Craftsman Dual Wheel Edger w/Wood Handle

Craftsman Hand Edger Actually Works July 09, 2011

I cannot believe this thing actually works, but it does. It's a lot of work, but if you need a cheap way to edge your yard, want to get in shape, or you have small areas that have to be edged, this is perfect. Construction seems solid.

The Craftsman Dual Wheel Edger, is, well, alot of work and cheap June 17, 2011

Okay I grew up with these things. My Dad had one that he pulled out whenever I got mouthy and he'd make me edge both sides of our 75' driveway and 30' sidewalk. Now as an adult I needed an edger and was too cheap to buy a power one. Hey, I grew up on one of these right? Yeah. Seems my Dad had a better tool or I was in much better shape as a mouthy teeneager. I'm in pretty good shape now, so I'm thinking Dad had a better tool. This thing will infuriate you if your yard has never been edged or it's been a while. New home, last owner never edged. It took me all of 5 minutes edging with this before I bent it, and 2 hours of intense manual labor to finish roughly 250'. It doesn't roll smoothly by the way, and thick grass gets tangled easily. I have lots of tools and have always trusted Craftsman, that's why I didn't buy one from **********. Disappointed in this though. The edger is now called my "Amish Edger" by my buddy who borrowed it. He returned it bent and absolutely drenched in sweat. He has not asked to borrow it since. I gave it two stars instead of one because I cannot say it failed to perform it's function. So if you are looking to get a lower back workout and stopping to rebend it every 3 minutes this is the tool for you!

Works well if you are willing to work. May 26, 2011

I would like to seen a bit sturdier material here, but I guess for the price it suffices.

My first run around the sidewalk was real work. The lot had not been edged in months by the previous owner.

I also had to learn how best to make it work. At first I wanted to lean against metal spikes trying to force them into the earth.

I quickly realized that I needed to lean against the plastic wheel more allowing the spikes to spin and gradually dig into the earth and cut the grass.

A guy who ran by said that I had a hard job ahead of me. My thought I was that going for a jog was just as hard, and was a less productive way to burn calories.

I have enjoyed my edger. The edge has held up two weeks. I will have to get out and give it another run this weekend.

Basically it is worth the physical benifits to me and the low impact on my budget. And there is nothing more annoying to me than wrangling a power cord or having to run out for gas to finish the grass.

Lasted less than 60 minutes!!!!!!!!!!! May 20, 2011

Handle is great, metal is cheap and bends easily. If you have to cut anything tougher than water, don't buy this. I am 50, out-of-shape, and the tool wore out before I did! In less than 60 minutes of edger one side of my short driveway, it was bent so badly I couldn't go on. I had edged the driveway 2 weeksw before with a gas edger! In 80+ heat, I was barely sweating! I hope I can get a refund.