Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
And if you don't like what Ian has to say use the ignore function if you don't know how ask i will gladly tell you
As good as it gets Jason, only argument with your comment would be for grossly overgrown edges.
Dedicated edging machine will go through faster & with a better cut on the FIRST cut. Possibly second.
After that, if you're as good as Jason, & its done on a tight regular basis, you can leave the edger in the vehicle for that property.
Cheers Fred.
Jason Forrest
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Point taken Fred. But I try and avoid those kinds of edges where possible. And jobs like that usually come with 3 foot grass. So if the edges are a bit rough so be it. If such jobs become regulars I take a bit of extra care on the edges the second time around. Can still be done with the brushcutter but it sure takes a bit more time, effort, sweat, patience, fuel and trimmer line. Overall I'm glad I never bothered getting an edger.
Jason Forrest
Fair Dinkum Lawn & Garden Care
Servicing St Clair, Erskine Park, Colyton, South St Marys
0407 435 642
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2.7mm Stihl. The clear line with the red core. I think it's the line as it's doing it in the Makita as well as my old Jonsered.
I've found that the "stiffer" line works best. "Softer" stuff tends to be more easily deflected off course. And it seems to do a much better job when the head is full of line. I think the heavier heads work better if anything. I'd venture a guess and say that the greater weight creates more momentum once it gets to full revs. I noticed a big difference on the bushranger when I switched from the smaller to the larger speedfeed. Though that may also have something to do with the shorter length of line trying to cut through the air.
Jason Forrest
Fair Dinkum Lawn & Garden Care
Servicing St Clair, Erskine Park, Colyton, South St Marys
0407 435 642
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Change is as good as a holiday, not really but breaks the monotony. Today in Glen Iris.
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Cheers Fred.
What's that Fred, driveway, compactor, rotary hoe?
this is a real bast@rd of a lawn - I used the 560 last time & nearly had a heart attack; its the thickest sponge-cake of a lawn I've ever struck. Did it with the cox today, what a difference, saved an hour and a lot of sweat......one pass then 15-20 mins with the backpack blower
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the 3rd photo shows the before/after blowing
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That hoe makes my Husky look like a toy Fred. How wide is the cut. Looks like a hydralic drive on the hoe blade. Hire unit ?