Weed Wacker/trimmer Questions

Jun 11, 2005 1 Replies

Hi,



It's been about 20 years since I've looked at weed-wackers. I think that's the correct name; it's the gadget with the rotating monofilament nylon line spinning at the end of the shaft for trimming grass by steps, etc. 2 cycle engine located at the top of the shaft.



Will have to get a new one now, it looks like. Have only 1/2 acre or so; with 30% of that being grass. Still want to stick with a gas powered one. Don't really want to spend more than $100, or so.



Would appreciate:



suggestions as to brand, and which to possibly avoid ?



does another $ 20 buy me anything significant?



is the state of the art still that deplorable line-advance system of bumping on the ground (which never worked right for me), or is there something better available now ?



Any thoughts would be most appreciated.



Much thanks, Bob


Hi, Straight shaft consumer grade Echo. I don't know today's price tho. Tony

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