THE BIG SECRET about trimmer line on any brand like Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, to SAVE YOU TONS MONEY!

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DO NOT throw away your old, brittle trimmer line! Save a ton of money with this SUPER EASY TRICK!!
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@Chickanic 2 ай бұрын

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@CarlosAlberto-ii1li Ай бұрын

A Ton.

@tomfoolery5832 2 жыл бұрын

My Stihl dealer told me the bucket of water trick a few years ago and it does help, but the problem I was having was the line pinching on itself in the spool and it would not feed. I discovered several years ago a sure fire trick and that is to shoot a little silicone spray on the line, this was a game changer for me. Hope this helps someone else.

@MrMambott 2 жыл бұрын

I used WD 40 in my line soak But I did/and still do use silicone spray for a hell of a lot of things that called for dry lubrication as a Timber Miller and Heavy Industry Mechanical Fitter

@mattlaptop5728 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that tip - I have the same issue and was looking for a solution. I’ll give it a try.

@derekp6636 2 жыл бұрын

dang, good tip for this season! I gotta spool mine up and trim the fence line anyways...

@phillaurin7125 2 жыл бұрын

Smart

@unclejimmyray 2 жыл бұрын

Dumb question; Exactly what are you spraying with the silicone spray? Do you spool it up and spray the line?, lay it out flat...? How should I do it?

@patrickmooney4895 Жыл бұрын

I was a Echo certified master technician before I retired and was a small engine mechanic for decades , I personally worked on the small engine equipment for over 50 landscapers every year as well as everyone else who came in the door. And I can say that you are spot-on . One thing to keep an eye on is the eyelets that the line goes through if they are worn they can cut the line.

@brusselsprout5851 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MrMambott Жыл бұрын

I used Huge old Echos in the mill and bushland cutting railway sleepers, I had one arm near double the size of the other, heavy old things lol

@subsonicdeathmonkey Жыл бұрын

And they wear harder with with the hard edges of non-round line.

@matt7iron Жыл бұрын

I use 065 line for my Black and Decker, what weed eater line can last longer getting beat up against sidewalks and cement, any guess.

@patrickmooney4895 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you're using the thinnest line made for a weed eater and I have never found any that size that can hold up well to concrete , sorry

@pookitherat 5 күн бұрын

I'm from Inverness, Scotland. Almost 3 years ago we moved to a home with a decent garden and bought a Strimmer (thats what we call them). It's been great, but sometimes the line will come out, sometimes not. It's a bump feed and I find swearing at it helps 🤣🤣 But the hydration tip is great. Mind you, it rains pretty much all the time so I figure that's why I don't get any breakages 🤔😝 I stumbled on your channel last week and am quite pleased to watch your hints & tips. We're out planting int he greenhouse today, but guess what, it started raining while I'm constructing boxes for my wife to use as planters so I escaped for a cup of green tea & a ham & cheese sandwich and watch you on the tube. Great effort. Thank you 😊

@glenndespres5317 Ай бұрын

Calling out a gimmick these days is kind of rare. But much appreciated. Sometimes you can just tell that a simple product has been ‘overthought’ just to gain a competitive advantage. Good stuff.

@elone3997 17 күн бұрын

Yup, and it also crossed my mind that the diamond shaped line uses less material (I'm guessing) so they get to spend less on manafacture and more mark up on 'the new hotness'..Total scam!

@ginamiller6015 Жыл бұрын

Another thing that works well is to store your spool of trimmer line in a sealed ziplock bag with a splash of water inside. Keeps it hydrated and flexible indefinitely. Great video as always 🫶

@iowawrench Жыл бұрын

Zip ties too.

@michaelray5595 9 ай бұрын

Things you learn at 50....🤦

@ginamiller6015 9 ай бұрын

@@michaelray5595 never stop learning 🫶

@MCarmer21 8 ай бұрын

I've done this for years, I put two wet sponges one on each side of the packaging the line is in. And I fill the bag up with about an inch of water, then I seal that bag up, and put it inside another big bag and seal that up to. So it doesn't leak.

@mongomay1 9 ай бұрын

Hello Chickanic and viewers. Talked with one of our QA engineers about string trimmer string and how to maintain it because it is made of nylon product. He said all you have to do it put your spools/string in a ziplock type plastic bag with a tablespoon of water. He said you want to see moisture on the inside of the bag, then pull it out of the bag when you need to use your string trimmers no need to dry it. QA engineer said it works anytime you are not using your string cartridges or even your bulk string packs. Said it also works with anything that is made of nylon to make it more flexible before snapping an assembly together, think automotive trims and interior nylon components. BTW we work at a large lawn, garden and tool MFG. Good going Chickanic! 🙃😉😊😛🤑🤗🤨

@roberteyre2499 14 күн бұрын

Great explanation, I’m sold on ECHO equipment, I still have a 30 year old chainsaw that just refuses to give up. My scrub cutter is at least 15 years old, I’ve had one chainsaw give up the ghost but that one was very well worked and was about 14 years old. Always been pleased with my ECHO equipment.

@kathyhathaway8823 24 күн бұрын

I know this video has some age on it BUT it is good to refresh this stuff because we all do forget things . Talking about trimmer heads I got fed up with messing with them . I switched over to the head where I just cut the strips an stick two in the heads . It works great an I think I have a lot less waste . Thanks for the refresher. Thanks

@LasVegas68 2 жыл бұрын

Never would have I ever thought about reconditioning trimming line in water! Thank you for sharing this video.

@jstpsgthru 2 жыл бұрын

POINTS! It's refreshing when someone offers good, correct advise that could cost sales. You obviously know that honesty and helping customers will get you a whole lot further, in the long run. THANK YOU

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@Jamwcjconn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chickanic great video, didn’t know that about hydration of the string trim 👍

@Sensei948 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic oil mix 1:33 husqvarna 372 xp 357 xp is ok ?

@drooplug 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't cost sales, it builds trust. You will have more people coming to you if they trust you. In the end, this will increase sales.

@positiveaspect5730 2 жыл бұрын

It absolutely works wonders for a business to give the right advice, even if the customer has to go elsewhere to get the thing you don't have, but reccomend. If sales staff play dumb, when you ask "can you recommend someone/something that could help" I'm not going back for anything. Cooperation will yield more than competition if you do it well.

@ChrisSmith-mh6vk Жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm 67 and have been whipper snipping for many years. Today I learnt something. Certainly after the COVID lockdowns I've noticed the lines were breaking far more often. Now I know to soak the line... Thx from Down Under.

@bjjthaiboxing 12 күн бұрын

Whipper snipping? Is this where "whipper snapper" comes from?

@f.robertfalbo9800 9 ай бұрын

An old Technician's trick for flexible nylon stuff, like Tywraps & trimmer line is to put it in some hot water for a minute or two. The hot water saves time when you need it quick.

@rossk4864 Жыл бұрын

What an interesting tip. I didn't even realize that nylon was hygroscopic until seeing this video and doing some follow up research. Always a great day when I learn something interesting!

@Kdlawman74 2 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered Chickanic and she is excellent!! She’s straight forward, giving information that’s useful in an entertaining way. I love this woman and will be using her information to maintain my equipment.

@BearE9090 7 ай бұрын

Great video, i have a large spool of Stihl 95" line trimmer line that is 2 years old and noticed that i was respooling it alot sooner than normal. I soaked it in-between trimming(about 4 days) and sure enough it lasted a lot longer than before. Thanks for the great tip.

@Swallabat 21 күн бұрын

THANK YOU BearE9090, I was wondering how long to soak the line for...

@douglasrobertson9488 11 ай бұрын

I have noticed that my trimmer line with the edges will actually friction weld itself together in the head before breaking off. I have changed to the round line with much better results. By the way, by rehydrating the line has actually helped relieve the problem too. Thanks for the tip!

@alasdair4161 2 жыл бұрын

One extra advantage I've noticed with hydrated line is the extra mass adds to the centrifugal force holding the line out perpendicular, creating a more powerful cutting force. When I hit the really heavy stuff I always pre soak the loaded spool from the night before, and I add a few drops of dishwashing detergent to the water which breaks the surface tension of the water against nylon in a bunched state and also helps prevent friction lock of the cord in use. I got that tip 18 years ago from a greenkeeper who was ironically named Wes Green.. (Mr. Greens Mowing) thanks Wes, it works, and thanks Chickanic, round really is best.

@stevenmark8156 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that sounds like a great idea and you’ve already tested it for us! I’m going to do it too. Sticking line is a super pain in the butt!

@scorpnz4433 2 жыл бұрын

It works two fold. Dishwash softens the water as well as acting as a penetrant. It works the same when adding it to a backpack sprayer of weedkiller negating the need for a commercial penetrant additive

@theoztreecrasher2647 2 жыл бұрын

I generally find that the best Trimmer is a Howard 6-footer driven by a 70/80Hp ride-on. A bit hard on sliding glass doors at times but cleans up the lawn area real quick! Keeps the nagging rate down and you don't have to do it so often - especially if you back in a bit close to the roses on occasion. 😜😁

@MrMambott Жыл бұрын

@@theoztreecrasher2647 I had an 18hp Kohler driven John Deere and a Massey Furgerson Tower with 4-foot slasher But I don't think that's the Trimmers he is talking about LOL Funny Good to see jokes for a lighter side of life : )

@flapjackson6077 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! 👍

@mattwasmyname 2 жыл бұрын

Another tip is to run trimmer at lowest possible rpm for what you're trying to cut. Especially when cutting around hard surfaces like concrete or brick. The line breaks way less often when I ease off on the throttle

@springfield03sniper 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta be careful, cuz 2 stroke motors are meant to be ran wide open. Oftentimes, running at low reps for a long time will cause carbon buildup

@robertshorthill6836 2 жыл бұрын

A trick I learned from a neighbor: Take out the spool, get a small roll of .095 or .105. Get a vice grip pliers and tie a knot in the end. Heat this knot just enough to soften the plastic and pull the end with the vice grip. Cut it to a length that clears the cutter blade inside the guard. Put one or two of these line pieces into the hole or holes, snap on the cap and go whack some weeds. Make up several of these line pieces and carry them in your pocket. These cut better and last longer than the skinny little line on most of the trimmers available in stores. Gas trimmers are expensive and prone to not starting after a couple years. Battery trimmers are the way to go, but require frequent charging. Electric are nice if you have long cords.

@tony8354586 Жыл бұрын

…..just run the trimmer at idol, String will last forever….

@wineycartwright9257 Жыл бұрын

@@tony8354586 I have found if you never use your trimmer it will last for a long time too.

@wineycartwright9257 Жыл бұрын

@@michaell31 Funny!

@roadstar499 10 ай бұрын

Was in lawn service for 20 years..retired from it 24 years ago...i never new the water trick,pretty cool...i do remember trying ridged line back in the day and not liking it,so i went back to round..for last 8 years i have been using 100 dollar b&d with .095...i have a pretty big yard with a lot of trees,chainlink fence and edging to do..12 feet of line usually lasts a year for me...i love electric compared to gas..i usually do all trimming on low setting..this still cuts the grass well,but makes line and battery last much longer..of course if i was in business i would need a much more powerful machine to deal with customers over grown messy yards..thanks for sharing

@hudsonhollow Жыл бұрын

As a life long motorcycle mechanic and off road racer, I learned a lot about my string trimmer from you in this video so I subscribed. A lot of our knowledge and experience overlaps, but not trimmer string. 🤣I'll always buy the round line from now on. Thanks!

@JAYG79. 2 жыл бұрын

I realized the hydrate method when I bought some line a few years ago. I bought some line in a container that had a sponge in it. On the container it said keep sponge damp for best results, line becomes brittle when dry. It actually makes a huge difference. Great video by the way.

@dalewiley9208 2 жыл бұрын

As a homeowner, I can tell you that Black Diamond Trimmer Line is the best I have ever used. It cuts cleanly, reduces head wobble and is very durable, even up against concrete. When I first read about this product I thought, 'Right, just another BS claim to sell trimmer line'. But the very first time I used it I was sold. I can't speak to the experience of commercial users. But for residential use it is exceptional.

@bbariceo 14 күн бұрын

I've had the same experience with Black Diamond line. Maybe my yellow line was thirsty, who knows. Still have a little left, I'm going to try and soak it and see if there's a difference.

@kcucullu 10 ай бұрын

Loved both tips about hydrating your bulk line spool (even if it is brand new) and using only round line to avoid binding in the head....which is what I have run into with the line that has edges. Thanks much!

@BarM-dx1sg 3 ай бұрын

First and foremost, I enjoy your videos. (I'm Retired). TY for sharing your Tips & Tricks. I learn something new everyday.

@CarvelLoafer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tip, it confirmed what my local small engine guy told me about soaking the line in water, he suggested to just leave it in there. It also explains why the new line that came with my new Sthil was so brittle and snapping.

@thadschaeffer2563 2 жыл бұрын

I have been doing lawn care over 40 years. I learned last summer (2021) from an article online about soaking trimmer line in water to rejuvenate it. In the manufacturing process the line is pulled through water. Then after time it dries out and becomes brittle. Thanks for letting people know about soaking the line in water.

@chriskeating5926 Жыл бұрын

How long do you soak it in the water for? Thanks and cheers 🍻

@thadschaeffer2563 Жыл бұрын

@@chriskeating5926 soak trimmer line over night or 24 hours.

@chriskeating5926 Жыл бұрын

@@thadschaeffer2563 ok thanks ,cheers 🍻

@chriskeating5926 Жыл бұрын

@@thadschaeffer2563 ok thanks for that tip

@ronperkins1676 9 ай бұрын

My new Husqvarna trimmer instructions mentioned soaking the line in water overnight to make it more pliable & extend its life. That tip has saved me a lot of money.

@joeyw4442 Жыл бұрын

In my 40 years of owning and using weedeaters, in many different sizes, shapes, and sources of power, I am a VERY satisfied ECHO owner. In all their equipment I've used. In saying that, I'm a firm believer and extremely satisfied use of their Black Diamond line. I've never found a better line. And I've used just about every kind, and I DO buy in bulk when it comes to line. Your tips about hydrating dry line to bring it back to workable grade is spot on. And from reading the comments, a couple of shots from the WD-40 can in the feeder holes after line change is another great tip. I've done it for many years and never have spooled line wrap on and cut itself off. Nicely done video and channel. Cheers!

@lylek8933 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought about re-hydrating line to keep it from getting brittle, thanks for the tip. :)

@Patrick-pl8wv 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and information with honesty. I wish everyone would be honest about what they sell. Kudos to you.

@JosephTaylor-hs3pb 10 ай бұрын

I started using the Black Diamond line about three years ago and I love it. It cuts very good and doesn't seem to pull as hard as the round line. I get good wear out of it too. It runs quieter too.

@davidwoolsey2300 Жыл бұрын

This tip alone made me a subscriber! I was ready to get rid of my new-ish Milwalkie string trimmer as the line kept breaking inside the eyelet...what a big pain! I did an overnight soak and ...Instant success! Thank you!!!

@rtkville 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! I did not know about the things you shared today like the line being able to re-hydrate in water. I was planing to go to the local big box store to buy new line as the line I was using was breaking off to often, ( thinking dry & brittle), you changed my mind, thank you! Just an old man.

@crusinscamp 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. When I was a young technician, I came in to work and there was a tray of Nylon wire ties soaking in water. That seemed strange. It was dry, winter time, and one of the engineers explained. The Nylon wire ties were breaking as soon as they were installed and tightened. Nylon is a plastic that is particularly hydroscopic. Extended exposure to dry winter air desiccated the Nylon, drying it out. The percentage of water Nylon absorbs controls it's toughness / brittleness. After soaking (overnight if I recall correctly), the Nylon wire ties installed fine. One other thing about Nylon, I think others have pointed it out. Most Nylon is sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light, like in sunlight. The sunlight cross-links the Nylon molecules and embrittles the plastic. It does take time, but it is NOT reversible. There are Nylons that are UV resistant, but in general, don't store Nylon in direct sunlight. Hanging on a pegboard in direct sunlight would be bad. On a shelf, out of the sunshine is much better.

@paulg3336 Жыл бұрын

UV *breaks* the cross-links as well as causing other molecular changes and causes weakening of the plastic .This happens to all plastics and is suppress by the addition of UV stabilisers . Some liquid resins are designed to cross-link when exposed to UV (dental resin for instance)

@w6qd Жыл бұрын

I weed-eat by hand 3-5 acres every year. I live on a steep rocky slope that does not have safe access to riding mower type equipment, and my equipment is actually considered brush-cutters (45cc), as opposed to string trimmers. The standard universal heads where your wind the line are toys and don't work well in my application. I use 0.155 diameter heavy-duty line in the Shindaiwa 80794 Heavy Duty Fixed Line aluminum head. All my line gets stored in a 5-gallon bucket of water 24/7/365, Chickanic is spot-on.

@murrayburke7746 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using the same 320-ft roll of .080 Rino-Tuff triangle-shaped line I bought four years ago. It has been through summers of 105F degrees and winters of sub freezing temps sitting in a metal bucket in a garage. No signs of fatigue or cracking. Works without a problem in my battery powered Ryobi.

@michaelduckworth6127 2 жыл бұрын

One more reason for trimmer line breakage: Running at full throttle and hitting against concrete walkways will heat the string where it exits the eyelet and weaken it until it breaks off at that point.

@davek6630 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an Echo a few years back, just because of the speed head! It’s been the best most trouble free trimmer!

@robbieanderson4674 6 ай бұрын

You give great advice and great repair techniques videos! Thank you from an old guy that keeps watching and repairing his stuff that he keeps running (and running well) thanks to you! Rob

@marcmartinovic5366 2 ай бұрын

I was looking several of your videos and I can tell you you are a real deal. Great to have someone like you! Thank you.

@leer-winnobbeefarms2131 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have two Echo trimmers. They are very rugged and reliable! My dealer told me to put the line in a bucket of water! Really works. I, too, have run a lot of different brands of line. I found the Black Diamond line to be really great. Even brittle, it out lasts others. You just reminded me to keep mine hydrated. I have had the string melt together in the head. Thanks for the great info! Lee

@kenhulett8789 2 жыл бұрын

I worked for a municipality and we had two cemeteries that we took care of. Lots of headstones that trim around. We bought our line in 5lb. spools. One of the old timers always said to let it sit in a bucket of water. Many of us didn't believe him. Learn something every day i guess.

@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite headstone inscription is from John Yeast: Pardon me for not rising. My next favorite gravestone inscription is Rodney Dangerfield's line: There goes the neighborhood.

@slapyomomma 2 жыл бұрын

@@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176 Or on your headstone: " Well Shit, That Didn't Work"

@nick39 10 ай бұрын

This video made my day! There is nothing worse than having the line break or melt inside the trimming head. I always trim at the end of my yard work which equates to being dog-dead-tired!😂 I’m excited to try this! Thanks for the tip!

@leonidas402 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info about soaking old line in water to rejuvenate, I couldn’t figure out why I was burning through so much line so fast and your tip saved me from throwing out an old spool

@42lookc Жыл бұрын

Great advice! My operational attitude at my shop is that my first priority is to _help_ my customers... even if no immediate sale results. Making a living falls into place by default simply because they will automatically come to me first whenever they need anything because I earned their trust.

@Czangrlli422 Жыл бұрын

What town and state is your shop located?

@42lookc Жыл бұрын

@@Czangrlli422 I'm in Ontario Canada.

@Czangrlli422 Жыл бұрын

@@42lookc We need someone like you in NY

@karenhoyland370 Жыл бұрын

@@42lookc where in ON are you?

@macforme Жыл бұрын

@@42lookc Then, I'm moving there. 👍🤗

@northeasterndirtandpropert7974 2 жыл бұрын

I distinctly remember buying plastic STIHL blades for my trimmer years ago.The instructions said to store the blades in water when not in use.Thanks for the tips.

@mackwalker4564 10 ай бұрын

Love the info. Great site. I switched to round line for my 48vdc trimmer and it hardly ever gets stuck or breaks. You know your trimmers. Thanks again.

@burnerloco4138 Ай бұрын

It all makes sense about solid round line and 3 sided line. No more sided line for me. Thanks for the tip👍

@shadymaint1 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work at a Stihl dealer. Had a Stihl factory rep tell me the bucket of water trick almost 20 years ago. Has worked well for me over the years. My FS90 is still going strong as well.

@markbrisec3972 2 жыл бұрын

How long should it soak up? I've got a spool of trimmer line in my van and we use it every day commercially. I don't want to pull the 5 pound spool every day, soak it in the water for half an hour. That simply wouldn't work...

@455buick6 Жыл бұрын

@@markbrisec3972 You don't particularly need to soak it unless it's brittle, if brittle soaking it for 2.5 days does the trick

@rogermurph101 11 ай бұрын

I love the black diamond line. I’ve tried several other brands, including Echo’s orange line, and some round lines. I’ve found that the black diamond holds up best against fences and leaves a nice crisp edge. I’ve never looked close enough to see if it’s leaving a clean cut on each blade of grass, but it looks pretty good from eye level!

@45391339 9 ай бұрын

I learn something useful every time I listen. I hydrated my line spool as soon as I heard this.

@DanielCoffey67 9 ай бұрын

Hi Chickanic - I wanted to say thank you for your advice on both changing to round line and soaking your cord even if it is new. It was very helpful advice. I have a 36V Bosch trimmer in which I was using some old Stihl 0.095 square line. It was hard to load into the head as it kept snagging on its edges and of course square line has a lot less body than the equivalent round line. Since I had owned my reel of line for about four years (and who knows how long it had sat on a shelf before that) it was dry and I seemed to go through quite a lot of it. Having replaced it with Echo 0.095 round line and pre-soaked the entire reel I am very impressed. I tackled some coarse dried tussocks of grass in a paddock as a test and the round line was barely marked and not eroded. The square Stihl would have done the job but shortened considerably. I have also treated myself to an Echo Speed Feed for which I am still seeking the correct bushing since I am in the UK. My Bosch uses a M10 x 1.0 LH thread which would be the green Shindaiwa bushing but most non-US Speed Feeds are the Echo brand and come with only the group of Echo M10 x 1.25 LH bushings. No worries - Amazon US to UK will provide. Once again - thanks from this side of the pond!

@lonniekennedy6130 2 жыл бұрын

Yah know, I learn something every time I watch you! I’m my own yard man and you answer questions I never even thought to ask. Moreover, if something did foul up I usually just started crying and took it to the shop. You have helped me regain my masculinity without chemicals! Thanks so much!

@randymccumsey6922 2 жыл бұрын

Or testicle tanning.

@valeriemckay7064 2 жыл бұрын

You made this old girl laugh, your wife is a lucky woman.

@MrMambott Жыл бұрын

She is smart hey even old dogs can learn new tricks even from Chicks lol

@sierragrey7910 Жыл бұрын

Wish I knew this years ago. Went through tons of line on my rural property for fire control each spring-a whole week of all-day trimming. Used a variety of line brands. Tried the fancy shapes but never saw enough difference. A ended up buying large spools of the best-priced name brand. I found that trimming got easier when I saw the line as a cheap expendable. How you fill the spool and advancing the line habitually saved me tons of time. Using 10% more line used can prevent having to stop for a broken line. It is also easier on the metal eyelets to prevent them from forming a groove. Well worth the time and sweat.

@CHOOSEPEACENOTWAR 11 ай бұрын

YOU GO GIRL! I"M SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD I RAN ACROSS YOUR VIDEO! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE!😁😁😁😁😁😁

@normanmartinezscooter 9 ай бұрын

Add some dish liquid for even better results for absorption 😎

@dontaskme7004 2 жыл бұрын

My dad made a trimmer attachement for his drill/driver using an old hole saw and heavy duty fishing line... Tie the line through holes in the hole saw, put the bit in the chuck, trim your edges. You can also use cable ties instead of fishing line. Wear saftey goggles because the cuttings fly everywhere.

@MrMambott Жыл бұрын

I tried to use push bike brake cable in my little old 21cc Mc Collough ( However it's spelt ) when I was 15 and it was so off-balance it near tore out of my arms LMOA

@MrJoecool9999 Жыл бұрын

Good tip for sure - I use 4mm line and it lasts for ages - but found it breaking quite quickly when scarfing - figured out the problem is caused by heat from the friction of scarfing weakening the line - giving it a break every now and again helps....!

@deltaphisig Жыл бұрын

I'm just a homeowner, but I absolutely love the Oregon Magnum Gatorline Supertwist. The might all cut weeds the same, but they don't edge the same and that Oregon line is stellar!

@markbellingham4536 Жыл бұрын

Lovely information you leave school and that’s when information stops but this is a new level. ❤️

@aaronpowell4885 2 жыл бұрын

Great to know! I have a spool of echo .95 with atleast 150' left that's probably 15 years old. Loaded a head with some of it last year, kept snapping off every time I went full throttle. Guess I'll give it a drink! Thanks for sharing👍

@vashon100 Жыл бұрын

Wow .95 is almost an inch.

@aaronpowell4885 Жыл бұрын

@@vashon100 😅 kinda missed a 0 didn't I !

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 жыл бұрын

🤯🤯 As a professional who's used many different lines for years, I've found that _nothing_ beats Black Diamond, in that it does fly straighter, cuts better, edges cleaner ( I edge with my string trimmers, not a blade 🤷‍♂️ ), and doesn't fray or split at the ends. Thanks for that rehydration tip, queen 😉 Always good to see you.

@kirkthebeerslinger 2 жыл бұрын

As a professional - edging with string is not 'professional'...we all do it - there is a time and place for it...but string edges repeatedly do not compare to a proper blade edge...you do you tho!

@mikeshaw9220 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. The .105 is awesome.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkthebeerslinger 🤣 If you don't know what you're doing 🤷‍♂️ Where I'm from "professional" means all the way through, not just _looking_ the part. I use my tools quite well. Nevermind the fact that a strong trimmer causes NO damage to concrete or other material, unlike a misplaced blade edger--in the hands of the skilled as well as those in training. I find that surprising that absolutely noone in your area can run a sharp, straight edge with a string trimmer 🤷‍♂️

@kirkthebeerslinger 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power hey-you are entitled to be wrong if you like...the nature of the spinning string when it hits the turf/concrete deflects and when you string trim the same edge over and over all season long it can't help but get wider and wider...maybe you don't care about a crisp edge and maybe neither do your clients...I didn't say I don't flip edge...depends...and ya-I know what I am doing...and I know it well enough to know there is a difference...but go ahead and tell me how you can drill a hole more precisely with a hand drill than you could with a drill press because you're such a professional and all...

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkthebeerslinger Don't project. Because you can't conceive of string trimming an edge repeatedly without it becoming a 3 or 4 of 5 inch chasm, doesn't mean plenty of us out here can't do it. We do it every day and have for years. If the stick edger is what works for you, hold onto that; no need to try and throw shade on someone who takes their craft seriously and knows how to use their tools. Also, an edger is a piece of stick equipment just like a string trimmer. It too is capable of wandering from the edge in unskilled hands, so the drill analogy doesn't hold. I'll put my 410x ( or any trimmer ) against a blade edger all day...miles of sidewalks, whatever.

@thomaswinkelman9291 Жыл бұрын

It works. I can't believe it. Thank You.

@lilbbbbbbb 10 ай бұрын

I agree chickanic i been mowing for over 15 years and round line is the way too go and never knew about hydrating old line thanks love your channel 💪👍

@delseckora5327 2 жыл бұрын

Great content as always. I have one additional tip. When using a bump feed type head bump more often so that the trimmer line doesn't get so close to the head. The line does develop heat and when it is short or close to the head it transfers that heat into the spool and causes it to fuse together in the spool.

@kirkthebeerslinger 2 жыл бұрын

Plus the trimmer does the best job when the string is at the proper length... IMHO -taking the guard off to have more string is a bad idea for a few reasons - 1 safety, 2 the longer string can bog the unit down-fouling up the exhaust/spark arrester...3. doesn't perform optimally - the manufacturer tests their equipment and designed it to be 17 or 18 inches for a reason...if it performed better at 22" they would have made it that way...

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkthebeerslinger I totally agree

@juliangrenon-grekin5954 2 жыл бұрын

I only buy echo trimmer with high torque with and not to heavy a string. That being said you are right about exhaust bogging down. I usually take it off and clean the gunk twice a year either way to keep it running smooth because you go through less string and do less damage when touching anything. I've never kept a guard on.

@MrMambott 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice @Del Seckora

@MrMambott 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkthebeerslinger I tried a length ( the right Length ) of push bike brake cable wire in a industrial whipper Snipper when I was 'Stihl' learning common sense and she went into an insane speed wobble and damn near tore my arms off. Lesson Learned 🤣🤣

@andyjame5608 10 ай бұрын

I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use kzfaq.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.

@victoryfirst2878 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling the truth about line. ROUND IS THE WAY TO GO, PERIOD !!!!

@donaldflammia7055 10 ай бұрын

I like all the good information you and everyone else share. You know the saying give and take, what works for you. For straight arm trimmers I beleive using round string. Smooth all around with string size 1.05. Together with ( just learning ) putting it into water to hydrant. Now the bigest help I have found it spray WD40 into the feeder holes. Don't be cheep, spray it and every time you re-string it. You'al know when your hot and its hot out working you want everything to go smooth. 😅

@orangecrush5512 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Stihl FS 130R, that I've had for several years. It's the perfect combination of power, weight and versatility for me to trim and edge my acre of property. (I owned a landscape maintenance business for several years, back in the early 2000s and used larger trimmers, also.) I've always used the "tap and go" heads. I've used many different trimmer lines. For whatever reason, the .095 Stihl Square trimmer line has out performed all of the other lines I've used. I rarely get binding or melt inside the head. I live in a pretty humid climate, so I've also never dealt with line breaking from being brittle, even though I buy it in 3lb spools that take several years to use. As far as noticeable "cut performance", I've never really noticed any difference in any of the lines I've used...........but I never looked at the grass through a magnifying glass, either....😄. Nice info. Liked and subbed.

@papafrank7094 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget that trimmer line acts just like 3d filament. Store it in a dark place such as a light proof cardboard box which will stop the UV rays from causing the plastic to become brittle.

@phillipware9681 Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Most plastic does. 👍

@MrTheHillfolk Жыл бұрын

I keep it in my wine cellar, next to the grey poupon. 😁

@arnobertogna4718 Жыл бұрын

Love this woman’s advice & work - thank you👍🙏

@JefSpalding 8 күн бұрын

The hydration definitely works. I inherited a 32v works trimmer that would break quickly with .065 ribbed or round string, so I modified it to accept .095 string and added a set screw to prevent the self feed mechanism from overfeeding. I can now effectively trim just about anything without breaking for much longer than I ever thought possible. When the string does break, I loosen the self feed screw and carefully restore the line, and if careful, I can go hours without breaking a string, including thin woody weeds and against rocks and concrete. Thks for the posting a truthful and helpful video

@solutions4691 10 ай бұрын

As a farmer I have used all types of trimmer line, however using the echo Black Diamond trimmer line does make a big difference when you are using it in the fields/orchards trying to cut thick woody weeds. The Black Diamond line will go through the woody weeds like butter, while the round line takes more effort and a longer time to cut through and throws more debris. However you are correct when using it to edge your lawn, save your money. I hope you will stock and recommend the Black Diamond line in bulk for though of us using trimmer line in orchard or clearing lots/acreage where the weeds are tall, thick, and woody. It will save you time, money and cleanup in the long run.

@joshuacampbell9990 2 жыл бұрын

On the comparison of round line to different style lines, I’ve found square line is what works best for us. I work for the local school system and with the many hats I wear as a maintenance worker, I’m over the lawncare equipment. Back when I first started me and another guy bought line for our trimmers and he was a die hard red round line guy, I decided to try Oregon Square Gaterline. We started on a bank at the same time and it is very thick weeds/grass and we all hated trimming it because it is steep and time consuming. I was flying up the hill compared to my coworker so he stopped me mid hill and asked for my weed eater. He made a few swipes, saw how quick he was able to clear an area, handed my trimmer back, and proceeded to walk off the bank unspooling his machine and getting my string. Through the years I’ve tried different brands, cut style, and the like but I haven’t found anything that cuts as well as the Oregon in price, speed of cut, and longevity for what we do.

@matthewb7049 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Stihl 2.4 square stuff . Got it spooled up. And haven't even had a chance to try it. I hope I have as good of luck as you with your square stuff. I got it inside. In my tool box actually. Where it's dry and warm. And feels pretty elastic still

@randallsmerna384 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewb7049 You don't want it dry and warm... Did you not watch the video?

@stevenmark8156 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds convincing to me. I know which string I’ll be buying next. Thanks for the info.

@matthewb7049 2 жыл бұрын

@@randallsmerna384 It's trimmer wire. I'm not going to lose sleep over if my trimmer wire is brittle or Not. Materials have come along way in 10 years. All these people saying there 10 year old recycled Pepsi bottle trimmer wire from wall mart is brittle well no duhh.

@dreamshop6071 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewb7049 Actually it is still nylon and nylon has always been hygroscopic.

@chrisb3184 Ай бұрын

You've made some great points that I haven't considered. I'll remember them because the presentation was comical to me. Thank you for your presentation that I found to be timely and invaluable to me.

@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 10 ай бұрын

I learned the edged line doesn't feed well from my trimmer head, thanks for the hyfration tip. Now off to throw a roll into a bucket of water and give it a whirl! ;)

@jarrodp6068 2 жыл бұрын

Many years ago i bought a spool of the Stihl 4 sided line always used the round prior run it in my Stihl fs90 i find that for me it seems to cut really thick and dense stuff better but otherwise not a lot of difference !! I think it matters more the right size and how many cc your trimmer is based on what you're doing with it !

@CraigShuman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I'll be soaking my line this week since drying out is a real thing here in the Valley of the Sun Arizona. I don't know how many rolls I have thrown out because they kept snapping off.

@KiethJohnson-xh7qj 8 ай бұрын

Hey, love your channel. Just have to say that I've been using the 6-sided trimmer line on my 8-yr. old EGO trimmer for about 6 years and it's the best and longest lasting line I've ever used since I've owned my EGO. Very nice info on how to rejuvenate trimmer line BTW. I never would've thought about it.

@RogerParmelee-vb3tf Жыл бұрын

Hi , I'm Roger , this is my first time watching one of Your videos and I have to say that I was really impressed with Your knowledge of the subject (trimmer line) and the honesty You showed at the possible expense being reprimanded by a Company You are affiliated with in business!! And the concept of the line getting brittle over time and Your solution of soaking it in water to "rehydrate" it and giving it a second life make SO much sense as does You argument for the superiority of round vs shaped line. Thanks for that information, not only did I give it a like , I subscribed to Your site.

@drcoffee5588 2 жыл бұрын

Good info start to finish. Thank you. I never thought about trimmer line absorbing water but it has to to be biodegradable. I will be soaking my line before installing from now on. And edged line, no doubt the center shaft is smaller. My echo line gets eaten up in just two trimmings. I am going back to round. I got sucked into the gimmick.

@miltonturner2977 2 жыл бұрын

I found a great trimmer line, it's made by Oregon, .095" size, round line, a 288' roll sells for around $23.00. The best thing is it's tough plastic trimmer line with a Magnum Gatorline fiber core. It lasts a very long time. The other thing I've learned is if you run the line more than 5 minutes, if it doesn't break, it weakens where it comes out of the line holder hub. This usually has a metal ring and the line gets weak there. To cure that I release more line, about an inch or so to get a fresh line at the ring point. That way I'm not fighting with line that breaks off and I have to disassemble the line holder and rewind it.

@WilliamJohnson-xs2vi 10 ай бұрын

This saved me tons of frustration with bulk line, thank you so much for making this video.

@robertboyer1221 Жыл бұрын

You saved me money again, great video I have a small weed wackier a they gave me spools of line that never worked, I put the spools in water an they worked fine!!! Thank you for your knowledge once again!!!

@georgea2334 2 жыл бұрын

I have used many types of trimmer line and you are correct it all depends on how old the line is. It would be nice if there was a date of manufacture on the line package.

@wrongfullyaccused7139 Жыл бұрын

Now, that tip about soaking in water is superb. Excellent.

@krakadile 10 ай бұрын

Always talk to the experts. Thank you Chichanic

@Jasha333 2 жыл бұрын

I run a commercial lawn company I use about 10-15lbs of trimmer line per year. Iv noticed that echo black diamond cuts better than their regular orange trimmer line. It tends to be slightly more brittle but cuts grass much better. I use black diamond for weekly maintenance and thick grass, and .105 orange line for more of brush clearing or tall weeds as it does not break as easily. Just my experience and thoughts. Good tip on soaking in water if it's gotten brittle

@barryestell6324 2 жыл бұрын

Barry Estell Please try STENS 380-924 , its .105 its called Silver Streak RAZOR . Works and last GREAT

@rodshore2242 2 жыл бұрын

Found same thing with Black Diamond, it lasted about the same time on the head but in my opinion it cuts much better.

@super20dan 10 ай бұрын

black diamond is awesume stuff, it cuts faster than most other line. i mow for a living so i know what works and what dosnt

@jameshendrick8499 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding performance. Thank you for the help

@PatrickJoseph007 11 күн бұрын

First visit to your site and I am impressed! You are EXTREMELY knowledgeable and likeable. I'm in! 🙂

@KM-os4be 2 жыл бұрын

Used and tried a lot of trimmer line over the years. I agree round trimmer line in .095 - .105 is the way to go. Depending on how powerful your trimmer is. Also when you soak trimmer line in water do it for around 2 1/2 days. 8 - 24 hours will not get you the full effect. At least that is what I've found.

@genebruno7423 2 жыл бұрын

Correct…2 days minimum!

@reesaserik3759 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that added tip. She had not stated how long to soak the line. Appreciate your thoughtfulness.

@randallsmerna384 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to find out how well this idea would work: Store preloaded heads in a ziplock bag or Tupperware tubs with a wet wad of paper towels. It's a little difficult to keep up a roll of trimmer line in a bucket of water 24/7.

@rellmonger7935 2 жыл бұрын

I leave mine in water for about a week. Only because I forgot about it. I'm using 5yrs+ trimmer line now. I soak it at the beginning of the season & Aug. .095 & .105

@KM-os4be 2 жыл бұрын

@@rellmonger7935 I've done that also (forgot about it). Even longer than a week does not seem to hurt it. Far better than dried out trimmer line.

@nohemoglibin8677 Жыл бұрын

Today I learned I need to water my trimmer line.

@russellchevalier3606 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for enlightening me about rehydration of the line. Love your videos!

@bazz4697 4 ай бұрын

Wow all my life I've had a lawn Trimmer and until now I have never herd of rejuvenating with water for the trimmer line ❤Thank you for the tip 👍😉

@mgeldy7153 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve worked in high end lawn maintenance, and tried quite a few different styles of string. For the average user round line will work fine, but if you wanna crisp clean cut on your edges the twisted string makes a difference.

@mtnmotoadv 2 жыл бұрын

I've been in business for over 4 years now and I've tried quite a few different types of line. I saw another youtuber suggest Black Vortex and I tried it out and I've been really impressed with it and have used it for 2 years now. it just seems to last forever. As long as you don't hit any fences or pavement you rarely have to bump. A 3lbs spool can last me nearly a year

@dreamshop6071 2 жыл бұрын

I switched to twisted several years ago because the star and square cut very good but they wear the head eyelets a lot.

@davidivey4004 2 жыл бұрын

First time viewer...I love you, your honest, and practical. Most people don't have a clue, and don't care till it breaks. I have worked on a lot of differant equipment in 48 years, and you are a straight shooter, no BS here ! Thank you !

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@billpotmesil Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love my new Shindawa Speed feed. Am now a believer on soaking the old trimmer line. Also greased the bearings on both my Stihls and they run cooler! Thanks a bunch!