Great video. Thanks! I'm going to try it. My wife just today asked me if we could use a much stronger .095 filament that we have on one of those $14 rolls, and I said that I didn't think so. You have now taught me something and changed my mind! This is what is so great about RUclips.
You are my hero! I hear lawn care professionals I have seen on RUclips like Husqvarna trimmer line. But the professional line does not come in .065, however, it does come in .095. I will most definitely give your hack a try! I love the Worx Trimmer for home use. It is lightweight and perfect for me since I'm recovering from a back injury. Other trimmers are too heavy. Their 20V system works for my yard which is 800 sq feet. Thank you for sharing this hack!!!
I started doing this the first time my spool ran out, just found same size line, but this is even better to use thicker line, definitely going to try this. Thanks
@@thurm101 the same here I found the second generation model for only $13 didn't come with the battery or charger but that's alright I already have plenty of batteries
Thank you for sharing this!!! God bless you for being so kind and instructive right to coming up to the camera and showing the details. I had just bought the Ryno line at 125ft and the .0095 as you shared. I went to Home Depot and they didn’t have the small circles like you showed, and I was looking at that it said it was tough and longer lasting as a pro grade line than traditional residential ones. But when I returned home my husband told me I was supposed to get the spool package you shared and that this line was too big as you showed. So I said well let’s look on RUclips and see if there’s something on how to and there was a lady who said she linked you into her page because you showed the best way to spool the line... Well and there you were, Awesome 👏. You made my day cause now I don’t have to return it standing in line during this pandemic. You’re the Best! JZ Clark💁🏽🙏🏽👏
I used your advice and it worked like a dream. Worx would do well to do this as an upgrade for their lower tier trimmers. The spools they send give the impression that the tool itself is somewhat 'less-than', when it's really just the cheap trimmer line. Thanks for the information.
Brother, you can also buy 2.00 mm wire (.080inch diameter).. it is accessible and a company called speed pro sells heavy duty professional line (40ft was $3 at home depot) and the fitment is perfect. Made in the USA! I just realized this tonight looking at videos realizing I'm not alone lol but yeah better off getting .080 wire. Stock wire is a rip off! Cpuldnt get through 15 minutes on what they gave me with the machine... figured this out waiting 5 days for another spool to come so I can finish my front lawn... 😒
Thanks for the video! I was just buying some spool line to respool myself but I was buying the same .065 size but thanks to you showing this I’m going to go for the .095 and cut it down like you did to get it to fit! Thanks a lot
This is a hack?! I've been doing this since I bought mine! 😊 I went straight to Home Depot and purchase a big pack of line and I've thought twice about it. The one I purchased is stronger than what came with the machine and it fits perfectly inside the notch. I never have to hassle with the trimming it to fit. 😊
Thank you, sir, for posting this tip! I just purchased the Worx trimmer GT 3.0 and yes, noticed how soft the trimmer line is and how quickly you can go through a spool. This definitely saves $$! Subbed to your channel.🙂
Thats how they are able to sell the weed eater so low a price - they make their real profit from the spools! LoL. Thanx for showing us this. I just ordered a Worx Trimmer and was wondering if one could re-spool the thing our selves without hashing out extra dollars every month. You answered that question quite well.
I will be getting a Worx trimmer soon. But the 40v trimmer I have now uses that thin 065. I have some 095 that I can use. So I will give that a try. That 095 is a tougher line.
Yes! I have to go and try this right now. I was like why does my line keep breaking I'm barely hitting hard surfaces, but you explained it very well. It's just that their line is thinner. On my way to get some Thicker line. Thanks again for this tip brother. Stay safe and God Bless.
Update: Bought same line you spoke of, had to trim down the end like you said to make it fit securely into the starting spot. I wound that string tight as hell into the workx Gt trimmer spool, BUT here's the thing. The second i went to use it, it would over feed on it its own and get tangled under the spool head. Any ideas on what to do? You know the manual line release button thats on the spool head itself, i noticed that when i just pulled on the string it wasn't locking, its as if i was pressing the feed button. I'm not sure what to do at this point.
Another Update. I was putting the line on the spool backwards lol. Re-spooled it the way of the arrows and it works better for sure. For some reason though i still have to feed it out, but it does last longer than the standard string it comes with. One good idea is to get the Free refills once(you pay shipping thats all) and re-spool them ahead of time with the thicker line.
The same company that makes the star shaped filament sells blue colored rolls that will fit on the Worx spools without being trimmed. The overall line diameter is smaller however, yet it's still reasonably tough compared to the filament Worx uses.
I ask them if I could stop by to pick the line up because I was in the neighborhood where they are located so I would save on postage and they said online order only so it shows that the line is not really free. .
That's a good idea considering I came up with it and did the same thing with the same big string u did about 5 years ago and it did work pretty well but I have the 120v corded trimmer with double lines. A real pain to deal with.and the extendable handel is too short and I'm only 5'5.
if you are going to use 095 string all the time, drill a hole that fits the string.....i have two different size holes in mine just incase......i find the smaller heads dont feed well or at all with the heaver sting....
very comprehensible video. one question. with stronger than original spool does it still cut off if it gets to long. where the blade is. and does it still unwind cleanly (no jamming) Cheers.
Problem with the command auto-feed? Yes, I do. It seems as if the line tightens while trimming. The bond becomes so tight it stops the feed. I was hoping this video would address this issue.
Thank you for posting this video. Ive had this trimmer for 3 years now and refill the spool myself but struggle with the results. No matter my effort the string either fuses to itself inside the spool and breaks or the string completely spins out of the spool within a few feet. I've wound it exactly as you've shown. Any advice?
If you buy the right size line then it should work easier. It's probably 0.08. If you can do a video showing how to replace the factory head with a speed feed head that would be even better.
I just open the hole wider with a drill bit no drill and not too much otherwise it will split the hole and use a 0.95 string with no problems cut about 5ft. Of string and coil it in the spool np. The cuts are deeper more profound and lasts longer
Thanks, this was clear and really helpful. What happens to the motor/string/string holder and string cap when the user reaches the end of the string? It's in there very tightly, and it's very strong, so does it break, pop off the cap, break the string holder, make the motor rev?
So my works trimmer got a sting or piece of rope around and under where the spool sits . I can’t get it to let go. How do I take the trimmer apart to get it out
Wow, this is quite weird that Worx pushes you guys to replace the line by buying pre-filled spools. I have recently bought their trimmer here in Russia and our shops sell trimmers, optional spare empty spools and third-party bare line packages like yours from Home Depot, of different thickness. And the manual to the trimmer describes the process of refilling the spool with the line. I guess they know we would not buy expensive pre-filled spools when the spool itself serves for long time and you can refill it for cheap. And yeah, their original line is really soft, meh. Cheers!
Your assumption is correct. .80 and over is for gas trimmers since they have more powerful motors. Like the other chap said it will shorten thw life of your trimmer by stressing the electric motor with a larger diameter string.
after loading the used spool with the new string like this, does the string auto feed button mechanism still work to feed/ lengthen the string automatically? or do you have to manually grab the string with you hand or pliers to pull it out of the spool when you want more string.?
This was the exact same question I had. U think? U sold me on EVERYTHING Else Until The "I Think"... I Guess I'll Have Try It Myself. Thanks For Sure Fur The Heads Up.
I followed along as you demonstrated and it was so easy for this 62 yr old lady!! Can’t wait to go out and use it. Thanks
Wonderful!
Great video. Thanks! I'm going to try it. My wife just today asked me if we could use a much stronger .095 filament that we have on one of those $14 rolls, and I said that I didn't think so. You have now taught me something and changed my mind! This is what is so great about RUclips.
Joseph Edwards glad to hear the video was helpful
You are my hero! I hear lawn care professionals I have seen on RUclips like Husqvarna trimmer line. But the professional line does not come in .065, however, it does come in .095. I will most definitely give your hack a try! I love the Worx Trimmer for home use. It is lightweight and perfect for me since I'm recovering from a back injury. Other trimmers are too heavy. Their 20V system works for my yard which is 800 sq feet. Thank you for sharing this hack!!!
Minou TV glad that you liked the video
Thank you 🙏
Cool tip! Last night I spent more time fixing spool than actually working, this is really great! Thank you
Yes the original line is so soft and run out in a single use
I started doing this the first time my spool ran out, just found same size line, but this is even better to use thicker line, definitely going to try this. Thanks
I saved mine. I bought the weed eater from the goodwill for $10.
Yes if you use the thicker line it won’t break of as easily and it will save your time and mny
@@thurm101 the same here I found the second generation model for only $13 didn't come with the battery or charger but that's alright I already have plenty of batteries
I have 2 spool of .80 & it didn't fit, this video show me how to spool it. Solve my issue, great video & thx.
X L nice to hear the video helped you
Thank you for sharing this!!! God bless you for being so kind and instructive right to coming up to the camera and showing the details. I had just bought the Ryno line at 125ft and the .0095 as you shared. I went to Home Depot and they didn’t have the small circles like you showed, and I was looking at that it said it was tough and longer lasting as a pro grade line than traditional residential ones. But when I returned home my husband told me I was supposed to get the spool package you shared and that this line was too big as you showed. So I said well let’s look on RUclips and see if there’s something on how to and there was a lady who said she linked you into her page because you showed the best way to spool the line... Well and there you were, Awesome 👏. You made my day cause now I don’t have to return it standing in line during this pandemic. You’re the Best! JZ Clark💁🏽🙏🏽👏
Thanks for the good words I’m glad the video help you 😊
I used your advice and it worked like a dream. Worx would do well to do this as an upgrade for their lower tier trimmers. The spools they send give the impression that the tool itself is somewhat 'less-than', when it's really just the cheap trimmer line. Thanks for the information.
Glad it helped 😊
Best video on how to do everything from upgrading the line, to spooling it. Thanks!
Thanks for watching
Brother, you can also buy 2.00 mm wire (.080inch diameter).. it is accessible and a company called speed pro sells heavy duty professional line (40ft was $3 at home depot) and the fitment is perfect. Made in the USA! I just realized this tonight looking at videos realizing I'm not alone lol but yeah better off getting .080 wire. Stock wire is a rip off! Cpuldnt get through 15 minutes on what they gave me with the machine... figured this out waiting 5 days for another spool to come so I can finish my front lawn... 😒
NiCkShinny absolutely I’m so glad to hear this video helped you 😊
Thanks for the video! I was just buying some spool line to respool myself but I was buying the same .065 size but thanks to you showing this I’m going to go for the .095 and cut it down like you did to get it to fit! Thanks a lot
Thank you 😊
This is a hack?! I've been doing this since I bought mine! 😊 I went straight to Home Depot and purchase a big pack of line and I've thought twice about it. The one I purchased is stronger than what came with the machine and it fits perfectly inside the notch. I never have to hassle with the trimming it to fit. 😊
Hello. Which one do you use? Link?
Thank you for sharing. We just bought this trimmer/edger and found that the string would break so fast. I will try this out today. 😀
Yes.. it will save you some time
Thank you, sir, for posting this tip! I just purchased the Worx trimmer GT 3.0 and yes, noticed how soft the trimmer line is and how quickly you can go through a spool. This definitely saves $$! Subbed to your channel.🙂
Glad It helped, thank you 🙏
Thats how they are able to sell the weed eater so low a price - they make their real profit from the spools! LoL. Thanx for showing us this. I just ordered a Worx Trimmer and was wondering if one could re-spool the thing our selves without hashing out extra dollars every month. You answered that question quite well.
ImTheDaveman absolutely I’m so glad to hear this video helped you 😊
I will be getting a Worx trimmer soon. But the 40v trimmer I have now uses that thin 065. I have some 095 that I can use. So I will give that a try. That 095 is a tougher line.
Yes so it will save you some money
Nice job! Just bought this trimmer from Amazon (arrives tomorrow). I'm certainly going to do this going forward. Thank you, sir!
Yes it saves lot of money
Yes! I have to go and try this right now. I was like why does my line keep breaking I'm barely hitting hard surfaces, but you explained it very well. It's just that their line is thinner. On my way to get some Thicker line. Thanks again for this tip brother. Stay safe and God Bless.
Update: Bought same line you spoke of, had to trim down the end like you said to make it fit securely into the starting spot. I wound that string tight as hell into the workx Gt trimmer spool, BUT here's the thing. The second i went to use it, it would over feed on it its own and get tangled under the spool head. Any ideas on what to do? You know the manual line release button thats on the spool head itself, i noticed that when i just pulled on the string it wasn't locking, its as if i was pressing the feed button. I'm not sure what to do at this point.
Another Update. I was putting the line on the spool backwards lol. Re-spooled it the way of the arrows and it works better for sure. For some reason though i still have to feed it out, but it does last longer than the standard string it comes with. One good idea is to get the Free refills once(you pay shipping thats all) and re-spool them ahead of time with the thicker line.
The same company that makes the star shaped filament sells blue colored rolls that will fit on the Worx spools without being trimmed. The overall line diameter is smaller however, yet it's still reasonably tough compared to the filament Worx uses.
Ok tats cool
Great idea, as the spool I need is sold out! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
I love the Worx trimmer but l hate buying those spools! THANKS!
Yep I love the trimmer but the spools were breaking it off easily
Thanks for the video, very clever idea. Would like to see a video for replacing the head .
Thank you.. ll try to do a video in future
Great tip; works for me!! I use the 'ribbed' line; cuts better than the round line.
Great tip!
Amazing thank you for showing us how to save money. 😊
You are so welcome!
I ask them if I could stop by to pick the line up because I was in the neighborhood where they are located so I would save on postage and they said online order only so it shows that the line is not really free. .
great video thank you
Yep they need that shipping money 😂
Just watched and it seems to answer on how to reload the line thanks
I drilled the hole out bigger to accommodate the thicker wire but would love to find how to remove the head and replace it with a better one
I actually did that with one of my spool tats a good hack too.. yes it will be nice if we can replace it with metal blades
That's a good idea considering I came up with it and did the same thing with the same big string u did about 5 years ago and it did work pretty well but I have the 120v corded trimmer with double lines. A real pain to deal with.and the extendable handel is too short and I'm only 5'5.
I hear u.. the corded one is pain in the butt
I know this is an older video, but this is great!!
But I have a question though, will the bump feature still work with the thicker line?
Thanks.
thank you,
no it doesnt work
You saved me a lot of money
Cynthia B21 absolutely I’m so glad to hear this video helped you 😊
Great stuff; very useful insights you have shared
Been doing this for awhile with the same size line even did a RUclips video about it works great
Great 👍🏼
I'm going to use a slightly smaller diameter at 0.080 mm. That may allow for auto feed. 0.095 is huge.
Try it and let us know
if you are going to use 095 string all the time, drill a hole that fits the string.....i have two different size holes in mine just incase......i find the smaller heads dont feed well or at all with the heaver sting....
Good idea
very comprehensible video. one question. with stronger than original spool does it still cut off if it gets to long. where the blade is. and does it still unwind cleanly (no jamming) Cheers.
No jamming.. mine works just fine
You are a BadAss. I so appreciate this so much so I subscribed and that’s saying a lot for me. Thanks for the hack !
Thank you for the support
Man thanks for this tip! I do like worx but they're free spool for life is a lie. Do you have problems with the command auto feed?
InHarmony yes it’s not free when you have to pay for shipping and there is no option for pick up
Problem with the command auto-feed? Yes, I do. It seems as if the line tightens while trimming. The bond becomes so tight it stops the feed. I was hoping this video would address this issue.
mine doesnt feed automatically either and I dont know why. Did you figure out how to fix that?
The spools for life is not for that weeder. I just learned this.
it was free for me just pay shipping
Thank you for posting this video. Ive had this trimmer for 3 years now and refill the spool myself but struggle with the results. No matter my effort the string either fuses to itself inside the spool and breaks or the string completely spins out of the spool within a few feet. I've wound it exactly as you've shown. Any advice?
I have the same issue but it’s much better than using the original thin line, try cross spooling
Will this thicker string not put a strain on the motor?
I had no problem doing the same thing on mine.
Gonna try this. My string kept breaking today. Grrr. Thanks😃
Yes.. I was so annoyed and had to do something about it. And re spooling really work
Thank you so much! My string breaks all the time. I will get heavier string and see if that helps.
Yes it ll definitely help
If you buy the right size line then it should work easier. It's probably 0.08. If you can do a video showing how to replace the factory head with a speed feed head that would be even better.
ok ill look in to it
Thanks for the video ! Plan to buy several Worx garden tools, too. What do you think about the 80 volt battery mower ?
Yes they are good products, if you have a small lawn then a bitterly mower is ok
Thank you for making this video and sharing!
thanks for watching the video
Hello this is a good idea and the ticker line is prob much better , thank you.
Yes it is..
I just open the hole wider with a drill bit no drill and not too much otherwise it will split the hole and use a 0.95 string with no problems cut about 5ft. Of string and coil it in the spool np. The cuts are deeper more profound and lasts longer
I shud try that and it ll save lot of time
👍
why not just use better 0.065 line if the problem is a weak line and not because of the thickness.
Yes you could use a stronger 0.065 but wat I had around was thicker line
Thanks, this was clear and really helpful. What happens to the motor/string/string holder and string cap when the user reaches the end of the string? It's in there very tightly, and it's very strong, so does it break, pop off the cap, break the string holder, make the motor rev?
No.. it ll work just fine as your original spool
Great idea! Thanks so much.
So my works trimmer got a sting or piece of rope around and under where the spool sits . I can’t get it to let go. How do I take the trimmer apart to get it out
Take of the shaft nut and see
are the spools ment to be disposable? if so that's a pretty dumb design...
I just got a used one with no instructions or anything, so I'm just curious
Yes, it’s not meant to rewind
Thx sooo much... RUclips Waynesville NC 🇺🇸 Veteran
Thank you 🙏
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Why not just make the hole a little bigger?
It may break
But if you have extra spools you should be able to drill 1 carefully enough not to break
@@wayne1362 true tat
@@TipsTricksTechs your right on Amazon they sell commercial grade .065 and name brands what worx gives you is economy grade
@@wayne1362 and it just break easy
Thanks for the tip! :)
any idea why my yard worx doesnt advance line automatically.
May be the line is stuck
Do you find that the line comes out on its own as you trim or that you have to push the button to let it come out to lengthen?
It actually comes out more.. sometime I have to bring it back in
Quick question, does it feed the same way with the button at the top? Great video brother.
If you get the same thickness wire, it will auto feed
So the .095 you used doesn’t automatically feed only the thin .065?
@@EddieFromBLuSouL no.. you would need a high quality 0.65
Thank You, Great Quality Answer... gheeeeeesh
Thanks. Great tip
Thanks for watching hope it helps
Excellent.
Thank you
Great video!
Thank you 🙏
Wow, this is quite weird that Worx pushes you guys to replace the line by buying pre-filled spools. I have recently bought their trimmer here in Russia and our shops sell trimmers, optional spare empty spools and third-party bare line packages like yours from Home Depot, of different thickness. And the manual to the trimmer describes the process of refilling the spool with the line. I guess they know we would not buy expensive pre-filled spools when the spool itself serves for long time and you can refill it for cheap. And yeah, their original line is really soft, meh. Cheers!
Here they only recommend their own spool, so had to look for other options
You should used nylon fishing line.
Is it stronger?
great job. thanks
Wouldn't this thick string strain the motor shortening its life?
I'm no expert but I can't see how. The resistance against the weeds seems to be greater than the thickness of the string??
I agree with Heather, thanks for the input
Yes. And will void warranty. You can use other than Worx line that is same size.
Your assumption is correct. .80 and over is for gas trimmers since they have more powerful motors. Like the other chap said it will shorten thw life of your trimmer by stressing the electric motor with a larger diameter string.
Thanks for saving me money!!!!
I’m glad to hear that 😊
after loading the used spool with the new string like this, does the string auto feed button mechanism still work to feed/ lengthen the string automatically? or do you have to manually grab the string with you hand or pliers to pull it out of the spool when you want more string.?
It depends on the thickness of the string.. if you use same thickness I think it ll auto feed
This was the exact same question I had.
U think? U sold me on EVERYTHING Else Until The "I Think"... I Guess I'll Have Try It Myself. Thanks For Sure Fur The Heads Up.
I'm new to trimming and just ought this exact trimmer on Amazon. Where does the spool "go" when it gets used up? It disappears? I don't get that part.
Pool still be in there the thread gets worn out or cut when you trim the weeds
Lol Lol What!!! Come On, Keep It Up, I Needed The Laugh. Im Late, just purchased my trimmer May 2022
WOW thanks buddy
No problem 👍
Does the spool autofeed with the .095 line?
Doug Gruskowski no you have to manually feed it
@@macster1457 I don’t think so
@@macster1457 you’re in the wrong
everybody soak your trimmer line in water..That will keep it moist and not to break on you .I does dry out with time..
Something to try and see
But that is 8 dollars for 10
Yes the issue is it won’t last long
😀
Thank you. Great video. Will get bulk line next time. Save money. 🫶🇨🇦🍁
Yea way lot.