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6 hours ago
Jamie Booth replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
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7 hours ago
Sam Bainbridge replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"Not something I've done but with other jobs I do if I haven't got the tool I'll look for a second hand purpose built machine that way if you don't get the contract next year you usually don't loose money on the machine. Plus these machines have…"
15 hours ago
Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Paul Matischok's discussion Etesia MKEHH electric clutch
"Good luck getting parts from Etesia...
I was assured on their open day which was organised through LJN over 10 years ago that they kept parts for every machine, both new and discontinued on their shelf in the UK.
I've been waiting 6 plus weeks for a…"
yesterday
Simon Perry replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"I've got the Stihl model shown in the photo someone else posted and I was actually using it this week to widen a clients gravel path to their house (cutting into the lawn). I think it's intended for cutting new edges in turf and for that, it's very…"
yesterday
Intelligent Gardening replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"Have the EE400mo Makita edger used with DUX 60. Particularly good for long straight runs of driveway pavier edging to lawn and sits on the wheel so less weight. I would use the edger over a string trimmer everytime a imo gives a better edge. Blades,…"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"3 inches max but depth is adjustable, oddly enough we found it easier to keep it straight and easier to use with it set at max depth, hope that helps."
yesterday
Alan Neath replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"Peter, what depth would you estimate the blades cut on the edger attachments, maybe about 2 inches  ?    cheers  Alan"
yesterday
Alan Neath replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"I love poppig in to catch up on what is being discussed here even though I am pretty much retired due to health, leaving the hands on work to younger chaps.
This hard edging type of work on paths and kerbs with half moon on long handle gas pipe,(…"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"We have the Stihl version, see previous threads"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"There is no edge to use a strimmer or shears, in some places the grass has grown 2ft over the paths and you cannot even see where the hard surface joins the grass."
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless hedge cutter advice
"Nice idea ! But we do not have any sites that don't have extensive hedges and or shrubs, would have to sell 99%. "
yesterday
Tim James replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"Only thinking about the same yesterday. I found this on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn25IZ4ixDo
I can't find a dedicated stick edger in the UK but Echo do some in the US and Stihl also I believe"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"Due to the 2 miles to do the knife is not an option, too slow and knackering. Yes better job but not practical, had a trial run with the Stihl and did 50 yards in little more than 5 minutes, did not find it physically tough as the machine does the…"
yesterday
Peter Davis replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl lawn edger
"I had the edger attachment & never really used it. Like others have said I found it very difficult to get a straight edge plus its unforgiving with stones & paving edges.
They have been various attempts to mechanise edging including one device that…"
yesterday
Graham Garden replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless hedge cutter advice
"i was going to answer from a different angle but graham T has bet me to it. Intead of expense (batteries)  which may or may not work out.After a couple of years , you dont know where you might be health wish, then have to sell your kit.    My choice…"
yesterday
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Overgrown Shrub Border

Recently taken on this garden where the previous gardener has allowed the shrubs to become far too big. The mahonia, red robin and budleja are all things i'm very comfortable sorting over the course of this year and early next year. My one slight…

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7 Replies · Reply by PGM on Tuesday
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Stihl lawn edger

We have a Stihl petrol kombi unit and are considering buying a lawn edger attachment.Do we go for straight or bent shaft?Are they any good?Its going to be used solely for cutting grass back against kerbs, concrete and tarmac on large commercial…

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27 Replies · Reply by Jamie Booth 7 hours ago
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