Thanks for the video. I already bought the head and replacement blades, but hadn't used it yet. Seeing what it looked like after you used it made me a little leary to use it myself. You may have saved me a lot of heartache

Although this video is 7 yrs old I do appreciate GP Woodworks made it since there are none others like it explaining how to put this on without remove the first part because mine would not come off!! Thanks!!

@retiredmusicexecutivereact2130

Жыл бұрын

That was not the proper way of putting on this attachment. It will work, but I’ve always used this attachment from my Ryobi to my 4cc Echo. It literally takes less then 5 mins to put on

I like this video because it describes how our WeedShark head is attached as well. The plastice "cone" is not necessary with our head. Thank you

Thanks for this demonstration! Great info all around.

This device is really nice and works very well for a while. The only problem I'm having is the plastic blades are constantly breaking loose where they are attached to the unit. It would be good if they reinforced the middle of the ring with metal. It breaks off every time.

The issue you're experiencing is likely due to excessive friction in the drive shaft causing heat to be transfered down to the the bolt on which you mount the head assembly. Check the manual to determine the correct lubricant for the drive shaft/gear lube and grease that sucker up. When greasing gear case near the head be mindful of how much grease you apply. You don't want it packed full as too much grease will cause the gears to have to work hard to push the excess material out of the way which leads to friction and rising temperatures. Once you cook the grease it will separate leaving you with a crusty hot mess in your gear housing. All you're looking for is enough grease to keep a thin film on the surface of all the moving parts. Best of luck!

I just got one of these from Amazon but it wasn't new and I only paid 3 bucks for it. It looks like an open box item. Anyway, good to know what I'm facing with this. Thanks for the video.

Thanks..saved me time and money...Damn yellow star thistle..I have a husqvarna 128ld...shreding line...

Thanks for vid.. I bought this set up for my trimmer (before I watched this vid :( So I'll install and see if I get same results.

I'm having troubles removing the head I wont to go back to the line any suggestions for removing the blade head thanks

What's the best way to take off a string trimmer head I have a homelite brand and the head it plastic the head melted on me and i don't know how to take it off it just spins

if you don't have any bailing wire, cut up a wire hanger into three pieces, loop an end so they fit into the attachment.

My yard machine trimmer has the same head as your original from what I can see It's a bump head The string just keeps flying out of mine

I have the Pivotrim that uses the same yellow blades. IMO they work pretty good against brush and twigs. You can't abuse it. You obviously were using it against cinder block or chain link. I installed the metal blades you mentioned. They're great, but you still can't expect them to be indestructible. BTW I see you must have read the instructions. I thought that yellow cone thing was another adapter, not to hold the damn nut that _is_ hard to thread. Thanks for that info.

@GPWoodworks

8 жыл бұрын

I wish I had hit bricks or chain link... unfortunately, this damage was from brush. I may have been too hard on the throttle. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the honest comment

"I'm really not hip to wearin chainmail to weed eat" lol

@GPWoodworks

6 жыл бұрын

:)

Shakespeare bush cutter replacement has steel blades in-between fiberglass holders but can't find instructions to install help

Try Tri-clone trimmer head on your next job, it's a BEAST!

It's not meant for saplings, but for tall weeds with green stalks. What did you expect from plastic blades?

Mine don't seem to shatter like yours. I have this exact head. I like mine. I do run it against my stone wall and don't have a shattering problem.

@GPWoodworks

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know that... I may opt for the replacement blades then and give her another go. Thanks for commenting and watching. ETA: Changed the title of the video... Thanks again for the input.

can you use this with a black and decker trimmer?

I had that. It shattered left and right. I got them at Amazon. I bought a new version from HD. The blade lasts longer.

Check for the compatibility Fits straight shaft Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna and others

Informative, thank you.....

how long did your blades last before the brush cutting broke them? also, does anyone make blades from much tougher material without going with metal? also, uv rays can break down the cheaper plastic and make it brittle, right? thanks

@GPWoodworks

8 жыл бұрын

These lasted me about 20 minutes. Not sure about different blades... I went back to string. I think UV can break down plastics, but I'm not qualified to make that call. :) Thanks for watching.

Damm... I almost order this online. Thanks a bunch...

Have to quit hitting fences and concrete blocks.

Will it fit black n decker

I installed one of these years ago and I've been trying for about an hour to get it off. I cant figure this things out.

@MrLuigigalati

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure this out? I'm about to throw my entire trimmer away because i can't remove it.

@CUBEoneVX

3 жыл бұрын

are you trying to remove the head or the blades? the blades are easy, press the red buttons and push the blade in towards the head, if you're trying to remove the head, hold the neck of the trimmer where the head is bolted on and unscrew or screw the head off. Read your trimmer manual or look on youtube.

I got the metal blades and I sharpened them. They'll cut through anything

@texhow1

3 жыл бұрын

Including your feet.

@gtarbmx

3 жыл бұрын

@@texhow1 calculated risk

@jerryf3375

3 жыл бұрын

@@texhow1 wear protective boots

@texhow1

3 жыл бұрын

@@jerryf3375 I have wore them all my working life as a Roadworker but it didnt stop a Nuematic Concrete braker from hitting higher up above the toecaps when the chisel snapped which had me hobbling round for Months & was called in the office about my sick record, they are the ones that bought the cheaper chisels.

@subixbarbarasson6052

3 жыл бұрын

@@texhow1 That's messed up. I hope you are doing alright.

Think I'm going to take mine back to Lowes, looks like a pain in the ass.

@GPWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

Read some of the other comments... some people have had good results with these. Others have had the same as I did...

what about metal blades

Are the effective for edging

@GPWoodworks

7 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use them for edging.

You'll not be disappointed

Replace the POS with a POS. I have several of those in my garage and now I'm going to order one of those with metal blades that look like a wire brush. A boss. I've asked the company to send me a video or show me one on KZread. I don't want to deal with that plastic that can just sit in my garage another 10 years.

I had to bore a hole in the ugly head but put on a 17 and spinning nut 26 cents hh meh and it's on a homdlite

You sure can’t but a trimmer now that will last 10 years! My Troybilt didn’t last even a few times with that stupid bump head....so, put one of the Ugly Heads on it and got one good season out of it before the whole trimmer is crap! The Ugly Head has those yellow blades, but it also has the option to use string too. I like it a lot.

I cannot get mine OFF!!! It needs to be removed? How?????

@GPWoodworks

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of them are reverse threaded... have you tried that?

I use the same blade head on my Murray weed wacker and i dont have this problem!

@GPWoodworks

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know.

Is that string trimmer a ryobi

@GPWoodworks

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah Ryobi... that trimmer is under a different brand now. Handy as hell tho...

How do you remove the head cup on a yard machine trimmer

@da1cru1

6 жыл бұрын

Mark; I hope you found the answer by now, if not this should help. Pull the bumper that holds the string out of the bump head assb'y. Look to see if there is any kind of bolt in the center that holds it on, yours shouldn't. (Note; If you have a straight shaft, your not taking the bolted on part off the shaft, just the bump head.) Just above the bump head should look like a bolt on the shaft, it may just have 2 flat sides, hold that with a wrench to keep it from spinning. Then grab the bump head and unscrew the whole assb'y from the shaft. I find it's easier to hold the head and apply torque to the wrench to crack it loose, then hold the wrench and spin off the whole head. On yours the whole head should come off. Just have to figure out which way to unscrew it. I have 2 whips, both spin CW but one is straight shaft, the other curved. The straight one unscrews CCW, but my curved shaft unscrews CW, the same direction it spins. Not sure why they different other than the curved shaft is made in China, and my other is an older made in the US craftsman straight shaft. If it's too tight to unscrew using your hand, try using a strap wrench or something similar, just use a little torque. If it doesn't break loose fairly easy then try the other way, once it breaks loose the whole head just spins right off. Usually they not on that tight and come off by hand. Hope this helps if you not found your answer yet..

@JJ-ix3sm

5 жыл бұрын

On my craftmam i simply prived it off

Wow no more videos PLEASE

informative vid, but the volume on this video is insanely low.

Hi, I don't know how to use tools and then they break. These are bad tools.

@GPWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

:)

use the plastic blades as a template to cut out some metal blades from a tin can.... lol....you never know..

Theres METAL BLADES for a reason..........🤷‍♂️

Bought this and truth to be told...it’s garbage. Doesn’t cut through jack. Will just be sticking with the traditional head.

You didn’t demonstrate its use. -5 stars

Ur audio is way to low and the wanted info u hold hostage!

Some of those heads are fucked up they dont come off. Especially something like hyper tough

Theyre good but you using them wrong thats why they dont last for most people

You take way to long to get to the point

@kentpoulton1035

4 жыл бұрын

yeah and cut your fucking fingernails

Cheap plastic. Get metal ones for it or make your own if ya can't wait for the mail order or a trip to where ever.

@tdawg6330

4 жыл бұрын

Where can u get the metal blades

You get what you pay for. Buy a more expensive one and you’ll be fine.

Just get on with it

2:32 thank me later

@lauragaweeda7498

5 жыл бұрын

Sparfel Last thank you

Yea just bought one, probably going to have to just take it back after watching this not worth the investment

No worth it,I just used it and the blades broke very easily

Less damn talking and just do the installation my goodness !!

A billion miles an hour ? Its called repetitions per minute.

@yinzergismondi9165

6 жыл бұрын

Needlessly correcting others is called being a dick

@joshmiller3673

6 жыл бұрын

And he was wrong too... it's "revolutions" per minute.

@ultrakool

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshmiller3673 lol Yeah..what a dork

@kentpoulton1035

4 жыл бұрын

it's revolutions per minute

Less talk…

Metal blades are far better.