using it as an edger: Can anyone comment on how it does as an edger.
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I received my Worx this week and decided to give it a work out. My sidewalk hasn't been edged in two years, so there was at least two inches of growth and dirt over both edges. I didn't think it would handle it, but to my surprise it did a fantastic job. I had to go a little slow to let it do the work but the end result is great. I am not one who will normally write a review, but I read a bunch of the reviews before I bought this and that was one of the things that was said, that it would not do edging that was as bad as mine. Another thing was that the auto line feed didn't work. If you do it right, it will work just fine. You need to let it stop, hit the trigger, let it stop, hit the trigger. Do this until enough line has advanced. (This should be in the instruction manual, but it isn't)
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I can't answer your question. My edge never worked properly and I returned it.
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I use it only for edging (or lining up, whichever way you say it). It works great. That is the only reason I bought it and it works flawlessly.
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I posted just last year. For the yard I have it works pretty well. Hedge trimmings and leaves. I like it because it is easy to use and I didn't expect it to be like a gas shredder. I have had a bigger gas shredder so I knew about what I needed for this yard.
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I'm too late for the original inquiry, but I hope my experience helps others... I use my Yardstick almost entirely for edging. I very much like the "idler wheel" which supports the unit on the edge of a pathway or sidewalk; this makes it easy to get a sharp edge. Generally, the unit works very well, but you have to take two precautions. First, it is not an earth-moving tool! If you do not already have a well-formed edge, don't attempt to use the Yardstick to cut one. You will use a lot of line and spend much time waiting for the unit to recharge. Form the edge first with a D-edger or a spade, removing surplus soil, stones and vegetation, and then use the Yardstick to maintain it. Second, advance the line frequently, by hand. This is very simple - just press the end cap and pull out the line. If you do this every 30 feet or so you will not have trouble with the line snapping, forcing you to dismantle the head. Reviewers seem all over the place with this product, but personally I have been very pleased with mine. In fact, as the battery finally seems to be failing I'm about to order a replacement unit. One other warning: make sure that the unit really is charging. If the charger light is green when you put the unit back on its mount, it probably means that it is not fully plugged in and won't charge. Make sure the light turns to red - that may require wriggling the unit so that it is not vertical, which is a bit counter-intuitive!
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The Edgehog edger only has normal adjustments to about 2 inches, so I don't think so. It's at it's load limit cutting an edge trench at 2 inches, so I don't think it would have the power you want without overheating and sustaining damage.
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Yes it can edge well. I use a thicker cordage for the thick weeds in my yard and it works well. Just realize the battery may wear out within five minutes or so.
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we mainly use it for trim.it will make a nice cut with a straight edge.i haven't experimented a lot with it
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We have used the edger about 10 times so far this summer... I do not see any signs of blade wear yet. I would expect this to go at least a couple years on the original blade. the unit works quite well.
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Sometimes I use this to trim my mustache /beard I have not experienced getting nicked or cut by this edger.
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I Bellevue it is 1year. I have had my edger for a year plus. Absolutely no problems
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I never used it as an edger guide. I used it as a bump guard to protect me from weed eating things that I didn't want cut like plants or flowers. I also used it when weed eating around the house against the bricks. As far as making a straight line when the weed eater is moved into the edger position, it is really easy to cut in a straight line because you can actually see where the trimmer line is cutting while you are trimming. Not to mention, the weed eater is very light so its easy to hold steady and maneuver in the direction desired. Also, FYI the battery lasts 15-20 min on a full charge and takes approx. 8 hrs to charge unlike the other answer to this question. That is what I have experienced. I never used it as an edger guide. I used it as a bump guard to protect me from weed eating things that I didn't want cut like plants or flowers. I also used it when weed eating around the house against the bricks. As far as making a straight line when the weed eater is moved into the edger position, it is really easy to cut in a straight line because you can actually see where the trimmer line is cutting while you are trimming. Not to mention, the weed eater is very light so its easy to hold steady and maneuver in the direction desired. Also, FYI the battery lasts 15-20 min on a full... » Read More I never used it as an edger guide. I used it as a bump guard to protect me from weed eating things that I didn't want cut like plants or flowers. I also used it when weed eating around the house against the bricks. As far as making a straight line when the weed eater is moved into the edger position, it is really easy to cut in a straight line because you can actually see where the trimmer line is cutting while you are trimming. Not to mention, the weed eater is very light so its easy to hold steady and maneuver in the direction desired. Also, FYI the battery lasts 15-20 min on a full charge and takes approx. 8 hrs to charge unlike the other answer to this question. That is what I have experienced. « Show Less
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The rotation speed is fairly low and you will need to experiment with various blades. The standard blade does chip the edge. There is a finer circular blade but I have not used it yet. The cuts I make have not needed a perfectly chip-frre cut, and I just round the edge with sand paper. I have used it against a straight edge. You have to watch it through, because it will wonder away from the ruler it you do not put the appropriate pressure. Positioning the edge (I use a long level) requires some inventiveness.
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I am not sure what you are asking? This vacuum has adequate suction to pick up lots of animal hair in my home. It does not do well on edges so the edger needs to be used to get along the wall and carpet area.
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I haven't, but I don't see any reason that it wwouldn't work very well. There are additional small attachments that you might want to buy.
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Hi, I love this edger! Yes the handle pivots for storage and the black clip holds the blade up for storage. I do not have a video of it in use, but it is the easiest to use edger I have ever tried. I use a flat edged shovel to remove the cut off trimmings.
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I just purchased the Worx GT unit and love the way it edges my driveway and sidewalk. It cuts a sharp thin line about half an inch below the concrete edge and does not kick up a lot of dirt or grass clippings. It takes a little getting used to before you find the sweet spot for best results. I don't use my Sears gas powered edger anymore. Guess I'll try and sell it at the next garage sale.