Can you turn a strimmer into a brush cutter?

If your trimmer is equipped for it, you can separate the trimmer head and a section of the shaft and replace it with a brush-cutter attachment. If your trimmer doesn’t have a shaft that comes apart, you can often unscrew the trimmer head and replace it with a brush-cutter blade.

What is the difference between a brushcutter and a strimmer?

A Brushcutter is a very similar power tool to a strimmer but it has a metal cutting blade instead of nylon line to cut with. This means that it can cut through more than just grass, as their name suggests. They also have to have a more powerful motor to drive them.

What can I use in place of Weed Eater string?

My favorite alternatives to string trimmers are hand trimmers, brush cutters, and lawn shears. All three of these tools have their own strengths and weaknesses but they can all be used to give the edges of your lawn that crisp and clean look.

What is the toughest weed eater line?

The Best Weed Eater Strings of 2022

• Best for Thick Brush. Oregon 22-955 Gatorline Heavy-Duty Professional.
• Best Overall. Cyclone Desert Extrusion CY095S3 .095″ x 855′
• Runner Up. Oregon 20-020 Magnum Gatorline Supertwist.
• Best Bang for the Buck.
• Upgrade Pick.
• Best for Pros.
• Best for Edging.
• Best for Tall Grass.

Are brush cutter blades universal?

8″ (20cm) diameter. Universal design fits most trimmers. Durable design allows you to tackle almost any vegetation.

What can I use instead of weed eater string?

Does it matter what size weed eater line?

Light: 0.065- to 0.080-inch line is best for trimming grass around the house and whacking down common lawn weeds from around driveways, walkways and fences. Medium: 0.080 to 0.110-inch line is best for homes with larger lawns, or gardens overgrown with weeds that have tough, heavy stems. Heavy: 0.110-inch and above.

Are Oregon Gator blades any good?

Not only do they mulch cleaner, but they also bag without any cloggy and the blades are made of high quality steel. I used to sharpen blades about every 3rd mowing but now it looks like it will be no more than twice per season. I would recommend these blades to anyone with a rotary blade lawn mower.

What is the difference between a string trimmer and a brush cutter?

Brushcutters and string trimmers, also called weed eaters, are the same machine. They use the same engine and hardware except down at the business, cutting end, the brush cutter uses a 9-inch saw blade or weed blade, whereas the weed eater uses a string head.

How do you turn a trimmer shaft into a brush cutter?

Simply push the section of shaft with the cutter head onto the section with the trimmer motor and either snap them together or tighten the locking nut, and that’s it. If your trimmer shaft doesn’t separate, you can still convert it to a brush cutter, but the procedure is a little more complex.

Do I need a brush cutter or a weed whacker?

Every gardener needs a weed whacker — more appropriately known as a string trimmer — for keeping weeds under control and doing general lawn and garden maintenance, but sometimes, you have a really tough job that a string trimmer can’t handle. When you have to clear woody brush or mow through knee-high grass, a brush cutter is a better tool.

How to replace a brush-cutter blade?

If you have to remove the shield plate, replace it with the one that comes with the brush-cutter blade, and you may also have to install a new blade guard to accommodate the blade. Install the blade along with any parts that come with it to stabilize it and screw on the retaining nut.