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

[John Jeno <jjjeno hotmail com>]

Hey Charlie, I have the same type of blade balancing equipment!  Haven't 
found a decent arbor or pivot that fits yet. Just take my best guess and 
it seems to be ok. 

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> On Apr 29, 2014, at 8:56 PM, "Charlie" <medievalist gmail com> wrote:
> 
> 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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