Thanks chaps. I wasn't thinking of buying one as I've got one sitting in the shed that my father bought years ago. I remember not liking the bent shaft idea but haven't been able to start it lately although I haven't put much effort into it!

I love the noise & vibration of my 2 strokes although most of my neighbours can still talk louder than them.My MTD (Yard Machines) trimmer keeps them on their toes but the bump head things seem to not last long especially the replacement ones.

Danny