[Shop-talk] Extension cord length vs. wire gauge

[Bill Rabel]

I think that a battery-powered trimmer would not cost much more than all that cord. I have an E-Go trimmer from Home Depot, and I’m worn out before it even slows down. 



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> On Oct 31, 2018, at 9:48 AM, Scott Hall <scott.hall.personal at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> It's a hedge-trimmer.
> 
> A goddamned hedge trimmer for the the goddamned hedges.
> 
> I went and bought a house with...shrubbery. It's a nice house and I like it. In a neighborhood. A nice one. With neighbors. Kinda rich ones, with yard people that keep their yards looking _very_ nice. 
> 
> I am having more than a little difficulty with the idea that I own a house with shrubs that need to be maintained. I mean, I saw them when I looked at the house, butt I guess it didn't register. And as much as anything else, I don't want the neighbors to think I'm bringing down their neighborhood. I already bought this as a foreclosure and they're all kind of acting like I saved that end of the street from an ogre.
> 
> This is actually kind of a thing for me. I used to race motorcycles all weekend. People that "have people" make my ass twitch a little bit. I got a guy for stuff back home--they have...staff. One guy's watch cost more than my house, I think. I'm not sure I belong here, no matter how much money I make. I don't want to own any "hedges". At least not the plant kind. 
> 
> But I like this house, on this lot, and I'd like to be a good neighbor, and they're nice folks and probably don't deserve me bringing down their property values. And how much this is getting to me is ALSO getting to me.
> 
> But anyway, I need a f*ck#ng hedge trimmer for these hedges and some sort of cover plant that I like along the driveway. He called it honeysuckle.
> 
> I dislike the idea of even owning a *hedge trimmer* enough that I don't want to spend any coin on it. I'd buy the gas version and slap an expansion chamber on it and get my rocks off that way, but (also problematic for me) the grown up in my head is noting that might be a pointless waste of money. These things need to be cut twice a year, max, I'd bet...and I don't envision myself becoming the sort of person that schools sculpts and topiary.
> 
> Anyway, thanks for the suggestion Eric. I'll see if I can get a hedge trimmer for that setup.
> 
> Convince me about battery life. I swore off cordless tools after going all-in on Milwaukee 18v kit twenty years ago and having the batteries last a few months each. I have this whole ecosystem of useless tools because I got tired of spending $60 a pop for new packs. On sale.
> 
> How long are those lasting you? How frequently do you charge them? Can they sit for months and still hold a charge when used again or do I have to baby them?
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Scott
> 
>> On Wed, Oct 31, 2018, 12:11 PM <eric at megageek.com wrote:
>> OK, I hate to be 'that guy' but have you looked at this... 
>> 
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBVCQ4W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 
>> 
>> A little pricey, BUT it is an excuse to buy a tool, AND you can use it for a lot of other things.  I have this model and I run a firewood farm.  My jaw dropped the first time I use this thing. 
>> 
>> It is a beast, the batteries do last long.  The kerf is very narrow, so I think that is why the performance is so great. 
>> 
>> Arguments for... 
>> 
>> -It's way safer than a gas powered unit 
>> -You do not need to worry about extension cords (if you are making this augment to an SO, also add "Honey, if I accidentally nick the wire with the chainsaw, I might get electrocuted.  You don't want that, do you?)* 
>> -Instead of being 'ashamed' of the electric saw, you get to proclaim this awesomeness 
>> -the batteries are compatible with other Dewalt items, SO there is possible more tool goodness to come. 
>> -Did I mention bragging rights? 
>> -You can even use to it trim wood to use in projects, like if you make bowls, carvings or pens on a lathe (I do use this for it.) 
>> -You can use it inside if you need to do demo/home repair 
>> -It's Dewalt, so that is cool 
>> 
>> Just some food for thought. 
>> 
>> *= I'm a 47 year old bachelor.  I do not know anything about long term marriages,so this may not work.  YMMV. 
>> 
>> 
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