Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice as I'm in the market for a new strimmer after my old Aldi one bit the dust. I've always used plastic line for trimming, but I've noticed there are a lot of strimmers now featured with plastic blades. My garden is about 200m², and I mostly use my strimmer for cutting weeds near concrete edges and paths. The line gives a bit when it hits hard surfaces, but I'm over having to constantly reload the spool—especially threading two lines at once!
I'm curious if a plastic blade could handle this kind of work without breaking every few minutes. I really don't want to shell out £50 just to end up with something that won't do the job. Also, if anyone has suggestions for a budget-friendly strimmer that's tough enough for regular use, I'd love to hear them! Thanks!
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I’ve sworn off blade strimmers after some bad experiences. The plastic ones especially tend to break within minutes of tough use! If you don’t foresee heavy-duty jobs ahead, I'd stick to a traditional line strimmer. Oh, and I found a £10 attachment that converts my strimmer from a blade to a wire setup—it’s perfect for having the best of both worlds!
Honestly, plastic blade strimmers aren’t great for what you’re describing. You’re better off sticking with metal or line. A tip for tougher line is to soak it in water before using it; it really can help! If you're having trouble with loading, consider a better designed strimmer—my Stihl takes just about 30 seconds to load completely.
I wouldn’t go for a plastic blade strimmer. They break really quickly under pressure. If you're looking for something more durable, check out plastic-coated metal wire line—it’s been a game changer for me and lasts for years without needing replacement.