, Donnieboy, then Paul. Don’t forget Mustie1 and Roadking. Steve,s small engine saloon also. Hope you guys live close by each other, could be a good friendship. Super video.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Stupid auto spell, Martin first.

[@retrorestore]

Paul's about 2 hours away but it was nice to see him today. I'm subbed to Mustie1 and Roadking as well Jim. Cheers Martin

[@andycousins5016]

Superb

[@robertjardine2215]

Hi Martin, another great videoas usual. Can I ask you if you are happy with your new 90litre compressor? I am going to buy my first one soon, but I really want it to be a good one. Does it take standard connections or is it different because it’s from Germany. Any advice greatly appreciated cheers Rob 👍👍👍should I go for it.

[@retrorestore]

Yes Rob it's a great compressor and great value for the money. Jimmy's one has been well used since 2016 and that's good enough for me to see that first hand.

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Nice air compressor Martin. I'm going to check out mower man he seems like great guy. I do fix and sell on my channel to but mainly riding mowers but I do other things also

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Dave, yes he's a great guy.

[@MowerMan]

What a laugh today has been cheers Martin! Love that polytunnel!

[@retrorestore]

Lawnmower God in the Lawnmower tunnel of love lol

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Nice one Martin. Btw, just in case you fancy popping over for a day out, should be at Carrington Sunday.

[@retrorestore]

I'll see how it goes Malc. Cheers Martin

[@andyk7217]

That was great...I really enjoyed it

[@MRWJV8]

Hello Martin Iam loveing your videos you are a good mower reapiarer good family man good in cars a well

[@davidvickers9029]

good video martin and paul, to me to you.

[@UnwashedAxe]

LOL, I got my petrol lawnmower from B&Q, and yes I cannot get spares in the UK as it's a Electrolux with a Tecumseh engine.

[@bctruck]

Mowers at 20 paces! I hope it was High noon because thats the best time to have a mower duel.

[@mattstubbington8805]

Both of you two should have had a head to head challenge, two mowers fully striped down who could put it together and have it running the quickest!!

[@retrorestore]

Some things should never happen Matt lol

[@Ian.........]

Hi martin. Speaking of compressor noise, have you seen when they fit a fridge compressor to a compressor instead of a normal motor and it's silent when running. I'm thinking of making one of these then it can be used at night without waking the neighbours. Regard Ian.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, i've heard of it but It's not really an issue for me. Cheers Martin

[@simonwelch560]

The first mower I attempted had a Classic 35 engine. The thing had a hard life. Flywheel key had sheared and the thing ran me ragged until I found out the crankcase had been somehow dented in very slightly meaning there was too much friction on the crankshaft to turn the engine over properly. Luckily the other mower fixes have been easy in comparison.

[@rogeroconnor5182]

belt drive compressor is the way to go,i had a direct drive one for years and i dont miss the noise

[@JayJayMods]

I knew it would be mowerman

[@mushthatzme]

Well done guys! Great video! Double act series soon to come?

[@GregsMowing]

I made a lot of money using roller mowers. Hayter’s. Something mower man didn’t seem to know much about in his last Hayter video. Buy Hayter pros cheap and put new roller assemblies in and tart it up can make a lot👍🏻. Not much market for 4 wheel mowers in south east England. I did a roller video the other week. Great to see a meet up. Shirts are great also Martin. Cheers.

[@tigermoth3194]

Hi Martin, I have the exact same compressor as your 90 Litre Burisch but mine is branded as a Wolf. Ive had it a couple of years now for DIY home use and its been very reliable indeed - and as its a belt drive its much, much quieter than my old direct drive 25 Litre. FYI - Burisch is a UK company (not German - even though the name and flag colours would suggest otherwise) and, if my memory serves me correctly, they're based in Luton. Both the Burisch and Wolf compressors are made in China and re-branded by who ever imports them. They're really good value though, and I paid about £220 for mine, including VAT and delivery.

[@retrorestore]

Nice info, I didn't know that, very pleased with it and Jimmy's is great too.

[@tigermoth3194]

No problem. BTW, I forgot to mention....when they come from the factory the built up air pressure cuts out at about 9 bar (the spec states it should be 10 bar) but if you take the black plastic cover off the start/stop button you will see a large screw that adjusts the pressure. Give that screw about 1 full turn clockwise and the compressor will cut out at 10 bar and will give the air tools a bit extra initial power.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one, Cheers Martin

[@simonrawle7885]

the compressor cutting out is likely to be the one way valve and spring ( pastel valve ) wot happens is wan the valve fails the motor has to compress the full tanks psi to start and over loads the motor hence cuts out

[@stephenwhite3832]

I’m gonna give it a go, buy it, restore it, sell it, even if I don’t make anything I’ll have a laugh

[@retrorestore]

I'd be surprised if you don't make any money. Just copy what we do Steve. Cheers Martin

[@williamweir300]

What a nice guy i will be a new subscriber cheers martin👍👍

[@retrorestore]

Yes Will, It was a nice meet up. Cheers Martin

[@paulstir]

Can’t believe I missed this one !

[@paulstir]

Martin I was trying to find the video on the vinyl transfer paper stuff the missus is running out and I said you were using some big rolls that works great ?

[@TheMaintenancePlumber]

Great video love the gusts you should do it more

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Love it 😁😁😁😁

[@jackfairweather199]

Take a look at a channel by a guy named Bruce Pender. He's another Canadian like Donyboy. Knows his stuff and has a very relaxed style. No Mcmuffin recipes, though!

[@retrorestore]

I'll have a look Jack. Cheers Martin

[@gemmawilliams3938]

U two are mad lol keep up the good work buttys

[@gareth121astra]

Fight!

[@georgenorton2085]

Great channel 😀

[@retrorestore]

Cheers George

[@ricke6854]

Lawnmowers in the UK ?? Do you have to drive them on the left side ?

[@retrorestore]

Of course lol

[@999thenewman]

Epic music sounds like it's from Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares show.

[@retrorestore]

Haha It was an epic showdown lol

[@g4zzie83]

Haha love it Martin

[@kevinsanders6236]

bruce Pender I like as well as Martin and Paul.

[@claas6504]

I wouldn't be doing up second hand stihl and viking electric machines if it wasn't for this channel.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, Nice one

[@MrCRAIGREVO]

I added a fridge motor to my 25l compressor to make it a silent compressor.

[@eifiondavies2662]

hi martin ever thought of this one if everyone fixed their own mowers their wont be any to sale lol

[@retrorestore]

Now There's a thought.

[@alanprice7584]

In Canada it's K Mart.

[@69Phuket]

Lovin it! ;)

[@mattstubbington8805]

Sv150.....best off as scrap!!!!!!!

[@dodgydruid]

"Let's 'ave it" cor you wouldn't look out of place in a south London boozer on a saturday nite, do you originate from London, I keep meaning to ask.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, Yes I'm from South London Ian.

[@2500gamma]

Class :)

[@nutrock87]

Top geezers

[@kevindinsdale8204]

You restore all sorts of cars, but there is a U.S. man who buys old VW beetles, campervans, etc., and does an incredible job in restoring them. etc. His channel is so good. (ok, on a par with yours then!). He is called Mustie1. Please check it out, I am not getting anything from promoting his channel, but he is amazing.

[@retrorestore]

Yes Kev, I am a subscriber to Mustie1 and it's a great channel too. Cheers Martin

[@connorharradine6770]

Do you live in Boston Lincolnshire

[@retrorestore]

About 20 mins from Boston bud

[@michaelphelps9555]

thats for the vido and how much a yor t sherirt 😄👍👍

[@retrorestore]

£14.99 plus shipping Michael

[@re-cyclops405]

Master and Apprentice?

[@jaggass]

Are you having a mow off?

[@retrorestore]

Is that like the Bake off lol

[@jaggass]

I imagine as you and Paul seeing how can mow a section of grass the fastest.

[@connorharradine6770]

How much is your t-shirts

[@retrorestore]

£14.99 + £1.95 shipping bud

[@pauljeffries]

Paul needs to be careful about making a profit on lawnmowers.... unless he is registered as a business, otherwise the tax man will be taking an interest, just giving you the heads up 👍

[@retrorestore]

All registered Paul.

[@professionalidiots101]

I sent a link to mowerman. He hasn't replied 😠. Great product to use, to make used products look new, is auto smart finish solution.

[@retrorestore]

Not heard of that Dan, I'n sure he'll reply, it is a holiday weekend don't forget.

[@connorharradine6770]

Ok I live near eye

[@connorharradine6770]

What t shirt logo can you do

[@retrorestore]

For what bud.

[@connorharradine6770]

Can you make a motorbike t shirt

[@retrorestore]

Depends what you want bud, email me at [e-mail]

[@edwardthomas7928]

Did someone said Honda lol