OSUT#256 - Easter Bunny, Solar Eclipse...what's next?

[target64]

Just ordered an EGO line trimmer from Ace. Was just going to get the tool only for 159.99, but they had the same one with the battery and charger for $199.99, and I had a $20 off reward, so 179.99. 20 bucks is well worth getting the extra battery and charger. Free delivery tomorrow too.

Wife hates ours

 

[target64]

Wife hates ours

Heavy, straight shaft, not easy to edge with.

 

[Magyars]

Hey Greg, target, klaus

 

[Lpherr]

Wife hates ours

Does she get mad when she's using it, and you ask her when dinner will be ready?

 

[BeDome]

Did it look like this? Could be a barn swallow.

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Is that maybe a male? I've only seen the more subdued colors on the one setting the nest.

 

[BeDome]

Wife hates ours

I have not seen those but I already hate them.


I've never had a dependable one of any brand.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Heavy, straight shaft, not easy to edge with.

This is the one I got. 7 1/2 lbs., so not too bad. I've already made the investment in two other EGO tools so figured I'd stick with it for battery compatibility.

EGO Power+ Battery String Trimmer Kit - Ace Hardware

EGO's Power+ 15 in. 56V Battery String Trimmer with POWERLOAD™ technology automatically winds your trimmer line. Includes 2.5AH battery. Find it at Ace today.

www.acehardware.com

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Is that maybe a male? I've only seen the more subdued colors on the one setting the nest.

That I don't know. I just grabbed a pic off the internet.

 

[bocefus78]

Veggie plants purchased. 4 for 10 bucks at ace hardware. I got 12 total. Locally grown too. Ribs on the stick burner fueled by oak wood. About to cut a whiskey barrel in half for veggie planters then it's beer time

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I have not seen those but I already hate them.

I've never had a dependable one of any brand.

I've got an Echo gas powered trimmer, and haven't had any trouble with it. I should probably sell it since I don't use a trimmer all that often (one of the reasons a battery powered was appealing - don't have to worry about gas going bad).

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Howdy bocephus.

 

[BeDome]

This is the one I got. 7 1/2 lbs., so not too bad. I've already made the investment in two other EGO tools so figured I'd stick with it for battery compatibility.

EGO Power+ Battery String Trimmer Kit - Ace Hardware

EGO's Power+ 15 in. 56V Battery String Trimmer with POWERLOAD™ technology automatically winds your trimmer line. Includes 2.5AH battery. Find it at Ace today.

www.acehardware.com

That actually looks pretty cool to me.
Miles better than the battery POS I have.

I prefer the straight shaft trimmers. I feel it gives me better control.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

That actually looks pretty cool to me.
Miles better than the battery POS I have.

I prefer the straight shaft trimmers. I feel it gives me better control.

I think my Echo is curved shaft, but all the commercial guys use straight shaft trimmers that I've seen. I figure they have a reason.

 

[patience0830]

Wife hates ours

Don't allow her to use it? Scissors perhaps?

 

[tmschuller]

Did it look like this? Could be a barn swallow.

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If it’s larger that’s a barn gulp . . A bit larger than a swallow

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Howdy tm.

 

[patience0830]

Only bird I know that builds with mud is a barn swallow. Real skeeter eater.

 

[smokingman]

That actually looks pretty cool to me.
Miles better than the battery POS I have.

I prefer the straight shaft trimmers. I feel it gives me better control.

I have had a Ryobi 4 stroke one for years now. Best trimmer I ever owned and have done our little trail+yard with it. Never had a single issue with it.

RYOBI 25 cc 2-Stroke Attachment Capable Full Crank Straight Gas Shaft String Trimmer RY253SS - The Home Depot

This RYOBI 2-cycle gas straight shaft string trimmer features a full crank engine that creates 2x longer life. Accepting RYOBI expand-it universal brand fit attachments, this string trimmer offers versatile

www.homedepot.com

I may get this attachment for it this year.

RYOBI Expand-It 10 in. Universal Pole Saw Attachment RYPRN33 - The Home Depot

The RYOBI Expand-It 10 in. A Pole Saw Attachment features a 10 in. bar and chain that is ideal for pruning and cutting limbs up to 6 in. thick. Reach dead branches or overgrown limbs up to 12 ft. above

www.homedepot.com

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Howdy patience and smokingman.

 

[target64]

I think my Echo is curved shaft, but all the commercial guys use straight shaft trimmers that I've seen. I figure they have a reason.

If you can handle a straight shaft they will cut better.