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Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:01 pm
by CaptainKirk
Time for an upgrade I think to a bit more of a beast.
Any personal recommendations out there for a decent strimmer/ trimmer?
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:28 pm
by Burnley Ace
Ian Brennan at Green Day Gardens.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:50 pm
by Andreshotboots
Can’t go wrong with a STIHL petrol self feeding one. As long as you get some good strong chord it will cut through almost anything..
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:14 pm
by Browntuba
A few questions to ask yourself first, what’s my budget ? What do I need it for ? (Grass, tough weeds, heavy brush) then how is it powered ? (Petrol, electric, re-chargeable battery)
I used to work as a self employed gardener a few years ago and always used a Stihl petrol strimmer/ brushcutter. If you don’t mind the hassle of mixing two stroke oil with the petrol then personally I’d go for a petrol Stihl. However you won’t get much change from £200 for an entry level machine (which is more than suitable for domestic use).
There are other manufacturers of petrol strimmers out there at cheaper prices, it comes down to how much you’re going to use it, reliability and how easy it is to get replacement heads/parts as they eventually wear. I’d definitely check reviews before purchasing.
At the time, I discounted re-chargeable battery operated machines as I thought they wouldn’t have been powerful enough for my use. They may have improved significantly since then. Again I’d check reviews.
Electric strimmers (with a power cord) not really worth looking at for heavy duty work.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:25 pm
by brexit
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:30 pm
by Bosscat
Even older school
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Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:33 pm
by conyoviejo
Always wear safety glasses when using a Strimmer..
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:35 pm
by pureclaret
I got a challenge one from argos 23 inch £29'99 when I got mine 5 years ago its now £50. But its only 18v battery if you want a bit stronger spear and jackson do one at about £100 or they do a grass and brush cutter for £150. Ive gone for rechargeable lawn mower now too and am pleased with my effort to be greener and not keep cutting my cable
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:50 pm
by Tricky Trevor
I have a McCulloch b33 b. You’ll do well to find better. Strimmer head and brush head, easily changeable.
https://www.mcculloch.com/int/products/ ... 967057401/
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:21 pm
by CharlieinNewMexico
Take lots of refrigerated small change then when you tuck it in their panties it gives them an extra cold boost and you may get some extras as a thank you.
Ohhhhhhh, strimmer
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:19 am
by Cabbage
I’ve gone for a toro cordless flex force strimmer and blower. Interchangeable battery. I’ve a petrol mower but don’t really like storing petrol in the garage or around the house.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:54 pm
by Lowbankclaret
Browntuba wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:14 pm
A few questions to ask yourself first, what’s my budget ? What do I need it for ? (Grass, tough weeds, heavy brush) then how is it powered ? (Petrol, electric, re-chargeable battery)
I used to work as a self employed gardener a few years ago and always used a Stihl petrol strimmer/ brushcutter. If you don’t mind the hassle of mixing two stroke oil with the petrol then personally I’d go for a petrol Stihl. However you won’t get much change from £200 for an entry level machine (which is more than suitable for domestic use).
There are other manufacturers of petrol strimmers out there at cheaper prices, it comes down to how much you’re going to use it, reliability and how easy it is to get replacement heads/parts as they eventually wear. I’d definitely check reviews before purchasing.
At the time, I discounted re-chargeable battery operated machines as I thought they wouldn’t have been powerful enough for my use. They may have improved significantly since then. Again I’d check reviews.
Electric strimmers (with a power cord) not really worth looking at for heavy duty work.
I bought an expensive dewalt strimmer for my allotment. It’s great, but mature docks and nettles it just cannot deal with, where as a petrol Stihl would just smash it up.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:31 pm
by ynot
Lowbankclaret wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:54 pm
I bought an expensive dewalt strimmer for my allotment. It’s great, but mature docks and nettles it just cannot deal with, where as a petrol Stihl would just smash it up.
I just got a Einhell classic 18v strimmer with the plastic blades. It cut mature dots and some thistles about 3fr tall. £80 from toolstation
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:05 pm
by Bop
You can’t beat Joe Strimmer. The best.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:56 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Don't use one to trim your beard.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:15 pm
by Vino blanco
When I lived in Burnley I used to leave matters of this type up to our gardener, Robert. I always felt this was the easiest solution.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 6:51 pm
by Longsidebovril
If the budget stretches .. the Stihl multi head is good. You can swap the end to be a strimmer.. hedge trimmer… chain saw loads of options. I got the 2 stroke one. Starts every time even after a
Long winter. Also repairable as you can get parts and have them serviced so it should last ten years easy.
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:21 am
by Zlatan
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:00 am
by rincon
I wouldn't use anything but a petrol, stihl strimmer, not the cheapest but powerful and the best.
a random tip when using a strimmer¬ always strim around trees and obsacles in a clockwise direction, that way, if you hit any dogshit you won't pebbledash your face and mouth like I once did
Re: Strimmer advice
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:26 am
by bfcjg
Always choose one that you know will be comfortable when your wife is using it, I made the fatal mistake of not thinking about that as when she opened her birthday present and unveiled the strimmer the disappointment was tangible, and she just said I could stick it where the sun doesn't shine, I should have gone cordless, my mistake.