Edge-it vs stick edger.

[TJLC]

Has anyone tried one of the trimmer guides from I believe it's called edge-it. If so how does it compare to using a stick edger? Do they even compare? Thanks for any help.

[kutnkru]

I bought one when I first started out 5 yrs. ago. They could be useful if all you are trimming is sidewalks. Along curbs where grass aprons may not be level you will get better results from a stick edger.

We have been edging all our properties monthly with a blade edger per our contracts since day one, so when we upgraded equipment after the first season, I did not upgrade the discs.

One thing that I liked about the disc was for "newer" employees on trimmers it did help them gage where the trimmer should be so as not to scalp while line trimming around the landscape.

Hope this helps.
Kris

[Fantasy Lawns]

nothing compares to a solid, sharp, clean ..... metal blade edge .......on the cement or in the beds

[Stonewall]

The one I bought 4 years ago was bulky and heavy. Didn't use it a full day.

[HOMER]

Stick with the stick.........much more professional looking than a trimmer. You also aren't wearing out one machine.

[TJLC]

Thanks guys for the advice. I'm going with a stick edger either shindawia or echo.

[Runner]

Has anyone seen the new straight shaft stick yet? I think it's from Stihl, but I could be wrong. (Like THAT never happens!:) )I'm real curious on the power and durability of THIS one!

[Twotoros]

I like my edge-it but agree a blade is better as it can be kept a little closer to the cement. Edge-it takes some getting used to , is great under cyclone fencing cause it keeps the line from hitting the metal and getting cut . Also is good for extra tall grass as it keeps it from wrapping around the head. I like have an edge-it, a trimmer and a blade edger.

[Edited by Twotoros on 01-11-2001 at 09:52 PM]

[kutnkru]

This one runner?

http://stihl.com/produkte/trimmer/index_trimmer.htm

Kris

[Paradise Yard Service]

Everybody I mean Everybody here in Hawaii uses there T-27 line trimmer for edging. I always have and it works just fine. I learned two ways to use it as an edger. Do as the owners manuel says or turn the beast on its back, stand parellel to the sidewalk facing the edge and let er ripppppp. With very little fatigue. Been doing this since 1985. I get super clean results on all southern grasses. Tif Bermuda, Emerald Zoysia, Centi, Augustine, Seashore Paspalum, Z-3 Zoysia. Etc., Etc. Oh and another benefit to my methodolgy, you get minimal ricochet effect as all the material flies away from your body particularly your face (sand hurts!). Also,I no mo room on my 86 Mazda Methuselah (189,000 miles on Amsoil) so me only needs one tool fo do da job. Hey does this method look unprofessional? If it does tell that to the President of the Hawaii landscapers guild, cause all his boys been going this route since the name Shindiawa/Green Machine.



However, I don't know how this would go over on the U.S. mainland. Just thought that you good people might want to know what we do here. I suppose that a designated edger whatever one you use gets the desired results.

[Runner]

Kris, Nope. That's not it. This is a new stick edger, but instead of having a curved shaft, this one has a little longer straight shaft with a solid shaft drive. I'll do a little research and find out who has it. It might be Echo. Thanks, Joe

[GroundKprs]

You're right, Runner, it is a new Stihl product. Saw it, held it, ran it, really liked it - at GIE in Indy last Nov. I think it was supposed to be available this spring, but you know how new products are. Since it is not promoted yet on their web site, maybe a problem has occurred?

It was very comfortable to hold, didn't feel awkward at first like a curved shaft. Since it is straight shaft, it is dedicated to 'one side up' operation, can't easily be used flipped over. Because of this aspect, the blade guard is like a wheel edger, not completely enclosed and difficult to clean out like the curved shaft types. Blade was the same a curved shafts.

[Groundcover Solutions]

I have a redmax straight stik edger it works grate i love it! I have never had a problem with it though it was on the expensive side!

Matt

[G & S LANDSCAPING SERVICE]

We use a ECHO (stick-edgers) or power edgers, and love them ,Thay leave a crisp clean line.

[naturescape]

I guess it depends on what you're used to. I used an Edge-it for 1 season before tring a stick edger. I returned the stick edger after about a week. Using the edge-it left-handed and walking forward, almost dragging the edge-it behind you works best. Very fast, and leaves a great edge (sometimes better than my Tanaka edger will do). I usually will grab the Edge-it when edging 1 or 2 small properties, otherwise I will use the Tanaka.

[MIDSOUTH]

Originally posted by kutnkru

We have been edging all our properties monthly with a blade edger per our contracts since day one, so when we upgraded equipment after the first season, I did not upgrade the discs.


Kris [/B]

I have heard alot of folks on here say they edge only once a month. We edge all our properties each week and usually use the trimmer and we keep a straight, nice clean 1/4 inch wide edge. If a man can't use a trimmer then he gets the stick edger (the new straight shaft from stihl, sold old crook neck and bought the straight shaft)

[65hoss]

New Stihl Stick is great.

[Martino]

the 31cc stick edger that Echo has? Unbelievable performance from a hand held.....and a double thick blade available that makes a huge difference. Pricey, but worth it. Can replace wheeled edgers for most apps.

[kutnkru]

The only time that you really need the dedicated wheeled edger is if you are either cutting out new beds or re-establishing old ones either in the spring or when you acquire the account.

For the most part the majority of edging can be done with a line trimmer, but I find the productivity of a stick to be much quicker and leaves a better looking finished product along curbs and concrete/paver walks.

Kris

[GreenQuest Lawn]

Stick edger every other week. Wouldn't be without it.

[AltaLawnCare]

Those are some grest looking edges, Todd.

I hope this isn't a dumb question, butt...
I recently looked a yard, which I may service next year, it has been edged (one of the few here). But the edges are wide and grooved out - is this from a string trimmer or bad technique?

Any opinions?

[keifer]

Could be but some of the wheeled ones have blades that you can set the pitch for a more angled cut.

[kutnkru]

GQLC
Looks like what we all strive for when it comes to manicured looks in my book!!!

Nice work. :p

BILLY
I would think that its very possible that improper technique has developed the current conditions. It will grow back in with virtually no time at all passing you by. Think about how much we trim off weekly just at the hardscape edge w/o getting into the turfbed -LOL!!!

It should be back to normal come spring or shortly thereafter so I wouldnt lose any sleep over it. Then you can just pick up where you would have normally left off.

Kris

[AltaLawnCare]

Thats what I was hoping.

Thanks guys!:)