Thread: Do not buy this piece of crap....

Originally Posted by Propagator

I am sure glad that they don't all come over like you.

There be some diff between em sometimes,,

I went to The Mall today to see what other lawn cutting options Home Pro had on option. While there I checked the spools of string, just in case I have to buy one to cut my lawn this weekend. Completely sold out of the pre-wound spools. And, the bulk string you'd buy to roll your own is also completely sold out. I guess I'm not the only sucker running out of a complete spool of string after cutting just a few square meters.

If you can't tell, I'm not too happy with either Home Pro or Black and Decker....

I've never used a B&D strimmer, but I was going to buy one when my current shitty one breaks. I have been warned and will probably just buy another shitty one

Originally Posted by buad hai

I went to The Mall today to see what other lawn cutting options Home Pro had on option. While there I checked the spools of string, just in case I have to buy one to cut my lawn this weekend. Completely sold out of the pre-wound spools. And, the bulk string you'd buy to roll your own is also completely sold out. I guess I'm not the only sucker running out of a complete spool of string after cutting just a few square meters.

If you can't tell, I'm not too happy with either Home Pro or Black and Decker....

I though Mrs BH took the B&D strimmer for return ?

Today I looked at my mower while baking i the near 40 deg heat and thought fook that so yelled at the lawn mower man to come over 150 bt all done and his 'ol lady rakes up all the grass to resell to the local cow boy.

I ain't gonna mow no lawn, in the states I had a chink mow my grass, then when in mexico I had a beaner mow it,, up in CM I had a large lot and fruit trees, Rose bushes and flowers so I had a Thai crew that came every week and did it and done a damn good job, bout 5 guys and worked an hour and I only had to pay 1000 baht a month.

Originally Posted by blackgang

I ain't gonna mow no lawn, in the states I had a chink mow my grass, then when in mexico I had a beaner mow it,, up in CM I had a large lot and fruit trees, Rose bushes and flowers so I had a Thai crew that came every week and did it and done a damn good job, bout 5 guys and worked an hour and I only had to pay 1000 baht a month.

disappointed in you Blackgang, couldn't you think of a derogatory word for Thais

^I think in BG's mind, "Thai" is derogatory enough already

A nice site on lawn care

Lawn Care : DIY Network

Originally Posted by NickA

^I think in BG's mind, "Thai" is derogatory enough already

You understand don't ya?

Originally Posted by peterpan

I thought Mrs BH took the B&D strimmer for return ?

She called. They asked her to wait until the "strimmer expert" is back from Songkran holiday.

I refuse to hire anyone to do what I can do myself. Especially after seeing the crap work done by most "craftsmen" here in Thailand. A good example is the house next door. They've hired a gardener to take care of their place as they are often gone. It takes him forever to mow the small lawn (3 hours) and he does a job that I would be totally ashamed of. No trimming, no edging, just three hours of mowing to do about 50 square wa of lawn area. If I could find a gardner who had some pride and enjoyed his work, I'd hire him and pay him well. The chances are slim.

Yea, you are right, have to go north and a little East and get a Chinaman,, they do good lawn work,, in southern Cal there is a lot of Japanese landscaping contractors too, but they hire mostly wetback beaners.

Originally Posted by Driventowin

there isn't even a good athletic field here so that's a piss poor example.

Yes there is.

Originally Posted by DrAndy

now who is the thick idiot?

You forgot "again".

Originally Posted by blackgang

Yea, you are right, have to go north and a little East and get a Chinaman (Chink?), they do good lawn work,, in southern Cal there is a lot of Japanese (Nips?) landscaping contractors too, but they hire mostly wetback beaners (that's better!).

blimey Blackgang, I am getting confused...who are you talking about there?

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Driventowin

there isn't even a good athletic field here so that's a piss poor example.

Yes there is.

Originally Posted by DrAndy

now who is the thick idiot?

You forgot "again".

yes, I did

sorry

We took the infernal machine to Home Pro today, intending to exchange it for a different brand. But, when we got there the "string trimmer" specialist admitted that almost every customer who had bought the same one experienced the same problem.

However, Black & Decker has thoughtfully supplied them with a redesigned trimmer head. On the new design the ratchet lever (pawl) has a stiffer action and is permanently affixed to the pin. (The pawl was removable under the old design.)

So, they affixed the newly designed head and gave me a pool of string and asked me to try again.

Too bloody hot now, so stay tuned....

Originally Posted by buad hai

But, when we got there the "string trimmer" specialist admitted that almost every customer who had bought the same one experienced the same problem.

Did they know this before you bought your strimmer?

Originally Posted by NickA

Did they know this before you bought your strimmer?

I suspect they may have. However, I bought mine during lunch time and actually had to convince a guy from the electrical department to help me fetch if off of a high shelf. Perhaps if the gardening guys had not all been at lunch or asleep I may have been warned. Who knows....

It's still a worthless piece of crap. This time I managed just about 4 talang wa with a fresh roll of string.

Now they say they are going to order a new part. How am I supposed to mow the lawn in the mean time? I'm sure not going to do the three hour hand trim again....

At least thats better than the new Thai battery I bought for my M/C that lasted about a month, took it out and took it back and said I want a new one because it was guarenteed, he said "How Long you have"? I said "1 month", he said "Guarentee finish"... and thats the name of that ol tune...

The second new part for the head of this piece of crap was supposed to arrive last Friday. As of today they say to expect it next Wednesday. I'm now totally fed up with Home Pro. I'm sorry I've given them so much business in the past.

I've got no choice now but to spend much of the coming weekend trimming grass with the hand clippers again.

Ms. B called Home Pro on Wednesday. Was promised a call back. It never came. Called customer service on Thursday and was promised a call back. It never came. Called a supervisor on Friday and was promised a call back. It never came.

We went in person today and ended up having a long shouting match with the Home Pro personnel. Much lying on their part about attempting to call Ms. B. She never turns off her phone and never misses a call. Nothing in her missed call log. They were just embarrassed to return her call and tell her the promised part had still not arrived.

They now say the new part will be in next Tuesday.

The garden area salesman admitted that Black and Decker had recalled this particular string trimmer. He was obviously chagrinned that Home Pro has instead retained its stock and continues to offer the device for sale.

We demanded something today as the lawn is in need of mowing. After much arguing they gave us three free spools of string which I will use to attempt to mow the lawn this weekend.

If the new part doesn't work they have offered to trade the B&D for an Alpina costing the same amount.

Anyone have experience with Alpina string trimmers?

I think the electric strimmer is only for going around the edge and not a whole lawn.
I have a rotary mower for my lawn ,i did get a strimmer from big c but it went up in smoke the first time i used it i took it back and now yous shears around where the mower cant go.

Yesterday we went to The Mall to pick up Black and Decker's third attempt at designing the head on this beast.

Here it is:


As far as I can tell the main difference is the color of the plastic. The ratchet lever is now black, but seems identical to the old white one. And, of course, the housing is now orange instead of green. Another difference is that the spool of string now audibly snaps into place instead of just sliding on to the shaft.


It seems to have done a credible job on the lawn without excessive string use.


And, for all of our trouble they gave us a freebie, this B&D "Finishing" tool which seems to function as a drill, screwdriver, sander and scraper. I'll never use it, but it is a nice trophy.