Show HN: I built a Rotten Tomatoes-style platform for durable products

Re:Show HN: I built a Rotten Tomatoes-style platform for dur... by ranieuwe on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @11:21AM (#24709170)

Just bought a lot of yard tools and picked Ego as my battery platform. Same reasons you outlined: I hate dealing with gas engines, cords are annoying and get you stuck. I can now start a job, pause half way do something else and continue again without dealing with starting engines etc.

The blower is fantastic and quiet at that too. Much more relaxing than a gas one making noise all the time. The edger is phenomenal but probably too much for my needs.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Show HN: I built a Rotten Tomatoes-style platform for dur... by redshirtrob on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @02:29PM (#24711159)

Thanks. I borrowed one of their chainsaws from a neighbor back in the spring. It worked flawlessly. That's the brand I was considering so glad to hear another positive review.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Show HN: I built a Rotten Tomatoes-style platform for dur... by aidos on Thursday October 08, 2020 @02:12PM (#24721999)

Can’t speak for Ego but I love my Makita battery chainsaw. I was on the fence about it, but now I have it, I’m glad I made the leap. You’re obviously not going to spend all day using it as a professional, but for DIY it’s perfect. Does a good job, not too expensive and requires little maintenance.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Show HN: I built a Rotten Tomatoes-style platform for dur... by at_a_remove on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @12:43PM (#24710028)

I have been circling around a battery-powered set of lawn tools (mower is the most important) and Ego keeps coming up. I suppose I should bite the bullet.

[ Parent | on HN ]