[cartersd]

I need help in identifying an electric string trimmer model (weed wacker) that works well. I just read user reports on all the Consumer Reports recommended models and a majority of the users of those recommended models gave them 1 star out of 5. I own a designer house with a smaller lawn and I would like to keep it myself. I can mow the remaining grass(backyard and 1/2 of front yard have no grass) in 10 minutes but I cannot get the neat look without a trimmer!! There seem to be a lot of horror stories about string trimmer usage both about usage of string, changing the string and starting. Has anyone purchased one in the last 6 months or year that they have been happy with.
Thanks in advance for the help

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by cartersd

I need help in identifying an electric string trimmer model (weed wacker) that works well. I just read user reports on all the Consumer Reports recommended models and a majority of the users of those recommended models gave them 1 star out of 5. I own a designer house with a smaller lawn and I would like to keep it myself. I can mow the remaining grass(backyard and 1/2 of front yard have no grass) in 10 minutes but I cannot get the neat look without a trimmer!! There seem to be a lot of horror stories about string trimmer usage both about usage of string, changing the string and starting. Has anyone purchased one in the last 6 months or year that they have been happy with.
Thanks in advance for the help

I have a Black and Decker and very happy with it for small jobs. It will do around the house and cottage just fine using 2 batteries. Changing line is easy with the spools from Wal-Mart. It won't do big jobs like ditches or fence lines with thick weeds.

[mgjim]

Have you considered the Worx GT? I've got one and really like it. Battery operated and free spools for as long as you own it (you just pay S&H). It's not for everyone but it sure works for me.

http://www.worxtools.com/US/Lithium_GT_151-P1590.aspx