Speed tips needed for wacking

[GeeVee]

Centri-forces make this impractical, folks.

[vdeegan]

This idea of making a clockwise trimmer sounds good for a lot of us. And if current blades could possibly be put on upside down, that would eliminate the confusion when getting parts from the stores. May not be practical for trimmers that take numerous attachments, but for a dedicated straight-shaft trimmer/brushcutter, it would be great. Would make right-handers able to both walk faster and give better cuts. Don't see how centri-forces would make any difference.
As suggested earlier, it might be wise for a bunch of us to email or send a petition to several big manufacturers about this idea (Stihl, Redmax, Echo, Shinindowa, Husqarvna)? Large numbers of requests from pros (including Grassmaster and Phil) might get them to listen. What do you think?

Vince

P.S. While waiting for the first prototypes, it's going to be right-to-left for me, with either the moonwalk or becoming left handed. Thanks everyone for the great tips.

[Grass_Nerd]

When I started I worked for a guy who said "The difference between a good trim job and a bad job is that you can't tell a trimmer has been used on a good job." In other words, the trimmer cut the grass to the same height as the mower and you can't tell that it was used. I've always done it this way. Must say though my helper is driving me NUTS at not being able to trim right. It's gotten to the point where it is faster and easier for me to trim that go back and redo everything he's missed.

I disagree. For instance you mow the grass at 3". There is a lanscaped flowerbed with brick or rock or something that is set 2 1/4 - 2 1/2". If you strim around the bed at 3" you wont be able to see the trimming of the landscape?

[RRS]

For instance you mow the grass at 3". There is a lanscaped flowerbed with brick or rock or something that is set 2 1/4 - 2 1/2". If you strim around the bed at 3" you wont be able to see the trimming of the landscape?

True when your talking about a bed with a hardscaped edging such as brick or rock, but they're talking about a bed with a dug edge as a border. Trim so the grass bordering the edge is the same height as the grass in the rest of the lawn. We trim the edge around the beds with the trimmer on it's side to cut back grass that is sticking over the edge, and to cut the roots of grasses that spread by stolons and rhizomes (not as common here with cool season grasses, but probably everywhere in your area).