Thank you! Awesome to hear that I can expect it to last for so long! I’ve been thoroughly impressed with Stihl equipment and their longevity so far.

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Thank you! They keep life interesting!

I had fully intended to get some B-roll of me using it to clear some brush, but if I remember correctly it got dark before I was able to and I didn’t get a chance to get back at it for a few days. It certainly did the job though!

Thanks, will do!

I’m going to have to go back and look now, I don’t even recall what it was lol. I do have the string head back on now though with the new guard.

That sounds unpleasant lol

I’m not positive right off hand. I’ll set myself a reminder to look into it when I get home from work!

Thank you!

Picked up the cup at my local Stihl dealer. I don't recall the part number off hand, but it's a part they typically keep stocked, it's the same part for many of the trimmers.

Seems like it does alright so long as I'm careful with it, but I can tell it would potentially roast the clutch due to lack of engagement power if you try to cut something too large.

It handles pretty well for a blade that isn't recommended. It can jump and slip the clutch if it binds up though, so I avoid anything besides the smaller saplings to prevent damage. As far as the three blade goes, one of my subordinates at work had a bad experience with one. He said it was great for weeds and grass, but after a few hits against something more solid it ended up breaking the long connection piece inside the shaft, requiring an extensive teardown and pricey part to repair. I should think it would be fine so long as you're careful with it, just be wary of those sudden shocks that could lead to damage on trimmers like ours that aren't *actually* rated for these blades.

Cheers, I will try it out and report back during the week.

I tried the brushknife on my fs56 today and it worked a treat, a little vibration on it but nothing that would concern me too much. I took extra care not to clip any rocks or anything too big that might damage the blade or the flex shaft. The engine was well capable of spinning the blade even in thick brush and never bogged. Definitely worth a try for anyone that has this model.

Glad to hear! The flex shaft was the per name that slipped my mind lol. I may have to try the brush knife out myself, looks as though it would be easier to re-sharpen than the blade I’ve got.

I think keeping the blade sharp is also key to preventing damage to the machine. If the blade is razor sharp it is going to cut straight through rough brush whereas a dull blade is more likely to bounce off and cause damage.

I'll have to check you guys out, thank you!

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Not right off hand, I will see if I can get it though.

The spacer cup that holds the blade? If that’s what you’re asking it came in the shroud kit I got from the local dealer.

I believe it was around $30 for the guard and maybe around $20 for the blade, but I don’t recall exactly.

I've thought about it, but really only needed the blade for some smaller areas. Changed back to the string head after those areas were cleared. You can tell it really isn't meant to use the blade just by how it feels when running it.

They say everybody has a twin out there somewhere right? I have a cousin as well that with the same facial hair and shaved head looks almost identical to me!

Are you in Indiana as well?