<div dir="auto">It's a hedge-trimmer.<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">A goddamned hedge trimmer for the the goddamned hedges.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Anyway, thanks for the suggestion Eric. I'll see if I can get a hedge trimmer for that setup.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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 <span class="money">$60</span> a pop for new packs. On sale.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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?</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Thanks, </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Scott</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Wed, Oct 31, 2018, 12:11 PM <<a href="mailto:eric@megageek.com">eric@megageek.com</a> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><font size="2" face="sans-serif">OK, I hate to be 'that guy' but have you
looked at this...</font>
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<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBVCQ4W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><font size="2" color="blue" face="sans-serif">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBVCQ4W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1</font></a>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">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.</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">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.</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Arguments for...</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-It's way safer than a gas powered unit</font>
<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-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?)*</font>
<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-Instead of being 'ashamed' of the electric
saw, you get to proclaim this awesomeness</font>
<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-the batteries are compatible with other
Dewalt items, SO there is possible more tool goodness to come.</font>
<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-Did I mention bragging rights?</font>
<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-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.)</font>
<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-You can use it inside if you need to
do demo/home repair</font>
<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">-It's Dewalt, so that is cool</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Just some food for thought.</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">*= I'm a 47 year old bachelor. I
do not know anything about long term marriages,so this may not work. YMMV.</font>
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