Thank you, Tool in Hand, for a very nice video on the edger. I like the way you kept it brief and worked a lot on the editing to give us just what we needed. I think the way you had the camera set up in different places made it more interesting. I bought one of these yesterday and found it kind of hard to shove the cords inside the hollow shaft and then find a way to put the bolt through with all that cord jammed up in there. I ended up using a nail set to coax the cords out of the way. After all that work, I decided to never take it apart again. Am looking forward to putting it to work for the first time this weekend. Thanks again for the video.
I third the stiff wire problem. Dumbest thing I've delt with in yard tools in a while. It's the main reason I came to youtube to find out what to do with it, but he didn't address it unfortunately.
I took the handle apart to change the overall edger length, to better suit my height. It sucked doing that part. Now that I have it at a better height, I find this edger to be the nicest I have ever used: better than the electric corded one I had fifteen years ago, better than the Toro and Echo gas ones I had until three months ago. It works smoothly and its two wheels give the tool a nice stability. I am very happy I upgraded to this economical, effective, and useful tool.
Update. Had 3 inches of thick grass overgrowth on driveway as it had not been done in awhile as my gas edger was not working properly. The craftsman edger ate it up! I did have to go over it twice. To keep it from jamming with turf the first pass I held it up a bit, then cleared away the grass and dirt. Second pass with wheels down was a breeze. Neat results. Good economical purchase! If I keep up with edging about twice a month, it should be easy peasy with one pass.
Would have been more informative if you would have shown how you got the extra wiring to fit in too the shaft. On the one we have there is to much of the wiring to installed into the shaft.
I had the same issue as the previous two comments. I was able to get it together by not securing either end with a bolt, but rather aligning it, so that the middle piece was partially inserted into the top and bottom, and then squeeze the two ends together… The trigger end and the blade end in doing so the cord coiled itself in the middle and rotated the middle piece as they slide together you can then rotate it to align the bolt holes. Was very frustrating until I figured that out.
you did not show what to do with the extra wiring and where to shove that. I am struggling trying to just get the two bolts in for the shaft. Whats the trick? FYI NO BATTERY OR CHARGER. OMG
I bought one of these awhile back and it seems to work pretty well. The only issue I've noticed is that it tends to throw the dirt and debris out pretty far to the front and side, creating the potential for siding damage or a broken window. I'm going to rig up some type of guard or deflector to prevent this happening.
Man i bought the ryobi one b4 this came out and although i like my ryobi adger i would have preferred the craftsman because i have alot of 20v batteries
Great video! I'm thinking about picking one up for my collection.. is that blade with the teeth that it comes with the only blade you can use? Or can you use a standard edger blade as well?? And is there a big difference between the two?
Nice Video, I too have the trimmer and blower and was thinking about adding this to the lineup. Just curious, how much battery was used during your test?
Wish you had shown it edge a garden. I’m of the mindset that almost any edger will do driveways and sidewalks. I want one that can do gardens well. Maybe you can do a video on how it preforms On grass to garden.
I got the string trimmer, blower, and hedge trimmer im in need of one of these next lol I stick with craftsman cause they all share the same batteries and they all work very well my zero turn is John Deere tho haha
I always suggest staying with a battery platform, no matter what tool it is. This way, you have a lot of batteries that work with all your tools I know you can get adapters, but they're usually bulky and sometimes don't work
@@skyhawkslcb18that’s what I’m here…totally skipped the part we need help with…I think most men who buys an edger is more than capable of screwing in screws😑
How to: get the excess wiring into handle. Also, instructions explicitly instruct NOT to use a sharp object. i.e. screwdriver to the wires out of the way. Unnecessary.
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Thank you, Tool in Hand, for a very nice video on the edger. I like the way you kept it brief and worked a lot on the editing to give us just what we needed. I think the way you had the camera set up in different places made it more interesting. I bought one of these yesterday and found it kind of hard to shove the cords inside the hollow shaft and then find a way to put the bolt through with all that cord jammed up in there. I ended up using a nail set to coax the cords out of the way. After all that work, I decided to never take it apart again. Am looking forward to putting it to work for the first time this weekend. Thanks again for the video.
Same here with the wire! But great video buddy, thanks!
I third the stiff wire problem. Dumbest thing I've delt with in yard tools in a while. It's the main reason I came to youtube to find out what to do with it, but he didn't address it unfortunately.
I took the handle apart to change the overall edger length, to better suit my height. It sucked doing that part. Now that I have it at a better height, I find this edger to be the nicest I have ever used: better than the electric corded one I had fifteen years ago, better than the Toro and Echo gas ones I had until three months ago. It works smoothly and its two wheels give the tool a nice stability. I am very happy I upgraded to this economical, effective, and useful tool.
Cord is way too long. Hated to jam it in there as it is definitely bent now. Hope performance is not compromised
Update. Had 3 inches of thick grass overgrowth on driveway as it had not been done in awhile as my gas edger was not working properly. The craftsman edger ate it up! I did have to go over it twice. To keep it from jamming with turf the first pass I held it up a bit, then cleared away the grass and dirt. Second pass with wheels down was a breeze. Neat results. Good economical purchase! If I keep up with edging about twice a month, it should be easy peasy with one pass.
Would have been more informative if you would have shown how you got the extra wiring to fit in too the shaft. On the one we have there is to much of the wiring to installed into the shaft.
Agree. I just unboxed mine today and that was the worst part
That's why I came here, to find that out too! No luck.
I had the same issue as the previous two comments. I was able to get it together by not securing either end with a bolt, but rather aligning it, so that the middle piece was partially inserted into the top and bottom, and then squeeze the two ends together… The trigger end and the blade end in doing so the cord coiled itself in the middle and rotated the middle piece as they slide together you can then rotate it to align the bolt holes. Was very frustrating until I figured that out.
@@brett0481This is the way, folks.
Maybe I'm a little late to the party, but cut a bamboo skewer and insert in the hole to manipulate the conduit out of your way.
you did not show what to do with the extra wiring and where to shove that. I am struggling trying to just get the two bolts in for the shaft. Whats the trick? FYI NO BATTERY OR CHARGER. OMG
Appreciate the video. This sold me on buying one
exactly the info I was looking for. thanks.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Just ordered one. Hope it works as good as it did in the video.
I pushed the lock lever and the edger blade spins but stops when I put it where I want to edge, I am holding the lock button in
Thanks for the info. What kind of battery life do you get?
I just use it on my front yard, and it doesn't even lose a bar on the battery.
Thanks I think Ill pick one up. I have the weedwacker and blower. For the money I think this is worth the gamble, and good enough for suburbia.
You're welcome. I always suggest staying in a battery line, no matter which one it is.
I bought one of these awhile back and it seems to work pretty well. The only issue I've noticed is that it tends to throw the dirt and debris out pretty far to the front and side, creating the potential for siding damage or a broken window. I'm going to rig up some type of guard or deflector to prevent this happening.
Man i bought the ryobi one b4 this came out and although i like my ryobi adger i would have preferred the craftsman because i have alot of 20v batteries
I may get one of these because the thick weeds are too much for a shovel or string trimmer. How does this do against cover patches?
It does fine. I'm sure it's not as good as a big gas powered one, but I like the convenience of the electric one.
Great video! I'm thinking about picking one up for my collection.. is that blade with the teeth that it comes with the only blade you can use? Or can you use a standard edger blade as well?? And is there a big difference between the two?
I'm not sure if you can use a different blade.
Hey Tool in hand hope you see this, but do you think you can use a 2.0 AH on this product?
Yes, all the way up to a 9ah battery!
Would this work as a trencher for irrigation line?
I don't think so.
Nice Video, I too have the trimmer and blower and was thinking about adding this to the lineup. Just curious, how much battery was used during your test?
A negligible amount. The battery still had 3 bars when I was done.
Thank you for the info .. I like your Craftsman Collection tools 🧰
Is this the model that accepts attachments like the weed cutter?
I'm not certain
Thank you! The review was great!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Wish you had shown it edge a garden. I’m of the mindset that almost any edger will do driveways and sidewalks. I want one that can do gardens well. Maybe you can do a video on how it preforms On grass to garden.
Sorry, I don't have a garden.
I didnt understand why you took the blade off . I dont have that tool do it
I was showing how to do it, if you have to
@@toolinhand oh okay thank you for helping me.
I got the string trimmer, blower, and hedge trimmer im in need of one of these next lol I stick with craftsman cause they all share the same batteries and they all work very well my zero turn is John Deere tho haha
I always suggest staying with a battery platform, no matter what tool it is. This way, you have a lot of batteries that work with all your tools
I know you can get adapters, but they're usually bulky and sometimes don't work
You skipped the main part i needed to see, WTF? How to get the top half together. Thanks for mothing
exactly what i was here for thanks for allowing me to skip this and not waste my time
@@skyhawkslcb18that’s what I’m here…totally skipped the part we need help with…I think most men who buys an edger is more than capable of screwing in screws😑
Not step by step smh I had a hard time with the handle part.
Sold me. Going to get one today
How to: get the excess wiring into handle. Also, instructions explicitly instruct NOT to use a sharp object. i.e. screwdriver to the wires out of the way. Unnecessary.