Craftsman 79957 Hedge Trimmer Reviews

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Rating Summary | Everyone recommends (3 out of 3)

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bryduck Granada Hills, CA

“Cuts like a champ!”

: practical, budget conscious
Pros: Easy to use, No assembly required, Cuts through anything reasonable, Safe, Friendly to the environment
Cons: Short power cable

Craftsman 79957 Hedge Trimmer —

The Craftsman 79957 hedge trimmer is a delight to use. I was clipping vines, branches, grass, and of course, hedges, 5 minutes after taking the trimmer out of the box. This is the first trimmer I have ever used, and I was swinging this thing around like a madman, with no problems whatsoever. Nothing could have been simpler.The one issue I might call attention to was the fairly short power cable, but since anyone using this would be using extensions anyway, that is a minor quibble. It is also possible some might find this unit heavy, but I am pretty sure that at under 8 pounds it is not any heavier than any other trimmers out there. In fact, given that this is a corded electric, no batteries or internal combustion engines are attached, so it is probably lighter than most types of hedge trimmers. I found this model through Consumer Reports, who made it their top choice for corded electric trimmers, and I can see why. I do not know if this model has been superseded by any others, but just in case it has been, find one now!Specifications with comments:22-inch blade--nice long reach for low hanging tree branches, or to prevent back breaking stoopingMotor: 3.2 Amp--plenty of power to cut through branches; I got through 1/2 inchers with no hesitation or stallingPrice: Nice, at $60 (I got it on sale)Safety: For good or ill, two hands are needed to use the trimmer (there are two "triggers" that need to be pressed at all times); it is unlikely that too many accidents will occur because of this

Last edited on Jul 22, 2008