PROS & CONS of the Fiskars Xact Weed Puller | Lawn Gardening Tool Review

PROS & CONS of the Fiskars Xact Weed Puller | Lawn Gardening Tool Review | The Carpenter's Daughter

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The Carpenter's Daughter - Vikkie Lee

2 жыл бұрын

After watching Stuart from Proper DIY scarify his lawn, I was mesmerised by his Fiskars Xact stand up weed puller... so much so, we bought one for my mother in law, then I wanted one too 😂
*You can watch his video here: • The Step by Step Guide...
So, if you've never seen one before, I've put a hands on review together on how we got on with it in time for the Easter weekend if you want to do any lawn care and maintenance.
I talk about the pros and cons for you to make up your own judgement - and think quite frankly, the sound of weed pulling would make a great ASMR video(!)
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@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Vikkie! It's definitely not perfect but the best I've come across so far. These things get more important the older you get!

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for introducing me to it, Stuart! My mother in law kept going on about how amazing it was (gardening is their life) and I got a bit envious and had to get one. It's an addictive tool 😂

@justintemp 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few cheap imitations but fiskars are great. Adage buy once save twice. I've got a pair of fiskars cutters and they've lasted me 10 years!

@mofaz3475 2 жыл бұрын

Bought one a few years ago and it's still by far my favourite gardening tool. It's a lifesaver for large, thorny weeds as you don't need to get your hands anywhere near them.

@polla2256 Жыл бұрын

Weeding is only phase 1 but here is the breakdown for Sept - Oct lawn maintenance. 1. Wait until the ground has loosened especially after a hot dry summer (a week's rain should do it) 2. Pull up weeds (leave holes for now) 3. Mow as low as possible 4. Scarify lawn to de-thatch (use a rake or power scarifier) 5. Aerate 6. Seed and top dress 7. Feed 4.

@stuffbyneilsmith 2 жыл бұрын

I've had one of the Fiskars for years now, it's great for just normal weeding of borders especially as I have a bad back

@TheOriginal_BigMac 2 жыл бұрын

You've inspired me. I had one of those old lever hand tools for getting stuff out but this looks so much better. So I used your affiliate link and have one on the way now

@ob1cannobody Жыл бұрын

I've had one for years, I use it to take big weeds out, the big lawn I have will never pass as a golf course so it does the job for me🤓👍

@kerryfoster1 2 ай бұрын

YES brilliant. I recently FOUND one of these in an overgrown garden. Will clear your garden of weeds though it may leave tap roots in place. No bending, digging, puffing and panting. There are a few on the market! These are great for dandelions.

@hadyanth Жыл бұрын

Best thing I've ever bought for the garden, by far.

@andyedwards6124 2 жыл бұрын

I watched that same proper diy video and thought, I'm going to buy one of those! Then I completely forgot about it until today. Thanks for the reminder, I just ordered one

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it too :)

@m6j159 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Vikkie - I've been looking at one of these as a potential purchase - you've given me food for thought 👍 Loved the turn-taking with hubby...the novelty value will plummet soon enough😉👍👍. As ever, great video - thanks, Vikkie.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think it may wear off too... although we could've done with two initially with my husband shouting "get this one next... now this one" 😂

@justintemp 2 жыл бұрын

Apt timing as I was looking at this too. Props to proper diy

@R1chardH 2 жыл бұрын

I finally got one after they started to take over my grass. It was £35 but really worth it.

@benjaqsonworkshop9974 2 жыл бұрын

Just looks so satisfying - especially getting the long root out. Surely after a few rounds they'll be gone for good and MUCH cheaper than a gym membership.

@michaelthom6005 2 жыл бұрын

I watched the proper DIY video and bought one of these off the back of it. I’m very impressed with it👍

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

It's great, isn't it? That weed pulling noise should be part of an ASMR video too lol

@nadeeragunawardena5521 Жыл бұрын

One of the best review. Straight away subscribed to the channel. Well done

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🤩

@ababababeebababa 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one of these a couple weeks ago ... and I have to say I love it!! It does leave some holes in the yard. But for my aching 55+ back, its a back saver!! Makes weeding fun, tbh.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it really does make it fun 😄

@davidkirkham6497 Жыл бұрын

If you don’t want the holes, once you pull the weed ball from the ground, pick the weed out of the weed ball & replace back in the hole!

@deanmcclusky9955 2 жыл бұрын

Bought 1 after watching this collecting tomorrow can’t wait 😝

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I hope you have a LOT of fun with it too 😆

@sombhoog3996 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vikkie! Very helpful video!! How do I fix the problem of the holes in the garden after using this tool, please? Thanks again.

@josephmauldin3 2 жыл бұрын

Neat tool. I have a dog that loves to eat the dandelions as soon as they come up. He keeps most of them clear for us. :)

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds incredibly convenient 😂

@WarmVoice 2 жыл бұрын

Neat little tool. I just spent three hours doing this the old fashioned way, but at least that's my workout done for the day😆

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

And your way didn't cost a penny :) I can see it being therapeutic in the sun 🌞

@swingmanic Жыл бұрын

I just bought one and love it!..Not perfect but pretty damned good!!!

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

It's so satisfying, isn't it? 😄

@ClairesCraftyCorner 2 жыл бұрын

OK this looks like something we absolutely must try .. our weeds are a real issue I need to let some of my Dandelions seed ... (Resin projects) but after that ... they can go to weed heaven !

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh... that sounds like an interesting project! Resin is something I wouldn't mind giving a go at :)

@ClairesCraftyCorner 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK you'd smash it I'm sure ! Just holla if you need any advice on it

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

I might be knocking on your door 😂😂😂

@rabbitinpumpkin 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the older version of this a decade ago. I have a backyard hill and this is a must to pull out the weeds without getting on my hands and knees. The plastic bracket cracked a bit so I bought Grandpa’s weeder which is a wooden handle and all metal puller. It certainly beats using weed killer which is toxic.

@davidh.8513 Ай бұрын

Mine broke at the plastic foot pedal and claws too and broke the second time I used it pulling a tall thistle. So like you I bought a Grandpa`s puller the very next day. I really did like the extractor on the Fiskors though.

@mamunahmed892 10 ай бұрын

Anything you'd recommend for weed growing between block paving?

@sevenirises Жыл бұрын

Do you think this would work for a yard with landscape rocks that has weeds growing up between them?

@anonymously241 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter 🐇🐇🐇

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

You too :)

@Mikidy303 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vikkie, this is no gimmick tool. I have a similar type tool and it has made a real difference. It just takes a while for all the baby dandelions to pop their heads out. Good luck and quick healing with the jumper's knee. It's never fun.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Crossing my fingers each day my knees get better! And also hope our garden efforts will pay off after a while too 😆

@anthonylorbach9365 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one last year. I like it.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Does it still perform the same one year on?

@anthonylorbach9365 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK It has been winter here, so I haven't been using it lately. I bought it because it was the most solid of all the similar products. I also purchased some of their loppers. They make a good product.

@barryhaines1727 2 жыл бұрын

Love your ear defender’s 👍

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Me too 😊 Don't like taking them off tbh... always have to listen to music 😂

@MrErpman 5 ай бұрын

Got this for my wife for Valentines Day so she can remove the weeds from our yard. She is now "helping" maintain our yard.

@TheExStig 2 ай бұрын

I've pulled out about 30 dandelion weeds since getting this thing a week ago and only once have I managed to pull the actual full stem out. It's rubbish really.

@kroneditor9266 2 жыл бұрын

There is a bigger model of this tool from Friskars. I have both and both are great fun to use and very satisfying. I do think that whatever you use it will be an ongoing battle but at least this gives you some pleasure and gentle exercise along the way :-)

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think so too and it's so satisfying! Is the bigger one the one with the loop handle? The amazon listing doesn't show it extending but did find a KZfaq video with it after editing this video.

@jcabrera9936 Жыл бұрын

Please I want to buy one , were you bouth that ??? thanks...

@CheckFred 2 жыл бұрын

With a Thumbnail like THAT!! .... Who could resist clicking on 'The #DIYWarrior' going to WAR! with WEEDS!!! 😂🤣

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆 Had fun making the thumbnail lol

@denewoodthorpe3665 2 жыл бұрын

A good work out 💪

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely got my Fitbit steps in 😂

@SJKurd 2 жыл бұрын

I love yellow flowers 😅

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

It's a bonus that they're free then 😂😂 I do like seeing daisies 😊

@SuperMooshrooms 4 ай бұрын

I use this tool in my business. Yes it is less efficent than whipper snippering the weeds and then poisoning them but some areas can be hazardous to use the whipper snipper like around carparks or house windows and the like and this tool pools them by the roots and gets me off my hands and knees which I hate the most.

@TheLuigi69 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing ✌. What colour is your fence though? 😂 .. I've been looking at different colours but I think I'm going for the colour you have Thank you in advance. Jayne ☺

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's Wickes Shed & Fence Timbercare - Red Cedar 9L

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

However, my Dad has said there's no preservative in it so wouldn't buy it again

@davidh.8513 Ай бұрын

I bought one on Amazon and the second time I used it, it broke at the claws and plastic foot petal pulling a tall thistle. And my 30 day return time was already up. So now I have a $50.00 worthless piece of junk! I bought a Grampa`s weed puller the very next day.

@FixBuildGo Жыл бұрын

0:07 Is that too much dirt pulled out? What do you fill the hole with?

@floobertuber 2 ай бұрын

You can simply push in some topsoil if you want, but unless it's a gaping huge hole, just leave it. It's no different than using an aerator on your lawn, and will let in oxygen and rain. Healthy grass growth will fill it in, after a few days go by.

@limeallens6160 2 ай бұрын

This could be used as an aerator as well

@bobbailey7024 3 ай бұрын

I bought one of those and managed to break it. The plastic part at the bottom snapped and as far as I'm aware they cannot be repaired.

@floobertuber 2 ай бұрын

How much use was it go try to claim the lifetime warranty? And if you did, was it necessary to pay shipping of any kind to get a replacement?

@davidh.8513 Ай бұрын

Same here!

@Petertronic 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, just what I need, my garden is overrun with dandelions

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

We have noticed after removing them every other day, they're popping up less and less :)

@Petertronic 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Glad to hear that. I have subscribed to Proper DIY now :)

@searbe 2 күн бұрын

I bought one of these and it broke in the first week. The plastic construction is pretty horrible.

@Mimi-ry4dt Жыл бұрын

Is this the Fiskars 4 claw Xact Weed Puller? (or 3 claw?) I wasn't sure from the video.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

4 claw :)

@Aussiedave54 Жыл бұрын

Does it come fully assembled? Thanks

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

Yes, it did!

@Onlinesully 2 жыл бұрын

looks handy. What did you do with the removed weeds ?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Binned them. Although I wonder how easy it is to turn it into compost?

@Onlinesully 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK guess you’d need a good compost corner and we’ll managed

@nazcooking3949 Жыл бұрын

Does it work to take out weeds from tiles

@blackletter2591 3 ай бұрын

It looks like the prongs are set too far apart for that.

@emma741ej 2 жыл бұрын

We got one last year and attacked the lawn. We definitely have less weeds this year. 😀

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping that'll be the case - especially as they're removed with the root, too :)

@peterwest4996 Жыл бұрын

seems ok but takes out too much soil leaving gapping holes - i prefer a daisy grubber brilliant tool but it is a hand and knees job but better results.

@DreamPhreak Жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting it because I know fiskars tools come with a lifetime warranty

@floobertuber 2 ай бұрын

What I'd really like to know is (A) are they good about standing behind that warranty, and (B) do they want you to pay shipping on either the replacement tool, or having to return the broken one?

@mick977 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not really impressed with mines. I wondered if it might be faulty, on some spots it seems to really lack the grip on weeds as if it doesn't close tightly enough or I might be running in to the issue you did where multiple weeds are in the same spot. My garden is not flat like yours, but more hilly I'm not sure if it's having any bearing on it, but yeah. Disappointed.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. How long have you had it? I wonder if it's worth seeing if you can return it for a replacement to compare?

@leonardohard9604 2 жыл бұрын

0:54 jajajaja como me haces reir.

@scottsmith8546 2 жыл бұрын

Just eat the weeds and that's a win-win!

@EppingForest304 Ай бұрын

Are you still using the Fiskars… or has it broken?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Ай бұрын

Still using it 😀 I didn't use it for 1.5 years though while living on the boat!

@coryCuc 2 жыл бұрын

2:35 Just walk around and pull it from the other side. Problem solved. I have the same weed puller...just pull it up from a different angle.

@janetduffy5350 2 жыл бұрын

Hey sis how are you? Are you still living on the boat?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, no, we're not living on it :)

@davidwrobel8089 2 жыл бұрын

The irony is all those dandelions are the most nutritional weed your tossing out, try eating them.

@sebxiou-2317 2 жыл бұрын

Great but I actually prefer dandelions to grass - much prettier! Good vid, though, Thanks.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose they're pretty, but I wouldn't mind seeing our lawn pure grass here for the first time :)

@ka5269 Жыл бұрын

Bought one years ago, but its been gathering dust ever since. I found it gimmicky

@Sparks1Plumbers0 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha... the power of watching others youtube demos eh. Fortunately I didn't fall for PDs spill especially once I'd seen the price and how small [read short] they are. TBH I did not feel like crippling me back just for some weeds plus once you start ... de-weeding you then have to spend even more time money and effort following through with filling, sanding, aerating, seeding, mulching, de-mossing, leveling, patch replacement... etc. 🙄 Nope... not for me 😏

@inkydoug 2 жыл бұрын

A very earth-conscious way to get rid of weeds instead of chemicals.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! The birds were hovering the next day too, looking for worms 😅 Poor worms!

@davidkettell5726 2 жыл бұрын

Weed killer is way cheaper ?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Which type would you recommend?

@TheAntLewin 2 жыл бұрын

Looks as though it brings up far too much earth to me. I have a version of this that an elderly neighbour gave me and it brings up far less earth. The tool must be atleast 30 years old but I still use it all the time 😁

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that bit is the worst! Hopefully after doing it long enough, it'll reduce the need to remove weeds.

@michaeljorgensen790 Жыл бұрын

I watched another video of a guy who thought it was garbage....but he kept stepping on only the very tip of the foot pedal and the jaws never closed on the weed when he pulled back. If he only watched his own video before he posted it he would have found out what he was doing wrong. Maybe.

@werewolf632 Жыл бұрын

Why are you wearing hearing protection?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

I answer that here :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL-TqM1hmLKVgqM.html

@derekmulready1523 2 жыл бұрын

Acquire a very sharp 8" blade knife. Get kneeling pad slash the weed in crisscross fashion. Apply a herbicide with some washing up liquid. Good with Dandelion planting yarrow but not horsetail

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Had to google Horsetail weed... we used to get those in our last garden!

@derekmulready1523 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I have them in my cottage the roots can travel 3' straight down. Perseverance is the only way to be rid off them

@chadroeder Жыл бұрын

filled 6 washing up bowls> cor blimey

@jamescharlton924 2 жыл бұрын

Resolva for lawns does a better job. Scarify the lawn in the spring aeration a nice overseed and top dress lawn will look the nuts!

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips :) I'll look into Resolva!

@jamescharlton924 2 жыл бұрын

Green bottle has to be for lawns only

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@omorin34 9 ай бұрын

Thanks British Babe.

@Cradley684 2 жыл бұрын

Have Astro turf put down Vikkie save all that weeding in your Lawn !!!.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

I lost an hour after your comment looking into how to install astroturf 😆😆 Looks like a fun project 😅

@gp85hkg Жыл бұрын

Not, "...or aloominum." There's only aluminium (".)

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

🤣👌

@wisher21uk 2 жыл бұрын

I de-mossed and weeded our front lawn last year this year it back even worse, Stab-twist-kill you sound dangerous 😢 Great honest review though thanks

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

I would've thought that kind of effort would be beneficial!! And couldn't resist an Alan Partridge reference 😂

@robinhughes8822 Жыл бұрын

Is it very noisy? Just wondering why you need ear defenders😂

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

🎧 headphones

@NorthernWalks Жыл бұрын

Does this work in gravel ?

@ragnaraxelson59 Жыл бұрын

It broke on me.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

Well that sucks!! Hopefully you can send it back for a refund?

@ragnaraxelson59 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Yeah maybe :). Will have to go through fiskars directly.

@lwoodt1 2 жыл бұрын

There seems to be a gadget for everything these days.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 жыл бұрын

There really is 😂

@korzer Жыл бұрын

Why are you wearing ear protection while using a weed puller :D :D :D

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

Headphones 🎧

@blackletter2591 3 ай бұрын

The British and their "washing up bowls".😂

@ivarroligheten1698 9 ай бұрын

My Firkars broke. Too much plastic. Wolf Garten is better. 👍

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 9 ай бұрын

Oh no 😞 hope you can get a refund!

@glen7567 Жыл бұрын

Why the earmuffs?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

Bluetooth headphones

@davidlillie4332 10 ай бұрын

So why are you killing the dandelions, such a beneficial, beautiful, and healthy medicinal plant?

@floobertuber 2 ай бұрын

Some of us care how our lawns look.

@hemusbull 2 ай бұрын

I bought one and it broke. Returned it, and the second broke, too. I returned this one too and got my third one. It broke as well, and I gave up! And all within one active season only... Poorly designed and built JUNK!

@davidh.8513 Ай бұрын

You are exactly right!

@xfx09 Ай бұрын

I am a professional gardener and I use mine all the time. It’s a great tool and very effective. Well worth investing in 👍 Mike The Really Useful Gardening Co Based in Essex