Thanks "Howard" for saving me close to $400. I spent the last 2 days researching different cordless edgers to replace my 40v B&D trimmer/edger which uses the nylon trimmer line. My yard equipment is EGO ( mower and blowers) and B&D (hedge trimmer, cultivater, trimmer/edger, blower/vac). I came real close to ordering the EGO edger like you have since I already own 4 of their batteries. After watching your video and a bunch of other videos, they show that the edger clearly makes a bigger mess on the sidewalk, especially with dirt. Plus, my B&D trimmer is very light with its small 40v battery, and I only have to charge it about once a month (using it at least once a week). Plus, those EGO batteries are so heavy. I'm staying with my trustworthy B&D.

Both tools have their purposes. The edger is best for doing a new edge or edging for the first time after winter - a trimmer just won't trench deep enough and remove enough backfilled soil. A trimmer also won't cut through any woody shrub roots if you're edging a plant bed. After the initial cut with the edger, I follow up with my trimmer to maintain the edge with each mow during the growing season. A trimmer is definitely easier for ongoing maintenance. But in my opinion, a trimmer can't completely replace an edger to do that initial cut for the aforementioned reasons.

@John-cj3ve

10 ай бұрын

Just the answer I was looking for!

The edger is a must. Doing that kind of work with trimmer just eats up the nylon string. If only EGO distributed the edger in Canada!!!!

I keep my grass edged regularly, so I have no need of the EGO edger. However, I’m not the best at edging with the string trimmer-until recently! Even on my best day of edging with the trimmer, the trimmer can “walk” into the lawn on its own and without warning. Now? I walk on the yard side and edge from left to right. No more walking into the yard and hacking it up. The EGO 56V string trimmer with carbon fiber shaft is the bomb!! So light and so simple.

Both tools have their places. It really comes down on what kind of edge you prefer and the type of grass you have. Down south, the grass tends to grow out more than up and the edger makes cutting through the runners a lot easier than a string trimmer but a lot of People do still use a string trimmer. It really comes down to preference really in my book. Great video as always

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Agree Dylan Thank you

@HeadCannonPrime

5 ай бұрын

I'll second this. It looks like he has some kind of bluegrass so that is northern or at least midwest. You can get away with a string trimmer with that type of grass. In the south if you have Bermuda, or Zoysia, the grass spreads by rhysomes (runners) that are like vines that grow under the grass and slightly under the dirt. You have to make that deep trench between grass and concrete or the runners will grow under the pavement and can actually break it from underneath or at least make it ugly. String trimmers just can't cut it.

I just purchased and used the edger attachment a few days ago. There's a learning curve with it. I also had a ton of dirt and debris like you showed but I have the brush attachment as well and it made the cleanup super super easy. Very impressed with what the brush can do.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty powerful

Edging with a trimmer is difficult with the guard on and if you take the guard off, the debris kick up can be brutal. So what I like to use is an edger a few times and use a Ryobi trimmer/edger with a wheel for light edging. The Ryobi has a nice wheel that gives me a guide to follow a straight edge and is lightweight, too.

The trick is to cut the lawn last and it acts like a vacum Hoover. Edge/strim first and blow the dirt on to the grass - then bag the first bit around the edge with the mower. This also stops grass growing in the borders. Then mulch the main bit in the middle 👍

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Agree thanks John

I used to cut the grass last with a Honda 21'' HRX with bagger to suck up the trimming/edging waste. However, I got a zero turn without the bagging option. I now trim, mow and then edge. I currently edge with a Stihl Edger. I'm thinking of switching over to Ego for a trimmer/edger in the future.

Thank you! This is really helpful!

@TechMadeEzy

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

The string trimmer makes the lawn look better then the edger, thats just a 100% fact. 👍✌️

@TechMadeEzy

27 күн бұрын

I prefer using it. I definitely go through a lot of string and it’s definitely not as straight as an edger might do, but it’s not as messy and it works for me

Great video as always. I have Ego string trimmer and edger as well. I'm not good at using String trimmer. I gues I still struggle with holding the tool, my hands gets sore and lose focus on going straight 😅 I haven't tried the edger yet. I'm clumsy and I hope I won't make too many scratches all over the sidewalk lol

Thank you. Was waffling between the EGO powerhead system and the dedicated string trimmer. This video confirmed my concerns--edger cuts typically don't look as nice, and with EGO's dedicated string trimmer, you can just rotate the handle to use it as an edger. Plus adjust height of the shaft, which apparently can't be done w/ the powerhead system.

@TechMadeEzy

Ай бұрын

Thank you The edger is super powerful. You can make mistakes pretty easy as well again it does work for many people, but for me, I prefer a string trimmer. You’re definitely go through more string, of course, but I think it’s worth it.

Great points my man! I’ve always edged with a trimmer, and it gets to a point you don’t have to trim it every single time. 👍🏼

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

AJ 👍🏻 good to see you

@ajgreen868

2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy catching up on your videos as I type my man!

Good video! I think edger is great for keeping beds clean and string trimmer for regular maintenance

I use both. Every month or so I'll edge with the edger to cut a nice trench with my St. Augustine grass. Weekly I will use the trimmer. Less mess to clean up and the edge looks sharper. .

I took that guide thing off the back of my Ego edger and it works great!

@robertthompson3447

2 жыл бұрын

I forgot about that ridiculous guide. Took it off before I even connected the two halves of the shaft together.

I love using my edger to trench. I have some issues with the sidewalk dipping, so edging a little trench helps prevent water build up. I do love using my trimmer as well. I use the edger once a month and the trimmer every other time I mow.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment PJ 👍🏻

I also prefer the trimmer much for the same reason as you. However, I find it easier to do the trimming from the concrete side rather than from the grass side.

There are advantages with both. Edger: Hard blade, clears tougher debris, guard protects user better. String Trimmer: Never working with short string, more versatile. For my lawn service, I replace my edger blade 2-3 times a month. The fresh blade just does a better job than a well rounded one.

I have the EGO select cut XP, blower, string trimmer and edger - and the Worx Trivac... My lawn doesn't have curved edges, and it has smooth concrete all around - so the Edger works just fine. If I neglect edging, I end up digging up a lot of dirt - but if I use it regularly, it's fine. I just blow the edge grass cuttings up onto the main lawn and the mower picks up all the mess when I mow. I get a good straight cut with the edger, where with the string trimmer I struggle to get a neat cut. If I had curved edges it might be different. Thanks for the video! Looking forward to an Ego cordless vac as well...

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lawrence

I have both tools from Ego and I use the edger on the multi-tool to go along my sidewalk. I have the same string trimmer you were using in this video and I love it but I was finding that using it as an edger wasn't doing as good a job and wasting tons of string. The spool of string lasts much, much longer when it's used just to trim, instead of to edge. I did find it took quite a bit of practice using the edger to make it look good and not clip the blade on the sidewalk. One trick I've used is to use a push broom and push the dirt back into the grass from the sidewalk and it makes the crevice created less noticeable. Another tip is to periodically get a new blade on the edger. I got my edger about 4 years and it was taking a lot of effort to use it. I bought a new blade last week and it was effortless and quick to edge the front lawn. It made a ton more mess, though. From now on, I'm going to replace the blade every other year.

In your situation, a string trimmer works just fine as your lot is angled down to the road and you have a proper curb and gutter system for drainage. My lot however is nearly level ground, meaning in areas my yard is higher than the sidewalks in places. If edging is not done on my lot, then the sidewalks will flood in heavy rains. That gap is needed for drainage to prevent flooding. Thus a situation like my own requires that it be properly edged and expose a gap, whereas a lot such as your own is perfectly fine with just using the trimmer as edging is not necessary for drainage.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kahn

Edgers are primarily used to first establish an edge then use a trimmer to maintain it through the season. Your dirt is surprisingly higher than the sidewalks! Ours is almost level to them. For hearing protection I use Anker Soundcore Air 2 noise isolating ear buds and listen to my tunes!! They're like earplugs with speakers! Lol

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug

I bought an EGO string trimmer hoping it would take the place of my hard blade (corded) edger. It didn't work out. I get a nice clean cut from my edger and I like the quarter inch gap I get with it. The string trimmer just wants to wander too much and gets into the grass/yard every so often. I often see pro landscape crews doing a fine job with an trimmer, I just couldn't get there. So, I went back to the edger, even though I don't like fooling with the electric cord(s).

For me the edger give a more uniform squared off edge. Once the proper depth is set and with regular use it’s hard to mess it up.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I think the next garage sale, the edger is being put out. Last weekend I made that decision after similar to you, I did half, got frustrated at the big mess and the lack of straight line from it, and did such a better job with the string trimmer. My edger is a big old 2 and a half horsepower Craftsman corded. If it gets thick with dirt movement, I'm just going to use a flat blade shovel like my dad made be do 50 years ago. I think I got straighter lines then.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Many love the edger, it has its place but yeah I really enjoy the trimmer

You should get the darwin's grip. It balances the tool to take the weight off and less strain on your back.

@John-cj3ve

Ай бұрын

I have a Darwin's grip on my trimmer and my multi head unit. Completely changed the balance and felt weight. I love them!

I reallly like putting down a edge with the string trimmer, but i think an edger gets yu started for using he trimmer for the rest of the season

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Good point Alex

I got the darn edger a couple of weeks ago. So far, I am not digging the edger either. Used the trimmer and worked good. I probably have to get used to the edger.

@robertthompson3447

2 жыл бұрын

I switched from a Echo gas edger to the EGO edger. There were some subtle differences. Straight shaft instead of curved, skid plate further from center of blade, and the balance and gyroscopic nature of the new one just took some getting used to. That was about a year ago, and with my lawn service, I have had plenty of practice 😎.

Got to have an edger for St Augustine grass. It’s too tough for a string trimmer imo.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Have both and hate the edger. Team trimmer here!

The name tells you everything.

...I find using the edger to be a lot more work... so I've gone to edger at the beginning of the season to do the heavy lifting & then switch to the string trimmer to maintain it... just user preference...🙂

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense Randy definitely

I have a question. If using a blower to clean up sidewalk. Where do you blow the stuff? New to owning a home and don’t wanna piss anybody off lol

@TechMadeEzy

Жыл бұрын

I blow it into a pile and then I just sweep it all up and throw it away.

Which one hurts your back less. My worxs trimmer/ edger kills my back. Ang ego would probably b even heavier

@TechMadeEzy

Жыл бұрын

Trimmer is easier for me personally

Nice yard. Unfortunately I have St. Augustine grass and the trimmer don't cut it. If you remove the wheel on the edger you will be able to control it better and get a better cut. I own both EGO trimmer and edger and know from first hand experience.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel, is that in the south? Florida etc?

@danielvillarreal8892

2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy I live east of Dallas in Dallas county Texas. I also own a 60V Toro recycler Flex Force. The EGO that I had bought Kept mohawking my yard even after changing out blades so I returned it back to Lowes. I personally recommend the Toro. Personal Pace is the cats meow.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Okay Daniel, thanks for sharing definitely we all have different preferences and it's good to have choice

@danielvillarreal8892

2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy it's not that we have different preferences but we have different grass type that require a different mower to handle the job. I wanted to like the EGO so bad that it hurt when I returned it back.

what head do you have on your ego trimmer? I'm not having any luck with my ego string trimmer advancing the string when I need more.

@dhowting

2 жыл бұрын

His is a bump feed. You can remove the bottom portion by pushing in the green tabs on either side and check to see if grass has gotten in between the spool and the shaft. If it gets gunked up it can hinder loading and feeding out. Also ONLY use the ego branded twisted 0.95" line.......ego trimmers DO NOT like anything else. Had the same problem with mine a week after I got it....I bought line off of Amazon and as soon as I loaded it it wouldn't feed back out.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

Blood yes bump feed but I'm getting my hands on the line IQ model soon

@angrygaragemechanic

2 жыл бұрын

The bump feed on mine doesn't work that well. That's why I'm going to invest in the IQ version.

@TechMadeEzy

2 жыл бұрын

We are working on a review on that now

I have the select cut, the blower, and the string trimmer. The mower and blower are outstanding. The string trimmer is weak and underpowered. I'm super disappointed with it.

@robertthompson3447

2 жыл бұрын

I tried it for a solid two weeks with my lawn service. I just couldn't get over the string going clockwise. Now I have multiple types of batteries in my trailer. Echo string trimmer, Milwaukee mower, and EGO everything else.