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Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Kay but you can call me jazzy or jazzycat, or K, or whatever. I’m fairly new to power tools, I recently bought a couple of sanders and a drill, but I’ve been using manual tools for a long time. I’m still wary of power saws, simply because I haven’t used them yet and I know they can be dangerous. I respect the tool. Anyway. I found this place while comparing string trimmers. I’m trying to decide between an Ego and a Ryobi. My yard is quite the mess right now because I need to have back surgery. I’m leaning toward the Ego.
I’m enjoying using my tools, and I’m hoping to eventually turn my shed into a woodworking shop. Whenever I go to Lowes or Home Depot, I find myself in the tool section, salivating over all the tools I want but can’t afford. Patience. 😀
So I just wanted to connect with some people more experienced than myself. Maybe get some guidance now and again. Glad to be aboard. Ciao.
~K
@jazzycat Welcome to the forum, Kay. I would personally go with the Ego… if you are just looking for the string trimmer. However, Ryobi makes lots of cordless tools, so that could be an option, depending on your yard and your string trimmer needs.
Welcome to the forum @jazzycat glad to have you here. I have an Ego blower and mower. Love them. Fantastic bit of kit.
Hey, thanks for the welcome. I just came home with the Ego. 😀 When I picked the Ryobi up, it almost killed my back. It seems all the weight is at the top and it totally threw me. It felt very unbalanced. The person I was with agreed the Ego had better balance, and just seemed like a better tool. We didn’t get to use it much because the battery didn’t have much charge in it, so I’m charging it now. I’ll let you know how I like it after I get to use it a little more.
I’d like to get the mower one day as well. I can’t afford it right now, but I hate our gas mower and we have a Honda. Our yard has a slope and the ground is very soft, so I have to push like crazy, even though it’s supposed to be “self propelled.” ugh. I hate yard work.
Welcome to the crew K! U definitely went the right route going with Ego I have the mower and it’s amazing, I will be adding more later but been on a dang budget lately….dang responsibilities lol!
Welcome to the crew Kay!!
Welcome aboard
Welcome and how are you liking the Ego?