Need Advice on Edger - Electric or Gas

[Snattlerake]

I guess I'm different (Okay, no comments!). I don't care for the "groove" along my driveway and curb. I simply use my gas weedwhacker to do my edging. I run the cords parallel to the curb while walking on the street, and with a little practice you can trim the grass cleanly to the inside edge of the concrete. Looks like a brand new haircut from your favorite barber.

You are a better man than I am. Mine always catches on the grass and gives me a deep gouge in the grass.

Get a blade model and get one with at least one adjustable wheel so when the blade wears, you can adjust the depth with the wheel.

 

[Pennyless]

I guess I'm different (Okay, no comments!). I don't care for the "groove" along my driveway and curb. I simply use my gas weedwhacker to do my edging. I run the cords parallel to the curb while walking on the street, and with a little practice you can trim the grass cleanly to the inside edge of the concrete. Looks like a brand new haircut from your favorite barber.

My grass is just whatever grows on the property and is pretty tough. Really the blade. My weedeater is walk behind because I got a LOT to weedeat.

 

[Ryan500L]

I like Stihl products, got almost 20 years out of my last weed eater.

 

[1911DA]

Never had a battery model all I’ve had for years is sthil products

 

[Dmc707]

My mother purchased one to tinker around with -- she's 81 years young and doesnt have the strength to pull start anything --- works well as long as your'e mindful of the ever present cord and dont accidentally chop it in two inadvertantly

This would be a little walk behind unit - i think its Craftsman branded

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[Pennyless]

Never had a battery model all I’ve had for years is sthil products

I like Stihl products, got almost 20 years out of my last weed eater.

Yeah I just really don't want so spend 400$ right now. I have a stihl chainsaw, DR walk behind, Spartan mower, etc. I know spending money now is better but $40 electric from craigslist sounds better right now. Just didn't know if the electric ones really worked

 

[Dorkus]

Echo is the way to go, Stihl is great too.

Go gas, don’t mess with batteries.

Both will last longer than you will ever need it.

 

[swampratt]

You can get round blades for the string trimmer.
Looks like a 10" chop saw blade.
I have used worn out saw blades many times and have cut notches in them with my angle grinder.

Maybe something along those lines will work well.

 

[Letfreedomring]

I've got a lot and a 1/4 with sidewalk and driveway and use the Worx corded electric edger. It's a beast with new blades. 1st edge of the season takes a bit of work to clear the 'trench' but subsequent edging is at normal walking pace. The cord is a non-issue once a rhythm is established. I think this is my 5th or 6th season with it and still going strong.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/WORX-12-Amp-7-5in-Electric-Lawn-Edger-and-Trencher/5000165177
Edit: I also use the worx turbine corded blower while I have extension cord out. Works great with low noise.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/WORX-12-Amp-600-CFM-110-MPH-Corded-Electric-Leaf-Blower/1000457439

 

[CHenry]

I always edged with my weedeater. Simply turn it 90 degrees and walk it backwards along the driveway. Took practice to not get a crooked edge but not much practice.