Ironracer
Gearhead
We cleared an acre in Jacksonville that way bout 20 years ago. It's work! But rewarding..
speaking of murder machines
- Thread starter diymirage
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diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
its tall grass, weeds, saplings, and some odd reed looking stuff that overgrows everything like crazy
i finally broke down yesterday and bought a walk behind string trimmer
(generic picture of course)
i think this should do the trick
Ironracer
Gearhead
Can you get The Blade of Death for it?
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
they make something called a beaver blade for it
a 12 inch blade with a groove in it (like the groves in the blade of a chainsaw) and a saw chain on it
i guess the idea is that the chain can slide in the groove a bit to absorb shocks
ill see how the string works first, and if that doesnt work well i think i may braid some steel wire in instead of the nylon before spraining for the deathblade
Ironracer
Gearhead
Have you ever took a braided/ twisted wire wheel on
a angle grinder to old bodywork on a car? Man, they Attack!
a angle grinder to old bodywork on a car? Man, they Attack!
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
I tried it a few times on this machine (no idea what gauge the cable was, but surely thicker then a typical throttle cable)
They only lasted minutes
On the bright side, none of the strands made it into my shins
So, I put the nylon string that came with it back one ), does pretty well
I tried the same on a big string trimmer, didn’t last but seconds, that nylon is tough, btw I’ve found that the smaller sting last the longest on my Commercial Echo.
dartindanno
Well-Known Member
I use this at the hunting property and we're taking down waist high grass, thistles and reeds. Works like a charm but make sure you have replacement blades because if one blade breaks it's out of balance and will wreak havoc on your arms
Weed Warrior Push-N-Load Residential Grade 10.13 in. L Blade Trimmer Head - Ace Hardware
Weed Warrior Push-N-Load Residential Grade 10.13 in. L Blade Trimmer Head - Ace Hardware
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
ive used those (or something similar) on the hand held weed whackers, they do a great job, and if you take your time you can use them to trim right down to saplings
they do sell a kit for my machine, but im not sure if i trust myself with it (and its 250 buck)
dartindanno
Well-Known Member
That looks brutal and I'd want to make sure it had locking nuts or some failsafe. I'd have to pass on that too!
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
We must be getting old
Back in the day i would have jerry rigged up a jackshaft to run two of em at once
You can get a smaller Beaver blade for a standard weed eater. I've been thinkin about one for my Stihl.
Cut the grass find a boat!
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
They look pretty well thought out
But i got to wonder if the chain doesn't get loose over time
I knew it had to be around there somewhere
Back about 10-15years ago I had a hand held weed wacker that took a blade that looked sorta like a skill saw blade kinda, IF I remember right. I was cutting down locust saplings with a 2 inch diameter . I had to hit it only maybe twice. Me and another guy cleared about an acre with such.
The secrets to those over a saw blade is the teeth have to be shallow so it won’t take too much of a bite. 1/4 to 3/8” the most. Like the fin on the chainsaw blade behind cutter, ya wanna cut fast grind that piece down a little. The saw champions saws don't have that, it’s ground off completely, better have a GOOD engine and strong arm.
Ironracer
Gearhead
BRUTAL DUDE!
Ironracer
Gearhead
I did tree work with an old Biker from West VA. He showed me how to competition cut the blades, after sharpening, grind those Dog teeth down. And Hold On Baby! They don't throw sawdust, they toss 2x4s!
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