On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 16:02:23 GMT, Simon Avery wrote:

If the blades are still tight (ie, not floppy with a noticable gap
between them) then ten minutes with a good file should bring them
sharp again. With that much hedge I'd be surprised if many of the
cheaper electric hedgecutters would last for very long.

Slight gap - I think it's worn out - as you say they don't seem to last
very long.

Bit pricier, but you can get backpack hedgecutters with the engine and
fuel tank mounted behind you and the cutter on a light shaft. Not used
one (though have the chainsaw version) but it seems a sound idea.

Good idea but not possible - it's shared with SWMBO :-)

But petrol cutters have reduced in weight a lot over the past 5 years
or so. Got a little jonsered one here that does the job fine, but does
get your arms aching after a while.

See above :-)

If you're rural, bung the tractor driver a few quid when he does the
roadside hedges. I've had most of my hedges done this way for three
years - *much* easier!

Semi rural but not possible - I just wish :-)

Thanks Simon.
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