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I just use a Stihl FS40 strimmer, nice and light.
The new Stihl straight shaft edger is a brilliant bit of kit. I wish my my guys would use it more and it makes the gardens look fantastic with no effort. Well worth the money, and a world of difference compared to using a strimmer. It will slice through grass, thatch and soil cleanly.
It's definitely commercial grade, and if you already have the combi system it's a no brainer.
Interesting comments Ben. I've never really used an edging attachment on the Kombi, is it really so much better than just edging lawns manually the traditional way? If so, I'd better add it to the shopping list.
It's worth every penny in my book, especially if you already run Stihl Kombi tools.
Thanks for that, I'll be getting one in the next few weeks. I've always done the edging with shears, doesn't take too long and never bothered with the overturned strimmer thing, my edges have always looked bang on but the edging attachment does look like it gives a good finish.
If youneed to do a lot of edging, the TurfTeq lawn Edger/Trencher is a very versatile machine. Available to rent or buy from http://www.groundscare-products.co.uk/pe.htm .
We use a Mantis petrol combi machine with various attachments, including an edger. We're happy with it, it's high end domestic, and it takes a bashing from us. Robust Honda engine.
I've seen Paul's machinery at various shows, not used it, but it looks very tough. As Paul says, if you're doing day in day out, could be worth a look.
Are we talking about two different functions here ?
We have the KM FCM attachment and a dedicated Vitka 3 wheel edger - I liken them to using an edging iron for remaking/re-cutting/redefining lawn edges.
If we need to cut grass on the 'edge' of a lawn we either use an upturned strimmer or traditional side shears.
While the FCB attachment is great and produces a real neat edge, it takes an amount of the lawn (soil & grass) away every time you use it, so over a year or two you can loose a fair amount of lawned area. It is useful along the edge of a pathway etc as the soil will move back to fill the slot, but you need to ensure you adjust the depth carefully if there's any haunching.
The Stihl blade will do a great job of trimming the grass just like edging shears so long as you keep it sharp and the edge well defined so that the wheel can run close to the edge. It's basically an upturned strimmer with a blade, after all.
A poor man's way of pushing to soil back is to run the Stihl pick tines attachment upside down. Squat right down, brace yourself and keep the shaft as level as possible.