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   DavidxDoud | May 04, 2006 04:33am | #1

   check out this page: http://www.amleo.com/index/help-desk/subcat.cgi?Cat=QB 

   a number of models to choose from - all quality -

    

    

   "there's enough for everyone"
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   BillBrennen | May 05, 2006 08:20am | #2

   David,Thanks for the link. I went there and learned that a professional tool will run me $250 plus, even in electric. The smaller gas models are not much more than the decent electrics, so now I am unsure what to do. Have you used a decent electric hedger? How is the power, etc. compared to gas models?Bill

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   DavidxDoud | May 05, 2006 11:40pm | #5

   Bill,  I've never owned a set of either - A M Leonard is my source for the various horticultural tools/supplies I use and I've never been dissapointed -

   as someone else mentioned,  if those are too dear for you application,  Sears is probably your best bet -

   as an aside,  I placed a small order from Leonard yesterday @ about 3:45 PM - misc grafting supplies - they arrived today,  standard shipping,  less than 24 hours later - it is only about 250 miles from me to their operation,  but still very impressive,  I'd say  -

    

    

    "there's enough for everyone"

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   BillBrennen | May 20, 2006 04:33am | #6

   I ended up with the 22" electric unit from Sears, $75 after tax.It seems to work pretty well for what I am doing. I agree with Don about the "moronic safety switch." It just invites unsafe modifications to defeat it...but then the tool would be a serious danger. I can live with it as it is.Bill

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   DonCanDo | May 20, 2006 03:01pm | #7

   Thanks for the update.  It's always nice to know how things turned out.

   -Don

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   DonCanDo | May 05, 2006 12:56pm | #3

   I have a 22" dual action electric trimmer from Sears.  It works well and was not expensive.  The only thing I don't like about it is the moronic "safety" switch which can be a real hazard if you're not careful.

   I've used a gas trimmer also.  Even though the gas trimmer is more powerful, it doesn't really cut any faster.  It seems that it's not power that makes a fast cut, but the ability of the blade to get a good bite.  The electric makes up for it's lower power by being lighter and more maneuverable.

   -Don

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   BillBrennen | May 05, 2006 06:59pm | #4

   Thanks Don. I'll have to check them out. Your comment on what limits the speed of use is an interesting one.The electric trimmers at HD are about 40% the price of the gas ones, but the electrics at Leonard (Doud's link) are very close to the smaller gas ones in price.As much as I love being a tool snob and buying the best for my work, I don't see myself using this tool enough to justify it. However, my own hedge is pretty large, so I may be missing a chance at tool justification. The hedge is eugenia, 12' tall and 100' long.Bill

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   glsstep | May 23, 2006 01:19am | #8

   No such thing.  I am a remodeler now but in a past life I owned a landscaping business.  Recently... I thought about retiring an old pair of Echo gas hedge clippers and thought I would try the Little Wonder single sided electric H/Cs.  I never tried them in the past but so many other landscapers use them so they must be good, right? boy was I surprised at how slow I had to work and at how weak they were compared to the gas clippers.  I was lucky enough to have a good repore at the shop I bought them at and they allowed me to return them and "upgrade" to a new set of double sided gas Echo clippers and I am MUCH happier now.

   Loud?  Yes.  But I also took this opportunity to buy a pair of Worktunes.  Ear protection/Am-Fm radio. Makes working alone with loud tools a bit more enjoyable.

   Stinky?  Yes.  I have no solution for that but...you'll have time for a shower and a couple beers and still be ahead of the game compared to working with any electric pair.

   Just my opinion & experience.  Good Luck.  George