Testing The Cheapest Weed Eater String Trimmer On AMAZON
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Testing the cheapest string trimmer (weed eater, weed wacker) on Amazon, the Sunjoe 10 inch TRJ608E corded electric string trimmer: amzn.to/3smLSUp (Clicking this link supports the channel monetarily)
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A string trimmer, also called a weed eater, weed whacker, weedwacker, weed whip, line trimmer, brush cutter, whipper snipper (in Australia, Canada, and South Africa) or strimmer (in the UK and Ireland), is a garden tool for cutting grass, small weeds, and groundcover. It uses a whirling monofilament line instead of a blade, which protrudes from a rotating spindle at the end of a long shaft topped by a gasoline engine or electric motor.
String trimmers are commonly used for cutting low foliage near obstacles or on steep or irregular terrain.
History
The string trimmer was invented in the early-1970s by George Ballas of Houston, Texas, who conceived the idea while watching the revolving action of the cleaning brushes in an automatic car wash. His first trimmer was made by attaching pieces of heavy-duty fishing line to a tin can bolted to an edger. Ballas developed this into what he called the "Weed Whacker", since it chewed up the grass and weeds around trees.
Design
A string trimmer works on the principle that a line spun fast enough on its center stiffens by centrifugal force; the faster the hub turns, the more rigid the line. Even round-section nylon line is able to cut grass and slight, woody plants quite well. Some monofilament lines designed for more powerful cutters have an extruded shape, like a star, that helps the line slash the material being cut; the line is thus able to cut quite large woody plants (small shrubs) or at least girdle them effectively. These lines make solid disks less necessary for tough jobs.
The line is hand-wound onto a reel before the job is started, leaving both ends extending from the reel housing. The motor turns the reel and the line extends horizontally while the operator swings the trimmer about where the plants are to be trimmed. The operator controls the height at which cutting takes place and can trim down to ground level quite easily.
As the line is worn, or breaks off, a bump feed string trimmer the operator knocks the reel on the ground so a release mechanism allows some of the line in the reel to replace the spent portion. Newer models "auto-feed", where a small cutter ensures the exposed length does not exceed what can be swung efficiently. Newly extended line operates more efficiently because of its heavier weight and surface effects. The speed of the spinning hub is controlled by a trigger activated throttle on the handle.
A fixed line style string trimmer head
A fixed line string trimmer has a trimmer head that takes pre-cut line inserts. There is no wound spool of line in the trimmer head, the user instead feeds the pre-cut line in to the appropriate slots, making the trimmer easier to feed line into and troubleshoot than a bump feed system.
For vertical cutting the whole machine can be tilted or some trimmers allow the head to be adjusted at different angles.
String trimmers powered by an internal combustion engine have the engine on the opposite end of the shaft from the cutting head, while electric string trimmers typically have an electric motor in the cutting head, but there are other arrangements such as where the trimmer is connected to heavy machinery and powered by a hydraulic motor.
The head contains a safety shield on the user side and a rotating hub which may also be called a head or spool. Disadvantages of a gasoline-powered string trimmer include its greater weight, the need to refuel, and the significant vibration that carries throughout the device, both of which interfere with its maneuverability and contribute to muscle fatigue. Advantages include complete mobility and higher maximum power.
Large trimmers, used for cutting thick roadside grass and weeds in large areas, are both heavier and more powerful. Some are fitted with a harness to spread weight onto the shoulders. Often referred to as brush cutters, these often mount straight or circular metal blades instead of monofilament line.
Accessories
Many string trimmers allow the hub, the head or the lower part of the shaft to be replaced with accessories. Common accessories include:
metal or plastic blades
a small chain saw
a toothed hedge trimmer
a cultivator
Quick-release shafts are offered on many newer models which do not require any tools to switch in accessories.
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@t19191
2 жыл бұрын
The packageing😂😂✋✋ Its been through better days
@treyvonlanwservice6860
2 жыл бұрын
Okay bro 👍
@PLM1
2 жыл бұрын
Black Diamond 👍👍💯
@jonpogue427
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like fishing line!🤣🎣
@racerx009
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was me who used it, hated it and sent it back with a note to Amazon to sell it you Copper Creek. 😁
After fighting for YEARS with gas-powered this and that, I turned to electric--leaf blower (I vac up the leaves for mulch), shrub/pruning shears, and, yes, weed-eater. I went with Black and Decker and have been pleased, more with some than others. This looks perfect for us little old ladies who are still getting out there and doing our own lawn care because we are very picky about our lawns! Nice video, and I'm glad you didn't totally dis SunJoe.
@HARRYAZZHOLE
2 жыл бұрын
As cheap Black and Decker is with most of their products. They hold up very well.
@willsinternet
2 жыл бұрын
HARRYAZZHOLE Yes. My house has a lot of bushes and the only hedge trimmer we have is a SUPER old black and decker one. The blades are super worn but it still somehow works, so why get a new one.
I have a small urban property, I love my corded electric lawn equipment - 0 maintenance, never run out of power (or gas), and never have to worry about the manufacturer changing battery styles. Pretty sure my weed eater is older than I am, helluva lot better than scissors!
I'm going to buy one of these for my Grandma to trim the hair off her trucker boyfriend's back! 😁
@CopperCreekCuts
2 жыл бұрын
😂 TMI!!!
See, these are the kinds of questions being answered that KZread should be. Quality content. 🚜
@2Cheese
2 жыл бұрын
I would hate if youtube was a app filled with people cutting grass ngl
Enjoyed the video. I see your sidewalk needs cleaning. Call Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care. He'll know what to do. Ha ha!
At first I thought I coukd really poke fun at this skit but after watching it I realized this video may just answer a lot of question that someone may have had. As a professional lawn care provider, obviously this would trashed in a matter of seconds but for someone else that may just be the ideal product. Kudos on this video, Brad.
@therandomytchannel4318
2 жыл бұрын
Yes lol I work for my city maintaining trails and walkways, we use Echo and shindaiwa equipment, this $20 paper weight make me LoL 😆
I owned four different cheap weedeaters over a period of about twenty years, then about ten years ago I finally bit the bullet and bought the top of the line Echo weedeater and I haven't had a moment's trouble out of it.
What I want for Christmas? A plug-in, carbine action 200 amp range model string trimmer. I just might put my eye out!
You’d be surprised. Those small corded snippers actually cut really good. Might be a good option if you have super tiny yard spaces.
@cupcakehouse4320
2 жыл бұрын
Yes this definitely needs to let people know it's great for small areas that you will hardly ever use it and it is an excellent purchase for those reasons.
Might be a good starter trimmer for getting the kids to help with the lawn.
@arreaa9663
2 жыл бұрын
You're right. A great point. Great for getting kids started. I might get this for my son. He's too small now but my husband will DEFINITELY have him out in the yard as soon as it's feasible. Lol
I particularly love Sun Joe products, if you have a small lawn, they're totally worth it, especially for the price.
@cupcakehouse4320
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful amazing product for small areas
That was a nice review Brad. Thanks for showing. 👍👍👍👍👍😉
Never knew such equipment existed until I saw one at my stepdads place was so surprised by this find and mostly happy cause he gave it to me to keep. Surprised by its power it does get the job done so not bad for something that cost $12
I own a SunJoe electric pressure washer, and I am MORE than impressed/happy with it, came with accessories, works so much better than expected, nice sturdy cart . MUCH nicer than the one it replaced (Craftsman). I was so happy/impressed with the SunJoe pressure washer, I bought a SunJoe Steamer, and it also is so much better/nicer than I expected. I no longer consider SunJoe "second rate" equipment. Seem like this low buck string trimmer does just fine when you consider its price!
@alexanderuhall9998
2 жыл бұрын
I have a green works one that works really great too.
Perfect to let young children and older adults maintain a yard.
Weed eater noises = music on youtube captions lol
I personally haven't heard of anything bad about Sun Joe, a decent affordable brand.
im gonna consider buying one! i have a little yard for my post office, and im 5'2" so it should work well!
This review for something so cheap and 'crappy' was oddly satisfying. I can totally see someone who isn't able to lift/carry much, would have a very small yard to maintain, doesn't have the want have gas powered items in the household, and for its pricepoint to warranty, makes this an item worth considering.
Thank you so much for the tutorial it's an amazing Weedeater for small areas small patios
Sometime in the later '90s I bought my first blower and got a corded Toro Ultra 225. I used it mostly for blowing leaves (a lot of leaves) off the roof and gutters, then away from the house. I used it for the next ten years until I got a Husq 2-stroke and finally an EGO. Even though the Toro at least twice fell off the roof, one time end-on on the blower end and another, one story to a wood deck. Nothing some Gorilla tape couldn't fix. I still have it in the back of the garage and it still works well. The Husq and the EGO, I always wear the strap. I don't think either would survive one fall. Poodles, but hard-working. The plastic on that sounded solid and durable.
This is perfect for folks with small patio lawns or mostly rock yards with grass accents.
Entertaining, I have a sun joe hedge trimmer. It works great , yah it’s corded electrical but for the few times a year I use it it’s just fine.
We own a corded and a cordless trimmer similar to this. They are Parkside brand from Lidl (a supermarket here in Europe). My mother uses them for trimming around flowerbeds and general small scale maintainance when I am not around to do it with the gas powered one. She likes using them as they are mutch faster than doing it with hand tools and she doesn't have to deal with gasoline in the process. I would definetly recommend buying one with a battery tough. The cheap ones are underpowered but useable and less power means less damage to fragile plant stems and flowerpots in case you hit them accidentally.
I like these bc they are so light. I have never had to mow a yard before and it's completely aggravating but I can use these pretty well and I don't have to remember gas or mixing stuff for a weedeater. You are right about restringing the line it is a pain. .
That kiddy like string trimmer actually does a decent job.
Love your video I’m new to your channel
My son would love this…I may consider getting it to warm him up to cutting grass.
I bought a 99$ homelite durring the pandemic last year. I had a stihl that crapped out. I'll say this, for home use it's a pretty lite weed eater and I have only ran true fuel 40:1 (red can) and it has not missed a beat going on its second season.
I used to own a condo that had a tiny patch of grass by the front door and a small patch by the patio would have been great for that plus small enough to store in any closet.
I don't even do yard work but I find you fascinating
you should be a comedian i swear you make everyones days better
i just use it for my small garden took the gard off an took it apart an made a homemade lawn mower it looks an works good plus it has a side chute
I had, and actually still have, an old cordless model that was similar but it had a big heavy SLA battery on it. Oh the nightmares. At least mine was one of those auto-feed ones
Awesome video bro 👍
Excellent for me. Sheesh I’m old and very small! I love it.
I believe this will be good for those who have a small patch of grass and good for seniors. Being a senior, I purchased the smallest Ryobi cordless and is good for my needs. Also thank you for taking the time to show us this one.
@riab6021
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly like me. I have a postage stamp for a front yard.
Subbed for this video
I just watch this because the result whilst and after is just soooo satisfying!!!🖒
Not much of a corded or electric trimmers fan, definitely favor the gas powered trimmers with the self feeding string when you bang it, but you gotta love the smell of fresh cut grass 😉 thanks for the demo video 👍
Great video. I know that trimmer is basically a piece of trash for most people but for others, it is the only thing they can afford. And there is no reason to laugh about it.
Let’s see an equipment reveal. Like how you setup your trailer and what equipment you use on a daily.
I’ll give you a challenge use this on your residencial houses and record a video on it
Hi Brad. Loved the tongue-in-cheek review. Just a note, the trimmer line advances automatically when you let the trimmer head stop spinning and start again. I have a Ryobi battery trimmer with the same functionality. You can hear a faint “click” as the head spins down which is some sort of clutch that lets out a little more line with each “click”.
@3Dsjk
2 жыл бұрын
The older Worx 18v trimmer I had did the same thing. It’s pretty clever, never had a problem with it. There is definitely a place for these smaller, lighter-duty string trimmers, and a better brand like Worx or Ryobi will do fine. My dad is in his 70’s and has shoulder problems, and he would have problems with my bigger EGO trimmer, let alone a gas trimmer.
@chadstansbury2267
2 жыл бұрын
@@3Dsjk Agreed. My Ryobi trimmer has been chugging along just fine for 3 summers now with no sign of stopping. I have about a .26 acre lot but the 40v battery gets heavy after a bit. These lightweight corded electric trimmers are great for people on a small budget, or with small yards, or with less strength. The extension cord is an added expense, but at 2.8A you don’t need the more expensive 12GA extension cords.
Do a walk behind string trimmer review next lol. I definitely would love to see you review an electric zero turn mower from ego or ryobi.
If u push the button 2-3 times(rev it up and slow it down) the line feeds itself
The one handed design is actually pretty smart for a corded trimmer i think. You can use the other hand to manage the cord a little easier.
Love my ryobi 40v equipment
Ps.wish I had saw this video before I brought myself a trimmer.GOD BLESS!
Great video brought an electric Strimmer from B&Q once for £4
Good luck trying to find 0.63 replacement line, at times the line when triming your grass is just a total nightmare spool holds very little line pretty good review
😂emgin cutting my yard with tht I'll finish 2025 😂
Okay now this was a good idea lmao
Would you make a vid going over budget friendly push mowers, and your take on gas or battery powered?
Is it a 2 year warranty for commercial use as well? 😂 Love your content as always!
This was really quite an interesting review. Despite at the ergonomic flaws that this may have, the unit did do what was advertised. And for $20 that’s pretty good. I agree this thing is definitely not for everybody however i do think there is another segment of people who this could work for. That would be people who are just beginning to really take care of their lawn. Maybe they have only ever used a mower but now they want to take there lawn game up a step. This would be a decent first weed wacker. They could edge their sidewalk and driveway and just make the place look that extra bit nicer. If they like it, great then they can invest in a nicer unit. If not then they’ve only spent $20, no biggie. Anyway just another perspective on possible consumer bases. Thanks again for a great video 👍🏻
@cupcakehouse4320
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely true I actually bought this I love it
He said the big machiner than you will never own dang guy
Hey Brad can you review something a level up? I live on a larger property and do yard work to keep my rent lower. I've mastered the riding mower but trimmers make me nervous.
Excellent 'review'.
Wish you had joined the Lawn Stars last night
Very nice 👌 👍👍
Soy yo o en la imagen del vídeo es Robert De Niro ?? Excelente video!
Can you do cheapest electric and petrol/gas lawn mower on Amazon next?
The head on that is an auto feed string head. as the line gets shorter the head rpm increases to a point a weight in the head shifts that "button" over and the line extends the next time that the motor slows. IMO they are a pain in the rear and not worth the money. However when it breaks and if the motor is still good it is a decent high speed universal motor for High speed projects
more reviews plz
You should grab up one of the sunjoe dethatchers. Those seem to be worth it from what I've seen.
@waynec2434
2 жыл бұрын
That dethatcher works surprisingly well. Bought one a few months ago. Some of the screws that hold the little metal tines on were loose from the factory and turning around to go back over an area requires a bit of cord wrangling so it doesn't get run over...not a fault of the machine though. Other than that, it works great!
I've been looking for a trimmer under 5lbs since I'm 72 and only 5'1". It may be ideal for me. I'm so short that I'd be able to hold it with both hands. Thanks.
look at that cute little thing hahaha
damn that was cold he said them $10,000 mowers you'll never own..... sneak dissing us you snake you
I’m a 64yr old woman whose husband is disabled and I have to do all the weed wacking. I’m five feet tall so all the big welders are useless for me to use. This would be really need but I do wish it would be a battery, but still knowing something like this is available.
@Sara-L
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with most battery trimmers - and most battery power tools - is they lure you in with a cheap price up front, with the small print that says, 'battery and charger not included.' You pay more for the battery in many cases. If I were to recommend a trimmer I'd go with 'Ryobi'. They make decent electric tools.
Good for tiny condo yards, maybe for folks who can't handle a heavier one, and can't spend alot of money. Not bad. But not for full sized yards.
9:52 where did the string cutty thingy go??
My mom bought a chorded electric black and decker string trimmer
@lindaarbogast6499
2 жыл бұрын
Does it work?
@dkenney3076
2 жыл бұрын
@@lindaarbogast6499 yes very well you just need a extention chord she got it from Walmart
Maybe it's an option for a gardening routine that is on your knees already.
I used to have one like that and when you let off the power it would automatically let more line out.
Sunjoe raising their prices after this video 📈📈
I actually have the red one, it's ok I guess for small jobs, I really wish it had a stabilization handle for the other hand cuz doing it one-handed literally sucks big time. I may actually modify mine a bit and put a handle of some sort. and the .60 line is way too fine and goes quickly ... I would never buy this again even if it was only $20 ...
Got a ryobi petrol trimmer
I realize this isn't the trimmer you would pick out. However, some people may want one for very light weigh trimming. I mean you could just get a scissors and cut as well. It just depends on what you want. But it does the job all the same... There are a lot of people that are not going to spend $300, $400, or $500 dollars on a much better string trimmer to trim their yard. There is a market for every type and price range...believe it!
How much did it cost again?
Your package shows a UPS label... so unless your area is different than all the locations I've lived (none being Florida).... then it is probably more so shipping "care and handling"... if it was already used... then you would not have had most of the papers and "stuff"
I wonder how much profit is for the manufacturer. How much money does it take to produce one? How much profit is for the retailer? I think this tool goes out the factory for less than $5
This one sure was different mr brad
Brad is that your home address on the shipping label in the beginning of the video? Might want to try to blur that out or something!
@CopperCreekCuts
2 жыл бұрын
Good point! That being said, anyone who wants my address has about a dozen different ways to get it. One of the disadvantages of having a legitimate company😂
I have got something similar, abit older, from siemens. It works, but I have to use both hands on that thing, and it kills my back after a few minutes. Also the line is trash. Want a proper one, but it is abit pricy.
I’m surprised they couldn’t add a 5” extender piece for slightly taller people. I’m assuming they’re making it for shorter women who need to maintain a little section. I’m still having a hard time imagining what kind of lawn would warrant such a tiny machine.
@krissgross2335
2 жыл бұрын
Sandra, my thoughts exactly. I'm 5'8" and that thing would kill my back! I have a Portland 12" electric (corded) trimmer that I have used the heck out of! My son-in-law has a Ryobi battery operated trimmer/edger that I really like, except when the damn battery dies! 1🙄😏
@SandrA-hr5zk
2 жыл бұрын
@@krissgross2335 The standard battery that comes with some of these power tools are so under powered, but cost a fortune to get a decent one. I have a Dewalt battery powered trimmer and blower. I managed to find a 20v 10ah that makes it suitable enough to use. Although I still have a Ryobi gas powered trimmer for when I need to tackle the whole yard in the spring.
great rwview lol
You should try to use it for one day just like you would a gas weed eater and see how it goes.
very funny and informative but now it sells for $31.42 on Amazon
Thank you for considering those with disabilities in your review!
Nice Job Dude. 20 Bugs 👍 why Not.
The advertisement that came on after your video used your pressure washing videos to advertise this plastic head you screw onto a hose that “does the same as a pressure washer” lol anyways I thought you should know and it was to fast for me to get the name of the add sorry
Yeah that thing is pretty small looked more like you were vacuuming than weed whacking 😂
Is moj trimmer parkside
Unsure if you're interested in video ideas or not. Electric power washer review would be great. I'm trying to decide between gas and electric
@davidmollard9832
2 жыл бұрын
Also I see you seem to be a lefty as well
You need to mention, the stupid carburetor setup some of them have or the gas-oil mixture. Ive seen some helpless ladies pulling on a 2-stroke Weed Eater and cannot get it to start, or its stupid hard to pull. Im loving my dewalt, battery wacker, but after a while it does make your arms sore.
Now you sure that elbow rest can't mix a bucket of cement? 😀
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2.8Amps? My HiFi system is 5.2Amps - LOL