Grass strimmer/trimmer without the plastic string

Kim_kim

Is this my only choice?

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/7303676.htm

I can't cope with the plastic spools, got a ryobi that I may as well give away I can't use it, also can use petrol, too heavy & too mechanical.

I want little plastic blades & either cordless or electric.

The Bosch is ok - just wondered if there were any others (cheaper) I should look at.

JJ_Egan

GTech the vacuum people have just brought one out .

Kim_kim

JJ_Egan wrote: »

GTech the vacuum people have just brought one out .

That was on QVC, a 5 in one tool. I have a cordless hedge trimmer. It was £150.

Kim_kim

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Q8RVFKS/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AUG2ZPWH9DN13

Apparently Lidl do one too, but I guess I missed it...

Kim_kim

Less powerful £49

http://www.very.co.uk/bosch-art-23-easytrim-accu-cordless-grass-trimmer-1x-144v-nicad-battery/556581693.prd?aff=awin&affsrc=73258&cm_mmc=awin-_-73258-_-Comparison+Engine-_-0_200566791&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=73258&utm_term=Comparison+Engine&utm_content=na

Primrose

We bought a Bosch with little plastic blades last year and I would much rather have my old plastic wire strimmer. We have rather stoney soil and the blades snap far too regularly when catching any stones at the edge of the lawn, even when we try and clear the stones away. Also I think it,s a racket because the blades are very expensive to replace compares with wire reels. Horses for courses I guess!

WestonDave

Another option is to look for "brush cutters" - these have metal blades on them to cope with the expected thicker stems they are designed for. Whether they'd do a good job as grass cutters I'm not sure.

Kim_kim

Primrose wrote: »

We bought a Bosch with little plastic blades last year and I would much rather have my old plastic wire strimmer. We have rather stoney soil and the blades snap far too regularly when catching any stones at the edge of the lawn, even when we try and clear the stones away. Also I think it,s a racket because the blades are very expensive to replace compares with wire reels. Horses for courses I guess!

I can't work them, got a robil one I can't use.

Biggles

I have a Black & Decker (GLC3630L, with a 36v battery). The 'plastic string' is auto feed which, to my surprise, works really well and I never have to touch it except to replace the cartridge, which is very infrequent (I've only had to do it once). I'd hate to think how often I would have had to fit new fiddly little plastic blades if I had gone for one of that type.

Also, it is as efficient as my old motorised one, which was really heavy and noisy.

Kim_kim

Biggles wrote: »

I have a Black & Decker (GLC3630L, with a 36v battery). The 'plastic string' is auto feed which, to my surprise, works really well and I never have to touch it except to replace the cartridge, which is very infrequent (I've only had to do it once). I'd hate to think how often I would have had to fit new fiddly little plastic blades if I had gone for one of that type.

Also, it is as efficient as my old motorised one, which was really heavy and noisy.

I can't re spool my ryobi :-(

Kim_kim

Biggles wrote: »

I have a Black & Decker (GLC3630L, with a 36v battery). The 'plastic string' is auto feed which, to my surprise, works really well and I never have to touch it except to replace the cartridge, which is very infrequent (I've only had to do it once). I'd hate to think how often I would have had to fit new fiddly little plastic blades if I had gone for one of that type.

Also, it is as efficient as my old motorised one, which was really heavy and noisy.

That's £150 that one, I'm guessing pretty heavy too.
I struggled with the ryobi anyway because of the weight.
I want a light one.