Weed wackers

[Tom Brown]

I want to trim some shit in my alley. My neighbor has had a heart incident and he can't do it so I'm in the market for a weed whacker.
Are these cheap Chinese whackers any good?
Several of the department stores around here sell the same generic looking green engined wacker with a 25cc 2 stroke engine.
I'm hoping that among the suggestions to buy a diesel 4 wheel drive tractor and 60' cultivator, someone will offer some sensible advice appropriate for trimming a 10 foot long crack between the apron on the neighbor's garage and the alley asphalt. I could do it with hand sheers in 5 minutes but it looks like I'll be doing it regularly so I'd just as soon buy something that doesn't make me stoop over.
Anyone?

[hoolign]

I want to trim some shit in my alley. My neighbor has had a heart incident and he can't do it so I'm in the market for a weed whacker.
Are these cheap Chinese whackers any good?
Several of the department stores around here sell the same generic looking green engined wacker with a 25cc 2 stroke engine.
I'm hoping that among the suggestions to buy a diesel 4 wheel drive tractor and 60' cultivator, someone will offer some sensible advice appropriate for trimming a 10 foot long crack between the apron on the neighbor's garage and the alley asphalt. I could do it with hand sheers in 5 minutes but it looks like I'll be doing it regularly so I'd just as soon buy something that doesn't make me stoop over.
Anyone?
Round up!

[Tom Brown]

That's a quality idea but I think it needs swathing first.

[hoolign]

Seriously though. Those cheap ones are "cheap" for a reason. 99 bucks don't last very long . Shitty spools on most of them. Spend a few hun on a good Stihl with upright handles and twist throttle, more comfortable to operate! Buy something heavy duty that will last you! Can always huck a bush blade on those unlike those wimpy 99 dollar ones.

[ThongMagnet]

You could always use those old drop cloths, and place a few of those spare bricks on top to hold it down. No sun no weeds:idea:
Or my second thought, although somewhat dangerous to the less experience, is to spray a lite mist gasoline over the weeds and shoot a bottle rocket into the mess. :idea:

[Rexone]

I have an electric Ryobi, works well and is several years old. More than adequate for small jobs.
My next one will be V6 powered thought I think.

[Tom Brown]

Spend a few hun on a good Stihl with upright handles and twist throttle....
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Thanks. I didn't realize Stihl made them. My chain saw is a Stihl. I'll check out the place I got it for a trimmer.
Thanks, Festus.

[Tom Brown]

I have an electric Ryobi, works well and is several years old.
hmmm.... another decent brand. Thanks. I can easily get a cord to this small thicket. Electric might be a smart and quieter way to go.

[hoolign]

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Thanks. I didn't realize Stihl made them. My chain saw is a Stihl. I'll check out the place I got it for a trimmer.
Thanks, Festus.
Trim Away (http://www.stihl.ca/products_trimBru...ushcutters.asp)

[hoolign]

hmmm.... another decent brand. Thanks. I can easily get a cord to this small thicket. Electric might be a smart and quieter way to go.
Electric??? are you freakin kidding me?? Might as well swing by Walmart and buy yourself a dress to wear while you use it then! Electric