Author Topic: Weed whacker spools and other assorted nightmares (Read 2491 times)

Viking11 · « **on:** June 10, 2018, 04:06:38 PM »

So. I fired my gardening service last year and decided to man up and do my own yards. for the first time in about 4 years. Bought a decent lawn mower so no complaints there, but to edge and combat the weed problem that developed, I bought a weed whacker. Was fun and chopped away, until the string ran out,went to put more string on the spool, that was a diasaster on wheels, so bought a spool, and replaced it. But that has'nt worked great eiither, string got tangled deep and stopped feeding halfway through the spool. Ayone else have similiar experience, or easier way?

chaos · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:13:52 PM »

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Dokey111 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:28:38 PM »

Quote from: chaos on June 10, 2018, 04:13:52 PM

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robcguns · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:44:47 PM »

Quote from: Viking11 on June 10, 2018, 04:06:38 PM

So. I fired my gardening service last year and decided to man up and do my own yards. for the first time in about 4 years. Bought a decent lawn mower so no complaints there, but to edge and combat the weed problem that developed, I bought a weed whacker. Was fun and chopped away, until the string ran out,went to put more string on the spool, that was a diasaster on wheels, so bought a spool, and replaced it. But that has'nt worked great eiither, string got tangled deep and stopped feeding halfway through the spool. Ayone else have similiar experience, or easier way?

Buy a weed walker where you just put a 12” piece of string thru the end,much easier and quicker than dealing with the spool kind,fuck those things.

IroNat · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2018, 05:27:17 PM »

Weedwacker spools always get fouled up after a time.

I buy the string and rewind mine but it will get jammed up after a while and I have to unjam it.

The nature of the beast. After you do it a few times you get the hang of it.

Still aggravating though.

robcguns · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2018, 05:32:09 PM »

Quote from: chaos on June 10, 2018, 04:13:52 PM

Hire mexicans

Hahahah how did I miss this great comment

Viking11 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2018, 08:04:33 PM »

Quote from: chaos on June 10, 2018, 04:13:52 PM

Hire mexicans

Fired Mexicans.. actually the previous crew was good, but then the company tried to cheap me out with a mexican and his fat white wife. They wouldnt even weed.. tried for a month... nope.. buh bye..

Viking11 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2018, 08:05:51 PM »

Quote from: robcguns on June 10, 2018, 04:44:47 PM

Buy a weed walker where you just put a 12” piece of string thru the end,much easier and quicker than dealing with the spool kind,fuck those things.

hmmmm.. didnt know that. Thank you.

sync pulse · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2018, 10:47:49 PM »

Use Roundup...for real...you are not eating what you spray it on...and the glyphosate will kill the grass down to the dirt...just a narrow fine spray on the grass next to the fence, sidewalks and the like.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2018, 12:26:06 AM »

Quote from: Viking11 on June 10, 2018, 04:06:38 PM

So. I fired my gardening service last year and decided to man up and do my own yards. for the first time in about 4 years. Bought a decent lawn mower so no complaints there, but to edge and combat the weed problem that developed, I bought a weed whacker. Was fun and chopped away, until the string ran out,went to put more string on the spool, that was a diasaster on wheels, so bought a spool, and replaced it. But that has'nt worked great eiither, string got tangled deep and stopped feeding halfway through the spool. Ayone else have similiar experience, or easier way?

Weed whackers are a pain. Yes, I've had those same experiences with the spools. I only buy them already loaded. Got a Ryobi edger (the weed whacker is also Ryobi). No strings, just a mean looking blade that does a great job edging the lawn.

It's a good idea to hire out spring and fall clean-up. Not only does the crew do a good job in less than one days time, they haul everything away too.

peroni · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2018, 04:40:37 AM »

I saw a YouTube video a couple of years back that really makes it easy... Unfortunatey I think the video has been taken down... Here's what to do. Cut a 6' pc of the cord, remove the spool cover on the wacker, and thread the cord through so you have equal amounts (3') hanging from each side. Now, replace the cover and twist it counter clockwise, while turning the spool itself clockwise. It will wind right up and perform as it should. I just did it again this weekend with glorious lawn care results.

oldgolds · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2018, 06:50:02 AM »

They sell an adapter and stiff/stronger string that is much longer lasting. It's so durable you can trim along a chain link fence and not break the string.
The string and adapter are sold in a package of pre-cut pieces at home Depot etc. Way, way better...

Tapeworm · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2018, 09:54:01 AM »

Buy the best string and don't run at full rpms. You'll get much longer between reloads.

I have one of the big Stihls [brag]. It'll take big diameter line as well as solid blades. Thicker line makes a difference to life expectancy too. I also dig the handlebar grips, shoulder straps, and super skookum straight shaft. Spend the extra dollars if you're going to spend much time with it.

Stopping to reload sucks but it's only because you're hot and bothered. I find the Stihl head ok to work with. I took down some rough, rough shit for my firebreaks last year. If I was cutting frigging grass guess I'd reload about once a year. If it's fences, etc, that kill your line then have better control, accept a few inches of shitty overgrowth, or install something you can trim against. Otherwise it's not a problem that's going to go away.

In b4 "Hey was I supposed to be putting oil in the gas this whole time?"

Conker · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2018, 09:55:54 AM »

chuck some hemp seeds down and grow some weed . you won't give a sht about the other weeds then

liberty · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2018, 10:01:59 AM »

I put just a foot of .095 line on my spool...stay away from sharp edges around the property and it should last a while

deadz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2018, 01:30:03 PM »

Jose cuts my grass twice a month I’m good.

chaos · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2018, 06:21:37 PM »

Quote from: Viking11 on June 10, 2018, 08:04:33 PM

Fired Mexicans.. actually the previous crew was good, but then the company tried to cheap me out with a mexican and his fat white wife. They wouldnt even weed.. tried for a month... nope.. buh bye..

Mexican "landscapers" are a dime a dozen out here, find a new one.