Anybody have a weed-wacker I can borrow? - Page 3

RedRider2k2 · 08-08-2011, 01:34 AM

My father recently got a 4 stroke Honda. He had a 2 stroke Stihl that was not running well at all. He said if I could fix it, I could have it. So I took a screw driver and smashed it through the spark arrestor with an old Brake Rotor he had laying there.

I've got myself a nice Stihl Trimmer now

Particle Man · 08-08-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider2k2

My father recently got a 4 stroke Honda. He had a 2 stroke Stihl that was not running well at all. He said if I could fix it, I could have it. So I took a screw driver and smashed it through the spark arrestor with an old Brake Rotor he had laying there.

I've got myself a nice Stihl Trimmer now

Dried grass... Sparks... What could possibly go wrong?

I kid of course. With 2-strokes, simple is better.

I'm taking all of this in as I will be needing bigger and better lawn equipment soon. It'll need to take care of a crapload of tall grass and the thick stuff that grows in swampy areas.

caveman · 08-08-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I knew a guy that did the same with his.

Buy a stihl or echo.

Hmmmm, wonder who that guy could be????? LOL

Yeah, I hated my Ryobi with a passion and it pissed me off for the last time about two summers ago and last year I bought the Stihl. That thing is great. Little rough to start every now and then but mostly a three puller.

KSGregman · 08-08-2011, 10:49 AM

I swore off 2 strokes forever as a lawn tool.

I have the 4 stroke Craftsman now and haven't looked back...I love the fact that it doesn't feed line too. Much more convenient to just cut 2 or 3 pieces from the roll....put a couple in my pocket...and go to work. If/when the one in the machine wears out, take one from my pocket it and thread it into the head...takes 2 or 3 seconds and you don't even have to shut down to do it.

askmrjesus · 08-08-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

I swore off 2 strokes forever as a lawn tool.

I have the 4 stroke Craftsman now and haven't looked back...I love the fact that it doesn't feed line too. Much more convenient to just cut 2 or 3 pieces from the roll....put a couple in my pocket...and go to work. If/when the one in the machine wears out, take one from my pocket it and thread it into the head...takes 2 or 3 seconds and you don't even have to shut down to do it.

Now that I like.

The feed head thing is a major pain in the ass. The fucking things never work right.

Last year I bolted up a used 10" chop saw blade, which worked great, but was a tad..... hazardous.

JC

Particle Man · 08-08-2011, 12:50 PM

They make blade heads specifically for weed eaters...

Papa_Complex · 08-08-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

They make blade heads specifically for weed eaters...

Yes, they work much better for that little "Saw" scene that you might want to act out.

'73 H1 Triple · 08-08-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Now that I like.

The feed head thing is a major pain in the ass. The fucking things never work right.

Last year I bolted up a used 10" chop saw blade, which worked great, but was a tad..... hazardous.

JC

You want to talk dangerous that works great? Try a piece of brake or clutch cable.

Nothing stops it ( not even skin )

Gas Man · 08-09-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

They make blade heads specifically for weed eaters...

They do... they're are called chain saws. LOL

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Originally Posted by caveman

Hmmmm, wonder who that guy could be????? LOL

Yeah, I hated my Ryobi with a passion and it pissed me off for the last time about two summers ago and last year I bought the Stihl. That thing is great. Little rough to start every now and then but mostly a three puller.

Ding Ding Ding

Winner Winner
Chicken Dinner

Oh and for the record, don't get in Cave's way either, if you're a trampoline. LOLOL

dubbs · 08-09-2011, 09:44 AM

I bought a nice Echo 2 stroke, has diff attachments for blowers, limb cutters, n stuff like that, weed whacker works great, I barely need to get it passed idle.

For those that have 4 strokes.. How do you edge with them? I typically hold it upside down, wouldn't it be like doing a wheelie for your weed whacker's motor? lol

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RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	My father recently got a 4 stroke Honda. He had a 2 stroke Stihl that was not running well at all. He said if I could fix it, I could have it. So I took a screw driver and smashed it through the spark arrestor with an old Brake Rotor he had laying there. I've got myself a nice Stihl Trimmer now __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

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dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	I bought a nice Echo 2 stroke, has diff attachments for blowers, limb cutters, n stuff like that, weed whacker works great, I barely need to get it passed idle. For those that have 4 strokes.. How do you edge with them? I typically hold it upside down, wouldn't it be like doing a wheelie for your weed whacker's motor? lol __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

08-08-2011, 10:49 AM	#24
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I swore off 2 strokes forever as a lawn tool. I have the 4 stroke Craftsman now and haven't looked back...I love the fact that it doesn't feed line too. Much more convenient to just cut 2 or 3 pieces from the roll....put a couple in my pocket...and go to work. If/when the one in the machine wears out, take one from my pocket it and thread it into the head...takes 2 or 3 seconds and you don't even have to shut down to do it.

08-08-2011, 12:50 PM	#26
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	They make blade heads specifically for weed eaters...