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    Quote Originally Posted by fairdinkum View Post
    Here's a couple of reasons why you don't need a dedicated edging machine.
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    Really? well i would post pictures and give you reasons why you should have one but i can't
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fairdinkum View Post
    Here's a couple of reasons why you don't need a dedicated edging machine.
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    What type of trimmer head and line are you using Jason?

    I was getting edges like that but since putting a new speed-feed head on the Makita recently I've been using a Stihl line which kinks severely and now the edge I cut is much wider than what it used to be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulG View Post
    What type of trimmer head and line are you using Jason?

    I was getting edges like that but since putting a new speed-feed head on the Makita recently I've been using a Stihl line which kinks severely and now the edge I cut is much wider than what it used to be.
    Mate I use the stihl fs85 with speed feed head (the larger sized one) and bynorm contractors edge (that's the square one) 2.4mm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    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.
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulG View Post
    What type of trimmer head and line are you using Jason?

    I was getting edges like that but since putting a new speed-feed head on the Makita recently I've been using a Stihl line which kinks severely and now the edge I cut is much wider than what it used to be.
    what size line are you using? the speed feed head is very heavy in comparison to all other types and the makita is a lot weaker than the stihl so combined with a heavier head and possibly heavy line that could explain your dilemma ??

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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.

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    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.

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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.

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    What's that Fred, driveway, compactor, rotary hoe?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulG View Post
    What's that Fred, driveway, compactor, rotary hoe?
    Rotary hoe, prep for new lawn.
    Cheers Fred.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    Rotary hoe, prep for new lawn.
    Cheers Fred.
    Hey Fred, if your laying the lawn tomorrow arvo, give me a holla and I'll supply some free labour if you're willing to part with some of your wisdom.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy B View Post
    Hey Fred, if your laying the lawn tomorrow arvo, give me a holla and I'll supply some free labour if you're willing to part with some of your wisdom.
    Sorry Andy, the guy wanted to seed it himself, what do u want to know?
    Besides, its my 5day W/end tomorrow & were heading down Warnambool way
    Cheers Fred.

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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 ?

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