Posted on 05/12/2014 11:31:09 AM PDT by stirrinthepuddin
I have a couple of questions that I need answers to before I run out and purchase a new hedge clipper.
My first question is: Should I go with a corded or battery powered one?
I have never had any type of battery operated tool (other than a drill) that was worth a d@mn .. battery wears out quickly or doesn't hold a charge for long and is usually underpowered.
My other question is: What length blade is ideal?
I have be using a cr@ppy little 16 inch blade for a few years and it really sucks using it on my four foot wide hedges!
I am not really sure what length blades are available?
Simple as they are, those are my two questions that I hope some of you can help me with.
Thank You
Don't even CONSIDER anything else.
It's better to save for the gas powered one than throw away the electric and buy gas anyway.
No matter what you end up buying, always wear eye protection. ALWAYS.
A friend was trimming my trees and got something in his eye. We thought it was just a sliver of wood. Five days later, he’s in extreme pain. Turns out there was a teeny tiny piece of metal in his eye and it had started to rust. I needed a magnifying glass to see it when the doc removed it. We were shocked. Never expected to hear the word “metal”. The best we could figure is, it was probably a piece from when he sharpened his tool.
I suggest going to a store and handling the tools. Consider how long you will be using it at one stretch and if it will get too heavy too soon. Make sure the handle fits comfortably in your hands so you don’t get cramps.
I like electric because I can pick it and use it. I don’t have to think in advance if I have to buy gas or charge it.
I’d get a mid range size blade. I rather cut twice than cut once and cut too much. Too small a blade and you’ll be there forever unless you’re being creative and trimming the hedges into gun shapes.
Whichever one you get spend the extra bucks and get it with the illegal alien attachment.
The illegal alien attachment will save you a lot of work and you can also use him on your lawnmower, weed eater, and they are especially good on a leaf blower.
That’s okay BarbM, I’m just glad that there are topics like this on FR.
Politics gets really boring (And aggravating) after a while! 8)
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