Cordless Power Equipment

[George Cantstandya]

My dad recently switched to a battery weed eater and likes it. For me I stick with Stihl gas powered weed eaters. I have a lot of fence and landscaping block to trim around. I run it hard and it has never had a problem. It starts well after being stored in the garage over the winter after about four pulls. During the season it starts in two or three.

For lawn mowers Honda. My dad is still using the same Honda mower he's had since the early eighties. Mine is one he gave to me and is about 6 years old. I turn the fuel line valve to off and let it run until it stops when getting ready for winter. In the spring starting it for the first time no more than two or three pulls and it starts right up.

I thought about going battery but I just like the power of my Sthil and not having to worry about running out of a charge part way through the job.

As far as other cordless power tools, I have a nice set of DeWalt 20VMAX that I love. Circular saw, impact driver and drill. I've run them all through the ropes doing stuff around the house over the last few years and they work great. The batteries hold a decent charge to get a lot of work done before needing to recharge.