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There is a nice calm zen state of going outside and spending 10-15 minutes weeding every day. it's not a war I think I can win, it's just nice to be outside for a bit and take a break from kids/work and think. Easy-peasy. Some people may be over zealous about perfection but whatever makes them happy doesn't bother me. I also love Japanese Gardens so - I get it.
You say that like it's a bad thing.Quote:
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I bet you like to play Pickleball at the mall.Quote:
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Back on track - I picked up the Ego mower last year when my gas finally kicked the bucket, it lived through multiple carb rebuilds and replacement blades but the chassis was starting to go. I'd had a midrange Ego blower for a couple of years, so I stuck with that for battery compatibility. The Ego does a much nicer cut with it's twin blades than my old Briggs Toro, very light on the hills and has nice adjustability on the self propel. Unfortunately when I took it out of the garage this spring, the battery was DOA. Ego warrantied it and sent me a new one within two weeks. Oddly enough, a couple of months after I got it back the Ego blower shit the bed (battery is fine), but Ego warrantied the repair at a local shop. I've had it for 3 years, so pleased it was still under the original warranty. So far I've liked the products but had mixed luck. Their customer service has been solid, FWIW. Make sure you keep your receipts.
^^fwiw i heard to bring the batteries into the house for the winter.....they do not like cold temps/sheds - if that was the case here.
Thanks got that PSA. Grabbed a chainsaw and blower. Seems almost too cheap - I don’t need commercial performance or reliability - just hope they don’t totally suck.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
Needed a new blower since my old corded electric died last fall and I was close to spending 4x what this cost on an EGO for very marginally better specs.
Really don’t need a chainsaw for chopping down a Xmas tree once a year but 🤷🤷 - at worst extra battery for the blower I guess.
Update: it turns out the local repair shop is no longer in business. EGO determined there is no other repair shop nearby (the whole SLC metro area?), so they are sending me a new blower.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarsB
Should have bought a Honda.
I picked up my blower and chainsaw this morning, and charged up the batteries. Everything works, blower seems pretty strong. Haven't tried cutting anything yet with the saw. Seems like decent quality for the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcpnz
The batteries and chargers are large and identical between the blower and saw.
You're still here?Quote:
Originally Posted by mud
I bought a ROYOBI 40V Weed Wacker last week I'm very happy with it.
Battery powered tools seem to have come of age. I also have several Milwaukee Fuel tools. Happy. But the cost of the bigger batteries. Holly shit.
Just like a Honda.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarsB
Do yourself a favor and get the 190MPH 730CFM blower. It's absurd. You actually have to hold on when you hit the turbo button.Quote:
Originally Posted by MTT
I laffed.Quote:
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You misspelled herpes.Quote:
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I bet you ride a unicycle to the coffee shop.
My portable air compressor shit the bed. I've watched the Project Farm videos. I like the idea of detachable batteries. Have Makita 18v and Milwaukee 12v batteries but leaning Milwaukee 18v because the compressor seems better. Thoughts?
I have a four-year-old Milwaukee Fuel wack weeder with the 9 amp battery.
It stays in the uninsulated, unheated shed year-round.
Been at least two (2) years since last charged, likely longer.
Today, the built-in battery checker shows four (4) bars. Full charge.
And, yes, it works fine.
Very impressed with this battery technology.
If only women were this stable...
Same here, I have the 40V string trimmer (pairs up perfectly with my old expandit attachments like pole saw), picked up that 190 mph blower, and also the 18” chain saw. I’m not 100% decoupled from my old 2-strokes (except the string trimmer) but Really happy with all of them, and now also have the 300W inverter battery pack that gives me a decent power supply with 3 x 4AH and 1 x 5AH battery. It’s been useful for camp power, out at the lake, or just in random spots where it’s just as easy or easier to use the inverter vs. pulling out 100’ of extension cord.
I’ve mostly used 18V for handheld power tools (Milwaukee) , drills, etc, but these 40V yard tools are legit and as capable as the 2 strokes. Will obviously see how true that is in 3, 5, 10, 15 yrs, but for now the convenience factor works for me, plus my 2 Strokes could never live a double life as a weed whacker one day and a portable generator the next.
I have the Milwaukee M18 drill, impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating sawzall (it’s not a full length but like a one handed mini saw). No experience with the compressor but I’m intrigued now. I’ve had this set for maybe 6ish years and batteries are still good and no issues with tools. Seems like Milwaukee has a nearly endless quiver of 18V compatible tools to round out a workshop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazderati
I have the air compressor and am happy with it so far. I haven’t put it to any real test, just inflating tires and getting mtn bike grips off. I went to use my nail gun and the seal on the gun was blown. That was going to be the real test for me anyway. It does appear it would handle it easily for the amount of nailing I'd do.Quote:
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Got mine delivered too. Everything feels a just little plasticy so I’m gonna try and not abuse them but seems very good for the sale price.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
Wow! The blower is pretty awesome - plenty powerful. I’d buy again for sure. Got to grab some bar oil before I test out the chainsaw but feels like it’ll be up for lighter duty stuff it is designed for.
I've been using cheap grocery store brand cooking oil for years with my Milw chainsaw.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcpnz
I sorta shake my head every time I go to Lowe's and walk past the battery powered EGo Zero Turn mower. Are those really ready for prime time???
I’m also “fully committed” to the M18 line…Quote:
Originally Posted by present tense
Brushless impact and hammer drill, 6 1/2” circular saw, right angle impact, oscillating tool, rocket light, packout vacuum and a cheapo non-brushless drill/impact kit.
The brushless impact driver has taken a licking and keeps on going. Easily over 10k “drives” at this point. The non-brushless kit is meh, but it was cheap, came with 2 2.0 batteries and charger. It’s a good back-up.
I’m want the M18 mower and leaf blower but I just don’t have enough grass or area to justify the spend over my current electric mower and blower.
I've been fully committed to the Ryobi and Ridgid 18V lines of battery tools for varying periods of time, and am very happy with the performance of all but a couple.
The first Ridgid 18V tools arrived 10 years ago during a basement remodel, when I realized using sub 10V B and D drill/driver to put together aluminum studs was not going to cut it. The Drill/Driver and impact driver set and the multi tool I bought are still going strong with the original batteries and were joined by another set of drill drivers and a kick ass reciprocating saw and similarly kick ass impact wrench with incredible torque - which is tough as nails. I have a total of 6.Ridgid batteries ranging from a 10 yr old.1.5 Amp set to a large 9 amp battery. All perform flawlessly.
During Covid remodeling I dove into the Ryobi line hard, hitting several promotions to pick up a bunch of very useful tools including:
- promotional impact/hammer drill, which I dont recommend due to its large size and poor ergonomics;
- two sanders (panel sander and detail sander - both light and easy to use);
- small detail router, which is light, quick, and easy for small jobs and a much better tool than I had any reason to expect;
- Jig saw (the higher Ryobi model) which is very serviceable for home use, but not in the same league for smoothness of operation or cut as the high end Ridgid model or other commercial brands;
- circular saw, I do not recommend as it is underpowered, though I still find it's convenience prevents me from reaching for the corded model, as I'd rather use the table or mitre saw if I need more power;
- 2 absolutely fantastic nail/Brad trim drivers (18 and 23 PIN) are probably the best tool purchases I ever made. Thousands of nails through them with no jams. I replaced all the baseboard and door window casements in the house, 25% with compressor driven guns, and 75% with the two Ryobi battery guns, which made me forget I owned a compressor;
- the higher end angle grinder/cutter is VERY powerful and works like a champ.
I have a boatload of Ryobi batteries and have had great luck with all of them for the past 3 years. While, I would not choose the Ryobi tools if I was a tradesman, I would recommend the line, with a few exceptions to any home owner.
After my positive experience with the Ryobi line of tools I bought a leaf blower which uses the 18v batteries and the 40 V weed whacker/edger. The weed Wacker/edger is a great tool. The battery charge lasts forever and the tools work very well. I had a professional still model weed whacker - I don't miss it. The Ryobi is light and powerful enough to do the job. The blower is great for blowing grass off the driveway or moving a few leaves, but does not stack up to my Echo backpack gas blower.
I've got 10 battery power tools with batteries on my garage work bench right now as I do some work on the deck boards and
railings. Being able to just grab each when it's needed without plugging in different tools or tripping over extension cords is great. When finished I blow the dust out of the garage with the battery operated blower!
Switching to battery powered tools is one of the most rewarding decisions I made. Not fucking around with power cords, gas and oil makes home ownership plain easier!
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Black and Decker 14" corded trimmer finally died last weekend. Looked at platforms.. then saw same fucking corded trimmer on Amazon for $49 delivered. I think I'm good for another 5 years... I guess I'd rather drag a cord all over the neighborhood for 5 years than have to go back in for another battery occasionally..
Now a srill/screwgun or saw I only use for 5 minute here and there for a quick fence repair out back every other month? 100% good with cordless there..
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I had occasion to test out the Home Depot Green Machine chainsaw today.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcpnz
Wind last night did this:
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Some googling on chainsaw safety, taking my time and a bit of thought and care, and a couple hours later I’m looking at this:
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I am a novice chainsaw user but got say I’m pretty impressed.
Lightweight and plenty powerful for anything I’m going to tackle myself. Only swapped to a second battery when I noticed the first one slowing down but before it was dead which was just for the last 10 cuts or so. Yes its a bit plasticky and shows a few dings just from setting it down, no its probably not up for professional use (although a more durable battery chainsaw would be a great tool for more specialized tasks), but for light duty homeowner use I’m stoked.
Up on a trail called " broken axe " there were 2 big stems down across the trail after a wind event and right around the corner another big stem so buddy takes the first 2 and leaves the 3rd, ok so its out of site around the corner but I don't see how he missed #3 ?
apparently buddy ran out of battery
I still (thankfully) have no lawn after xeriscaping mine after I bought it.
But helping a friend with a recently departed parent clear leaves from ~ acre of lawn with a dozen 100 foot trees on it plus another dozen smaller trees.
I already have the Ryobi 40v chainsaw which I like (despite xxx ragging) and the leaf blower.
Their lawn might need to be mowed, but primary task is clearing the leaves. I'm thinking of getting the mower primarily to chop up the leaves to make for easier bagging. It seems like the lack of air intake means it would be safe to do from that respect, but I'm worried about those two little plastic nubbins that hold the blade in the event I run over a sturdy branch. Is the thing gonna implode?
I am using my Ryobi 40 v mower to pick up my leaves, but it doesn’t shred my maple leaves very well. All my leaves go on my gardens, but I store a bunch of them in plastic garbage cans until I use them. I found that my 40 v trimmer makes a great stick blender, I plunge it into the garbage can and further shred the leaves. Lots more leaves fit in the cans this way and I doubt that my garden cares.
Yeah I looked at some leaf eater type machines. Was surprised to find out some of them are a weed whacker blender type contraption. I don't have a weed eater either. But the cost they were paying to upkeep this property pretty much cancels out any equipment I need. These leaves are mainly elm and silver maple, which I presume are less beefy than the variety of maple you're referring to.
I used to have a Craftsman self propelled leaf vacuum/shredder. It weighed half a ton, and changing the oil was a nightmare. Plus I no longer have room for the beast in the garage. I am a big fan of the lighter weight of cordless yard tools. I am still reluctant on a battery powered snow blower though.
It works a treat though.....Quote:
Originally Posted by crashtestdummy
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I'm a couple of years in with the Atlas mower and chainsaw from Harbor Freight and so far they've been more reliable than I expected and at least as capable as I need. With both batteries in the mower will comfortably run for 30 minutes with good power, the mulching aspect works well, the chute is just ok and the bag is easy to use, the drive unit is ez to use and the rear wheel drive works well. The biggest downside is the blade. Like all e-mowers it's thin and doesn't hold up well to those inevitable hard hits, it ez off and on though so pulling it to sharpen just takes a minute. Unfortunately, like most e-mowers the blade isn't like anything else and they're tough to replace, they have a part # but the stores don't stock it. The other downside is it's really a pretty light duty tool,the wheels need tightening pretty often and the folding handle hardware likes to fall off. The chainsaw needs moar power but works well enough up to about a 10" log. I don't think I'd buy another one though.
I'm all in on the Ryobi 18v stuff and so far have had all good experiences other than a weedwhacker malfunction after it sat outside for a year and a half. I have a couple of batteries and 2 chargers so there's always one or two ready to go but I would like a few bigger batteries to get more torque for longer.
I just run my push mower, w/no bag, over leaves to mulch them and I leave the mulched leaves on the lawn to decompose and feed it. If some get smashed down instead of mulched, I use a blower to fluff them up, and they'll get mulched at my next mowing. Lawns are surprisingly resilient.
I'm ok beating up my mower blades to end the year, I'll just sharpen them at the start of lawn season next year anyways.
Mine looked more like a lawn mower. It also had a 8’ long suction hose on it. Too much for my small yard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Touring_Sedan
My Ryobi lawn mower is stored vertical, sitting on the back wheels. The blade is very visible like this and easy to remove, so mine got sharpened every 3 or 4 mowings. I do wish the speed control was easier to adjust, it’s hard to fine tune while mwing a bumpy yard.
I would leave the leaves on my yard, but with 3 dogs there would be lots of hidden land mines.
Says the guy who lives in the PNW ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by californiagrown
Seems like a great idea if you don't have that many leaves. My dad has three huge sycamores, he picks up an ungodly amount of leaves every fall.
I have four huge sycamores. And they don’t fully shed until at least December. Plus gamble oaks. So many leaves [emoji20]Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman