I actually had no luck with this type of blade. I purchased the blade set up like the one that's made here and it got some of the thatch but not a lot. When I took the blade off I noticed the line was all "bent up". I even tried a .170 thicker line. Same thing. It's like no matter how think the line it's still to "flexible" to dig deep deep in the thatch where you need to get in. I'm afraid to use bolts since it might rip up to much. I think the best option is the type that have the stiff steel wire that has spring tension.

Never even knew this was a thing. Thanks!

That's a pretty slick trick Donyboy I used to take 3/4-in bolts and welding them onto the tips of my blades AND MAN it really shred that old mated up LAST YEAR'S summer grass ! 😁👍

I will start on this this afternoon. Thanks!

Too bad there was no demonstration of use. I'm curious how well this works.

@hankgarza4975

Жыл бұрын

All you got was 19 Likes... not one Ballless POS can provide any feedback?

@williamgbartell

Жыл бұрын

THIS DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I did this with 0.190" strimmer cord, 46" ride on. The centrifugal force of the blades spinning caused the line to immediately point to the sides, and what other pieces just broke off.

@spresc2180

Жыл бұрын

@@williamgbartell I immediately thought the string would do just what you said it did and wondered how that could dethatch ANYTHING. I am surprised that donnyboy did not demonstrate its capability, if anything.

@dronereviewman9580

Жыл бұрын

​@@spresc2180 I have been looking for what someone who has tried this would say it worked. Craftsman is selling a blade with replaceable nylon strings. Lol

I just mow and my lawn looks like it LOL Thanks DB73, You rock 👍.

Thank you for this video, your way saves money.

Any videos of it being used. It’s such a great idea

Great idea. Thank you for this.

Never would have thought of that. Pretty cool 😎

That's an amazing idea Dony, cheers thank's for sharing

That's a very good idea. Will save money and do the job. Thanks for the idea. I will try it.

Nice! I’m going to try this on a old mulching blade

That is a very good idea I will do that to my lawn mower blade the next time I remove to sharpen it thanks Don.

This is why I don’t bother balancing blades 🤣 Great video! Will do the job but not as good as a dedicated thatcher. Thanks to Donny’s Video’s I was able to buy and maintain my own. Helps me dominate the neighborhood with the best private cared lawn!

That's just a smart smart tip never ever seen a blade like that or made one did the Chic mechanic teach you that. Thanks.

Always enjoy your great work Donyboy! Interesting concept. May have to give this a try.😉

I have done that, putting the trimmer string parallel to the blade to scuff more areas rather than in line at 90° with the blade. I still prefer the spring type for deeper contact..

Thank you for that great idea

Great Job !

thanks don

I did this on my mower. I used .155 string. At first I cut 7 inches strips with about 3 on both sides. 3 inches were to long and the ends ripped. I then used 5 inch strips with less than 2 inches protruding. It works as a hair comb and not a dethacher. It's a good solution for me bc I want to lift the grass up and loosen it

I had to do this myself as a Toro blade is different than the "universal" dethatching blades. It was very hard to drill perhaps because it is hardened steel. I only used 2 holes per side.

this needs a follow up video showing it in action!

Good day Don Boy intesting video. Thanks

Wow Thank you donyboy73!111❤

Good work mate 👍🤝

That's a good idea

In theory this sounds good, will have to try to see if it works on application.

*Now* I find out about this! I just ordered a Worx electric dethatcher! I have an battery mower,and my dealer told me Stihl doesn't recommend using the mower with anything but their own blade.

Hi Don. Great idea. (I love it). Thank you for making and posting this video. God[Bible] Bless.

I always enjoy your videos ….. but I need to see this mod in operation. Thanks!

Donyboy once again another great tip to help us out. Awesome

Well that saves me from buying a thatch rake and manually do it under the sun 😂😂😂🇨🇦

How about a shop and tool box tour.

I would b amazed if that worked I picture the trimer line going parallel with the blades based on the speed Thay turn

@donyboy73

2 жыл бұрын

if you se some that they sell they are exactly the same

@011CJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@donyboy73 ya and Thay do not work lol Thay are a cheat . Thair is no substitute for a proper dethatch .might just get Luke and tear the crap out of your lawn

Heat that trimmer line up a little and it will straighten right out

I think a few lengths of think wire would last better. Another alternative is long skinny bolts . Use two nuts to each bolt.ibe above and below the blade with inch if okay.

drilling a lawn mower blade is very difficult

Thank you! Have you confirmed that .130" is the same size as the Arnold dethatcher plastic tines?

Great idea! I would like you to demo the thatching before I try it. Love you channel

I'm not sure why everyone is saying how wonderful this video is when he didn't even show us if it even worked on the grass ?

@WanderingBobAK

2 ай бұрын

Because there are so many videos showing how well this works. Read the title! He did EXACTLY what the title says ... Karen.

What do you think those lines are doing? Sticking straight down at 1000 rpm?

I still have my "Arnold Power Rake" blade. Do they still make that?

Thanks! Haven't seen hat before. Does it matter if it's an old worn out blade or should it be sharpened?

@donyboy73

2 жыл бұрын

better sharpened

Hi Dony, where can I found your shop in Toronto

Canadian Tire sells the blades already assembled like this.

Do you need to balance the blade after drilling the holes? Can this be done for electric lawnmowers too?

@donyboy73

2 жыл бұрын

it wouldn't hurt

I am wondering how durable this is (i.e. how frequently does the plastic string need to be replaced...)

Are the blades balanced?

Dony, I salvaged a 6.5 HP Tecumseh mower found at the curb. It runs o.k. but seems a bit fast to me. I have no experience with Tecumseh mowers. My governor spring has 13 turns while the photo of the replacement shows 11 turns. Should I replace it?

@donyboy73

2 жыл бұрын

might be good to replace it, if you bend the tab at carb where spring does into it backwards towards air filter it will slow down rpms

I would have had to use every bit in my box and may have gotten 2 holes done. I just bought a cobalt bit from HD and it wouldn't get through. Crazy.

Dony, I hope " your day " today, June 6th. was a special day for you. Tim. ( - ;

How dose it work¿

Does it throw the blade out of balance at all? Just curious.

@gr7485

2 жыл бұрын

It shouldn’t if you use the same amount of line on each end and drill the holes the same distance as well.

So why use a blade like this will it make a better cut I never used one on my grass in florida but always seen them at the store can you explain why it's needed and how often to use it? Thanks

How about a demo?

I'd like to see it in action to sell the concept.

😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

Show us how it works, demo

Won’t that throw the balance off

Another great tip, but what is the purpose of this. If I may ask, I never heard of it.

@unclep1210

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny, Thatch/crabgrass grows at the soil level and pretty much chokes out the good grass. Dethatching rips that out and gets you back to breathable soil. At first it looks as if you totally destroyed your lawn but once cleaned up and 2 weeks later.......beautiful healthy lawn again.

a power rake is a better choice. rent one since you don't do it that much. Gardening experts claim the nylon you use in the blade ruins good grass!

How does that dethatch? I guess it shreds the grass blades lower than the blade can go? Are they supposed to hit the ground?

@donyboy73

2 жыл бұрын

yes it hits the ground

@zlatkovujevic7348

2 жыл бұрын

@@donyboy73 So...this blade setup cuts the grass entirely to the dirt not leaving fine carpet look like grass?

@CT_Taylor

2 жыл бұрын

@@zlatkovujevic7348 if you de-thatch something like parts of my lawn are looking like, you wouldnt be worried about the look as its gonna need some time and effort to properly grow but for your fine portrait of a lawn you may want a more delicate option like a zen garden rake (mini scale)

@zlatkovujevic7348

2 жыл бұрын

@@CT_Taylor thank you for sarcastic but honest explanation.

@REVNUMANEWBERN

2 жыл бұрын

@@CT_Taylor 😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆😆😁😁😁😁😁

If you do it with the strings facing upward towards the deck it seems like it would make a killer mulching blade.

@mrtiggy

Жыл бұрын

Or to clean the underside of the mower🤔

Please do a demonstration video.. TikTok saying: "DOES THIS ACTUALLY WORK????"

Can't see that working, must be far to flexible! I think bolts would be the way to go.

Yeah, it would have been key to showing us the blade in use to judge the effectiveness don't ya think?

May I ask, what is the purpose of this ?

@davidquinn6161

2 жыл бұрын

Dethatching as it says in the title of the video.

@Leftatalbuquerque

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidquinn6161 What is "dethatching"? I live on a farm and am 57 years old - I've never heard the term or seen a blade like this in my life.

@ronfazer2423

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it removes clumped-up dead grass,, makes room for more grass to fill-in or in my case more weeds (HA)

@rverro8478

2 жыл бұрын

@@Leftatalbuquerque I just watched a video. Dethatching is like aggressively raking your lawn down to the soil. Apparently, it helps the grass to take over any weeds and such. Who would've known ?

That is a power rake not a Dethatcher. Great idea tho!

Should have shown it in action so everyone could see how well it doesn't work.

@zlatkovujevic7348

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do not see the point of doing that? What you get ? Can someone explain please before I regreat drilling the blade for nothing.

@billy2bob63

2 жыл бұрын

I agree not showing it in action has me in doubt for sure!

I read it as a "detatching" mower blade... It would've been more interesting!

4 line broke off immediately and the rest bent so ineffective.

No demonstration? :/

This isn't gonna do a thing to the lawn, those strings are just gonna flatten out the second that blade starts spinning.

You didn't show it working, though. That is a big part of a tutorial, to demonstrate effectiveness. My guess is the trimmer line would swing out with centrifugal force and just beat the ever-loving piss out of the grass, like a bad weed-eater. I would never try this. Ever.

Thought you was gonna show us it action 😒

NO

Why buy this blade when you can make it at home

So why not mention removing the blade is not necessary when having to use more weed trimmer line. 🤔Wait why not also mention how much of a pain in the ass it would with the trimmer line. Since you know it's not going to last much and it's not going to stay in place. But the main thing you didn't inform (should a individual choose to try your method) check the balance on the blade. You did ruin a new blade, made holes and the weed eater line might not weigh much. It still has weight to it. And what are the risks of a unbalanced blade? You should have used pieces of a clothes hanger instead.

@knoll9812

3 ай бұрын

Good use for and old blade

@youtubular007

2 ай бұрын

Clothes hanger might be a good idea. Did you try it? I'm not sure I agree that drilling holes in a blade necessarily "ruins" it. Probably still mows fine too without the tines.