"John" wrote in message ...
I want to buy a lawn edger and I'm wondering if the electric models (about
$80) have plenty of power or would I be better off going gas as with some
other things. Having never used an edger before I'm not really even sure if
you NEED much power. Advice appreciated.

John

I had been using an old weak electric until it gave up the ghost about
the day you posted. My 2 top options were an $89. electric Black and
Decker from HD, or spend ~$250. for a nice gas one.

I went with the B&D. Compared to the old crappy one, this one is
really quiet and cuts like a hot knife... Granted, a gas one would be
much more powerful, but I already had the extension cords. The acid
test will be next spring the first time I edge, but I'm extremely
satisfied with the B&D. It's powerful enough and quiet. I have ~400
total feet to edge and it works very well- especially compared to the
old junk that I just tossed. Good luck.

..02