Although cordless string trimmers still lack the raw weed-slashing power of professional-grade gas-engine machines, they have narrowed the performance difference thanks to large batteries that can produce as much as 60 volts of power. Another benefit that a battery-powered trimmer provides that a ...
Before purchasing, ensure that the trimmer line is compatible with the trimmer. Check the trimmer’s user guide to determine the size of the line required for the trimmer. Most manufacturers typically specify the range of trimmer lines that are compatible with their products. Additionally, some ar...
A well-known and trusted name in gardening power tools, WORX delivers a powerful, fast, and lightweight trimmer that can easily cut and trim those tough weeds and tall grass that seek to destroy your garden. As well as a trimmer, the premiumWORX PowerShare String Trimmer & Edgercan be ea...
The best string trimmers and weed wackers you can buySteven John
1. Electric Weed Eater: As the name suggests, you need a cord constantly plugged into a power outlet to use this trimmer. As a consequence, these weed eaters can only be used to a distance limited by their cords. Since electricity is not much of a problem, the real problem comes when...
the first decision you need to make before you can even begin looking for a new grass weed wacker is what power source it runs on. There are three power sources. Gasoline-powered eaters have a combustion engine to run the trimmer head. In the electric camp, there are corded and battery-...
One great upgrade is to change the trimmer head to a metal one if you need to clear small brush. It won’t cut through redwoods, but it’ll cut through most anything you’ll encounter. This isn’t a cheap purchase, but a quality name like Husqvarna should last you for years and ...
Wooden Herb Grinder is our second cheap gizmo. It’s made and sold by Edevolution. This is a brand that crafts weed accessories, but I don’t know much about its history/reputation. Probably this company debuted not that long ago.
That kind of flexibility is nice to have in a trimmer. If you think you will ever do dry trimming then you should definitely select the variable speed upgrade as dry bud needs to be processed slower than wet. All said though, If you know you're mostly going to trim your weed when it...
Senior Home Editor Roy Berendsohn has worked for more than 25 years at Popular Mechanics, where he has written on carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, blacksmithing, welding, lawn care, chainsaw use, and outdoor power equipment. When he’s not working on his own ...