If you have a lawn you want to keep immaculate, then the Rotocut would be a good choice to add to your arsenal of attachments for the EGO MultiTool. I have used mine 3 times so far and they are outstanding. Far superior to a string trimmer. The quality of cut these provide is a must for anyone with low reel mowed grass, in my case bermuda. Customer Service is OUTSTANDING as well with Seago. The Stens is cheaper, and parts are available at a known cost. It is loud and soaks up a lot of power. btw I oil the blades of these units before and after I use them. I suspect that the Stens will quiet down as I use it more. People generally wish to save on costs for something as simple as cutting, however the alternative options also work fine. In addition to a mat and weights, the costs can spike up. Scissors are also known to induce hand fatigue after long usage, especially with medium to heavyweight fabric. When cutting long lines, scissors consume a lot of time and have a higher chance of errors compared to rotary cutter.

Landscape blade with scissor head technology, the PRS-230M rotary scissor head fits to a brushcutter instead of a standard nylon line head. HOW THE ROTARY SCISSOR HEAD WORKSSo what is the difference between fabric scissors and rotary cutter? Scissors are a comfortable cutting tool with a hand motion that most people are familiar with, they require no tabletop surface or extra accessories. Rotary cutters look like a pizza cutter with a round blade attached to a handle, they require a tabletop surface and large cutting mat to cut on.

I already had the Stihl RG-KM connected to a KM131R power head. I was curious about the Stens, so I bought one to compare. Short answer: they both work great, but with some tradeoffs.This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. Generally, rotary cutters speed up the process and make cutting pieces faster. However, different kit pieces are involved – not only a strong ruler and pattern weight, but also cutting mat with replacement blades. I want to know what a tool is capable of. And if it can safely perform other tasks as well, it would create a bigger market for the vendor. Makita 191M56-3 Split Shaft Rotary Scissors Attachment The Makita 191M56-3 Scissors Attachment is an efficient and precise rotational cutting tool. Designed for use with a range of Makita tools including DUX60, UX01G, DUX18, and EX2650LH, this attachment has a low rotation speed which dramatically reduces the speed and flying distance of debris.

That aside, the Sten cuts great. It is very loud, and draws a fair amount of power. It has counter-rotating blades, but the bottom blade has the most exposed surface to the grass, so it will still lay down some material and miss cutting. A couple of swings cleans it up. Also the spinnig blads will spark if you bump into concrete (like the edge of a driveway). Traditional scissors have always won the recommendations of sewers but the rotary cutters work well if you wish to get more detailed cuts without catching fatigue. Lengthy cutting hours can get be reduced with the help of a rotary cutters. The Slice ® Rotary Scissors are extremely safe because they’re bladeless. This lightweight, durable, and ergonomic tool is ideal for extended use as the soft-touch grip and ridged thumb rest maximize comfort and reduce hand strain. Suitable for left- or right-handed users, the tool is also long-lasting due to its sturdy handle. Slice remains the first choice for safety and effectiveness in industrial settings and is now recognized as the leading safety tool in homes. From cutting paper to slicing gift wrap, the Rotary Scissors make people and places safer. Scissors are typically a lot more economical and you can sharpen them again and again when they become dull. Also you won’t need a cutting mat for using scissors like with rotary cutters.My recommendations: if you have a Kombi motor, go for the Stihl. If you want to adapt to a different system, the Stens is still a great option. Both are a dream to use.

Think of the Rotocut as rotary scissors – for fine work. In fact, in America these are often marketed indeed as Rotary Scissors. My garden path to the shed has a concrete edge just below the grass and the Edger was not the right tool here. The Rotocut was ideal for this section though. What would be the most vital tool to carve out the sewing pattern pieces you want or when cutting the amount of fabric you need for a pattern. In this article, we’ve mentioned some major benefits and disadvantages of both scissors and rotary cutters. Plus, it will also give us greater confidence that it will handle the tasks it was designed for, with no problems at all.ECHO’s rotary scissor brushcutter attachment uses a 20:1 reduction ratio gearbox and two contra-rotating blades that ‘snip’ the grass or brush – just like a pair of scissors. BENEFITS OF USING A LANDSCAPE BLADE/SCISSOR HEAD ATTACHMENT I could see how the precise cutting, combined with the low throw, would make it safer to work in confined areas and places near vehicles and trees. Replacement blades available in standard 18/15 tooth with optional sets available of 21/18 teeth or 28/24 teeth The edges look amazing and are very easy to do. I'd been using a manual push edger but it sometimes won't get a clean cut if your grass is too tall over the edge. Fabric scissors are great for detailed cutting, but the hand will tire after extended use. Rotary cutters are perfect for cutting long straight and curved lines with ease, however you will need a durable ruler to maintain an accurate cutline.