Gugny Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Anyone have any garden tools you hate using? Anyone like any electric versions of garden tools over their manual counterparts? Anyone ever have disastrous experiences with garden utensils? Lets hear some garden tool/utensil stories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I have a hoe that just breaks my back every time i'm out doing yard work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) I received a Scotts "foldable" wheelbarrow once as a gift. The first (and only) time I used it, it folded with a full load of dirt in it and it made for entertaining viewing for the neighbors (who coincidentally were having a yard sale) as I collapsed on top of the now collapsed wheelbarrow. When I got myself off the ground and tried to get this back up and on it's wheel, it collapsed again, spilling most of the dirt this time. Haha I've threatened to re-gift this terrible idea at Christmas because the episode has made for a good story. I'm still surprised no company has invented a push button weed trimmer that starts up with...just a push of a button. I've had better success with better quality trimmers and using non-ethanol gasoline these days but the big box brand trimmers just become victims of fits of rage after the 75th pull and nothing. I recall that my neighbor turned his Craftsman trimmer into a javelin one summer and launched it. Just like Brick launches the trident in the Anchorman movie. Edited May 30, 2018 by dpberr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) I hate the weed wacker/yard trimmer. I ended up going with a battery operated one this season and it's been good but it's still new. Yet it has a push button line feeder that will hopefully make things a whole lot easier than the old fashioned wind and twist methods. 3 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: I have a hoe that just breaks my back every time i'm out doing yard work. So many jokes, so little time. 1 hour ago, dpberr said: I received a Scotts "foldable" wheelbarrow once as a gift. The first (and only) time I used it, it folded with a full load of dirt in it and it made for entertaining viewing for the neighbors (who coincidentally were having a yard sale) as I collapsed on top of the now collapsed wheelbarrow. When I got myself off the ground and tried to get this back up and on it's wheel, it collapsed again, spilling most of the dirt this time. Haha I've threatened to re-gift this terrible idea at Christmas because the episode has made for a good story. I'm still surprised no company has invented a push button weed trimmer that starts up with...just a push of a button. I've had better success with better quality trimmers and using non-ethanol gasoline these days but the big box brand trimmers just become victims of fits of rage after the 75th pull and nothing. I recall that my neighbor turned his Craftsman trimmer into a javelin one summer and launched it. Just like Brick launches the trident in the Anchorman movie. The one I use from EGO has two buttons you have to press to engage. It's pretty easy all things considered. Edited May 30, 2018 by The Jokeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I have a kneeling pad for weeding. ? This year I have moved almost 100% to container gardening. The covers keep the weeds out. That kneeling pad is now in the garbage can. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 59 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: I hate the weed wacker/yard trimmer. I ended up going with a battery operated one this season and it's been good but it's still new. Yet it has a push button line feeder that will hopefully make things a whole lot easier than the old fashioned wind and twist methods. So many jokes, so little time. The one I use from EGO has two buttons you have to press to engage. It's pretty easy all things considered. I went with a battery powered one a few years ago and I love it. One problem I have is that it is supposed to feed the line automatically but I don't think it ever does. I suppose the battery life could be a problem, but I can get my yard done easily if it's full-charged. I also have an electric hedge trimmer that uses the same battery so if I remember to keep them charged I'm good. The hedge trimmer is great too. I used to do it by hand and it would take forever. Only problem is one the I got a little carried way, trimmed to much on a smaller plant and ends up killing it. On the gas side, I have a Husqvarna leaf blower that starts every time and runs well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: I have a hoe that just breaks my back every time i'm out doing yard work. Is she named Roseanne? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: Is she named Roseanne? Not that bad. Lol. I had a battery trimmer but when the replacement batteries cost 3/4 the price of a new one I went with gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Milwaukee and Dewalt have entered into this market, with some of the amp hour capacities available in batteries, this should improve the cordless selection. I'm not sure as to how high the quality is of the trimmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I have a 20 volt black and decker battery trimmer, a battery filler and a battery chain saw. All work great but I bought the larger 4.0 ah batteries to use with them. Use the smaller ones for my drill and driver. The larger battery allows me to do the entire lawn on a single charge using the higher power setting and still have power left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 How much time ya got buddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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