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1. weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: David Cole <racrcole@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 01:35:27 -0500; It's been a litle quiet on this list lately. This might be off-topic, but I consider it a tool. So: Looking for input on gas powered weed trimmers. AKA Weed Eaters The Yeas and Nays would be apprecia; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00012.html (8,535 bytes)
2. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: "Lawrence R Zink" <zink@pdq.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 07:48:54 -0500; Look at the Homelite straight shaft trimmer, but I think you'll be money ahead if you buy the Echo. I went through 2 Ryobi's while I have an Echo straight shaft, so that the cost was more over the pe; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00013.html (9,973 bytes)
3. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:53:01 -0400; This may not be what you want to hear. I've had several different types over the years. From Poulan to Stihl, with some Royobi and Mac and such tossed in. Of them all, the Stihls were far and away th; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00014.html (9,999 bytes)
4. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 06:29:38 -0700 (PDT); Hi David. One bit of advice that I learned from a review of trimmers a few years ago is to look for an engine where the rod end of the piston is supported on both sides. Most of the cheap trimmers su; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00016.html (9,085 bytes)
5. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: Brian Borgstede <borgstede@umsl.edu>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:41:14 -0600; I have one that I got from a HQ going out of business sale for cheap. It's a little heavy, but it's quiet! (I like that) The engine is very neat! It's overhead valve with tiny little valves under a; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00017.html (8,667 bytes)
6. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: "Timothy R. Hoerning" <hoerni@cooper.edu>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:11:19 -0400 (EDT); Since we are on the topic of weed trimmers, does anyone know of a good rechargable electric trimmer? I have a pretty small lot and doubt I would have a problem doing the whole thing on one charge, bu; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00018.html (8,214 bytes)
7. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: Eric Murray <ericm@lne.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 07:34:52 -0700; I'll second the Stihl recommendation. We also have a Ryobi and it's a pile of $&^T&^% in comparison. The best weed-trimmer I have however is a 42" brush hog on the back of a compact diesel tractor. I; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00020.html (8,586 bytes)
8. RE: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: "Lyn Fatt, Brian A" <brian.lynfatt@eds.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:28:37 -0400; IMNSHO, the 4 stroke model Ryobi is a POS. I still use it, but so rarely, I have to do maintenance on it everytime I want to use it. When i got it, the POS would not idle the first time out. After sc; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00021.html (9,239 bytes)
9. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: epetrevich@relavis.com; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:59:39 -0400; David, I ordered a Ryobi 2 stroke with the "quick attachment" style and I've been VERY happy with it. I'm not sure what size string it uses (and I'm not busy to run out and check it right now) But ha; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00023.html (11,390 bytes)
10. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: Rush <jdrush@enter.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 14:16:16 -0400; I have an acre and a half with minimal trimming needs. (I've mulched everything out so I can go in a cut right up to the mulch with my riding mower.) I've used the smaller of the Craftsman rechargeab; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00025.html (8,785 bytes)
11. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: David Cole <racrcole@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 10:05:15 -0500; Thanks to all for the input on the weed trimmers. I'm going to take a look at a Stihl or Echo. If I can find one at a decent price I may go that route. It seems that the only places around here that; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00026.html (7,903 bytes)
12. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: David Cole <racrcole@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 17:56:51 -0500; Thanks to all for the input on the weed trimmers. I bought an Echo trimmer today. Model 2100. Medium duty (can handle a blade) straight shaft. Was $199 at Home Depot. Just used it. Works great, light; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00037.html (8,132 bytes)
13. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:43:25 -0700; I'm a little behind on the subject, but for those of you looking for an inexpensive trimmer, I bought a reconditioned gas straight shaft Homelite from my local Harbor Freight store for $49. This is t; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00085.html (7,766 bytes)
14. RE: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: "Paul F Mele" <Paul.Mele@usermail.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 01:10:57 -0400; I had a HomeLite Back Pack blower...."piston ring failed" after one year....threw it away. Go, Echo.....(five years, no problems), or other quality brand as previously noted. Could alternatively take; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00086.html (8,693 bytes)

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