Pallets - daft question!

[veggiechicken]

And on the subject of pallets, these have just arrived. They're about 3' square x 2' high.

The nice men said they would be around for the rest of the week if I changed my mind about where to put them. Also there may be a couple more, taller ones and a pallet. When I said all I needed was some soil they said there was a pile of it next door surplus Today just keeps on getting better

[Stan79]

Thanks Both. It was all neatly packed in its carrying case. - not on the drill. It says 3 hours recharge but it was on for at least 6. On Goggle there are ways to jumpstart a dead battery but I'm not sure I'm up to that
So I now have to decide whether to buy a new battery, a complete new drill kit or live without it as I have for the last 8 years

What model & brand of drill is it VC?

[veggiechicken]

Its a Wickes 12v Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with 5 position torque control. Means nothing to me except I know where Wickes is

[Stan79]

Ah ok. I can get battery packs rebuilt cheaper than a new unit but its probably worth it for an own brand drill IMHO.

[veggiechicken]

Sorry Stan - do you mean its not worth it? I'm confused - as usual

[Stan79]

Yep sorry. My previous post is missing the crucial word!!! Not worth it!

Sorry! Pesky iPhone key pad is too small for my lumbering fingers.

[veggiechicken]

Phew - thought it was my addled brain again Are there generic battery packs or will only a Wickes one fit the drill?

[Stan79]

Only Wickes ones are likely to fit.

[Stan79]

I only just gave away a drill on Freecycle last month!

[veggiechicken]

Thanks Stan. I was afraid that would be the answer as they don't seem to sell them anymore. Seems such a waste of a drill and all the accessories if you can't replace the battery

[veggiechicken]

I only just gave away a drill on Freecycle last month!

Bit of a long way to go to pick it up from you!!

[Tripmeup]

Them pallets look good VC
I have a few like them and they are great for all sorts...I currently have one as an outside table for potting on, hardening off plants etc, one full to the brim with strawberries and one acting as a compost bin...

[veggiechicken]

I'm really pleased as I've been pondering whether or not to have raised beds on the "lawn" - so this is a cheap way of trialling it.
Also, a builder's bag is a perfect fit as a liner

[bearded bloke]

Followed link ahhh,I guess different firms have different sizes.I shall nag Huws Gray next time I go to their yard

Tell yer what VC,Don't slash the bottom,half fill it & set celeriac in it with a fleece cover,I reckon the slow drain through the "fabric" keeping the soil moist for ages after a soaking will be great growing condition for them & the fleece cover will keep celery fly off

[veggiechicken]

Ermm, still not convinced about eating baby's heads, carrots would be a better option