I adapted an old 12 volt cordless drill when the batteries died by soldering
in a lead with bulldog clips on the other end. I use this for field repairs
on my competition vehicle. It works very well and lives in my trailer
toolbox.

I still have my mothers old mains electric hedge cutter I shall try that
with a 12 volt leisure battery and inverter in the wheelbarrow next time I
have minor hedge trimming to do. It may be quicker to set up than having to
mix fuel and get the 2 stroke machine started. I shall still use the 2
stroke for major hedge cutting as it has a much longer bar and more power.


Mike


"Daddy Tadpole" wrote in message
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Some industrial-grade power tools work off a car battery or similar.
They're low voltage (no inverter) so the battery has to be near by (in a
wheelbarrow for example).

For those who don't know, low voltage needs a thick & heavy cable unless
the cable is very short.

It's a pity this compromise approach has not yet reached the DIY and
gardening/horticulture markets.

Regards


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"Jim Allan" wrote in message
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I'd like a cordless trimmer and wonder about an electric one as
opposed to
a petrol one.
Seems then that cordless electric would not do the job properly in one
session.
GTech telescopic cordless
trimmer which was on offer through the Telegraph last year.( See
http://www.greytechnology.co.uk/HT01.php) I have found it very good,
especially for trimming soft new growth. I also bought a second battery
but so far all trimming has been done on one battery which is worn on a
waist belt.


Now that gives the inventive side of me an idea. How about a mains
electric hedge cutter powered from a belt mounted 12 volt battery and
inverter. I already own all 3 components and never use the electric hedge
cutter as I hate trailing leads, and the garden is so widespread with
bits of hedge all over the place.

This could be the answer to the other thing I hate. Screaming 2 stroke
engines.

Mike