{"id":758,"date":"2022-06-10T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/?p=758"},"modified":"2022-06-14T13:39:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T13:39:33","slug":"what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a double-sided hedge trimmer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you considering buying a new hedge trimmer? If so, you&#8217;re probably doing some research, which is wise: there are many different models to choose from, and it&#8217;s best to get one that suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your search you might have noticed that there are <em>single-sided hedge trimmers<\/em> and <em>double-sided hedge trimmers, <\/em>and you&#8217;re wondering, like I did, what that&#8217;s all about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t panic, as I will explain all in this guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/#So_What_Exactly_Are_Double-Sided_Hedge_Trimmers\" title=\"So, What Exactly Are Double-Sided Hedge Trimmers?\">So, What Exactly Are Double-Sided Hedge Trimmers?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/#Why_Have_Double-Sided_Machines\" title=\"Why Have Double-Sided Machines?\">Why Have Double-Sided Machines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/#Cutting_Action_Explained\" title=\"Cutting Action Explained\">Cutting Action Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/#Single-Sided_Hedge_Trimmers\" title=\"Single-Sided Hedge Trimmers\">Single-Sided Hedge Trimmers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/#Single-Sided_Or_Double-Sided_Hedge_Trimmer_Which_Should_I_Choose\" title=\"Single-Sided Or Double-Sided Hedge Trimmer: Which Should I Choose?\">Single-Sided Or Double-Sided Hedge Trimmer: Which Should I Choose?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/#Single-sided_Hedgetrimmers\" title=\"Single-sided Hedgetrimmers\">Single-sided Hedgetrimmers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/equipmentgirl.com\/what-is-a-double-sided-hedge-trimmer\/#Double-Sided_Hedgetrimmers\" title=\"Double-Sided Hedgetrimmers\">Double-Sided Hedgetrimmers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_What_Exactly_Are_Double-Sided_Hedge_Trimmers\"><\/span><strong>So, What Exactly Are Double-Sided Hedge Trimmers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8216;double-sided&#8217; part refers to the blades, which have sharpened teeth on both sides. It&#8217;s as simple as that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you&#8217;re anything like me, you&#8217;ll want to know more, so I&#8217;ll go into further detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Have_Double-Sided_Machines\"><\/span><strong>Why Have Double-Sided Machines?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, it&#8217;s all about making your life easier. As you sweep the double-sided blades across the jungle that you call &#8216;the hedge&#8217;, you have the freedom to move your arms up or down and side to side as you cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found that this makes it easier to control the machine and get a smooth, even shape to the hedges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;re feeling really creative you can try your hand at topiary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cutting_Action_Explained\"><\/span><strong><em>Cutting Action<\/em><\/strong><strong> Explained<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to confuse the idea of double or single-sided blades with that of double or single <em>cutting action<\/em>, but they are not related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All hedge trimmers have two blades that sit on top of each other. They are described as <em>reciprocating<\/em>, which means they move against each other to make a scissor action that slices through leaves and twigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With single cutting action, one blade is fixed in place and does not move, while the other type uses two moving blades. Of the two types, the double cutting movement is generally better as the cut is cleaner and more effective. Also, the two blades cancel out the vibrations made by each other, making it more comfortable to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, hedge trimmers with one fixed blade tend to be cheaper and easier to maintain, though they&#8217;re not necessarily better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stihl HS 81 T 30&quot; DOUBLE-SIDE HEDGE TRIMMER\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XWJbDf4TOwU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-Sided_Hedge_Trimmers\"><\/span><strong>Single-Sided Hedge Trimmers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If double-sided hedge trimmers are so great, why make those with single-sided blades?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These models only have teeth on one side, leaving the other edge completely useless, so what&#8217;s the point of that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my experience, most of the hedge trimmers out there are double-sided, and you&#8217;ll rarely see single-sided hedge trimmers on sale &#8211; at least in the mainstream outlets that sell to &#8216;normal&#8217; gardeners like you and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s because single-sided hedge trimmers are, in the main, used in a commercial capacity by contractors and landscape professionals who handle large-scale projects on a regular basis. These workers often have to cut long straight sections, so having a longer blade on a single side is an advantage as they can move along in a continuous line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single-sided hedgetrimmers are also usually lighter in weight so the blade can be made longer without messing up the balance. This means they can be held for long periods without too much discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The single sided hedge trimmer in action!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmn-F_Sa48M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-Sided_Or_Double-Sided_Hedge_Trimmer_Which_Should_I_Choose\"><\/span><strong>Single-Sided Or Double-Sided Hedge Trimmer: Which Should I Choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Come on, be honest; hedge trimming isn&#8217;t one of those jobs that most of us exactly &#8216;enjoy&#8217;, is it? Even so, I personally see it as a challenge, and while it can be hard work I get a real sense of satisfaction when the job is done and the hedges around my garden look crisp and neat again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And to do this, I use a double-sided hedge trimmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it&#8217;s up to you which one you go for, but here are some bullet points to help you decide which is best for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-sided_Hedgetrimmers\"><\/span><strong>Single-sided Hedgetrimmers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Longer blade<\/li><li>Relatively lightweight<\/li><li>More space between each tooth<\/li><li>Potentially safer (only one cutting side)<\/li><li>Good for high and low hedges in long straight lines<\/li><li>Better for heavy workloads over long periods<\/li><li>Usually more powerful (most will have petrol-powered engines)<\/li><li>Many are fitted with clipping collectors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double-Sided_Hedgetrimmers\"><\/span><strong>Double-Sided Hedgetrimmers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Increased flexibility<\/li><li>Better for small to medium jobs (as opposed to mazes!)<\/li><li>Much more versatile<\/li><li>A wider range to choose from, including battery-powered, cordless, electric and petrol-driven models.<\/li><li>A <em>pole<\/em> hedge trimmer can be used for high hedges (instead of climbing a ladder!)<\/li><li>Gets the job done quickly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, for general purpose gardening, the double-sided hedge trimmer is your best bet. For small garden plots, a good-quality electric trimmer will do the trick. And if you have a medium-sized or large garden, a cordless battery-powered machine will be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the larger plot, where you need some extra <em>oomph<\/em>, you might want to get a petrol-driven hedge trimmer. Worried about all that shaking? Many modern machines are fitted with anti-vibration technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, this guide has cleared up the confusion. Now you have no excuse, so go choose your hedge trimmer and get cutting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering buying a new hedge trimmer? If so, you&#8217;re probably doing some research, which is wise: there are many different models to choose from, and it&#8217;s best to get one that suits your needs. 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