Weed Shark Weedeater Head
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- This is the WeedShark weed-eater head. It can cut through some tough brush for sure. I was able to take out weeds up to 1" thick and a small tree at 1/2". The blades on the head allow for cutting of things that string could not even touch. The head also allow for multiple sizes of string.
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Actually glad to see you included the opening of the package going 'not so good'. so many manufacturers don't realize they are putting their item at risk with difficult to open plastic.
We wanted to do that so you COULD open it up and look at it. We know they are at risk, put we want our product to be tested out at this point in time. ;-)
@@AmbushHeads I don't understand your response. The package is difficult to open, making it very possible for the product to be damaged by the consumer trying to open the package.
I achieve the same results with the three plastic replacement blade heads by swapping the blades with hvy gauge bandstrap cut and drilled to fit ,use the black variety
I use to cut ski trails and maintain them in the summer, a brush king which looks like a big throwing star with three points on it can take down a tree 3" at the base with one pass, it can be sharpened repeatedly, fits on most gas powered weed whackers and costs a lot less than that thing. One blade will last two to three years as long as you don't hit too many rocks and they cut grass pretty good when they're sharp.
I have seen those in the store. Never have tried one though.
I used to own a Stihl "Brushette" in the early 80s, which I bought used. It attached to my Stihl chainsaw, which was already really heavy. It included a string trimmer, a tricut blade and a circular saw attachment. I cut a bunch of screw willows in my back yard with the tricut blade. It went through brush up to about 2" without a problem. But after few hours of that you really were pooped.
Sounds like a beast! There are lots of nice attachments out there. This one was a little heavy and the blades needed to be sharper.
It's best to keep the cutting material to the right of the head, you seem to be cutting mostly on the back side or going back and forth. When you cut on the left (back side) it throws the material towards you instead of away. You can also cut lower by tilting the head slightly.
Good tips. Thank you for that.
I've had a Weed Shark Pro on my Echo for 3 years, and I love it. Bought a spool of .105 string ( because the .130 from Weedshark cost too much) and just cut a bunch of 14" lengths, it's a lot cheaper that way. The string that comes with it does last a lot longer, but I have had the spool of .105 for 3 years. Edges great, cuts about anything, and you can use it as a blower to clean the walkways afterwards .(Just don't cut trees, get a brush cutter for that. I got the Echo brush cutter kit for mine and it will go through 1-1/2" limbs or saplings like butter.)
On the bigger stuff, try coming down on it from the top of the plant instead of trying to cut it off at the bottom. Just come straight down on it like you are lowering the head to the ground. It will shred it up really nice, and make the big stuff go away faster.
Someone in here said it is garbage. Either never used one, or doesn't know how to use it. I bought a second one just in case the price would go up (which it did) or in case they stop making them (which I hope they don't).
If I find a good deal on another one, I'll but it to have a double back-up. My first one is 3 years old, and still going strong. Second one is still in the package. A third one will last me longer than I will be eating weeds.
Thinking about getting one of those BadgerHeads I saw you review. Looked pretty cool.
Good videos, Thanks for sharing.
This unit is nice but I have had an issue with bent blades when hitting rocks. The company is working on a new blade that is supposed to be resistant to bending. I hope that I can review that when its ready. The badger head is a nice one too!
@@LandtoHouse I can relate to that. The blades on mine are all bent in from cleaning the grass from cracks in pavement. Still works fine, though.
i love how he says the safety card is cool and chucks it away
Haha yes I did toss that aside. :)
Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate...
Thank you for watching.
Stihl makes several types of blades that will handle most any task. I have used them on my trimmer and am very pleased with the results. From what I could see in your video, I think you would find that the cutting is easier and faster. Try them out for yourself, I think you will be impressed with them.
Yes indeed! I have seen a few of them but not had the chance to use them. This attachment is supposed to get an upgrade this year.
"Preforms well on the drop test." I lost it😂😂
haha yes I am so good at that test....
How dose it work on Honeysuckle???
I used to do a LOT of clearing work along riverbank and lakesides, using the Stihl 3-point brush knife metal blade for almost everything, from plain lawn grass, through bramble and reeds, to trees up to an inch thick. I don't recall the model number of the brushcutter itself but I reckon it was maybe one step up from the one you're using. It demanded a deal of respect, as it would throw pebbles or slugs (ugh!) at your face at high speed, if you were incautious. However, that blade simply excelled. I very occasionally had to swap to a saw blade for bigger stuff but I never found the need to downgrade to poly-string for anything.
This head seems promising, but I would probably sharpen about a quarter-inch of the blade tips, to help a bit with the tougher stuff and reduce the load on the motor/drivetrain.
Just my 2-cents worth, as if anyone cared!
I have seen those metal blades! On this head I would have to agree with you. Sharpening the blades or at least some of them would make a big difference.
I agree.
However, ALWAYS go with Stihl Equipment.
It is DESIGNED TO WORK WITH YOUR MACHINE.
Why do you think they sell their own oil and all that too?
Parts from Stihl are the only way to go.
It's over $200 for a good Machine. Why use a shitty aftermarket head NOT EVEN designed for your Model specifically?
A well-cared for Stihl trimmer will last 12-15 years or more maintained correctly.
There is a head from lowes that I have very much enjoyed over the past 2 years. It has 3 string attachment spots. Its Much Much less heavy and has saved me a lot of lost string.
What is the Head you use from LOWE's??
+Adam Stickley search for "ugly head" on my videos and you will find the review. I use it all the time.
seriously guys, if you ever need a weedcutter like this go get one from STIHL! they are really easy to maintain!
Does it fit on a ST4500 Black and Decker electric trimmer? Looking for something that does.
One thing that possibly should have been said is.
This head could possibly destroy a cable driven weed eater pretty fast and cause smaller horsepower trimmers motors to possibly overheat if not allowed to cool off. Make sure if you're going to use attachments like this that your trimmer is shaft driven and not cable driver. A shaft driven weedeater cost usually around $200 and check your owner's manual to before using something like this. Or be ready to purchase a new one.
Nice video and the trimmer head seemed decent but a saw blade attachment I have found works really good for the stihl brand trimmer. Thumbs Up
That is a good point. I have the fs-90 and it runs this head alright. I found it to be a little heavy but it does work. A smaller trimmer would burn up fast with this attachment.
If you use a Heavy Duty Steel Cable on a normal Weed Cutter it will rip off all those tall bushes including small bamboo stems.
Nice paint job
Haha nice sarcasm. :)
I make my own blaes with scrap metal and works really good
I imagine that's effective. I would be afraid to do that myself knowing my poor metal work skills
sorry to say but it seems the strings are doing the job and not the teeth :(
Hmm seems to be a nice alternative product.
Those bigger plants which you cut are denseflower mullein and the tea from the corolla is very healthy for various diseases. I know, you are testing a new toy,
but you should know, what you are trimming...
Ah yes we have lots of those around here.
why am i here? i'm not interested in gardening- but I'm intrigued so i'll keep watching :)
Thank you for watching. There are so many other videos on my channel that are better than this one.
Looks like putting in the string is a real bugger bear and would take several minutes. Also seems like it would be hard on the clutch and drive shaft because of the weight.
The really large string that came with the unit was a pain to remove and install. The normal smaller stuff that I use was a lot better. This is the type head that I would install when I needed to get a lot of thicker stuff cut. Then I would put the lighter head on for grass.
YUP IT WILL TEAR IT UP.
Also, it seemed to collect a lot of debris between the Trimmer Head and the gearbox. That can also cause the machine to bog down.
Always use parts that are Authorized Stihl material, something MADE for you make and model specifically.
I have one. I can change the string on both sides in 30 seconds. It's not that hard.
A Lazy person Would NOT OWN or USE a Weed Eater MORON.
SixthSense67 a lazy person would hire someone else to do it
"Performs well under the drop test." Hahaha!
haha yes I am good at that test.
You should show how easy or hard it is to re-thread additional line into that head. It looks like it is easy to push the 2 ends into it initially, but then you have to make a sharp turn to thread it back from the inside, which looks like it could be hard to do, especially with the thicker stuff. Does it look like you could sharpen one edge of those blades to get an easier cut?
You are right. The first thread is easier. But once you have the string started in the second step its not that hard to pull it all the way to the end. I think that I will give the blades a little edge. Should make for better cutting.
8:55 is how interested i became
still pretty useful device, cheers Land to House
Wow you made it a long time in this video haha. you might like some of my other 800+ videos.
Why not use a scythe for little patches and save your weed eater? I use a scythe for extremely thick vines and 1" saplings. It saves wear on my only weed eater.
The thicker stuff like roses might be easier to cut if you take the strings out.
Yes that is true. and sharpening the blade.
I wouldn’t buy this after watching the video.
I am going to start a project soon please reply [[[ LAND TO HOUSE ]]] I am not construction or lawn savvy or much experienced. Could this work well with thorn vine bushes. Most of my yard is covered by them and unusable.
After giving this a good test I will say that it worked but I think if you are going to be working with a large area of vines you will be better off with a metal blade.
My Mowing & Hedging experience simply tells me that I don't think its a good idea to mix the blade stuff with the cord, coz' whats the point if always the cord will reach the surface first and slows down the whole working process and turns it into an entire pain to cut basically any bigger thicker stuff without struggling....
Sorry I can't see it efficient...
I use trimmer line for grass, and blades for thicker stuff, but in my eyes its just defeats the purpose of mixing it!
/20years of experience in the trade with up to the high end quality, doing parks and residential areas/.
Otherwise the video itself good, cheers, Mate!
Personally I like having both a weedwacker and a brush cutter. That to me didn't seem to do ether well enough.
Hello from Victoria Australia, thanks for the demo, they aren’t for sale here.
This is for bigger machines like stihl fs 450,480,460,490,560 and so
Does it support deze nuts?
I bought a circular saw blade and put it on my battery powered Ryobi weedeater and it mows down anything. And I'm sure it cost a fraction of what that thing does and it cuts down anything like I said. So save your time and labor and just get you a circular saw blade.
I have seen those blades but never used one. Seems to be very efficient at cutting. This one is heavy and bulky.
It's oddly satisfying to watch 7:05-7:10. :-)
Could you remove the strings when cutting the heavier stuff so it's like a saw?
I do need to give that a try. and sharpen the blade.
How did it work without the lines, just the blade?
Only real problem I saw there is the weedeater machine itself doesn't have enough guts.
My weedeater is great for most basic stuff but for this heavier head I think more power would be better.
YEP..
I could use a larger version of these suited for a 22" 6.75 hp. string trimmer mower with loops for
large twisted trimmer line
Just mount a circular saw blade on there and all your problems are solved. It's lighter and sharper and actually meant for cutting. Thick areas would be no contest. Just don't trim with it, fences would be your worst enemy.
I should think that would take out a fence in a hurry!
this would work well on my milwaukee m18 fuel electric weed wacker, instant torque and doesnt bog down like gas weed eaters, uses battery on fast mode for sure tho, need to get me another 9.0 battery
I have never used one of those. Do they work well?
surprisingly well, tho i would recommend the 12 a.h. batter instead of the 9 that comes with it, the 9 gets pretty warm when you run it down, the 12 doesnt skip a beat
Your line trimmer seems to operate at very low revs
He's not giving it full throttle
I'd throw on a Miter saw blade for the tough stuff, I trimmed tree branches the size of my arm with an FS-90R, also took a chip out of a metal tube fence post that was hiding in brush that was only tall enough to be able to tear up a mower from hitting it.
Those 3 sided blades or a miter blade would be ideal for this type work.
true, I've only used the 3 sided blades once, the Miter saw blades say that for a Max RPM, it should only be 4,800 RPM, a Construction Grade miter blade and the blades for the weed Whackers are up to 11,500 RPM, but the Miter blades can hold up to being on the trimmer, caution is required though, although same goes for any blade, I'd recommend having a guard on the trimmer at all times when having the miter blade on, because of the RPM difference, I used the Shoulder Strap mount as a blade holder on the trimmer, to keep everything together, without adding any spacers to give the blades less travel room or padding on the shaft or the strap mount so that switching blades is quicker and easier for out in the field, the Vibrating of the engine and the trimmer, the blade scratched up the metal shaft of the trimmer and the inside of the hole in the blades, eat at the metal strap mount, I'm still working on those wrinkles, lol. But those Construction Grade Miter Saw Blades made by Dewalt are of pretty good quality to be meant for 4,800 RPM and still hold up to cutting both brush and Metal at speeds exceeding 10,000 RPM and not have any noticeable flaws afterwards and you can get a package of two Carbide Tipped 12 inch blades with a 1 inch Arbor hole for $60, one for fine trim cutting and another for rip cutting.
I had not considered that those blades are only rated for a lower RPM. I wonder what would happen if one failed. It just seems that a blade spinning in that plane would not break apart.
usually when I use the 12 inch miter saw blade, I use a normal trimmer head on it as reinforcement, either the auto-cut head, which come standard or the Dura-cut head, which is bigger diameter than the Auto-cut, but the string just locks into it and the length of string that you normally throw away with the auto-cut, 4x pieces of the string two sticking out each side, side by side, what might last 15 minutes of trimming can last 2 hours of trimming, but with the bigger blade, you can feel the trimmer vibrating violently from the combination of the Powerful engine and the blade flexing and you can hear the blade, when it gets up to speed it'll whistle from cutting the air, I also like to have the guard on, just to have something in between me and the blade, in case things did go south, if it was a damaged blade, spinning at over 10,000 RPM, just get a blank Re-writable CD just so that it's no real loss and mount it on a handheld grinder, you might what a sheet of Polycarbonate between the grinder and you, that's why I'm figuring ways to iron out the wrinkles, I don't use the Guard when trimming with string and the normal trimming guard has plenty of room for the 12 inch blade, so, I'm thinking of fastening a sheet of galvanized steel to the guard both on the inside and outside, for extra protection, I got me a backpack for carrying the tools, string and fuel for the trimmer, for maintenance out on the field, it's like having a tool belt for running a trimmer, it needs pockets for the trimmer heads, but the lubricant can be carried in the backpack, if desired, the Blades, I store on the main shaft just passed the D handle, it covers up the safety writing and the model type on the shaft, but oh well. I think the CD on a handheld grinder can be watched on Mythbusters they'd have the CD in both normal speed and in Slow Mo, after I seen what I can do with the blade, and knowing what all's going on with the blade at exceeded speeds, I only use it now, when a job calls for it, like the brush is too thick for string and it calls for a metal blade, yet the 7.5 inch Stihl scratcher tooth blade is taking too long to do the job and uses up too much time and gas to do the job.
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Thanks for the informative video! I just ordered mine as a baby shower gift.
Not for the baby I take it! haha thanks for watching.
You don't like to run your weedeater wide open? Looked like you weren't running at top speed. I have a Sthil and those things are durable and can cut through that grass and brush with no problem, if you hold the trigger down fully.
It is true. I should have given this one a lot more throttle.
i wonder if thee end up breaking your drive line cable from the extra weight.
Good through review. Thumbs-Up! Good to see this thing in action because I am the worlds worst about laughing off something like this of just from the looks of it. I was impressed.
Threading the line looks like it would take a little doing. A sharp bend to come back through and out. Not as easy as a Pivotrim for sure.
Just for the heck of it I would try just the top holes only for the line, nothing to lose, and the centrifugal force might be enough to keep them in place. If you try it, please let me know if it worked. Thanks! :)
For better results take a wood saw blade and bolt it on there
3:33 the dog is running away.😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂
Haha not the smartest dog but at least he is safe.
Do they make anything for electric weed wackers?
I am not sure. I have used an attachment called badgerhead and I think it would work well for the electric.
That little tree on 5:25 its poison sumac. I'm glad you are not allergic
Oh wow. We have those all over the place.
@@LandtoHouse I'm 99 percent it is . It took me a while to know which one was the poison sumac. I knew which ones were poison ivy and poison oak. I always was careful but I was still getting allergies reactions, I was cutting poison sumac with the chain saw and I didnt know. With the time some people told me about that. They are everywhere in western NC were we are. Anyways interesting video. Thanks for sharing here
@@fran242494 I will need to do some research. Seems like everyother plant is a sumac. Poison ivy is the easy one. Looks like poison oak is not far off from looking like poison ivy.
Where can I get one
Seems like you either don't know what you're doing, or your weed eater is severely under powered. It seems like you're the problem because you keep releasing the trigger.
This weedeater has the power to get the job done. I did not want to damage the machine with such a heavy attachment. .... So yes I was the problem for sure. haha
Michael Monroe Yup, weed eaters are designed to run at full throttle. This guy is working it like feeding a child baby food.
i agree he was trying to cut that small tree from the mid point to where the tree couldjust bend what a moron
Bravo Luca because you shouldn’t review something if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Mark Davis I’m confused with your statement, I worked for a Lawn Mowing Company where the guy I worked for was a Sthil, (I hope that spelled correctly) he was constantly on us about running high RPM. Was he trying to save fuel knowing he could repair his equipment cheaply?
Is this head good for quick trimmer edging?
mash that thing to the maxx!WTF WIND THAT THING UP MAN!!!!
A review on battery power units using the head
I have a video planned for a redo of this weedeater attachment. I dont have a battery powered machine though.
Don't forget to mention how robust it looks!
You know.... I had almost forgotten to say that. haha
raysen321 how much?
are you runnin a strait pipe on that weedeater?
Yes I sure am.
run it much much faster. run that thing
This head is heavy and needs full speed. You are right.
I was wondering about that. I crank a trimmer UP, go in screaming and do not let off.
Land to House for sure need a little more power for the heavier blades....i been doing this too long lol.
I tent to go into weedeating half speed. . . Needs more speed for sure.
@@martianshoes YEP !
Great video bro
Thanks. Its nice to try out new things.
What sort of ear plugs are you using there ?
+Here Now these ear plugs are old rubber 3 section plugs. Not sure of brand.
Good job!!
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try it without the string, on the heavier stuvv....!!! =)
Yes no strings and possibly sharpening the blades. That should give it a nice cutting potential.
my thought exactly. good man.
Magnus Johnsson I wondered that too.
@@LandtoHouse No string is how you can turn soil with it. Doesn't work very well on weeds that way.
I still swear by the tungsten carbide tipped circular saw blade for cutting everything but stones. Buy the cheap 2 or 3 blade packs and you have a spare when you do find a rock.
how i endup here this morning?
I wonder how also. This video has gone simi-viral and I am not sure how. ... or why haha
Funny thing about the internet how you end up in the most random locations ... the google tangents I've been known to go on from time to time defy logic and take me on fantastic voyages where I acquire the most interesting but random new facts and usually a list of gadgets I to add to my wish list. A home improvement TH-cam black hole took me here / I have an undeniable desire now to have this in my life. 😂
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Would this thing work on my DEWALT 40 volt max XRP trimmer?
even if it did bet it wont have the power
shellz150 Oh trust me, that DEWALT is one bad trimmer, it feels like it has power of a bicycle handle trimmer
This might work on that trimmer but I think there are better options out there. This was so heavy it took away from the power of my trimmer.
It just dawned on me that it is a XR not XRP, in other words it's brushless.
you should put a cutting edge on blade with angle grinder it would do a hella lot better i think
Yes that would be nice. Better by far than with these dull teeth.
Why are you running it at 1/100 of full throttle when trying to cut thick brush? Know how to run a weedeater? Doh
Did anyone notice, that you probably painted your grey white house yourself? 🤔☺️
Yes that was some time ago. I have a series on building that on the channel.
It seems like you are making the decision to sacrifice or destroy the string when you choose to cut something down that needs the blades, but maybe it's worth the time saved by not having to switch between two heads.
I was thinking something like that. If you are going to be cutting down larger stuff its worth losing line a little faster.
remove the lines, then chop big stuff. the line gets in the way.
This video made want to weed eat my yard so i just got finished doing that
Nice! It can be rewarding. Especially if it looks good afterwards.
Robust was said 2X so I guess that means its Good :-) My new word for he Day!
haha. cant go wrong with "robust"
I don't know what it is but it sounds like you're constantly out of breath
I have actually gotten that response before. I don't understand what it is. I mean I run at least three miles a week so my cardio is decent. Perhaps it is just my voice.
Land to House Ye probably, I didnt mean to sound rude
No worries.
Thank you everyone for your comments, we're always working to make our products better. ;-)
Wondering if you got the titanium blade for this unit? If i remember right you were working on that.
you're cutting down wild mullen, one of the better herbs in the wild!!! let it grow slick !!
haha well it should grow just to the right and left of the path and it will be fine. We do have a lot of that around my place. I only cut down a few places around the property.
The string is holding you back on the multi flower rose bushes
Next year I might have to give it another go without the string. I will also try and sharpen the blade some.
RoBUST! And performs well under the drop test!
Nice head, its obviously not designed for heavy brush, need a circular saw type blade
Yes. This one is nice for smaller brush.
Thanks for the review ... man....
Will fit a remington?
I'm not exactly sure. Might be a good question for the manufacturer
Why did the shark teeth it? They soooo should of *SAMURAI SWORD* Shaped the teeth.
It helps if you know how to run a weed eatter
Maybe someday I'll learn that skill.
Land to House sorry guy I guess I was in a bad mood keep up th a good work
just put metal cable instead of the flimsy plastic string.
It's fs 90 you can try your best but on the end you need a bigger machine
sounds like your trimmer barely has enough hp to turn the beastly thing.
My trimmer is turned down some and I was not giving it all it had. BUT yes it is a beastly thing and would work best on a really strong trimmer.
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Over time that heavy head is eventually going to kill your trimmer engine
That is what I was thinking.
the bearings does not like too much this thingy
Yes I found it to be less effective than I would have liked.
You are using that in a manner that is dangerous and hard on your equipment. You don't gouge the head into anything. Ease the cutting blades in slowly. You will snap the shaft in the machine doing that. Also, that Stihl weedeater will take a blade that can cut up to 3".
Those Stihl's use a square solid rod, not that junk flexible cable. I was just using my 110r to cut branches and trees down. If I snap the shaft, I'll drive to the store and buy another..... And then tell you you're right. I was using the 3 blade Stihl attachment.
I would be more worried about the gearbox, but honestly, nothing he cut comes even remotely close to what that machine can handle.
Oh, and that blade he tested is junk.
Too bad you cannot use the clear packing to cut the grass, that stuff is indestructable!
I know! It really is hard to open.
I was asked to test out this product, but I want it to look like shit... So I keep letting off the gas every single time I hit something.
how would this work for timing a hedge
I went to work on another rose and it worked well. Although the packaging does not say to sharpen the blades I think that would make it an even better tool. Then it could be used for hedges.
Almost all reputable manufactures would not recommend this head, and would certainly reject any warranty claims due to its use. The additional load this head would be putting on the engine and clutch would surely lead to premature failure of the machine.
These days I use a trimmer attachment called badgerhead. It seems to be better for my needs.
Quit letting off the throttle when you hit something..
Stihl 3 point blade will do everything that can without having to mess about with line. On heavy stuff the line will soon wear down and be a regular pain in the ass to replace. Another gimmicky tool that people will wish they didn't bother buying!
Neil yeah, for my fs90, I just bought an extra head that always has the 3 point blade attached. swaps in seconds!
In cutting grass this blade will much faster than a simple three pointed blade. plus will cut anything up to 3/4 inch. But you need to run it full throttle.
Weed shark needs a stronger trimmer.
Right now it’s a weak turtle.
haha weak turtle! I like that. Probably not the best marketing plan though.
Yes.
Land to House
Cool vid. I like it.
Drop test was funny.
Lol. Luv this weed shark.
W E E D E A T E R
Or trimmer.
It's the chicken head shark lol
haha
aimlessly waving it about at varying heights above the ground, learn to use the tool properly