I think there is probably a little misunderstanding here. The lawn edger that Rae is talking about in that article is a grass cutter intended to cut close to the edges much as a string trimmer or so called weed eater or weed Wacker.
The sort of edger you are thinking of is a cutter that cuts the sod to form a sharp edge to the lawn. Someone else speaks of it a little further down the list. I have a sort of cemi-circular sharpened plate with the top flat edge turned over on a handle you can step on and rock then move and rock to cut along the edge of a sidewalk or what ever. I have used it for things like cutting a narrow trench for sinking a hose to flower beds by laying out a board in the direction I want to go or even the hose then just running along it cutting down as deep as I can then, with an ice scraper I have which is quite a bit longer but flat across the cutting surface I deepen and pry the crack wider then lay the hose into the crack and tap it down with a scrap of plywood and a heavy mallet, not a 16 pounder though, just something to settle the hose into the bottom of the slit. Then I just walk it back and forth until the crack is about disappeared. After a few days you can't tell it was ever cut. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Alton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Edges Are Put To The Test >I found a square shovel or a ice chopper works great and is a lot less >expensive. > Dale > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Boyce, Ray > To: blindhandyman@Yahoogroups.Com > Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 1:29 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Edges Are Put To The Test > > > Hi All > Lawn Edgers Are Put to the Test > > A well-groomed, head-turning lawn calls for more than just freshly mowed > grass. Attention to detail goes a long way toward a lawn achieving a > "great" look > over a "good" look. Using an edger to clean up a lawn's perimeter > enhances its overall appeal and neatness, resulting in garden edges and > footpaths with > a crisp and clean appearance. > > An edger is a different tool than a trimmer, although many > modern units do feature interchangeable trimming and edging attachments. > Whereas > a trimmer's cutting ability relies on a rapidly rotating string > positioned at the end of a shaft, edgers typically use a rigid rotating > blade to ensure > a straight, uniform cut. Although a trimmer can be used for edging > applications, the edges tend to look rather scruffy, whereas a dedicated > edging blade > is designed specifically to achieve a beautiful, immaculate appearance. > > The first step to edging is thorough inspection of the area > to be edged, removing all sticks, stones, wires or other foreign > objects. Depending > on the edger model, blade height may then need to be adjusted. > > Operating an edger is very similar to operating a trimmer. Generally > speaking, position the edger upright and perpendicular to the ground > and, while the > engine is running, pull the throttle trigger to activate blade rotation. > Allow the edger blades to reach maximum speed before lowering the > cutting head > into the lawn. This may take a second or two but will help ensure you > begin with a clean, smooth cut. With the blade at full speed, ease the > cutting head > downward. As the cutting action begins, push the unit slowly forward so > the blade cuts as you walk forward. If the blade jams or stops in the > ground, retract > the blade and begin again. > > If cutting on a concrete edge such as a sidewalk or driveway, rest the > guide wheel of the cutting head on the hard edge of the surface you are > cutting against. > The guide wheel, a common feature of most dedicated edgers, helps guide > the edger along the sidewalk, assisting with directional control. As the > edger > is pushed with a slow walk forward, cut a swath that lines the edge of > the sidewalk. If grass growing over the concrete prevents seeing the > edge of the > sidewalk, tilt the edger slightly sideways so the blade tilts and kisses > the concrete edge, acting as a guide. > > While edging, many models tend to kick back dirt and grass. A great deal > of this debris often hits the operator's feet and ankles, so it's > advisable to > wear some tough work boots while edging. > > A variety of new edgers on the market offer a slew of new > bells and whistles. Some manufacturers offer multiple-use units with the > ability to > operate as both trimmer and edger, or even other lawn tools. In the > past, the drawbacks of some multi-use units have included increased tool > weight and > problems with balancing the edger perpendicular to the ground during > use. If a lot of edging is to be done, it may be wise to invest in a > single-use dedicated > edger for easier handling. > > Nevertheless, new edger designs hit the market every year > featuring enhanced maneuverability, greater design efficiency and more. > From the small > end of the equipment spectrum to the heavy-duty end, today's edgers come > in many models to meet an array of needs. > > The YardStick > > American Gardener's lightweight and compact YardStick cordless electric > trimmer/edger offers 24 volts of rechargeable power. The unit comes with > a wall-mount > charge rack to re-juice between jobs, comfortable grips and an > adjustable handle. As a trimmer the YardStick offers surprisingly > effective cutting power > for an electric tool, efficiently chopping away freestanding grass and > weeds. > > This two-in-one system's edging action comes in the form of a tilted > string-trimmer head that doubles as the unit's plastic guide wheel. As > an edger, the > user twists the motor housing, which positions the cutting head > perpendicular to the earth rather than horizontal for trimming. Place > the guide wheel, > which is constructed into the plastic spindle head of the trimmer, along > the edge of a sidewalk and work the cutting string along the edge. For > edging, > this system's use of a string rather than a rigid blade may not be the > most clean-cutting method, but should suffice for small yards and garden > > needs. Unlike most edgers, the design of the YardStick > requires the user to stand to the side of the edging path and move the > unit along laterally, > making directional control slightly more challenging than using a > traditional, dedicated edger. > > Xtra Edger > > For more heavy-duty tasks, Little Wonder's Xtra Edger offers a patented > cross-blade system that rips through thick overgrown grass quickly and > neatly. The > Xtra Edger is powered by a two-stroke, air-cooled engine that requires a > fuel mixture of gasoline and two-cycle oil. And the power from the > engine is more > than adequate; hold on tightly to the handles, because with a squeeze of > the throttle the edger pulls forward eagerly. Little Wonder's optional > Crack Cleaner > attachment also allows the edger to scrape clean cracks in concrete > sidewalks. > > Plus, the dual handles offer exceptional balance and maneuverability. > Thanks to the weight of the edger being supported by the large guide > wheel, and not > the operator, the unit is easy to use with minimal fatigue. Equipped > with a cover-mounted grass shield to reduce flyback of stones and dirt, > the Xtra Edger > is a solid choice for demanding edging work. > > Expand-It Edger > > Homelite offers a new line of attachments for the company's gas-powered, > split-boom trimmers. The Expand-It line of attachments includes a > blower, pruner, > tiller, dual-line trimmer and edger (shown at top of article). Homelite > designed the attachments for a "universal tool fit" so they can be used > with most > major gas-powered brands to convert a single-use trimmer into an outdoor > tool. > > Homelite's Expand-It edger attachment can be used any time > of the year to remove debris from sidewalks and driveways. The 9-inch > steel edger > attachment can also be used to dig shallow trenches for low-voltage > lighting, invisible fences and around flowerbeds. The attachment > features adjustable > height and a rubber debris shield. > > Husqvarna's model 326Ex is a high-power, low-weight edger. The front > handle can be adjusted quickly using a single wing nut. A wear plate > beneath the engine > and a reinforced spark-plug guard protect against impact and shocks. The > large support wheel allows great cutting precision and access and can be > quickly > set to different edging depths. Other highlights include soft, > comfortable handles, an air-purge device designed for easy starting, and > a transparent fuel > tank for checking the fuel level. > > HomeScaper Edgers > > In addition to a line of high-capacity professional-grade edgers, Stihl > offers the FC55 HomeScaper models designed specifically for homeowners. > The lightweight > FC55 features a heavy-duty skid plate and an adjustable-depth wheel. The > primer bulb and starting throttle lock are designed for fast, reliable > starts, > and protective glasses are supplied with the edger. > > Supplementing its edger line, Stihl offers the KombiSystem > trimmers with a variety of lawn-care attachments for homeowners (KM 55) > and professionals > (KM 85). Available attachments include hedge trimmers, a pole saw, power > scythe, cultivator and edger. > > So the choices are out there. 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