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String Trimmer Ideas
I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed-
eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus narrow paths between veggie beds.) A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric. A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.") And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy. So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models. Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills, etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit. Thanks... -- Want Freebies? http://www.TheFreeStuffList.com/ Check The Free Stuff List |
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On Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:30:01 -0800, wrote:
I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed- eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus narrow paths between veggie beds.) A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric. A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.") And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy. So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models. Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills, etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit. Thanks... I use both. The battery unit has a limited amount you can do before it needs a recharge, but so do I. It's useful for when I don't want to drag the cord a long ways to do a little bit. Mine are made, or at least sold, with the name Black and Decker. If the replacement battery costs more than the new unit, just get another new unit. |
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wrote in message ... I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed- eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus narrow paths between veggie beds.) A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric. A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.") And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy. So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models. Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills, etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit. Thanks... -- Want Freebies? http://www.TheFreeStuffList.com/ Check The Free Stuff List I have had a Black and Decker cordless for two seasons. No problems with it as yet. I generally run out of power before it does, so I just plug it back into the charger and finish up the next day if need be. |
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Charles wrote:
On Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:30:01 -0800, wrote: I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed- eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus narrow paths between veggie beds.) A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric. A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.") And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy. So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models. Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills, etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit. Thanks... I use both. The battery unit has a limited amount you can do before it needs a recharge, but so do I. It's useful for when I don't want to drag the cord a long ways to do a little bit. Mine are made, or at least sold, with the name Black and Decker. If the replacement battery costs more than the new unit, just get another new unit. The 18V B&D I have has been trouble free, feeds line well and is heavy duty enough for grass of all kinds and up to the 'medium' weeds and 'thin' woody vine-type stuff. Works well when postioned for edging too. While you COULD buy a spare battery (ebay ?) if the area is small ,as you say, you may be able to cut it in one charge, if not, the area won't grow much overnight will it? Just finish the next day. And if you have a lot of trees, gnomes, brick edging, bird baths, etc. - you will enjoy cordless power, Carl -- to reply, change ( .not) to ( .net) |
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On Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:30:01 -0800, wrote:
I need a string trimmer. That thing for cutting the lawn. Weed- eater, or whatever you would call it. (A regular mower won't work - the area is small, with slopes and sunken area, plus narrow paths between veggie beds.) A NON-negotiable point is that it must be electric. A saw a low-priced 18-volt cordless rechargeable at the supermarket recently. However, there wasn't even any clear indication of the manufacturer's name (except, "Made In China.") And that supermarket seems to be an outlet for some rather dubious, "fell off the truck" items, plus a poor refund policy. So I am interested in comments about reliable brands/models. Including the question of corded or -less. I don't absolutely need a rechargeable, but it would be nice. And, avoiding the purchase of a heavy power lead would offset the price. OTOH, I want something reliable. And I have heard of issues with drills, etc, where a new battery cost more than a new whole unit. Check the May 2006 issue of Consumer Reports for a rundown on all of the ins and outs of string trimmers. John Thanks... |
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Take a look at the Black and Decker battery model. My husband and I
maintain a portion of the North Country Trail where electricity does not exist and the little Black and Decker does yeoman's work. Ellen Michigan |
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On 7 Nov 2006 04:53:48 -0800, Frank wrote:
String trimmer to mow lawn sounds like a bad idea. I trim some slope areas but it is very uneven. Practice makes perfect. slopes are harder to do than flat, but if the flat area is very large it highlights problems. For a small area I would not hesitate. But I wouldn't do electric unless the entire potential area is a postage stamp. sdb -- Wanted: Omnibook 800 & accessories, cheap, working or not sdbuse1 on mailhost bigfoot.com |
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says... On 7 Nov 2006 04:53:48 -0800, Frank wrote: String trimmer to mow lawn sounds like a bad idea. I trim some slope areas but it is very uneven. Practice makes perfect. slopes are harder to do than flat, but if the flat area is very large it highlights problems. For a small area I would not hesitate. But I wouldn't do electric unless the entire potential area is a postage stamp. What is your objection to electric? The reason I want electric is that I don't have any proper/safe place to store petrol. Not even the small amount in those trimmer tanks. -- Want Freebies? http://www.TheFreeStuffList.com/ Check The Free Stuff List |
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sylvan butler wrote: I wouldn't do electric unless the entire potential area is a postage stamp. Especially not battery-driven electric. -- Wefare for the rich combat for the poor |
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wrote: What is your objection to electric? Well, I can't speak for the other guy, but I tried the B&D battery-driven trimmer and it just couldn't handle the challenge. It was okay for ~ 18 square feet of moderately weeded area (partly in a sloping flood control ditch), but then it lost power and needed a charge. The string is pretty thin too, so fibrous stalks defeated it. Also, the cutting swath was just not very big (only about 8 inches, IIRC). I wound up getting a 2-stroke Ryobi trimmer with attachments and an extra spool. It wields an 18-inch swath-- what a difference. Even with all that, it still has trouble handling some of the areas I trim. But it is light years ahead of the electric. It may take two or three refuelings per job, but the string is much thicker, I have a choice of different types of string (and yes, they really do make a difference) and it has a much greater reach as well. Not to mention the fantastically greater rotating speed of the spool head. About the only operational drawback for the Ryobi over the B&D (apart from noise and the higher initial $ layout) is that cut weeds and grass tend to wrap themselves around the string spool shaft, so it needs frequent attention and regular cleaning. IAC, the B&D is gathering dust in the basement. Even if we moved to a place with a smaller yard, I doubt whether I would go back to the electric except under duress. Whichever way you go, wear eye protection. I got one of those flip-down full face shields after eating a few too many grasshopper parts with minced dandelion/milkweed garnish. And watch out for cables, wires, hornet's nests or cord hidden in the overgrowth. -- Wefare for the rich combat for the poor |
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wrote in message ... [snip] The reason I want electric is that I don't have any proper/safe place to store petrol. Not even the small amount in those trimmer tanks. Sears sells a wheeled string trimmer that is very maneuverable, can be used for small area work, has been reliable for me for years, and you don't have to carry it around (which also means that it's cutting height is very constant). However, it's gas-driven . . . |
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