Electric Grass/Weed Trimmer Collections

[classictvman81x]

Does anyone on here have any vintage electric grass/weed trimmers (from the 1970s and 1980s) to show us, including the likes of Weed Eater, Paramount, Black & Decker and Sears Craftsman (Weedwacker)?

Thank you,

Ben

 

[tolivac]

I am just into mowers.

 

[northwesty]

here is

my Black and Deck lawn trimmer. I apologize as it doesn't have the big blade guard and I can't get to it right now -- I am having to fabricate a new blade for this as the old one is worn too short and they don't make them anymore.

The other trimmer is also Black and Decker, I think they are both from the early 60s

Brian

 

[classictvman81x]

Northwesty

Brian,

Both your B&Ds are quite old (pre-1965). I used to have a 1977 model 8209 deluxe weed/grass trimmer and a 1980 model 8124 16" hedge trimmer, but my parents threw both of them out basically because they took up space in the garage. Both were double insulated. I currently have a 1989 model 8124 but it is in need of new carbon brushes.

Here's a video (by Jon3800) of an 8209 in action:


~Ben