Actually a good idea to burn it all down then lay new sod yard would come out looking luscious because of all of the nutrients in the soil after the burn
It cost me the same for a package of 50 zip ties & 5yrs worth of weed eater string. Takes me about 5min to rewind my string cartridge & I have to do that twice per summer. The zip ties are about 3x as wide as my string but a bit thinner & I would bet that the string cuts better than the flat side of the zip tie. Both are plastic & will get destroyed against cement or rocks.
I tried it with some longer, better quality zip ties. This stuff shreds and last forever! I can't believe I've been buying cord and running out at the worst times my entire adult life! When in doubt,use a zip tie! 😂
Did this for my yard. Ate through the zip ties like crazy.. had to run out for more. Yard typically takes me 10 mins to trim. This took me 1.5 hours. I believe in your hacks though so I'm not going to ever go back to the string even though that was way faster.
👍🏽up for thinking outside the box however. Zip ties are plastic and will wear down just as fast as whip line. Which is why higher quality whip line has a thin metal wire core probably about as thick as a bread bag twist tie wire. If you really wanna use something that will last longer and cut through alot of thick weeds and probably give ya a good edge use a piece of mechanic wire just be careful.
Good luck getting them off once they are worn. Good idea if your in some kind of broke pinch and need to weed eat and you just so happen to have zips around
Got rid of those handheld backache making things and bought one that looks like a lawnmower. I don't have to carry it, it moves on wheels, and there is no string. It uses long plastic cutters that will tear through even some woody plants. Starts on the first pull.
@@bpdubb Good question. Depends on how tight. The line extends past the body of the machine, so I can reach most things. I can't think of running into a problem where I couldn't reach a tight spot, unless it was so small the machine won't fit. I guess I don't have any, or at least not many, places that are too small for the trimmer. If they're that small, I would either skip it, or cut it by hand. It's not a big issue in my yard. But, everyone's yard is different.
Wow, you just saved me a lot of time and less frustration. I'm am/was a telecom techniton. Can't tell you how many zip ties I've used. Thanks. Great hack!
That'll insure they bust in 20 seconds of running it ,weed eater like is made way different than zip ties that's why it lasts way longer than any other plastic line
Nah there’s somethin called a pivotrim I have one and it’s awesome. With just 4 foot of string I can weedeat multiple yrds and still have enough for more
That's a great idea if you've got less than a square metre of lawn to do.
Yeah as a landscaper I can tell you right now… I’d go through 400 zip ties in a day if I did this
😂😂 for real. And now there are so many tools with the “self winding” feature so you can re string it super fast.
Legit, I tried it, it did not even a square metre
‘Now watch how well it works’ - proceeds to not work at all
😂
😂😂
Ouch 😅
Lasted 2 seconds
Not much grass was getting cut at the end but at least you are not tired anymore
A electric weed eater isn't that tiring
@@D4Clout yes they are when you have to disassemble the thing to get more string because the feed button doesn't work
Get a petrol one and some good quality strimmer wire.
@@Bobby-cm7vu ohh boohoo
@@Bobby-cm7vu most have a button on the head that if u press the button and pull the string more will come out
Works 'bout as good as I thought it would
I really don’t think I need landscaping advice from a guy who used to zip ties instead of buying is full spool of weed eater string.
Ok chef
But wait …
The 12” zip-ties also work on your lawnmower too 😂
Wait. What????? I gotta try this now!
Lmao 😂
I'm pretty Shure if people would learn how to actually use that speed head on their weed eater they wouldn't worry about unravelling
My 22 year old echo would sling that sht off within 2 seconds.
Well when your entire lawn is weeds pro tip ditch the weedeater and grab the gas can and matches.
Actually a good idea to burn it all down then lay new sod yard would come out looking luscious because of all of the nutrients in the soil after the burn
Or get the lawnmower
@@patrickwood7025 yea mow weeds and just have more weeds in your yard. Congrats your playing yourself
@@patrickwood7025 old dude down the block taught me that used to dig out weeds with an old spoon
It cost me the same for a package of 50 zip ties & 5yrs worth of weed eater string. Takes me about 5min to rewind my string cartridge & I have to do that twice per summer. The zip ties are about 3x as wide as my string but a bit thinner & I would bet that the string cuts better than the flat side of the zip tie. Both are plastic & will get destroyed against cement or rocks.
People are just extremely lazy these days and don't even know how to wind them or how to learn how to wind them lol
Smart people being dumb
I tried it with some longer, better quality zip ties. This stuff shreds and last forever! I can't believe I've been buying cord and running out at the worst times my entire adult life! When in doubt,use a zip tie! 😂
Ive tried this it it worked for about 15 seconds
My weed eaters don't have string. They are white and fluffy, they walk around and make noise :) 🐑
Just buy a real quality weed whacker and you’ll never once have a problem breaking or unspooling string lol..
I agree...no need for battery charge or gas....or that damn....plastic string unraveling...
Not always
Also try soaking it in water for about 4 hours it makes the string more durable
Thank you this video, its a godsend. I am tired of the string coming undone in hitting me on the legs.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Start in the morning.....done at night
It's ok to take a small break from the meth every once and awhile buddy
Just replace the weed eater string with small aircraft cable
That is terrifying and I love it
As I wise man once said “NOW THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE” seriously great improvised weapon
Ran out of cord one day, I used household electrical wire, worked a treat
Did this for my yard. Ate through the zip ties like crazy.. had to run out for more. Yard typically takes me 10 mins to trim. This took me 1.5 hours. I believe in your hacks though so I'm not going to ever go back to the string even though that was way faster.
Hey, Ive done it and all I'm saying is stop rev limiting the motor. I can do an entire yard with this!
Commercial landscapers worst nightmare. Having a supervisor that cheaps out like that
The dude can’t rewind the weed eater spool
I'm ☠️.... he prob got arthritis
lol
It worked so well it cut four weeds.
I ordered some Nasa zip ties 3 years ago, still going strong.
👍🏽up for thinking outside the box however. Zip ties are plastic and will wear down just as fast as whip line. Which is why higher quality whip line has a thin metal wire core probably about as thick as a bread bag twist tie wire. If you really wanna use something that will last longer and cut through alot of thick weeds and probably give ya a good edge use a piece of mechanic wire just be careful.
I prefer attaching a skillsaw blade.
I’m glad at the end he showed that this barely works at all.
Lasts about 5 seconds
Thanks Chris
This is what I expected from a man with an electric weed wacker
I'm ☠️
I use a #12 stranded copper wire . Lasts sooo long
Yes, microplastics are totally not a problem.
If you own equipment - just knuckle up and learn how to use and maintain it.
“Now watch how well it works” proceeds to do absolutely Jack shit
My pops has gotta try this
He must own a zip tie factory
Awesome dude!
I've used a small piece of braided steel cable had to finish the job that's all I had work so good I left it on there for a week finally broke
BRILLIANT !!! THANK YOU
Now try it with 3 or 4 zip ties they will be longer and youll have 4 stings cutting
That is a cool hack!
Good luck getting them off once they are worn. Good idea if your in some kind of broke pinch and need to weed eat and you just so happen to have zips around
You can cut it off in seconds or use a knife to loosen the catch on the zip tie. It's actually easier then removing what's left of the cord.
My Stihl 111 would sling that shit off there at supersonic speeds.
Just buy a good name brand weed eater and get commercial string ...the zip ties won't make it half way threw a yard if your really working.
This is pretty dope
You should have skipped the demo.. i was onboard before that🤣
Smart idea if there is no time to run off to the store at that given time and you just about to finish. Thanks.
Just put small cable or wire on it or if it has big enough motor put bicycle chain or chainsaw chain on it
I use about 8 inches of bull wire of bailing wire
good for 10 seconds of use
Dude sounds like Dan from Dan-o seasoning.
Try gas powered weed eater works better than the electrical ones🤣🤣
I swiped a bag of 500 long black ones. Used them for exactly that.
Hell yeah! Thats what I’m talking about!
One should not "swipe" anything except their credit card? Now you sound like a thief 😕
U didn't even touch the grass with it lmao
That's a good idea, but the problem is still the same. It just lasts longer and cuts slightly less effective
Thanks Chris!
Got rid of those handheld backache making things and bought one that looks like a lawnmower. I don't have to carry it, it moves on wheels, and there is no string. It uses long plastic cutters that will tear through even some woody plants. Starts on the first pull.
Yeah but how do you get in tight corners or tight spots?
@@bpdubb Good question. Depends on how tight. The line extends past the body of the machine, so I can reach most things. I can't think of running into a problem where I couldn't reach a tight spot, unless it was so small the machine won't fit. I guess I don't have any, or at least not many, places that are too small for the trimmer. If they're that small, I would either skip it, or cut it by hand. It's not a big issue in my yard. But, everyone's yard is different.
Lol what's stopping that plastic from breaking too?
OMG 😱 so cool
Also helps if you know how to use one
“Now watch how well it works”
*continues to not work at all*
If I was brain dead.....I would try this
Wow, you just saved me a lot of time and less frustration. I'm am/was a telecom techniton. Can't tell you how many zip ties I've used. Thanks. Great hack!
No prob!
I just buy a new weed eater when the line runs out
Look how well that works!
Proceed to show it does not work at all.
You blind?
What do you mean? I cut the weeds on the edge with it
@@ChrisGarage78 Yeah you certainly did, but I think I can do it faster with just my hands...
Hahah works so good man i could use steel tie wire that's shit last months
Hay lets see how well it works lets see you do the yard bro!
Works ok
Lmfao I’m a lawn guy 12 years all I can say is what In the crystal meth
😂
Have fun changing them every 17 seconds.
That will wear out every 5 minutes and not to mention how long it will take you to do what you need to do
That'll insure they bust in 20 seconds of running it ,weed eater like is made way different than zip ties that's why it lasts way longer than any other plastic line
Cool.
Try used dental floss. It's just as effective.😮😮😮
Yes sir
Thank you sir
Let’s take something extremely simple complicate the living hell out of it
I'm doing this after I get new string in it then I will have 4 strings cutting at once genius
That’s dumb. Now u have to keep replacing zip ties instead of just bumping the head on the ground while trimming the lawn. Bartledoo!!
And there’s different qualities of string. Just buy a heavy duty one. Duh!
Trimmer loading is not that hard if you do it right.
Or swap out the head with an easy feed.
I deal with over 2500ft of fenceline. Spray once every 3 months, weedeat as needed.
I use bass guitar strings.
Which old lady did you steel that weed eater from?
Wait until you try bailing wire!
Seems good until it gets loose and you got a zip tie bullet hitting someones shin
Well I'll be got damn Chip!!
I mean he did say look how “well” it cuts 🤷🏾♂️
I'm a girl with a small yard n this is awesome!!THX!
That's ok for cordless or corded but no gas
Just buy some metal weedwacker string, you'll never have a problem.. just be extra careful with it
this ain’t doing nothing on a commercial job maybe to mess around your house, but that’s it
Nah there’s somethin called a pivotrim I have one and it’s awesome. With just 4 foot of string I can weedeat multiple yrds and still have enough for more
Would last about 3 feet of trimming.
Just get a speed feed
Or get a weedeater without an automatic head. Shits so much faster
It's called speed feed. This dude is your average dumb homeowner
Just replace them with bike brake steel cables
I give that a minute.
Use those handcuffs you had on, instead zip- ties.
wtf is 2 inches of string gonna do as soon as it hits concrete its getting shredded
Lol wtf. Good thing kids don’t usually use a weed eater