I recently decided to use this Forester blade as well. Great video. Thank you!

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

You have found your passion and looks like a great painting in your landscape. Great effort that will please you visually and of good use. Wonderful. Take care sir!!

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! I appreciate you watching and I hope you’ll subscribe if you haven’t already!!

I’ve been using the forester. Great video btw. Since you can sharpen the forester, it can last For a real long time as long as you don’t hit metal or rocks.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - I’ve found it cuts for quite a while before needing sharpened. Thanks for watching!

Great video. I own over an acre with 200 tress and bushes. i have to battle the uninvited plants if I am out of touch with keeping up with it all for while . When that happens...I have a massive job to do in order to get rid of all the undesirable growth. This is going to be part of my solution. Thanks!

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Glad it was helpful

Just discovered the Forester blades this year. They are awesome! They will cut brush better than any blade I have tried. Cut a 6"-8" stump with a chainsaw into sections like it was a pizza. The Forester blade will allow to cut the sections off flush to the ground. On 3"-4" pines I cut them off at non-bendover height. Come back with the Forester blade and cut them off close to the ground. The tree's weight is an issue if left intact. Always wear a face shield because it will throw chunks big time.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!

My stihl sells stihl blades for 19$ you can sharpen them. I have the fs131 its a beast meant for straight up brush cutting but can cut weeds to with the add on head you can swap. I think the fs131 was just under 500

They dull fast crap metal you can sharpen them. I used both you are showing. Both work great.

Thanks for the great info. I've been using a Husqvarna with the brush cutter blade. It seems to always have a problem. I looked at a Stihl today. Probably will get 5 soon.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Paul. Thanks for watching!

I don't have a brushcutter as such, but I use the Husqvarna 535LK pro combi. It is a loop handle but it's 35cc 2.2 HP engine is quite capable with a clearing saw blade, I do use the Husqvarna blade on it, which is heavy duty. If things get over 4inch, being a combi, I just switch to the pole saw, takes about 10 seconds!

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice TGS. Sounds like that setup is working well for you!

Nice comparison. I have a 53cc clearing saw/brush cutter (and several smaller versions depending on the task). I've tried countless blades and it comes down to efficiency - effort, time, and cost. Larger and thicker blades cut deeper at a cost of reduced power, and therefore more time and effort (a 15 to 20 pound machine feels heavier every minute). I find thinner kerf blades (at the design specified diameter) are much quicker at cutting. Any several are needed, or stop and sharpen every other tank of fuel. For a large area where a 3-point Bush Hog wont fit (or hidden obstacles like wire or steel posts), I bring a dedicated brush cutter for all the small trash, clearing saw for bigger trash in between, and a small chain saw for anything over a few inches. (A bigger chiansaw means a bigger project scope.) Maybe a machete or similar for small or overhead items. For smaller tasks, I may bring just the clearing saw and a few different types of blades. I mostly run a shredder blade as it quickly breaks up the majority of trash and the double sided bevel keeps the sharp edge from damage if I find a steel post. Arm, leg, face, and eye protection is required due to high velocity projectiles that definitiely bruise through regular clothing and likely to bounce off my cheek, bounce off inside of eypro, and into my eye. No injuries yet for those times I didnt wear a face shield. There is no easy approach as any product deemed "better" only adds modest efficiency. Still have to "put your back into it." Thats my two bits.

@PoplarRidge

11 ай бұрын

A great overview. Thank you for sharing!

Awesome. Got one in the shopping cart, thanks for sharing.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Cool! I hope it works well for you.

Yes, it really works good with the bigger blade.

Hello, great video. Thank you for your time. Warm regards from Bolivia.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! It is fun to connect with others so far away!

Love your chill vibes.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan! I need to have you out and get some technical camera pointers and lessons from you!

@RyanKemperinOhio

2 жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge let’s make it happen!

My brush cutter came with the same blade. It worked like a champ till it found its first rock. I also ordered the Forrester blades. No going back!

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

I think these forrester blades are easier to sharpen too!

Very helpful thank you

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad Brendan! Thanks for watching!

Good info and makes a lot of sense, well done:)

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark. Come back and visit the channel again soon!

I've used my scrub saw for weed eating quite a bit and man you can mulch up alot of stuff very quickly! Also tried the chainsaw tipped blades many times and didn't find them particularly user-friendly. They tend to flick shavings into your face. Such fun... Just have to say I'd prefer a 9 tooth tungsten tipped blade myself. 🇳🇿

@PoplarRidge

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

@steevcox2078

11 ай бұрын

No worries 👍 Just thought I'd give you guys a New Zealand point of view. Just looking at one of these blades that I mentioned now and it's actually 10 tooth. CAMA is the brand. I think they're made in New Zealand. Not sure. If you're interested.

Size you have to watch though its changing the gearing essentially

Thanks for sharing

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thanks

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I use carbide tipped 80T blades that look like fine-toothed circular saw blades on my FS110. They will cut down a 2” sapling with just a quick tap of the blade and also do very well on thick grass and weeds. Like any blade, hit a rock and they are toast but can be resharpened. They’re not expensive so I just toss the dull one and put on a new one. They cut amazingly well. They cost under $20 for 2 blades on Amazon.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool J T. They definitely don’t like the rocks! No blade does.

I look for a D.R Trimmer with the tree branch blade it it's a chainsaw blade on a rotary disc works great

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds cool Bruce. I’ve never personally used any DR products

Very useful video! Do you also work with their 3-pointed star blades? Any upgrades / alternatives for those?

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried a few 3 point blades but they don’t fit my needs. They tend to be more for heavy grass or really light brush like briars. I usually use my tractor and brush hog for that where I can. I find this style blade also works well on light brush. I don’t know of a good alternative brand for that style.

@theoldtimefiddler

Жыл бұрын

I have that 3 pronged star blade. wouldn't use anything else. I have a large gas chainsaw, a powerful smaller battery chainsaw and this same stihl trimmer with the 3 pronged blade. i work my way down in that order. far faster and more efficient and safer than this round blade.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Whatever works for you cold river is what you should use. 👍🏻

I'm going to have to see about those blades for my echo.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

I really like them. They’re tough

Running a Stihl FS111R with a Stihl brush blade to clear irrigation lines in my bamboo field. Blade handles the overgrown brush as I have let it get out of hand. Although the blade doesn't really clean up the grass and other small brush like the string line will so I'm running the blade first then coming back with the string to clean up. I've got many more acres to get done so I can fertilize.... Any suggestions on how to speed up this process?? Thanks for your time-- God Bless 🙏

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Faron - You might see if the star or tri tipped blade style works better for you. If it an handle the bamboo it may do better with the grass and then allow you to do both in one pass. Worth a shot anyway.

People should mention a couple of facts; Many "brush cutters" are not designed to run oversized blades simply because you will destroy your clutch with a solid rotating body running at 12,000+ RPM. I would not install any brush cutter blade below a FS91(90)-R model on STIHL cutters.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch the whole video? I said exactly that… LOL I believe that’s what Stihl says as well. I am running an FS 240.

I have some builder friends who give me old Skill saw blades for free ..they are tungsten tipped ..cut through almost anything but do brake on rocks ... you might have to file the hole a bit.

@PoplarRidge

8 ай бұрын

Interesting!

Great video. Did you use the 7 or 9" Forester Blade?

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Hey - I bought the 9”. Link to the one I bought is in the video description

Hey poplar ridge big fan keep it up

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks young man! Glad you’re watching!!

What size blade are you using? I'm thinking of getting the 7" blade for a STIHL FS 111 R for cutting brush, bushes, vines, saplings mainly. Not sure if I need the 9" blade.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

This is the 9" blade. I really like it.

@jmorginski

Жыл бұрын

Whether you need it or not your trimmer is plenty capable of turning it. I'd just get the 9

I just bought a FS91R and the abuse I put on it in the last week has been insane with the 3 point brushcutter blade...I realize you may not be able to do this since your side by side has that baby box...but just throw in a pair of tree lopers and a chainsaw. You could have been 3x more efficient cleaning up that little pile

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

I always have a pair of loppers in the back nowadays. Chainsaw gets saved for big stuff that I left standing. I like to clean up the area first because I often find old fence or wire, rocks, and other trash that I’d prefer not to hit with my chainsaw. Thanks for watching!

@cherylshepherd5602

Жыл бұрын

Did your 3 point brushcutter blade take care of small tree saplings also? I also have an FS91 & I'm trying to clean up an overgrown pasture but I'm honestly intimidated by a chainsaw but otherwise I'd invest in the woodcutter blades for my trimmer.

@burrejo

Жыл бұрын

@@cherylshepherd5602 it'll cut through stuff about the diameter of your index finger.

I recently saw your video, even about a year after you published. I just bought a Stihl KM 131R ("Kombi"). Thus I can run a variety of attachments, especially a brush cutter blade. Having gone to the field, it wasn't long until the brush cutter blade ruined the gear box which powers it. The local dealer said the only way to get a new one was to purchase a whole new attachment, which I did. I'm currently trying to find a rebuild kit for the old gear box---so I'll always have a backup. My question is, how is your gear box holding up after running the chainsaw type blade?

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

It seems to be holding up okay. I don’t know much about those kombi units but it could be that the shaft is not as strong …? I’m not sure. No major issues with mine yet.

@bblubb

Жыл бұрын

Did you find a gearbox? If it is the FS KM attachment maybe i can help you with a part number

What kind of chest harness is that for the brush cutter. Does it help your back.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

It is a Stihl brand and came with my weed eater when I purchased it. I’m sure your local Stihl dealer could sell you one, but I’ve actually heard the Husquvarna brand is more comfortable. It saves both my arms and my back. I wouldn’t be able to carry this weed eater around very long without it!

That may look handy, but I don't see it doing anything a chainsaw won't do. I just bought a new F70S weedeater, which is not recommended for a saw blade. However, considering the price difference b/t the F70S and a F91, and the fact that I can easily clear brush with my Stihl chainsaw, I choose to go w/ the F70S.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

It does a whole lot you can’t do with a chainsaw. When I have thorny briars (like blackberries or multiflora rose) this thing is the ticket! It reaches all the way in to the base of the plant and cuts it off where I can’t reach with a chainsaw. It also mulches the plant up as it cuts. It also clears small brush like

@samwimpy2600

Жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge I can see where that could offer some advantages. For the type of application you describe, I believe the F70 would probably be strong enough (for the briar brush).

I have the Forrester and am happy with it - tears through anything - Well anything but chains and rock... I think the Stihl might survive an encounter with the random hard object. I lost 3 teeth on the Forrester to a chain hanging in some brush. It (the Forrester) did sharpen up and works nearly as well as new or at least it is yet useable even missing the three teeth. The Stihl I think would have not lost the teeth. 2-cents.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I have lost a couple of teeth on my Forrester now too. The Stihl is all one piece of stamped metal so it won’t break off like the riveted teeth of the forrester.

@calvinreichelderfer7989

Жыл бұрын

Stihl is pronounced just like steel

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Tomato tamauto

so almost wonderful beautiful video friend

You need the brush cutter finger+shield unit which will pin wood at the front while you continue cutting it.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Never heard of it but I’ll check it out.

@GoatZilla

Жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge If you look at a brush cutter attachment like a BC720, it has that finger in front of it which will hold wood in place as the blade rotates against/into it so you can cut it more easily. No need to take a swing or deal with bounceback.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Im in the market for a stihl device for work such as this. I have the catalog. May I ask how much that your FS240 was? did you buy it new?

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

I want to say it was about $650 at my local Stihl dealer when I bought but that was nearly 2 years ago.

Where do you buy a Forester blade? Will it fit on Stihl weed wacker?

@PoplarRidge

3 ай бұрын

Hi there - see the description of the video for a link to the one I bought. You’d have to do some research to see if it is appropriate for your particular Stihl weed eater. A Stihl dealer could help you out for sure.

On eBay which one of the three bladed ones are good

@PoplarRidge

10 ай бұрын

Sorry I don’t have any experience with the three blade models.

I just noticed your Man Up shirt. I have attended a few Man Up events here in my home town of Logan Ohio. Where are you from that also has Man Up events?

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Mike - I’m here in Hocking County with you!

@mikephillips5525

2 жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge that's Awesome. Just found your videos. I will be looking for more of them

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a small world! I think I have over 50 videos uploaded. You’ll have to forgive some of the quality in the early videos when I was learning. LOL. Thanks for watching!

I always worry about the riveted teeth breaking loose and becoming shrapnel. Have you looked into the Oregon mulching blades for your Stihl? They're super popular over in England, but I cannot find much on them here in the States. They won't take down large saplings, but they are phenomenal for mulching small stuff and eating through brambles.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

I have not seen the Oregon version. The breaking teeth is a legitimate concern but I always wear a face shield, proper pants and boots. Haven’t been hit yet but definitely a negative of this blade.

#1 VIDEO IVE SEEN IVE GOT A BIG PADDOCK OF THICK GORSE

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

If you use the blade - let us know what you think.

What cc is it

@PoplarRidge

10 ай бұрын

37.7cc

Cutting a wider kurf always comes at a cost...

@PoplarRidge

11 ай бұрын

On as small of stuff as we are talking about (mostly under 2”) it’s not that big of a deal

Quite ironic, a guy with a shirt "man up" talking about trimming grass, but cant even trimm its beard haha

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

I’m not “its”, Jure. I’m a man which is exactly why I have a beard. The whole point of growing a beard is to remind society that it is something only a man can do. There are two kinds of individuals on planet Earth who do not have beards - women and youth. I am neither.

@i1bike

Жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge I wrote it by mistake, i had no intentions to characterize you as gender neutral object. My english has lot mistakes and i have no auto correction installed. But i wanted to say something aswell, women actually also have beards, thats a fact. Many women have tiny hairs, some have none, but many women do have it. They do not have to be manly, they could be curvy and full of estrogen and still have it. Estrogen actually does promotes growing hairs. And beauty stores and salons exist so women could get rid of it or wax it or shave it, because it is not what they like or what society is used on. And no, im not promoting any trans terror, trans tyranny or feminism. I am not trying to be wise ass, believe me, other women, men or your partner can clearly asume that you are a man even if you would shave it off completely. I just felt its hilarious that a guy that wears a "man up" shirt, implying that men should be serious, disciplined and independent, wears such long and wide untrimmed beard haha. SORRY, once again, was no purpose to insult you, only to mock a little bit. Im european, maybe our humor is a little bit harsh and invasive to american intime feelings. Even tho i think you could laugh it off and not get triggered like a leftist snowflake haha

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

@@i1bike oh I’m not triggered. I just like defending manhood. Of course women can have some hair but to see one grow a thick luscious beard is what puts them in the circus. All human beings have hair over most of their body unless they use those products you refer to. Also historically Americans love our beards. They were a way to show a manly man and to show we aren’t European. It was a way to push back against the “refined, gentlemen” British rulers and now it is a way for me and other men to push back against a culture that can’t define “man” or “woman”. Take a look at pictures of our American presidents. You’ll notice historically many of them had beards - on purpose - it was an American man thing. Go check out “Dry Creek Wrangler School” channel and watch his video “all about dat beard”. Also - I believe all men are males but not all males are men! My man up shirt has more to do with being a man / male that protects, loves, provides for, and cares for his family than it does with having a beard or not having a beard. It’s not the beard that makes the man. It’s the man that makes the beard. Have a good day!

@i1bike

Жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge "To show that we are manly man and that we are not european". Couldnt find better "stand-alone" sentence to trigger an european haha. Especially in my region, where average male height is 6.1ft haha. My dad is 6.7ft, and in my group of friends, i am the 7th tallest, and im 6.3ft haha. And we all wear flannel shirts, trimmed beards, with a stihl chainsaw in the back of our pick up trucks haha. Jokin, we dont have pick up trucks, cuz we dont go around stealing other peoples oil, just so we could ride our big old trucks for free haha. Jokin ofc, we love americans. Believe it or not, europeans are americanized to the bone. TRUMP 2024, hail Tucker Carlson and death to Bud-Light !!! haha

Roundup

Just buy a bigger stihl FS 4++ series one

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

I wish!

Im a Stihl technician. We are told in training that Stihl attachments are made specifically for Stihl products. If you add larger heavier aftermarket attachments, you run the risk of damaging your equipment and/or serious personal injury. Just a word of caution...the money you saved on the aftermarket product can go towards your new prosthetic feet.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Just confirming that Stihl says you cannot use any attachment that is not Stihl brand? What size replacement feet do you recommend since I’ll get to choose? I think 11 or 11.5 is a nice size… big but not to big you know what I mean?

@MrSpankey1

Жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge never said that...u mentioned the aftermarket blade was much heavier...youre putting alot of faith in that plastic guard if that shaft breaks. Get the big springy metal blade feet.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

I really do appreciate the concern spankey but even though I did say it was “much heavier” that’s all relative to the fact that it is still just a cutting blade. Stihl machines and equipment are very tough which is why I buy them. I also don’t abuse my equipment so one has to be reasonable with what they are doing. And… I never even thought about the big springy feet!! Those would definitely make me a lot faster!

Gyönge a gép hozzà👍

Totally rubbish those blades brother get them from nz we got tungsten tipped blades 8,10 tooth the 8 are the best the heavy ones these two types an the gullets are deeper that’s what makes them the best $75 nz dollars hopefully that might help you

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

I’ll check them out baldy! Have your people send me one and I’ll review it. 😀

When the teeth break off and are flung into your ankle…. Or fired like a bullet into a bystander…..

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

David you need to take better precautions and wear proper footwear and eye protection. Also I wish I had people working with me (aka bystanders)… but I don’t.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but stihl's main target is your wallet. There are many better values available in machinery, too many to mention. Forester and others sell blades that are much better values than what stihl markets. Std stihl story. Then there are some $1000+ stihl bruscutters only mount miniature blades. And ...needing big badass machines makes no sense. My 45+ y.o. 21 cc Echo, rated at 1 hp, runs a 9" Forester chainsaw-cutter blade just fine. The difference between a trimmer and a brushcutter is the changeable cutting tool- yes, a brushcutter requires a solid straight shaft. FWIW, I've run a variety of brushcutting equipment for ~50 yrs.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Jacques. My bubble was burst a long long time ago. All companies are after our wallets it seems.

@jacquesblaque7728

2 жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge Unfortunately some are better at merciless cash-suction than others. Looking at you, stihl. OTOH: Husqy, Echo, Shindaiwa, Tanaka (sadly gone) etc.

@PoplarRidge

2 жыл бұрын

We all must learn the lesson of “buyer beware”. I’m not unhappy with my Stihl products but I also do not purchase their low end line of products. If I bought a Husqvarna saw I also would not purchase their low end version. To each his own. Stihl has a good reputation overall in my opinion but I realize not everyone likes them.

@jacquesblaque7728

2 жыл бұрын

@@janisuljas1462 In your humble opinion, that is. In my opinion, and multi-year experience, you'd save a bunch of time, money and fuel having your "badasses" remain seated. I'm guessing you did not comprehend my post, or just like to spend someone else's money. I like mine to be earning interest, or capital gains. Another reason I studiously avoid stihl stuff. Try softer. Out.

@mikephillips5525

2 жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge where do you attend your Man Up events at ? I've been to several of them in my home town of Logan Ohio

Good luck with Forester blade until chain get loose somehow. No safety wear then protect you against flying rivets and teeth. Or metal debris hitting stone in the grass ;) Pure suicidal tool especially working in jeans and old office shoes. Disgusting attitude to your own life and health.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Arturs - I tried to look up your KZread channel where you show the proper tools, safety wear, and techniques but I can’t find them. I guess instead you just tell other people how they’re doing it wrong. Also, some odd office shoes you must wear.

@arturspetersons9922

Жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge I am for 30+ years in forestry business and have seen a lot of injuries when guys trying to use odd tools or inventing "new skills". So my point is - read safety instructions instead of looking for cheap popularity on KZread promoting dangerous pieces. Keeping fingers crossed nobody will be hurted following novices promotion.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

Arturs - use kindness and respect instead of coming in with attitude and belittling. Just sharing my experience with a product. No injuries so far. Continues to perform. Probably 100 hours on same blade. Nonetheless I’ll quit arguing with you since you aren’t here to help but to bash. Carry on sir.

@arturspetersons9922

Жыл бұрын

@@PoplarRidge all safety instructions in forestry are written by blood. Promotion of dangerous product is reckless and irresponsible. Are Stihl, Husqvarna, Oregon et al guys are so stupid not making such a wizzard tools? Absolutely not. They would not bear lawsuits for damages. You may call it greed, I see responsibility and longevity. Safe tools, safe techniques, good training - three whales of forestry.

@PoplarRidge

Жыл бұрын

I have no problem with you sharing your experience but you’re not listening. You’re sharing your experience with and arrogance. I was was simply sharing my experience. If you’re so experienced that’s great. Come in and use respect when correcting us “newbies”. I never said Stihl was greedy. I love Stihl. I own many of their products. They’re the best. Just sharing something else that works for me.