my weedwacker purchasing experience

dallison · 06-02-2005, 5:31 PM

so we wanted to buy a weedwacker to add to the collection of lawn equipment. so i went to lowes and picked out a 4 cycle 159.99 troy-bilt. took it home assembled it and gased it up.

it has one of those damn automatic spindles on the bottom(whatever you call it) where the line comes out.
it takes me just a few min to get familiar with the controls and to get the end to spin to cut the grass.

success!! i start to cut my 1st few blades of weeds and then the lione sucks itself back into the spindle.
this happens about 4 more times and it takes me quite a while to figure it out. eventually after the 5th time i threw the spindle across the yard at the fence.
luckily nothing broke but i lost the spring and i said fawk it.

so i returned it and got my $$$ back. i went to sears and checked out their selection. the only 4 cycle they had was 219.99 craftsman, a little more than i wanted to spend but i wanted a better product.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...=Line+Trimmers

the spool(now i know what it is called) uses a single peice of line that is easy to replace.

those spools that contain 20 feet of line that are supposed to be automatic are a pain and this craftsman is sweet.

it is a little heavier but cuts like hell and i would recommend it

Moog-Type-S · 06-02-2005, 5:36 PM

4-cycle weed wackers own!

Acuraluvr · 06-02-2005, 5:36 PM

$220 for a weed-wacker?

we got an electric weedwacker with automatic spool

85.99 with two free spool refills

BEETROOT · 06-02-2005, 5:36 PM

you must be doing some serious whacking.

mine was like $75 and it takes down everything. gas and i think 25cc?

my yards only about 30 feet wide though.

**GreenMonster** · 06-02-2005, 5:39 PM

Mine's similar to the one you got (but it's in JD green)...

Did you get any of the attachments ?? I need to buy the tiller/cultivator attachment 'cause my step-dad took back the one I was "borrowing" from him

)

Moog-Type-S · 06-02-2005, 5:40 PM

I got a Ryobi 4 cycle a few years ago...it's great...paid about $120.00 for it...you can attach all sorts of attachments to it. Works great.

**GreenMonster** · 06-02-2005, 5:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S

I got a Ryobi 4 cycle a few years ago...it's great...paid about $120.00 for it...you can attach all sorts of attachments to it. Works great.

Yeah, the ryobi/sears/jd/homelite are pretty much the same and can accept the same attachments...

My step dad bought a kawi top of the line trimmer last year 'cause it was the quietest one on the market

http://www.kawpowr.com/stringtrimmers.asp

03SSMTL-S · 06-02-2005, 5:44 PM

i picked up a cheap homelite gas powered one last year for like $70 at home depot

Moog-Type-S · 06-02-2005, 5:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 03SSMTL-S

i picked up a cheap homelite gas powered one last year for like $70 at home depot

4-cycle for 70 bucks?!?!? What a deal!...unless it's 2-cycle

03SSMTL-S · 06-02-2005, 5:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S

4-cycle for 70 bucks?!?!? What a deal!...unless it's 2-cycle

2-cycle but i only use it for about 10-15 min per cut, the push mower gets into most places, just around trees, shrubs, sidewalk etc.

dallison · 06-02-2005, 5:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

Mine's similar to the one you got (but it's in JD green)...

Did you get any of the attachments ?? I need to buy the tiller/cultivator attachment 'cause my step-dad took back the one I was "borrowing" from him

)

damn, i never thought about the tiller attachment, i may have to take another trip back.

the auto spool was a pain in the butt

dallison · 06-02-2005, 5:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S

4-cycle weed wackers own!

you said it, i didnt want to mix oil and gas

03SSMTL-S · 06-02-2005, 5:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dallison

you said it, i didnt want to mix oil and gas

it not to hard, considering i only have to mix 1 tank per summer, and i have a 1 gal tank just for it.

Moog-Type-S · 06-02-2005, 5:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dallison

you said it, i didnt want to mix oil and gas

bl^5 · 06-02-2005, 5:58 PM

I am having the same experience with a Lowes weed wacker I thought it was just my inexperience at weed wacking, but their automatic line shit is a PAIN IN THE ASS! I went through the WHOLE line in ONE CUTTING SESSION!

It will be going back THIS WEEKEND!

dallison · 06-02-2005, 6:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bl^5

I am having the same experience with a Lowes weed wacker I thought it was just my inexperience at weed wacking, but their automatic line shit is a PAIN IN THE ASS! I went through the WHOLE line in ONE CUTTING SESSION!

i had mine less than an hour

**GreenMonster** · 06-02-2005, 6:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dallison

you said it, i didnt want to mix oil and gas

Yeah, the next one I buy is gonna be a 4 cycle...

chef chris · 06-02-2005, 6:02 PM

Got a 2 cycle Toro...best I've ever owned, no smell, no smoke, no mess $150 at Homer D Poes.

dallison · 06-02-2005, 6:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

Yeah, the next one I buy is gonna be a 4 cycle...

i figured if i was going to be using it i might as well enjoy it

**GreenMonster** · 06-02-2005, 6:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chef chris

Got a 2 cycle Toro...best I've ever owned, no smell, no smoke, no mess $150 at Homer D Poes.

Mine's the same way... I've got to have another gas can for my 2 cycle chainsaw, so I figured, I might as well just go with the 2 stroke...

1killercls · 06-02-2005, 6:10 PM

B&D Cordless elecric here. It was a gift. I hate it. No balls and it just sucks, This weekend a new 2-cycle Weed Wacker. I like teh 2 strokes.

**mclarenf3387** · 06-02-2005, 6:11 PM

We just pay the Messicans

Seems to work pretty well

**GreenMonster** · 06-02-2005, 6:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387

We just pay the Messicans

My friend has "lawn fairies"... He'll come home and the lawn will be cut...

"Damn, the lawn fairies must have been here"

**mclarenf3387** · 06-02-2005, 6:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

My friend has "lawn fairies"... He'll come home and the lawn will be cut...

"Damn, the lawn fairies must have been here"

THats what we call them as well.

Thats just because we can't pronounce they're names

**GreenMonster** · 06-02-2005, 6:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dallison

it is a little heavier but cuts like hell and i would recommend it

Mine's heavy, but it came with a shoulder stap. I never used it 'cause I didn't want to look like a girlie man, but decided to give it a try when I used the tiller attachment. Using a tiller attachment on a weedwacker is like holding the tail on a tasmanian devil

I use the shoulder strap all the time now...

Dan · 06-02-2005, 6:57 PM

Damn, someone else trying to put the Mexicans out of work! I actually have a Japanese gardener as most Mexicans around here are known as "mow & blow" gardeners.

06-02-2005, 5:31 PM	#1
dallison registered pw Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: south central pa Age: 33 Posts: 26,453	my weedwacker purchasing experience so we wanted to buy a weedwacker to add to the collection of lawn equipment. so i went to lowes and picked out a 4 cycle 159.99 troy-bilt. took it home assembled it and gased it up. it has one of those damn automatic spindles on the bottom(whatever you call it) where the line comes out. it takes me just a few min to get familiar with the controls and to get the end to spin to cut the grass. success!! i start to cut my 1st few blades of weeds and then the lione sucks itself back into the spindle. this happens about 4 more times and it takes me quite a while to figure it out. eventually after the 5th time i threw the spindle across the yard at the fence. luckily nothing broke but i lost the spring and i said fawk it. so i returned it and got my $$$ back. i went to sears and checked out their selection. the only 4 cycle they had was 219.99 craftsman, a little more than i wanted to spend but i wanted a better product. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...=Line+Trimmers the spool(now i know what it is called) uses a single peice of line that is easy to replace. those spools that contain 20 feet of line that are supposed to be automatic are a pain and this craftsman is sweet. it is a little heavier but cuts like hell and i would recommend it

06-02-2005, 5:58 PM	#15
bl^5 Got da Internet Goin Nutz Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: P-VILLE, TEXAS Age: 32 Posts: 2,012	I am having the same experience with a Lowes weed wacker I thought it was just my inexperience at weed wacking, but their automatic line shit is a PAIN IN THE ASS! I went through the WHOLE line in ONE CUTTING SESSION! It will be going back THIS WEEKEND! Last edited by bl^5; 06-02-2005 at 6:01 PM.

06-02-2005, 5:36 PM	#2
Moog-Type-S The sizzle in the Steak Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 32,847	4-cycle weed wackers own!

06-02-2005, 5:36 PM	#3
Acuraluvr Spinnin them beats Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Delaware Age: 16 Posts: 3,861	$220 for a weed-wacker? we got an electric weedwacker with automatic spool 85.99 with two free spool refills

06-02-2005, 5:36 PM	#4
BEETROOT Goddidit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: az Age: 28 Posts: 21,157	you must be doing some serious whacking. mine was like $75 and it takes down everything. gas and i think 25cc? my yards only about 30 feet wide though.

06-02-2005, 5:39 PM	#5
GreenMonster Mega Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Swansea, MA Age: 42 Posts: 32,285	Mine's similar to the one you got (but it's in JD green)... Did you get any of the attachments ?? I need to buy the tiller/cultivator attachment 'cause my step-dad took back the one I was "borrowing" from him )

06-02-2005, 5:40 PM	#6
Moog-Type-S The sizzle in the Steak Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 32,847	I got a Ryobi 4 cycle a few years ago...it's great...paid about $120.00 for it...you can attach all sorts of attachments to it. Works great.

06-02-2005, 5:44 PM	#8
03SSMTL-S Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: parts unknown Age: 30 Posts: 4,091	i picked up a cheap homelite gas powered one last year for like $70 at home depot

06-02-2005, 6:02 PM	#18
chef chris Homeless Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern DEL-A-Where? Age: 35 Posts: 9,587	Got a 2 cycle Toro...best I've ever owned, no smell, no smoke, no mess $150 at Homer D Poes.

06-02-2005, 6:10 PM	#21
1killercls Full of myself. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clearwater, Fla. Posts: 33,131	B&D Cordless elecric here. It was a gift. I hate it. No balls and it just sucks, This weekend a new 2-cycle Weed Wacker. I like teh 2 strokes.

06-02-2005, 6:11 PM	#22
mclarenf3387 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orange, NJ Posts: 8,381	We just pay the Messicans Seems to work pretty well

06-02-2005, 6:57 PM	#26
Dan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: West Covina, CA Age: 57 Posts: 2,327	Damn, someone else trying to put the Mexicans out of work! I actually have a Japanese gardener as most Mexicans around here are known as "mow & blow" gardeners.