Telescoping handle, does it make the weeder really long or just shorter?
1335020
It adjusts about 6" longer from the low position setting. Makes a difference for shorter or taller person.
1335021
The Telescoping handle is a great feature. It becomes much longer with the extension of the handle. The longer weeder is great to avoid back strain.
1335022
Neither, this tool is the same size at all times. The handed is for moving it about. The height of the user make no difference and it will work equally well for a tall or short person. It is an excellent tool for extracting clumps of weeds or a plant from the ground. To use the tool place it over the weed or plant to be removed and place a foot on the bar sticking out of the side and shove the tool into the ground and pull back and the weed will be pulled out of the ground.
1335023
It does make the handle longer and doesn't impact the stability of the tool. The 4-prong make it much more effective in removing the roots as long as you apply slow steady pressure on the tool.
1335024
The telescoping handle makes it longer than the length it is when it is shipped. I am tall so I wanted something the did not require that I be bent over to work.
1793614
Despite the other answers handle length really has nothing to do with your height. The longer handle of the X27 will give you increased head speed (think golf) resulting in easier splitting. The (light) Fiskars head will feel slightly heavier at the end of the long handle but it shouldn't present a problem for anyone of average strength. A longer handle will give you less head accuracy but that shouldn't be a problem either. Unless portability or swing clearance presents a problem go with the longer X27.
2005857
Better answer then my last one. Yes, it looks like the handle can be lengthened. The stem of the handle is welded onto the top part that holds the wood handle and the bottom is threaded into the auger. It looks to me like standart rigid pipe. It would be possible to use a suitable length pipe threadeed on both ends and a threaded coupling to fansten the new pipe to the existing handle, then thread the auger head back on. As I said in the first answer, I really like this auger. It works well in soil that holds together well but would be useless in sandy soil.
828789
The one I have is 3 1/2 inches long. Works fine for me. Don't really see the advantage of a longer handle. You don't need a death grip on it or a lot of leverage.
332627
The handle is approximately 7 inches long. To me, I would say that is the shorter side rather than long. The turner is light weight and very comfortable and easy to use.
2120156
handle is telescopic and has 3 setting; I'm 5'8 and using the lowest one comfortably... you should be OK if your tall :-)
1738374
I didn't have any problems with it when it was extended. It was very easy to use once I took the saw blade off of it. That just kept getting in my way and caught on small branches that I didn't want to cut.
1419192
It is not particularly heavy but it is unwieldy because of the length. It is a fantastic trimmer and cut through large ornamental grasses that a manual hedge trimmer could not touch. If they sell a shorter item you might consider that. I love it
465642
The handle works for me, the handle would be better if it were a little longer.
1581314
It is very short,what i do is make a knot with the existing cord that comes with the black and decker blower and my extension cord and you are in business, it does the job a little noisy it cutsw o the work in half
2170777
Probably, the handle has a soft rubber coating and is designed to be pulled by hand. It would wag back and forth if towed, but its possible. If the handle was modified to be hitched to your lawn tractor, it would work better.
1562889
I don't have their telescoping pruner, so I can't compare. I can tell you that I've used the fixed length pruner all summer long. It cut everything that I put in the jaws so far; thin and thick. It seems no worse for the wear.
396540
I use a cane to get up with.If it was much taller,it would be hard to reach for weeding
342406
About same as a weedeater but seems much heavier because you are holding it up if you are trimming tree limbs.It works great if you do not put too much pressure on it and just let it feed through the limb. I cut up to 6 inch limbs off with it and smallervones really zip off. If it is a big limb cut some off the bottom first so when it drops it does not jam the chain. Also watch your head when it comes down, ask me how that feels. I now wear a hard hat for cutting limbs.I am 75 now and have about 4 acres with about 20 big trees.
2010830
The handle is up angled as a back saver.puts more leverage where you need it.
840438
Other answers gave you the dimensions of the attachment.It is made of heavy steel, and has performed well for me. I use a handle that is extendable 4-6 feet. I have other handles that go up to fourteen feet--but not for use with this tool.As mentioned in one of the responses, this all depends on the handle you buy as part of your system of attachments and handles. Over the last handful of years, I bought a wide range of heads (like this) and handles. I mix & match for each specific job.
1957268
Yes, the handle is a little bigger than the regular one. Plus, if you look closely it shows it connected to the extension pole in the picture.