Best Brush Cutter Blade? Let's find out! Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, Oregon, Renegade & Forester
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- Trimmer Brush cutter blades tested: Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, Oregon, Renegade, Forester, Euros and BluecatELE. Blades tested on grass, 1 inch trees, 2 inch trees and 3.5 inch trees. Blade durability tested using direct impact metal and concrete and subsequent damage assessment. After experiencing damage from concrete and metal, blades tested on a 2-inch tree once again. No sponsors on the Project Farm Channel. I purchased all the blades tested and greatly appreciate the tremendous Patreon support, which helps fund the products tested.
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Echo: amzn.to/2Yo8jLg
Husqvarna: amzn.to/2QlcGlv
Oregon: amzn.to/34mCPcb
Renegade Hybrid: amzn.to/2R2it3q
Forester: amzn.to/34o0lFK
Euros: amzn.to/2QfgWDb (no longer available)
BluecatELE: no longer available
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Product tested in no particular order:
Stihl: amzn.to/3j1kXri
Echo: amzn.to/2Yo8jLg
Husqvarna: amzn.to/2QlcGlv
Oregon: amzn.to/34mCPcb
Renegade: amzn.to/34lixzJ
Forester: amzn.to/34o0lFK
Euros: amzn.to/2QfgWDb
BluecatELE: no longer available
Chainsaw chains please, Stihl, Oregon, Echo and the Horrible Freight ones. I can donate $ to help cover the costs.
Please do a comparison video of grass seed products! I noticed you don't have any videos on that and it would be incredibly interesting to see which brands perform the best!
you could do lawn mower blade brands to see which one last the longest and can withstand rocks, sticks, etc.and also see if a mulching blade is weaker than a non-mulching blade
Go like an subscribed to my channel
Hey! I just bought a Honda hht35s. Need help! I would like to replace the head, the one from factory sucks. What would you recommend me???
You sir have saved me a lot of money over the years.
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm thanks for the video, you should test two stroke weed eater oil to see which one is the best. Like stihl oil and other brands like offbrands and stuff.
*Mateen S* You and me both
the best kind is the one that wears a mask.
Hope you're donating that saved money to poor black communities.
I love it that he always looks like he is fighting back an ear-to-ear smile. You can really tell he enjoys the heck out of what he does.
Well said. Thanks
It makes me smile too! I feel like he is about to burst out laughing.
😂😂😂😂
lot of data packed into 14 minutes, no nonsense. I like your style sir!
I appreciate that!
Wow, excellent video, one of the best I have seen on TH-cam. He is direct and to the point, he doesn't like to waste time talking about his long lost aunt and how it worked for her. He went through 5 different blades and compared them from least to favorite in less than 15 minutes. He went over all of the best highlights on each one of the blades, comparing them for grass and little trees from 1 inch to 3 inches. I am a senior female widow and hate going to the store because I don't have the experience using any of these tools and I want to buy it for my son to do the job. Listening to his video gave me a great options to choose from. I was trying to find one that does both grass and 2 inch trees. But they don't make a good combination blade; so I decided on buy one best for grass, and the best for little trees. For grass, I am going to buy the Husqvara and for little trees I decided on the Forester which was the fastest and the strongest. /thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos for all of us who can't afford to hire out people to do the job. Your video was so helpful.
Thanks so much!
When Project Farm post a new video, I press "like" first, then watch the video. Have never been disappointed.
Thank you very much! It means a lot!!
Totally agree! You took the words right out of my mouth! PF is the BEST.....👍👍😉😉
Sapele Steve I do the same thing lol. Project Farm is the best.
It's just muscle memory now. PF never fails to amaze me. Whether it's a test rig he's come up with or what's being tested doesn't matter. It's always informative and entertaining.
#ProjectFarmTestedandApproved
How about a showdown of water hoses? The traditional rubber hoses, the newer lay flat hoses, and the flexible metal type. Durability, kink resistance, puncture resistance...etc! Love this channel as most people do! Keep up the great work!
Great idea!
Do it
Awesome idea!
Yes please
Don't forget crush resistance.
This guy is a saint! The amount of work that must go into every single one of these videos is bar none. I don’t ever see myself buying a brush trimmer blade, but was happy watching this entire comparison video.
Glad you enjoyed watching the video!
agreed; highly lovable. he is the man.
So nice to get a video that gets right to the point, and doesn't try to pad out the minutes with useless comments. Really clear and informative presentation.
Next Test: Dust-Masks (FFP1, FFP2, FFP3, etc.)
Great test idea! Thank you
You'll be disappointed trying to cut grass with a dust mask.
That's actually a really good idea
Howard Osborne lol clown,
Howard Osborne 🤔
"Honey, can you cut the grass this weekend?"
"Sorry, babe! Letting it grow for a test I'm doing!"
Smart man. Very smart :D
lol Thanks for sharing.
I took your advice and bought the Renegade brush clearing saw, you were right on the money. I put this on a 460 Stihl clearing saw and that is one mean machine. I bought the Stihl harness that goes with it, and there's almost no possibility of getting caught up in it. Thank you for all your great reviews!!
Glad I could help!
Just got finished watching the 4 stroke oil in 2 stroke engine when I got this notification...niceeee
Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!
@@ProjectFarm always do, thank you for your content and not selling out to sponsorships
#ProjectFarmTestedandApproved
@Yo Mama go troll somewhere else.
Same
Man this channel gives the best consumer advice a homeowner can have
Thanks so much!
@@ProjectFarm the Blade for trimmer is only for cutting the tall grass no branch of the tree chainsaw adapt cutting the tree
@@leonardomigot4040 q1aaaa
And all you have to do is click and subscribe…🤭😂
That's why I love this channel, you try to make the tests as fair as possible so the decision is unbiased
Thanks so much!
This validates my good experience with a Forester branded blade. I have the 7" model and it works very well. Looks like I'll be sticking with them in the future if I ever have to replace it. Thanks for the great, no bs, informative videos!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I'm a groundskeeper, and I'm glad to see a non-sponsored reason for me to switch from Stihl to Husqvarna blades. Helped me over the years, thanks Project Farm!
Thank you very much!
I tend to prefer Stihl, but a win is a win. I have both. New and old. The cheap Stihl is still good, cheap Husqvarna tends to be cheap. The highs of both really are high and.
Just today, used a 20 year old Stihl 029 Super to cut a bunch of wood, and an old Husqvarna 42 with a bow blade to finish.
Currently, Stihl is owned by Stihl and Husqvarna is owned by AYP (American Yard Products). I would buy both.
I run a Husqvarna Scarlett Blade on a S270 Shindiawa, 1in (25MM) Arbor 22 Tooth. It's purpose is for Woody heavy stuff, it's not like the Husqvarna you see here it's made similar to the Oregon Blade here... It's a cutting son of a gun.
@@herpnderpn2484 I'd say husqvarna maybe has some collab with AYP, but as far as I know Husqvarna is still an independent company.
@@Technohonk Husqvarna (mowers and saws) are AYP. Or.... More appropriately AYP is Husqvarna. They are in a sense their own brand, but it is a massive confusing cluster of Roper, Electrolux, Sears and Roebuck, and a few others. Husqvarna is not junk from what I've worked on, but it also competes in the mid range consumer market meaning it can be cheap. They also compete in the commercial stuff.... very good stuff, not junk at all. No body does cheap like MTD though.
The motorcycle part is owned by KTM currently (I think).
Per my earlier comment, it's actually a 50ish year old Husqvarna L65, not a 42. I like the 455 rancher as well.
This man has saved me time,money,and a ton of frustration because of his product testing videos. I love project farm and I often beinge watch his videos like a Netflix series
Thanks so much!
@@ProjectFarm no thank you! You have no idea how much this means to me. A simple reply just made my day
@@josephstalin9500 Lol I could care less about Netflix usually, but PF... spot on Sir!
Forester package: this blade is for grass, dont use on anything hard
Forester itself: sucks at cutting grass, chops through trees almost instantly
Me at 3am: *_confused screaming_*
Lawyers...
That's just to cover their ass in case somebody cuts their leg off
Me too! No trees yet called the Forrester. So why wasnt it called the Prairier or Pasturer or Savanna-er? Oh yeah, Forrester is more accurate and cooler.
Although to be fair isn't that a risk with all of these blades?
The chainsaw cutters are a genius idea though, because a lot of people already have a chainsaw and equipment to sharpen the cutters.
In my late teens, many decades ago, for a couple of summers I worked for a county gardening department and it often involved using a proper gasoline-powered "brush cutter" (with a vest that it was hung from to remove hand strain). We learned then that if we had to deal with a mixed field having both woody brushes and grass, it was way better to use a proper wood-cutter-type blade to get the thick brushes and small trees out, and then use a line trimmer attachment to cut the grass, than to use any mixed type blade! We tried one or two of the mixed (advertised) blades but they were so bad in one plant type or the other that they were left on the shelf in favor of dedicated blades/line cutters. And hey, it seems the situation has not much changed :)
Thanks for sharing.
Hands down... best content uploader on TH-cam. If there is some sort of award for best consumer related informative content, this guy deserves to win it.
Thanks!
You might want to check out Thunderf00t. One of his specialties is debunking Indiego go scams, like self filling water bottles, solar roadways, things like that.
It’s great because he shows the common tricks of deception so many use these days, which is important, because a lot of people use snake oil to sell their crap.
I'm tired of getting expensive boots that can't last as long as my Meijer pair.
We need a PF popular boot brand comparison!!
Would like to see HAIX boots in a test
@ some Red Wing boots are better than others are. Their loggers are awesome. But I've had other types of boots from Red Wing I was less impressed with.
Great video idea! Thank you
My favorite work boots are standard us army jungle boots. Why? Because I can't feel my feet anymore after using them, so any discomfort is negligible!
@ Danner fan too. Tried liking Red Wing for years. Just don't fit my feet well.
Nice work. Based on this video I bought the Renegade. It worked so well I tried it on cutting trees. It is awesome it easily cuts cedars down up to ~5" diameter, I use it for thinning oak, hickory, and cedars and can cut >100 trees an hour.
Great to hear!
Thanks! Your comparisons give us a real world idea of what we can expect out of the various blades! I now know" EXACTLY " what is best for my application.
Glad to help! Thanks so much!
Same here. This was very helpful.
This could not have been posted at perfect timing! I’m sitting in my truck trying to figure out which one to go buy. Thank you!!
Awesome! Thank you!
So which one of these B grade horror movie props are you going to get?
@@1pcfred "Husky makes it through tibia without issue but has problems with the femer'
#ProjectFarmTestedandApproved
@@JasonW. I think any of those blades would make it. But that red carbide one that took down the metal pole was something else. I use a brush head here but not a circular saw blade type. I always thought they were kind of nuts. So I use a little swing arm one. It is good for bramble bushes. Bigger stuff I hit with a chainsaw.
I've said before and I'l say it again.... Another swing and a home run by Project Farm... One more video to add to my favorites to show friends at the shop. I literally get giddy when i see you've posted another comparison video. The attention to detail and the real world scenarios you play out when testing products leaves little room for speculation and doubt. Many thanks once again from a loyal channel member from Canada
Wow, thank you!
A great review. I often thought a circular saw blade might make a decent brush cutter. I am using the 6 bladed model you tested and had to machine a adapter to mount it. The 6 bladed cutter works well on my heavy thick grass and small stems in my yard.
Thanks for sharing!
Hands down, the best review for anything I’ve ever seen. Zero opinion. Straight to the point. Just content. Raw content. Sir you’re outstanding
Thanks!
One of my favorite things about this channel is that you reply to most of your comments and you have over a million subs. I know channels that only have 20k and they don’t reply to comments at all
Thank you very much! This channel would be nothing without the viewers and I have tremendous respect and appreciation for everyone who watches the videos and takes time to comment. A huge benefit to me personally is that I do learn a lot from viewers and continue to receive terrific video ideas.
Come on he don't just reply plenty of people do copy paste one liners but he reads and gives a coherent response 👏
Indeed
Aaron Crain how did you get here
For a truth it feels good when people return COMMENTS like PROJECT FARM... DONT ALWAYS LEAVE A COMMENT. BUT BECAUSE YOUR TRUE TO YOUR CRAFT!
I bought the Renegade Blade you tested before and still use it for saplings. I just about spit my coffee out when the new Renegade chopped your fencepost down.
Renegade continues to amaze me. I've cleared thousands of saplings with the blade.
@@ProjectFarm I have the Husqvarna blade permanently attached to my brush whacker and have done for years. Same blade too, still works like a charm 8 years later. For bigger stuff it can't handle, it's generally big enough to warrant a chainsaw anyway. Might get one of those Forrester blades for when I can't be bothered to get the chainsaw out.
All these blades minus the echo were genuinely bery impressive. They all cut and or held up way better than i expected. I currently have a stihl the same as the Husqvarna one and it almost seems to be supplied from the same manufacturer as they look identical, though i havent measured the thickness from new, works great in thick grass and can get small bush branches as well, works perfect for what i needed it for as i wont be cutting branches any bigger than 1 inch, thats what my chainsaw or pruning saw is for
Thanks for the feedback.
I'd like to see a comparison of electric chipper/mulchers, it would be nice to see something for the small backyard gardener that would not use a proper gas wood chipper. Thanks for the great content.
Having lived in Huskvarna (modern spelling of Husqvarna) most of my childhood I'm always pleased to see how well-known the name of this small place is thanks to Husqvarna products :)
I had no idea it was and actual place.
Adam Metzger it's nothing special really, but the company Husqvarna runs a pretty interesting museum!
@@teadow Huskvarna ligger sjukt vackert vid Vättern
K Johansson Onekligen! Saknar närheten till Vättern nu när jag bor på en annan ort.
Sen säljer man det och det blir till skit. Det finns ingen stolthet längre.
I’ve spent the past 4 days clearing brush on over an acre of my yard using the renegade blade based off the video a few years back, it works great. Thanks for doing all this work testing, it’s greatly appreciated.
That is awesome!
Try the cheapest rectangular shape 2teeths blade,like this one www.alibaba.com/product-detail/43cc-52cc-Durable-Gasoline-Brush-Cutter_60430087120.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.70.70c316c4sO4MbJ ,and you will see a real gamechanger !
Same here. Didn't know saw blades on a trimmer was a thing until I saw that video, went out and got the conversion kit the next day and ordered a renegade. Been clearing brush with it off 3 acres and it's still going strong.
Your videos are a life saver! You are evenhanded and unbiased make your vids a valuable learning tool. Please keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
I have the Forester Blade and it works great on stuff from about 1 inch to 5 inches with my Stihl KM131R. For anything smaller than an inch I typically use a mulching blade to pulverize it into tiny bits.
Thanks for sharing.
Product test request for you, I would like to see how different string (bailing string, hemp string, cotton clothesline, spectra, and paracord) compare to eachother. I am thinking at least a couple questions to answer; How much weight before it snaps? How easily does it burn? Does a square knot pull apart? Does it get damaged easily? A couple tests there should be easy but the damage one has me thinking. Maybe drive over the string a few times in a truck and compare the before and after weights? Maybe run one over the edge of some steel or a rock to see how quickly they fray though?
Michael great idea bro!
For testing string, I think you'd definitely want to test how well they do with shock loading too. After the test for how much weight each (with the strings being equal thickness for a fair comparison of course) can hold without snapping, use a weight that is comfortably below the one that the weakest string could hold statically, and drop it, attached to the string, from increasing heights until it snaps.
Also, measuring how much they stretch before breaking in the static load test would be useful too.
Great video idea! Thank you!
Awesome idea. While your on the tie down theme, add to the list ropes, zip ties, ratchet tie down straps, bungee cords and of course the strings. I’m sure almost everyone will use or has used one of those items around the shop... or farm.
I'd like to see this, too. As Zuthal said, amount of stretch can be an important factor in some applications, so I'd like to see that measured, too.
Do I need a brush blade? Nope
Am I going to watch this anyway? Absolutely
Thank you very much!
Me same.
This is precisely why I bought the Husqvarna 535LK pro combi! Not only does it have a shed loads of power but being a combi I can switch out heads for different jobs in seconds! I currently have a strimmer head, brushcutter, mulching blade and a clearing saw, so I can pretty much deal with anything!
Thanks for sharing.
I have the renegade hybrid and its truly an amazing product for how many rocks i have found in very thick brush it just keeps on going. I will be trying some of the other renegade blades as well
Thanks for the feedback.
10:17 it made me laugh so hard when renegade completely devoured the metal pipe
Thanks for watching.
I was scrolling through the comments waiting for someone to mention that
Mild steel, nom nom!
Yep, went in for a tap... and went so far it might as well keep going.
That better Not be my fence!!!
I never would have thought that my weed eater could cut through a 3” tree with just swapping to a brush blade. This just saved me so much time over using a chainsaw.
Glad to hear!
I’ve been using a sawzall
@@TugIronChief Power tools are fun though. Fuck that saw in the summer heat.
ACKSHWEEEEE I came millimeters from cutting my thigh open with a chainsaw, duck walking around brush to get at it from ground level. IT IS A TERRIBLE IDEA! I got a bike handle trimmer, and the Stihl chisel tooth blade and limit stop. It lets me down brush FAR faster than I can dispose of it. Downside; you absolutely must sharpen each chisel tooth every time you go through a tank or two of gas. Mitigation of downside; a round file and guide makes that like a 10 minute job.
@@TugIronChief But you have to bend over or get on your knees to get a cut close to the ground. With a trimmer brush cutter blade, you can stand upright. That makes it a win for me.
This is one of the best channels on the net. Practical info. No BS.repeatable results.thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Your channel is an absolute favorite. I really like your no nonsense style. 😊
How did the Echo do with grass?
Chai nya.
Dear Bob Ross of garage equipment, chemicals, and tools; thank you kindly for all you do. You are very much appreciated by myself and many others. You're a good person and do good work. Hope you have the best day you can!
Lmao Bob Ross of garage equipment good one
lol. Thank you. I'll have to work on the Bob Ross hair soon
There are no bad products, just happy little accidents.
@@ParkerUAS this made me lol... literally
@@ProjectFarm WOW HE ACTUALLY COMMENTED SOMETHING THAT LOOKS LIKE A REPLY TO SOMEONE AM I DREAMING
The Oregon Blade scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7.
lol. Nice!
You beat me too it 😥
Self destruction at level 10!
LMFAO i was looking for this comment
@jerryrigeverything
Great video. Very helpful. It also shows that rather than there being one superior blade, it is important to match the bade to what you are cutting. I now definitely want to get a Husqvarna blade for grass and smaller things, and either a Forrester or carbide tipped blade for saplings. I'm done with strings.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
I suggest looking at what professionals use for clearing saw work. It's not arcane knowledge or rocket science. Carbon reinforced string works for some things and triangular blades do for others, but simple toothed sheet metal is The Solution most of the time. High quality carbide has its applications but most of the time it's steel for saplings. 8 or 9 inch aggressive sheet metal discs work wonders with 3 hp 2 stroke machines. Generic tooth designs are nice but Strand, Stihl branded equivalents, and some other Swedish designs are just a bit better. Don't bother with 4 cycle or battery when actually cutting larger saplings, and especially those weirdo Alibaba discs. That's just embarrassing. There is an established industry that just cuts through 2 inch saplings like it was air. And was for decades.
Ive been using the Renegade blade for about a year and its great, even on my Dewalt Brushless 40v electric trimmer
Great to hear. I'm considering the DeWalt 40V for some grass and light brush work.
Somebody’s wife said quit making videos and get that grass cut. He showed her.
lol. Nice!
But what did he show her... how many head gaskets and spark plugs he needs to change!😂😂😂😂😂
Oh man, every time I open TH-cam and there’s a new project farm video, it’s like Christmas. Thanks for doing these.
Glad you like them!
Outstanding review! Well presented, concise and seemingly accurate.
Thank you kindly!
I loved the Husqvarna 3 teeth in my old job. Was perfect for small 1" trees and all the grass and bushes i had to work with
Thanks for sharing.
Told my grandpa about you lol. You've saved him a lot. Hes working on a classic 1962 oldsmobile Startfire and we are so grateful that you are here to save us money! Love from Florida!
Awesome! Thank you very much! Please say "hello" to your grandpa for me!
@@ProjectFarm will do thanks for the reply 😁
NW Indiana Sirens, does your grandpas car have the aluminum V-8 in it?
@@bartman59laj55 actually yes we just got redone about a year ago the. We repainted the block red and it now has chrome accents. The body still needs a lot if work!
Seems like everywhere I look I see these 215 V8 engines. My dad (RIP) had dreams of putting one in his MGB. I now have his unfinished motor at my house, trying to figure what to do with it. I’m sure I will figure something out.
Plot twist: Project Farm has been sponsored by the makers of his pen the whole time.
It's a Fisher Space pen if you're interested.
He would be honest enough to tell us if he was!
SuperImmenseGaming fisher price? 😂😂😂
That's hilarious! 😂
@@SuperImmenseGaming I thought it was a parker jotter? oh well, that's pretty dope either way!
I appreciate your condensing and quick delivery.
Thanks!
Good information. I bought 2 Euro 6 blade cutters. On the first one after about a day of use three rivets that hold the blades on fell out, losing the 3 blades. On the next blade, after about an hour of use, I hit a wire in my chicken fence for about a second, it did not cut the wire. The metal in the cutting blade is so soft it curled up the blade!
Thanks for sharing.
I literally just told my wife I’m buying a brush cutter for this weekend! This is the second time you got me like google lol
That is awesome!
Awesome! My ex-wife hated me "doing things." She wanted me "making money." Not spending money. Glad to see your wife is better.
Project farm is far more respectable than slimy dishonest google
We all know: scratches at level 6 with deeper groves at level 7
lol. Nice!
Yes Mad Snow... but what are you scratching... I really don’t want to know🤓🤓🤓
Oh wait a second wrong channel 😂
Grass is grass, and grass doesn't cut well with round blades with lots of teeth
that channel...haha...i also like that chanel too
I bought the Forester brushcutter blade about 3 years ago as a 2-pack. I have yet to wear out the first one. I'm glad I didn't read the directions! I use string heads for grass, like most people.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks dude! That was very instructive and I know now which blade I need for the job I have
6:05 I love how you read the warnings. "Or death!"
@@ChrissehCat wow really?
|Ideal for brush
|Blade is for cutting grass
WHAT?!
@@ChrissehCat What ? ? ?
Thanks for sharing.
wait what, ChrissehCat's comment is gone? She said it's weird to see that because she wrote all that and drew the diagrams.
I just want to thank you for your time spent on this channel. I just spent 4 days binge watching Project Farm with my son. Great quality time spent together and we had some awesome conversations while watching. Unlike other channels that feel the need to cuss every other word, I can watch with my future little engineer / mechanic with no fear. He loves the testing methods, the tools, the products tested, the thought involved and the anticipation but sometimes unexpected result. Then we can run to the store to purchase a product with confidence or maybe even run a few experiments of our own. I think you have definitely made a positive impact on a young mans future. Thank you Sir, thank you.
Proud of you for taking your son on this journey with you!
GREAT video. It gives such much insight in the different blades. Both om quality but also in use. The speed of the video is perfect.
I wish that more review/comparison videos were like this one. Clear, straightforward, no B.S.
Thanks!
I love a test where the cheapest entry gives a good show
Great point!
It clearly shows how many folk are conned by slick marketing and persuaded to believe that the known brand is always superior when the truth is often the opposite.
It’s amazing that most of the blades look like circular saw blades...
When the Renegade ate through the pipe, I lost it 😂
Thanks for watching.
Me too i laughed pretty hard.
Definitely did not expect that lol
Purchased the renegade blade a few days before watching this, so of course I was rooting for it. I too lost it when it annihilated the pipe!
Imagine accidentally hitting a water pipe in you're house with that.
Thanks for posting these videos, just ordered the kit for my Toro straight shaft 25.4 cc and the Renegade razor hybrid to help tackle heavy brush.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm Just an update : I can not use the Toro so time for a new weed whacker I guess. What would you recommend, I have a 114'X 39' area of heavy 1 to 2 1/2 inch shrub/trees. Thank you.
Thanks for the info.
I have a 4 stroke Troy Built interchangeable attachments had to replace the head in 2 years. And a Ryobi corded hi/low speed trimmer that has taken a beating for over 20 years
still strong. Will try the Forrester soon.
Thanks for sharing.
I don't know any other TH-camr that is responding to that much comments. Thanks for making TH-cam great.
Thank you very much! I enjoy the interaction!
Always top notch info from Project Farm! You always add valuable details that the average guy just isn't going to have the ability, skill, or equipment to gain the critical info learned from your comparisons. I appreciate the heck out of having this priceless resource to refer to when adding new gear to my inventory!
Just and idea for a new video would be to do like a greatest hits series where you give your top recommendations from your comparison videos. You could have like 10 reccos a video with similar topics grouped in alphabetical order. The ultimate PROJECT FARM VIDEO ENCYCLOPEDIA! Your already TH-cam royalty you just as well bump up to mythological superpower. Heck go ahead and run for president, I'll vote for ya!
Thanks for the suggestion!
great informative video, saved me tons of research time. I like how you stick to the point and don't add fluff in here to waste anyone's time. Hat off to you and i'll subscribe for future research. keep up the good work!!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Very helpful, thanks for doing this comparison and sharing it with us.
You are welcome!
Having just spent the day cutting brush, this answers several questions in my mind. TY! Off to find a replacement Honda driveshaft in the morning ...
"The Oregon blade is made in Sweden!" 😂
Thanks for the feedback.
And I got a, to my eye, identical blade branded Stihl. Made in Sweden 🤔
The sweeds usually have a decent product
Oregon is still a USA company and notice the stihl blade at twice the cost under performs the oregon🤷♂️
And the Euros blade is made in China
Its so satisfying when he check the hardness of the blade♥️
Thanks for watching!
I got a shakespeare brush cutter from Lowe's a few years ago. Used it for thick blackberry clearing. Wish I had this video back then. Nice job
Thanks!
Your have saved me a lot of time and money. I’ve also recommended you to many of my family and friends when I didn’t have a valid answer to their questions. Thanks a lot for all of the useful reviews and information you have shared.
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Nice profile pic😂
The renegade lost a lot of speed on the three and half inch brush...
BRUSH !
Nah man, Thats called a tree. Lol
Im just kiddin around. Love you videos man. One of the only TH-cam channels I consider a valid source for product reviews. Your awesome man I love and respect what you do. Keep it up. We viewers appreciate it a lot.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for making this! I'm going to help my mom clear her property and needed this to help me figure out what blade to get.
You are welcome!
What an incredibly thorough design and performance evaluation. Well done. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much!
I love seeing more of these comparisons that are relatable. Do you think you could test what pressure washer nozzles are most effective?
Great test idea. Any suggestions on brands or other specifics related to testing them? Thanks again
i find the Turbo nozzels to be the most effective but they can blast the paint off your car if its chipped anywhere. also the size of the pump makes a big difference. ive got a 13hp 3600psi 4gpm and a 5hp 3000psi 2gpm washer and the 13hp is by far more powerful. that one might strip the pain off a car even if it isnt chipped.
@ That's exactly why don't get gas powered ones anymore I only use electric to prevent further damage Plus I make less of a mess by using less water Anything that doesn't come off with 1600 PSI of electric pressure washer I probly don't want to come off
@@bcoit55 i de-grease my cars with them so im all for the extra power lol. often times i just use a garden hose and scrub brush to wash the paint.
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Doggonnit TH-cam! Cant you wait for the punchline? At least give me ads for stuff I LIKE!
Sitting here, laughing like a fool about this.
lol. Nice
@@chloehennessey6813 Well just so you know Project Farm is Technically a TH-cam employee... He makes a lot of money from these ads and views...
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Great review! I have used the renegades on my 2620pas to clear bamboo stands and lots of privet. They are great blades in my opinion and once they become dull I use them for light brush/ thick stalked grasses. I do see one of those forester blades in my future though! Thanks!
Thanks.
I like Oregon blades myself. The majority of the stuff I cut is California grass and such. I also have a mix of pithy woods ( African Tulip trees), papaya, and many variety of vines. The Oregon tri lobe blade is my go to. I can carefully use against horse fence, clear under hot wire, and go right up to rock wall. I use a Shidaiwa 35 and grease the head every time I reverse the blade. When I have harder wood or thicker wood I use my 12 volt Hackzall. I've topped avocado and mango trees with 8 to 10 inch branches.
Thanks for sharing.
I had an idea recently while visiting my local “home improvement” store. Any chance you would be willing to do a comparison of “expanding foam” products? This would include the one time use cans and the home dyi kits for multi use spray guns. Thanks
Thanks for the video idea.
@theykilledthegiggler Try the DapTex stuff in the blue can. It's expensive and takes a long time to fully cure, but it can be cleaned up with soap and water and I've had no problems using a can 2 months after I started using it. The fancy smart straw great stuff also restarts, but you might have to cut off the end of the smart straw.
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@theykilledthegiggler You can use Great Stuff as many times as you want. After each use, or before, you can unscrew the nozzle and dip it into gasoline and clear it right up allowing you to use it as often as you'd like till it is empty.
After years of using a string trimmer, I've came to the conclusion that there simply isn't no one attachment that will be good at everything. Thats why my string trimmers have detachable shafts, it only takes a few seconds to remove one and pop in another. One has line for grass and small weeds only, the second weeds to small brush, and the third of course for the bigger stuff. I also have a cultivator for weeding the garden but that is another story.
Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for the feedback.
Line head, 3 or 4 tooth grass blade, and a scratch blade or chain tooth blade will let you cut anything that a trimmer could possibly cut.
@@danlorett2184 exactly. String for trimming with minimal damage, 3 point for clearing lots of grass and light brush, and the saw blade type for cutting anything that's too small to start the chainsaw for.
Do you have specifics on your rigs?
I work in habitat restoration and use bush cutters regularly and it must be mentioned the these blades are all intended for different tasks. With the “star” shaped blades intended for cutting thick grasses and reeds with the “circular saw” type blades intended mostly for cutting woody material
Thanks for the feedback.
When this review came out, I purchased the Renegade blade, which I've been very happy with. I'd like to submit that there is a solution between "string" and saw blades. Flail blades, which use 3 or 4 blades, do a great job when the growth is rougher than grass but not as extreme as 1" saplings. I've used the all plastic flail blades, but they break or wear rapidly. The best solution I've found is the Shakespeare or Weed Warrior trimmer heads, which use a stainless steel blade reinforced with plastic.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks once again Todd, this test series helps me just when I needed to buy a new brush cutting blade! Your testing and reviews are second to none!
Great to hear!
Must say that this has been a very comprehensive video on the blades and their performance. Have been thinking for while which blade would be best to own. I had already purchased the forester chainsaw blade and now I'm glad I did. Also I'm very happy that I didn't purchase any other blades as this demonstration showed me that I need not purchase any other blade for my needs. Thank you Project Farm for your dedication and your level of attention paid to all of your tests. Exceptionally wonderful video. Great info.
Glad I could help!
Found this JUST in time. Been trying to figure out the best brush cutter & accessories for the best prices. Was pretty much set on the Sthil FS55R or similar & this video def helped with blade choices. THANK YOU!!! The brush, weeds, & trees will not be very happy however.
You are welcome!
New favorite review channel. Just really a lot of thoughtful testing in a short period of time. Thank you.
Welcome aboard!
Maybe you could do a test on which windshield wipers are the best.
There is a PF video from about 6 months ago.
as i look to the right, there it is.
I’ll be clearing a few acres of brush in the coming months thank you for these videos this should save me a bunch of time and money
Glad to help!
Ohh how I love, love, love this channel.This guy is amazing.The most comprehensive testing you can find anywhere....
Thanks so much!
Very informative and to the point. This is just what I needed as I'm looking to cut saplings in the 2 to 3" range. Looks like the Forester might be the way to go for me. Thanks so much for the info.
You are welcome!
With the thoroughness of your reviews...I would like to see you check out gentleman’s clubs next.
Lol, that's funny!
great video i will say i have learned over the years owning a landscaping business that different style blades work better in different types of brush as you showed here I have never really found a one blade suits all in this type of work we have 3 different types blades depending on what we will be clearing. Todd thanks so much for your dedication and hard work on these videos every week. You are awesome. Stay Safe Stay Healthy!
Thank you very much too! You are absolutely right about having several styles of blades. I wish you good health and safety as well.
I agree with this comment. My trimmer came with a 3-tooth blade so I use that for brush, a small string for grass (because smaller string cuts better), and fat string for around fences, walls, anything that might damage the string. Different jobs do better with different tools.
Not a professional but I've done quite a lot of brush cutting. I ususally have one whacker set up with string for grass, and one with the Husqvarna blade. That blade has lasted for years and still works great! Most anything the Husqvarna blade can't cut is usually big enough to warrant pulling out a chainsaw anyway.
I might get one of those Forrester blades for when I don't want to get out a chainsaw or need to cut something very close to the ground. But generally I think string and the Husqvarna blade are the way to go.
This video was helpful. I'm clearing brush this week and I needed this video before I purchased a saw for my project. I'll try the renegade blade. I'll save for my power saw.
Thanks for sharing.
Much appreciated it helps me because I have to cut through to rain that has debris. I'm more comfortable now so I will be using the 3-point blade, thank you.💯
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing!