tool for placing donuts on sprinkler heads

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we will sell you one for $10, ended up with 2 because couldn't remember where we put the 1st
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We use Superior Services for our yard fertilizer, pesticide and sprinkler service. We just call them and let them know it needs to be done. They were here yesterday and did it as part of our service plan.
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we will sell you one for $10, ended up with 2 because couldn't remember where we put the 1st
I'll take it - even give you $15. PM me, thanks.
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Ace Hardware! They have the heavy duty circle cutter. It fits the outside diameter of the donut rings, which is a requirement. This is not a once and done task. We have the St Augustine grass down here in Fenney, and I have to maintain my sprinkler heads often; maybe 3-4 times a year.

If you have the “lighter” and thinner grass (zoysia?) in Bradford, you might get away with the cheaper and more flimsy circle cutter Lowe’s and Home “Debit” sell.
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You could re-purpose your hole saw...
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[QUOTE=NoMoSno;1936077]You could re-purpose your hole saw...

during a google session re the tool -saw this. $$$$$$ Would prefer the manual one - good for the biceps...
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You could re-purpose your hole saw...

during a google session re the tool -saw this. $$$$$$ Would prefer the manual one - good for the biceps...
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hello. we are in the village of bradford and looking for someone close who may have the tool needed to dig the hole for placing the donuts around the sprinkler heads. we are using the concrete ones, so i am not sure if there is a difference between the tool needed to do concrete versus plastic. thanks!
The tool is like $10 or $15. Once you put in the doughnuts, grass tends to grow where you don't want it. You will find that you will need the tool on a regular basis.

I do not lend out tools. They never seem to come back as they were. Hum you reminded me. Once again I made the same mistake. I have to call my friend AGAIN so he returns the clamp an Allen keys I lent him 2-3 weeks ago
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Old 04-27-2021, 08:13 AM
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Wow, I have one of those from my Grandpa - used it in ww1, from early 1900's
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With Massey Services, they do these maintenance for you! We had them for years!
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When you cut the hole, cut a piece of weed block larger than the donut. Cut a hole in center for sprinkler head. Put it down under the donut. This will greatly reduce weed and grass growth around sprinkler.
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Maybe the Canadian Police can help you with the donuts but don’t tell them it’s a nothingberder
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With Massey Services, they do these maintenance for you! We had them for years!
They are terrible got rid of them last year waste of money unless you like college age kids walking around your house with a clipboard
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I respectfully disagree with your selection. The donut cutters available from Lowes or Home Depot are substandard in quality and durability. Neighbors have owned them and they struggled with cutting the grass roots (the cutting teeth are too short) and the strength of the welding. Failures occur when the welds break.

I purchased a heavy duty donut cutter from Florida Irrigation Service (FIS). They are located about 1 mile north of the intersection of CR42 and US441. Their donut cutter is a bit pricey, but worth the cost in reducing frustration.
OK I SHOULD have said this type of tool....my bad....
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Mmmmm donuts
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