Re: (ET) cordless string trimmers & mower blade balancing

[Charlie <medievalist gmail com>]

1) I've had the 36volt Lithium-ion black and decker string trimmer for
a couple years now and it still works good.  I like the variable speed
setting because it lets me conserve battery power when I'm trimming
soft stuff, and I like the 36vdc because I plan to make an accessory
cord and plug it into the I-5 at some point.  The charger overheats if
you run it in direct sun or if you put it on anything soft like
carpet, but works indoors on a hard surface.

2) Sadly, the best word to describe how I balance my deck blades is 
"poorly".

--Charlie


On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 5:13 PM, Steve Welch <oneoldbird icloud com> wrote:
> Hope y'all are enjoying this long-awaited spring!
>
> I would welcome advice on two things:
>
> 1.  Anyone have good success with the current crop of cordless string 
> trimmers?  I'm thinking of getting one...  I know there was a Black & 
> Decker model that folks liked, but I think it was discontinued.  I see 
> Home Depot is selling a 56 volt lithium ion EGo unit for $200...
>
> 2.  What's your favorite method of balancing your deck blades?  After 
> sharpening mine this spring I have a bit more vibration than I'd like.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Steve
>
>
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