Thank you, brilliant idea. I watched videos of people using zip ties and sometimes they worked and sometimes they didn’t. I find it extremely frustrating that I have to stop working every ten minutes because of the string breaking and restringing from the spool is even worse. The plastic string on the spool is usually fused together and my guess that is caused by heat. When I try to untangle the string, it unwinds and I have to rewind it and so on. Again, very frustrating when this needs to be done every ten minutes or so.
Wow ! I was going to try this, got the idea looking at thin cable, but I know it frays and will fly off pieces. This guy shows me it works plus he even touches metal and still held up. Only danger is if a piece hits your leg, but just make sure the guard is there to protect. Otherwise back to the regular line.
Arent you better buying a petrol strimmer and some decent line, oregon nylium, oregon duoline or stihl line. Blades then are an option if using on thicker stuff?
Good idea but that will take your toes off, i tried it with steel cable and cut a gaping hole in my shoe lol ! Thank god i didn't get hurt, good video, thanks 👍.
@@FRANKIEJAX i thought i worked great...was very loud...did i mention its electric? anyways...i only died a lil and now have the coat hanger wound thru...it hums...
Edward Montini yes and no. It depends on the hanger I think and what you are whacking. Try to find a heavy gauge hanger (it's gonna be harder the thread into place though) and expect it to be bent up if you go after thicker brush than just weeds by the side of the house
@@FRANKIEJAX how's the coat hanger blade going? Any problems with the wire breaking and flying out? Really Keen to know because I've been thinking about doing the exact same thing with a 50cc petrol home lite weed trimmer
It wasn't easy. It's all one piece. It sticks out one side, bends around the core on the inside and sticks out the other side. Needle nose pliers will be really helpful
@SS-pi2yi I've got mine in there at 1 turn around the center. The core of mine is about the diameter of a can of coke. Depending on how your weed whacker comes apart, I found it easier to mold the center of the coat hanger instead of bending it as you're installing it.
this is probably safer than what I was going to try. I figured a 12 inch hacksaw blade would be perfect if I drill a hole right in the middle and attach to the shaft. any comments? has anyone tried this?
Learn how to weed eat properly and it will save you a ton of string. Even though big weeds like here in TX will make you run through some string if you aren’t equipped with the correct string for the job
Cool idea but listen to the sound of your motor they use string for a reason that thing is gonna heat up the bearings and also force the motor to work harder and if you hit your leg with it better have bandages
Thank you, brilliant idea. I watched videos of people using zip ties and sometimes they worked and sometimes they didn’t. I find it extremely frustrating that I have to stop working every ten minutes because of the string breaking and restringing from the spool is even worse. The plastic string on the spool is usually fused together and my guess that is caused by heat. When I try to untangle the string, it unwinds and I have to rewind it and so on. Again, very frustrating when this needs to be done every ten minutes or so.
If you by the orange echo string you’ll never beat it idk what they make it out of but it’s tough as nails I love it
Ran out of string midway and tried this💯 worked like a charm🙌🏾💯
Thanks Frank this is a perfect option 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙
Hi I use small Ferrell's to anchor the wire.put the wire through the hole and tighten down.no problem..ps there called wire screw Fasteners
I was literally just thinking about doing this and thought I would look up videos if anyone has ever done it before and how it worked out LOL
Wow ! I was going to try this, got the idea looking at thin cable, but I know it frays and will fly off pieces. This guy shows me it works plus he even touches metal and still held up.
Only danger is if a piece hits your leg, but just make sure the guard is there to protect. Otherwise back to the regular line.
Awesome dude! I'm gonna try it. Thanks.
how did it work out? I used rebar wire and it worked ok
I think I’ll give it a try 😮
can you make a video on how you did it I'm thinking about trying it out
2 things, does it scar or mark objects the hanger hits? Since the hanger is so rigid? how are the eye holes on the head looking?
Looks tough
You can also use tie wire it work great
How did you secure the wire inside the housing?
The hanger was the right thickness that if you put a little kink in it while in the hub, it stays put and the centrifugal force doesn't eject it.
i was going to do the same thing, great idea, and thanks for the example.
your better using the plastic string line. your gonna ruin the aluminum siding. cost more than weedeater string .
That was on my minds now I know it works so I’ll give it a tey
I'm trying this today.
did it years ago, works great but dangerous
Superb... Im making them as we speak...
And then theres the rest of us chumps paying for trimmer line and wasting time, this is brilliant.
great idea
Arent you better buying a petrol strimmer and some decent line, oregon nylium, oregon duoline or stihl line.
Blades then are an option if using on thicker stuff?
Electric trimmers always start, have great torque, never need petrol & oil, and are so much quieter.
14 gage wire works
Good idea but that will take your toes off, i tried it with steel cable and cut a gaping hole in my shoe lol ! Thank god i didn't get hurt, good video, thanks 👍.
So will a brush cutter blade
That’s an accident waiting to happen.
Great....until it chews through your vinyl skirting like hot butter...lol. That's why you need a softer line for those jobs.
i used a sawzall blade in mine...started to smoke...
But did you die? Lol
Did you get a chance to actually use it and did it work well until it started smoking?
@@FRANKIEJAX i thought i worked great...was very loud...did i mention its electric? anyways...i only died a lil and now have the coat hanger wound thru...it hums...
fantastic
Brilliant
Have you had any issues with the hanger constantly bending, effectively reducing your cut pattern?
Edward Montini yes and no. It depends on the hanger I think and what you are whacking. Try to find a heavy gauge hanger (it's gonna be harder the thread into place though) and expect it to be bent up if you go after thicker brush than just weeds by the side of the house
FRANKIEJAX Thank you for the advice I'm gonna be trying this next time i do trim work!
Edward Montini no sir. Let me know how it works out for you
@@FRANKIEJAX how's the coat hanger blade going? Any problems with the wire breaking and flying out? Really Keen to know because I've been thinking about doing the exact same thing with a 50cc petrol home lite weed trimmer
Excellent work I was thinking of doing the same that's how I found your video
How did you keep it from falling out
It wasn't easy. It's all one piece. It sticks out one side, bends around the core on the inside and sticks out the other side. Needle nose pliers will be really helpful
@@FRANKIEJAX Is it just 1 turn around the core center post or 2 or 3 turns ?
Thank you - great video !
@SS-pi2yi I've got mine in there at 1 turn around the center. The core of mine is about the diameter of a can of coke. Depending on how your weed whacker comes apart, I found it easier to mold the center of the coat hanger instead of bending it as you're installing it.
this is probably safer than what I was going to try. I figured a 12 inch hacksaw blade would be perfect if I drill a hole right in the middle and attach to the shaft. any comments? has anyone tried this?
You’re gonna get hurt bad.
Learn how to weed eat properly and it will save you a ton of string. Even though big weeds like here in TX will make you run through some string if you aren’t equipped with the correct string for the job
youre supposed to take the reel completely off
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Cool idea but listen to the sound of your motor they use string for a reason that thing is gonna heat up the bearings and also force the motor to work harder and if you hit your leg with it better have bandages
Awesome tip. Thank you. My shins are vulnerable, but always wearing steel toes
Don't use any tools to cut the weed and grass, buy a fat cow or goat if you can't afford, it will do the job every single day!
Its tough when you have a lawn maintenance business.Probably just use my trimmer.