[Sam23]

I was thinking of buying an Electric Edger and was wondering if any of you used them. Which one do you have if you have one and what do you think about it? I wanted one with a blade. I already have an Echo Trimmer, so please do not suggest that.

 

[Ware]

I'm enjoying the Ego combo...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjrZsTTr_9s&t=1s​

Here is the Ego thread.

 

[Sam23]

@Ware Yes I saw that video. I like it very much. The only issue I had was that it was an attachment which meant I would have to buy something else. I was looking for an all in one at a reasonable price.

 

[Ware]

Ware Yes I saw that video. I like it very much. The only issue I had was that it was an attachment which meant I would have to buy something else. I was looking for an all in one at a reasonable price.

You can purchase the combo kit (powerhead, edger and string trimmer), the powerhead and edger attachment only, or a dedicated edger...

https://egopowerplus.com/collections/power-edgers

 

[Sam23]

Wow that is $249 at my Home Depot. I think was I trying to stay under $100. I think that is a little bit out of my range. I was probably thinking of one that was corded. Thanks though.

 

[Ware]

Gotcha - a budget always helps with recommendations. :thumbup:

 

[Sam23]

I thought about this one by GreenWorks 7.5 in. 12 Amp Walk-Behind Electric Edger. I wonder if anyone here has used it?

 

[JohnP]

@Sam23 I used a corded edger for a season before upgrading to the Ego.

It's freaking annoying. I stopped edging because it was such a giant PITA to haul the cord behind me, keep it out of the flower beds, having it get stuck under a car tire in the driveway...everything. It was just pure pain.

If it were me I'd save up a little extra/longer for the freedom of cordless. Worth it.

Edit: I ended up giving it to my cousin. Didn't even bother trying to sell it. Just needed the negative energy I had toward it gone.

 

[Sam23]

@JohnP Point well taken.

 

[Ware]

Also keep in mind the $249 includes a 2.5Ah battery and charger that works with other tools in their lineup. If you wanted to expand into a trimmer, blower or hedge trimmer later on you could save a little money on those by purchasing the bare tools.

 

[adgattoni]

I use a black and decker corded edger. It's fine if you don't have too much to do. Cordage is slightly annoying but I don't really mind it that much.

I'm upgrading my trimmer game to a gas trimmer that can use attachments. I'll eventually replace the B&D with an edger attachment (mainly for garage space TBH), but for the time being the B&D does the job.

 

[Sam23]

@adgattoni Can the Black and Decker make deep grooves?

 

[adgattoni]

@adgattoni Can the Black and Decker make deep grooves?

It's always been deep enough for my needs. I've not used it as a trencher or anything, but it makes the edges of the driveway look pretty good. How deep are you looking to go? I can do some testing tonight.

 

[Sam23]

@adgattoni No particular depth. Just so the edge looks good

 

[LovetheTide]

I'm using this one and it does fine. You'll have to go a little slower obviously but the finished result is good.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/BLACK-DECKER-14-in-6-5-Amp-Corded-Electric-Straight-Shaft-Single-Line-2-in-1-String-Grass-Trimmer-Lawn-Edger-GH900/204630526

@Sam23 I used a corded edger for a season before upgrading to the Ego.

It's freaking annoying. I stopped edging because it was such a giant PITA to haul the cord behind me, keep it out of the flower beds, having it get stuck under a car tire in the driveway...everything. It was just pure pain.

If it were me I'd save up a little extra/longer for the freedom of cordless. Worth it.

Edit: I ended up giving it to my cousin. Didn't even bother trying to sell it. Just needed the negative energy I had toward it gone.

^This 100%

Hauling the cord around is a massive PITA. I find myself skipping edging and blowing because they are both corded devices. Going to start saving for the Ego units.

 

[Sinclair]

I thought long and hard about a battery edger, but decided to get a 2 stroke gas powerhead + edger attachment.

The battery units work great in lighter, sandier soil, but I have heavy clay, so I went with gas.

In a couple years, I'll likely upgrade to a Honda 4 Stroke power head. Keeping mixed gas is a bit of an inconvenience.

 

[TigerinFL]

if you really want electric I have to second the B&D unit. you can find those on CL for cheap sometimes.

 

[Sam23]

@TigerinFL Yes I see the B&D ones for $35 to $40 all the time

 

[JohnP]

I thought long and hard about a battery edger, but decided to get a 2 stroke gas powerhead + edger attachment.

The battery units work great in lighter, sandier soil, but I have heavy clay, so I went with gas.

In a couple years, I'll likely upgrade to a Honda 4 Stroke power head. Keeping mixed gas is a bit of an inconvenience.

I have clay. American Clay. ..... maybe that means it's weaker then. Crap. Disregard!!

 

[Sinclair]

@JohnP

I have metric clay, obviously.

2.54x more dense.

Or is that 1.6x?

Or 5x/9 + 32?

:shock: