Ames True Temper 1975900 Deluxe Rotary Edger with 48-Inch Wood Handle

by Ames True Temper

Product Features

• 48-Inch Wood Handle
• 10 Year Warranty
• 48" seal-coated northernash handle for strength and durability.
• Adjustable shear blade

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 56 x 1.3 x 21 inches ; 3.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004S1S0
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1975900
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,301 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #8 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Gardening Tools > Hand Edgers

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Ames True Temper Deluxe Rotary Edger With 48-Inch Wood Handle #1975900 is a smaller and lighter tool for smaller hands. All gardening tools are not created equal. And what you really need is not only the right tool for the right job, but also something that's right for you too. Ergonomic tools designed to reduce stress on the back, muscles and joints. Rugged tools for the professional user. Even lil' (but always genuine) tools for your lil' helpers.

Product Description

- 3-position, self-sharpening adjustable shear blade - Trims edges mowers can't reach - Ends stooping and kneeling; eliminates hand trimming - Dual wheels for greatest traction - Strong 48 inch hardwood handle - Use along walks, around flower beds, against houses, next to fences, and around trees

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Requires some muscle, but works well..., March 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Ames True Temper 1975900 Deluxe Rotary Edger with 48-Inch Wood Handle (Lawn & Patio)

After reading the reviews on other sites regarding this edger, I thought I'd give it a try and add it to my collection of environment friendly yard tools (reel mower, etc.). The reviews aren't kidding when they say it takes a lot of work to get your lawn looking good. It's really tough cleaning up the edges in the spring, after all the winter overgrowth, but once that's done, it's cake when used for upkeep. I like this edger, and am glad I bought it. It provides a much nicer looking edge than with a weed eater, it's just a matter of suffering once a year in the spring. Also, it definitely has the quality that all the other Ames tools have and should last me a long time to come. Manufacturing quality and the results this edger produces would give it 5 stars; however, the once a year muscle ache takes half a star away...so actually 4-1/2 stars, but that's not an option.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Did great for 30 minutes, May 31, 2010

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D12 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ames True Temper 1975900 Deluxe Rotary Edger with 48-Inch Wood Handle (Lawn & Patio)

The idea is great. No gas or maintenance required like a power edger.

I unpackaged the edger and used it immediately as I wanted to see the results. My bermuda lawn itself looks great except for the edging. So I did a test on the smallest section of the lawn and the result were a nice straight line. In addition I used grass shears to cut along the line for a perfect look.

So Here I am thinking I found my new best tool so off to the front of the house I go. I start on the long sidewalk path and start edging. Half way through edging this path I noticed that the edger isn't cutting the same. So I stand it up and what do you know, the entire black "V" bracket frame is bent. So I straighten it out and I cut some more and then it bent even further out. According to this tool my lawn is that thick. So I straightened it out again and that's how I had to use this tool. Cut...Straighten...Cut...Straighten...Cut...Straighten. After bending the metal bracket straight every few minutes I got annoyed. I can only guess that going at this rate the piece will eventual break off completely. There's a sticker on the wood frame that reads "Ames built America"...Then on the side opposite of the blade it reads "Made in China".

Its going back asap. I will have to check out another company's manual edger because this one is cheaply made.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good tool for the green gardener, December 3, 2008

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Richard E. Adams (Kent, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ames True Temper 1975900 Deluxe Rotary Edger with 48-Inch Wood Handle (Lawn & Patio)

As the other reviewers note, this edger does take some physical effort. However, it does a nice job and gives me a bit of a workout. The construction is sound and it should last you a long time. Recommended for anyone who wants to reduce their carbon footprint.