Thanks Max for an extensive list of ideas, I was a bit surprised you rated Ryobi...don't know why. I'll check them out. I had a look in a Bunnings a couple of weeks ago and the amount of machines they had in there was mind boggling!
N1KKO, good thinking about the batteries, I've only got a couple in use ATM an 18v from an Ozito chainsaw and one from a cheapo Mitre 10 drill driver.
I can't recall having used a straight shaft before they look awkward to me. I have a 2-stroke yard machines (MTD) which is great and powerful but the head piece is a bit dodgy and it takes a bit of time to get the line in there properly and I am tending to put of trimming rather than get it going. Hence wanting a leccy one to do the easy bits. I only have 1 suburban property to look after now and thought a cordless would keep the easy bits looking good and use the MTD to do a few nasty bits less frequently.
Cheers
Danny
