Should serve you well Rob. I have used handle bar strimmers for more than half my life so when I use those it feels uncomfortable as I’m that used to them. Good review.
Looks a good bit of kit. The straight shaft strimmers are so much better, in my opinion, to bent shaft. I personally prefer 4 stroke machines. Less buzzy. Quieter, more fuel efficient and generally last longer. That's why I go for Honda. But each to there own. Stihl are a trusted brand who's equipment does stand the test of time.
Thanks for the comment Gary. I agree the straight shafts are better and offer more control. I looked at the Honda a few years ago, I remember it being very heavy. In my humble opinion, you can’t beat Stihl for quality. All the best. Rob.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices yup. Totally agree about weight. They are quite heavy. But it's something I've got used to. Like everything. It's each to there own. Stihl for some. Honda etc for others. It's just what works best for you.
Hi Rob, good to see new videos coming through from you again. I'm just getting my kit together and popped down the sthil shop who wanted to sell me the FS 91 which is alot more expensive. Your strimmer is obviously the one to have however not sure wether to go for the handle bar version over the loop handle?. Many thanks.
Bicycle handlebar for mowing large areas where a mower wouldn't be safe or can't get to and brushcutting. Loop handle for trimming, edging and other regular lawn care duties. I have had both and love them for what they do. Edging can be done with a bicycle handlebar trimmer but is quite a pain and really can't be done fast. Ideally one of each when it is affordable. You can do more with the loop handle but can be dangerous to run a metal clearing blade due to kickback.
Great video as usual Rob, do you ever wear a face sheild while using your strimmer? I always wear one with built in ear protection as you only ever get one set of eyes, must admit got whacked twice in face just under visor on 2 different gardens last week, so wouldn't be without face shield mate
Hi Rob, quick one. What fuel do you use in this strimmer? I’ve heard ethanol free is best, but that’s more difficult to find in uk, or at least seems to be 😂👍 Hope you’re well Thanks
Rob you should be wearing safety Glasses at all times ! I should not have to tell you this . That is a lovely Garden credit to you and the owner Classic English Garden
Blimey mate only 4 months use out of a strimmer head? what on earth are you doing to the poor things 🤣. Looks like you've got your edging technique pretty sussed. Good work pal 👍
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Amazing what a nice clean edge does for a lawn. Happy custumer equals happy gardener. Good job 👍
Thanks mate, appreciate your positive comment. All the best. Rob.👍🏻
Hello from across the pond. Great work and machine. Soon, I will visit your wonderful country. Cheers!
Thanks for watching Terri, all the best. Rob.👍🏻
As you said a nice garden to work in but with that tool it’s gotta be a real pleasure 😊 thanks for the video 👍🏻
Appreciate your comment Karlito. All the best.👍🏻
in America, we call it FS 70R, the R stands for loop handle
Thank you . Appreciated.👍🏻
Yes rob love the videos excellent piece Equipement looking forward to more videos
Cheers Edward appreciated. Have a great weekend.👍🏻
Hi rob nice trimmer I agree 👍you must have nice edges finish’s the garden off👍take care 👍
Thanks Carl, all the best.👍🏻
Great video Rob. Thank you
Cheers Adam, thanks for watching.👍🏻
I use a straight shaft strimmer as well .I find that you have more control with it . Good job.
Thanks for watching, totally agree with you , I used to have a bent shaft . Much more difficult to use and control.👍🏻
Should serve you well Rob. I have used handle bar strimmers for more than half my life so when I use those it feels uncomfortable as I’m that used to them. Good review.
Thanks Scott.👍🏻
Looks a good bit of kit. The straight shaft strimmers are so much better, in my opinion, to bent shaft. I personally prefer 4 stroke machines. Less buzzy. Quieter, more fuel efficient and generally last longer. That's why I go for Honda. But each to there own. Stihl are a trusted brand who's equipment does stand the test of time.
Thanks for the comment Gary. I agree the straight shafts are better and offer more control. I looked at the Honda a few years ago, I remember it being very heavy.
In my humble opinion, you can’t beat Stihl for quality.
All the best.
Rob.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices yup. Totally agree about weight. They are quite heavy. But it's something I've got used to. Like everything. It's each to there own. Stihl for some. Honda etc for others. It's just what works best for you.
I was about to buy a honda but the 70r just came out with the speed load head so I ended up going with the stihl.
I got my fs70r this year in the sum.er brand from the store in it runs good
Thanks for watching and your comment, the fs70 is a great strimmer .
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices do you use stihl trimmer line
Thanks
Welcome
Hi Rob, good to see new videos coming through from you again. I'm just getting my kit together and popped down the sthil shop who wanted to sell me the FS 91 which is alot more expensive. Your strimmer is obviously the one to have however not sure wether to go for the handle bar version over the loop handle?. Many thanks.
Thanks Mark. Good luck.
Bicycle handlebar for mowing large areas where a mower wouldn't be safe or can't get to and brushcutting. Loop handle for trimming, edging and other regular lawn care duties. I have had both and love them for what they do. Edging can be done with a bicycle handlebar trimmer but is quite a pain and really can't be done fast. Ideally one of each when it is affordable. You can do more with the loop handle but can be dangerous to run a metal clearing blade due to kickback.
Hi. Just got an FS70. Do you use any other blades or do you use just lines?
No just 2.4 mm line. Cheers.
Just ordered one from FFX Tools Rob, What make 2 Stroke oil do you use as I'd like it to start it on good food for prolonged Life :)
Stihl hp super two. Good luck.
My Kombi strimmer head is going on 4 years still got half life left guess mans just gentle with it 😂
Cheers Jack , that’s good going. Stihl are a quality brand.👍🏻
Great video as usual Rob, do you ever wear a face sheild while using your strimmer? I always wear one with built in ear protection as you only ever get one set of eyes, must admit got whacked twice in face just under visor on 2 different gardens last week, so wouldn't be without face shield mate
Thanks Ian, I wear safety glasses , however I didn’t when filming. Your right we need to look after our 👁 eyes. All the best.👍🏻
You stihl running the 70 matey? A have the bull handle model n never skipped a beat bought 2nd hand and used it 4 seasons and its still solid
I love this strimmer. Al the best.
Hi Rob, quick one. What fuel do you use in this strimmer?
I’ve heard ethanol free is best, but that’s more difficult to find in uk, or at least seems to be 😂👍
Hope you’re well
Thanks
I use e5 the expensive unleaded. Works well. 👍🏻
Hi Rob! It goes well on tall grass? I have an efco stark 3810 but it's so heavy.
I do like the fs 70. All the best.
Rob you should be wearing safety Glasses at all times ! I should not have to tell you this . That is a lovely Garden credit to you and the owner Classic English Garden
Your right , sorry
Alright mate, where did you buy this strimmer from? Looking to buy one. Good videos as well mate!
F R Jones and son, online.
Thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices cheers mate!
Blimey mate only 4 months use out of a strimmer head? what on earth are you doing to the poor things 🤣. Looks like you've got your edging technique pretty sussed. Good work pal 👍
Your right its worn down quickly. Fingers crossed this new batch will last a little longer. I must be more careful on the concrete drives.👍🏻
Fs70 or fs94? I’m trying to decide between the 2
I love my Fs 70 , the 94 was a bit heavy if I remember right. It’s my favourite bit ok kit.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices I thought the 70 weighs 1 more pound than the 94?