Coming back to the first video this guy graced the internet with is an experience in and of itself, to watch a guy go from basically just sharing tips and tricks he knows and feels the world should know to a channel so dedicated to factually accurate, honest, and biased free test’s done on the dime of its creator is something rare to find. You are one of a kind, and the knowledge you give is irreplaceable, thank you for the edutainment.
How is this you're first video? Its so nice. You're a complete genius. Ive been watching your videos for 2 years now. I love your content and thank you for everything!
As a forester when doing TSI {Timber Stand Improvement) that was my tool of choice. The only thing is working with anyone could turn dangerous in a split second. He did it right working alone, best to cut alone and then bring help if you are going to use others after the cutting is done. Great video, thanks.
@@ProjectFarm would recommend to replace the stihl fs 90 by a stihl km 131. lots more tools to fit and you can add the 1m extension into the shaft. i prefer the ht (minichainsaw on a stick) as it's saver and more controllable (mostly working in built up areas). the only downside is that it needs more fuel (bigger engine, some loss of energy in the couplings). (not recommended by stihl, you can also add two 1m extensions and significant power loss)
Yknow, I've seen just about every one of the videos you've posted over the last 2 or so years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Came back to this first video just for funsies, never knew you were in the Airforce! Thank you for your service to this country and please continue making the content that you do!
I love coming back to the beginning with my son we love watching all your videos almost every night before bed but this was such a fun start to an amazing channel .
Had to see where it all started. As an arborist I use a stihl pole saw quite often, that trimmer almost seems like it does just as good if not better on the smaller stuff. Pretty cool.
My brother introduced your channel to me yesterday while we were visiting our mother to take care of some seasonal work around her place. I hope you’re wife isn’t offended, but I’ve been bingeing your videos all night and after this “table saw on a stick” 😂 video, I’m ready to profess my love! You’re fantastic! No “click here, like there” bs and you don’t make a big deal out of the losers (that’s pure class). Keep up the great work you do. All your other subscribers and I will be watching!
I dont know how early in your UA-cam channel this is but I'm glad that it seems you've gotten more comfortable making these videos. Love the channel keep going on
Add me to the list of curiosity hounds that had to go back watch the Origin Story of my favorite "Internet Influencer!" Congratulations, Todd. You're the best.
If you are willing to use this tool as shown in the video you probably already removed the guard...those are for ground level applications. They make a chain saw on a stick for this type of work.
Standing on your tippy-toes while using the most dangerous device ever: Ballsy. Trolling the trolls by simultaneously leaving your face shield up: Priceless. For everything else there's Mastercard.
lol. I don't think I made use of the hearing protection either. Since this video, I've cleared about 2 miles of fence line using this setup. It would have taken me years with loppers and I would have destroyed dozens of chainsaw chains. I've since purchased a pole saw to reach branches that are around 15 ft. Thanks again.
@@ProjectFarm haha. I was about to joke with you. Ya know they make something called a chainsaw. Love the video. Like you said you can reach up to those hard to reach places. I've operated a chainsaw out of the bucket of a tractor, and on the roof of the pickup. I'd rather be firmly standing on the ground but hey got to do what needs to get done with the tools you got.
It's crazy I watch him all the time past 2 years when he started his whole testing of things. I googled weedeater tree trimmer attachments and came across this video lol and it to be his first lol.
Thanks Project Farm for your input. I just purchased an EGO 56 volt Brushcutter attachment and followed your advice and modified it with a 10 inch saw blade to replace the traditional blade it came with. Well I've got to tell you it just works a treat compared to the original blade it comes with. Just like any garden tool though you have to be very aware that it can be a dangerous tool to use and I make darn sure that anyone watching isn't that near me when I do so. Thanks once again for the demonstration and it sure makes an easy effort to my tasks at hand. Cheers from Brisbane Australia.
I came back here just to see the start of this channel. I’ve been subbed since prob 20k. This is a top 5 channel for me. You’re doing gods work my man. Thank you and so happy you made it!
Greetings my friend, I put a 8 1/4" saw blade on my weedeater about 6yrs ago, not knowing you could buy a kit. It has worked out very well for me. Really enjoy your program, keep up the great job. 👍
Thank you for continuing the absolutely top quality content. You are the person I watch when I'm feeling like it's all too much. Humble beginnings; what a journey you've been on. Long may you continue ❤
Haha I was thinking similar. But easy defense if you're attacked with one of these would be throw a coat or other material at it. Would lock and bind it up. Hey there's a test - what material does it take to stop a weedeater blade attack. Coat? Blanket? Net?
When you put a blade on a string trimmer, always also install a bar on the trimmer shaft. If you don’t, like the fellow in the video did not, you are wide open to a highly dangerous kickback situation.
so i watched every single video on this channel and landed on this gem to "end" my journey until you upload your next video, you did a tremendous Job building up this channel, greeting from Austria.
Done this back in 1992 with my fs74 and 76 my blade didn't have as many teeth thanks for reminding me love all you're channel!!! By the way I still use both weedeaters! 1992 models STIHL
I was looking at getting a brush cutter. I didn't like the $999 price tag. The lady at the store said I didn't need one that expensive and I should look at the FS131. I was afraid it would be to small and weak, but looking at this video and the ease of cutting, it looks like the FS131 would be more then enough to get my job done. Like the video, the farm ground I bought 9 months ago is over grown. Time to clean up! Great video and you sold me on the brush cutter!
Thank you! Yes, my brush cutter isn't as powerful as the FS131 and has cleared tens of thousands of saplings. I did buy a pole saw more recently for reaching tall branches. It's not as fast but is much safer.
yep death to tree limbs and saplings. the blade is far enough away from the body you would have to be a real dunce to cut yourself with it. i have a pole saw and the chain is far enough away from the operator there is no need for any sort of guard. besides a guard would just get in the way. wearing safety clothing and footwear is best as well. at minimum a face shield to keep things from flying into the eyes should be used.
@@paulk5311 When carbide teeth breaks loose it will be flying at 550km/h same as .44 Remington 1858. will easily go through any protective gear and into your brain. if hit at neck it should go through.
Thanks for your videos. This one and the one where you compare several brush blades helped me make my decision to purchase renegade for my Stihl fs55. So helpful. Thank you, thank you!! Now I'm going to clear an area for a small food plot for deer and turkeys!!
maybe tie a very short lanyard from the back of the trimmer to your wrist or belt. that way the blade can't come back at you if it slips out of your hands. It will tumble away from you.
Project Farm, what the what? i don't understand what the guy meant. Anyone got a picture or a drawing. i'm considering doing this so the help would REALLY be appreciated...
I don't have a drawing but I may be able to explain. He means to attach the engine (rear) to a lanyard and secure that to his waist as a fixed point, since the trimmer is a rigid tool there's no way for it to bend/flex back and hit you since the blade will always be x-feet away from the engine and that's not moving from you at all.
@@scootergem My Echo conversion kit came with a cheap but durable shoulder/waist harness with a lanyard that bolted to the weed wacker and then attached to your waist. Like Erik said, pretend the engine of the wacker is fastened to your belt buckle, and then try to touch yourself with the string trimmer end of the wacker. It can't be done. For an example of the part that bolts on to the wacker, here's the OEM Echo part--- www.amazon.com/Echo-C646000060-P021046740-SRM-260SB-SRM-231U/dp/B07MKX49PX/ref=sr_1_7?crid=QAZRWCVDAO6&dchild=1&keywords=echo+harness+for+weed+eater&qid=1586669162&sprefix=echo+harne%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-7
4:40 Please explain why you are not using the face shield...especially doing overhead cutting, with the sun in your face. My manual says ''NEVER operate with cutting head above knee height. Operation with the cutting head well above ground level produces a higher debris flow, and can cause debris to strike you in the face.'' I take a chance and cut waist high, but not above my head. I wear glasses also, but I also wear goggles over the glasses. Wish I could find the video of the guy brush-cutting and a chunk of wood ricocheted right off his goggles. No doubt it would of been a serious eye injury if not for the goggles. So glad that you pulled your shield down later in the video. Wear that protection:) I was looking for Renegade blade videos and your clip popped up. Looks much better then my standard Echo blades.
You've been posting videos for two years now. I know Missouri has some long hot summers, I'm 40 miles west of St Louis. It would be nice to see your place when its all lush and green.
You conviced me. Getting the Stihl FS91R and the "red" blade from your other video. Also getting the MS 271 Farm Chainsaw. My wife and I just bought 17 acres of wooded lot and we have a lot of work to do. This will get us started. Thanks!!!
Thanks PF for the great idea. Honey Locust Trees are the bane of my existence on the farm we purchased about three years ago. My wife and I have been systematically killing them with Tordon. The previous landowner did nothing to control them for more than a decade and we have hundreds of them. This is a good blade to help with the complete elimination without getting too close to the tree, OUCH!
Great point! I'm in the same situation as you. We've owned our small farm for 3 years and have been systematically getting rid of the honey lucust trees. Thanks again!
So over the last 2 weeks I have watched the majority(if not all) of your videos and must say fly boy you put out some really great stuff. The grunt in me doesn't want to admit liking your stuff, but the engineer in me loves that you are getting better and better at eliminating variables not currently being tested. Keep up the good work.
Jeremy, Great point! Fortunately, most of the brush clearing projects I've yet to accomplish are below the waist along fence line. Thanks for commenting!
Wow that looks far superior to the 80 tooth Echo blade I have been using! tThose carbide tips should last a long time. Carbide (probably tungsten carbide) has a much higher cutting speed than steel and is far more abrasion resistant, but it is very hard and brittle so be careful with rocks and such. It is also a good idea to get a metal guard and change the gear head grease.
It works great. Like all things, dirt can damage the blade quickly. Thank you for the suggestions on the metal guard and grease! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
The Echo blade is just a scratch blade with no real set and cut to the teeth. Good for briars and buckberry bushes but not anything serious. I've got an Echo convertible with a seperate shaft for the carbide blade. Works perfectly.
outdoorsman310 carbide can cut at slower speeds because of its hardness and ability to keep a sharp edge. Beyond that it should be’ used at a lower speed, because of its brittleness, not higher cutting speed. Maybe you mixed it up. Just gotta check out metal cut off saws. Carbide tipped blades are spun about half the speed of the standard saws.
Going back to where it all started 🙂 But I will say the FS90 is one of the best trimmers ever made. They last and last. **TLTR If anyone ever sees an FS90 trimmer for cheap, grab it. Especially if you can do some small engine work to fix and maintain it. As they're really good solid trimmers. Same goes for some of their old chainsaws, like the Stihl 048 which I also rebuilt and is a Great Saw. I out cut someone using a new Stihl MS460 one time. They got kinda mad 😂 ➡Longer Version: My uncle who owns a commercial lawn care business, gave me an FS90. His dealer told him it had a "burnt valve" and wasn't worth repairing. He knew I did a lot of small engine repair and etc, so he said he had bought a new one and asked if I wanted it. So I took it apart, there was carbon build up on one valve, but I didn't see any damage. But since I had it apart, I bought new OEM valves for $4 off ebay. Cleaned everything inside the engine, replaced valves, put it all back together, and I think I did end up buying a new carburetor. But it ran great, would start on 2 pulls, and I've used it ever since. That was about 7 years ago, and I use it every year. Since then I bought a speedhead for much faster line reloads, as I have a lot of trimming here on my property. I also saw your newer video about the brush blades a year or two ago, and bought those and have cleaned up a lot of brush that I had been neglecting because I didn't have the time to do it all by hand. But it was also too small for a chainsaw. Those blades do a great job. In any case, if anyone ever sees an FS90 trimmer for cheap, grab it. Especially if you can do some small engine work to fix and maintain it. As they're really good solid trimmers. Same goes for some of their old chainsaws, like the Stihl 048 which I also rebuilt and is a Great Saw. I out cut someone using a new Stihl MS460 one time. They got kinda mad 😂
nice. I purchased a Stihl Weed Eater String Trimmer and put a metal blade on it like this. The main reason was so I could trim heavy brush, small trees growing without having to use the lawn mower. The trimmer came with a nice shoulder strap, but I found the model I purchased to be too heavy for me to operate, especially with a metal blade. So unfortunately I wound up having to sell it. But for a strong person, it really does an excellent job and it is much faster than having to use hedge trimmer clippers, small chain saws, pruner saw, etc.
@4:40- talked about using protective equipment when using power tools, but then doesnt use the protective gear properly...put the face shield down, otherwise what's the point!!
kinda sad coming back to this and seeing he used to talk and act like a normal human and make normal relatable content. and then the youtube algorithm slowly morphed him into a weird robot constantly repeating exactly the same formula and same words and cadence in every single video
ianmccoy1999 drinking milk doesn’t make me a cow. I hope. It operates on the 4 stroker concept separating the power stroke from the intake stroke so on. It just uses the 2cycle mix for lower bearing lubricant. It doesn’t spool up anything like a gas-gas but has insano four blapper torque down low and doesn’t pollute as much.
Not sure if Stihl still makes them but 30 years ago they sold brush cutters that you could attach blades to. It was controlled with a large handle bar with the throttle on the right handle.
I believe I saw one of those years ago. Those wide handles are safer than my setup in the event of "kickback". The bars prevent come in contact with the torso of the body before the blade can cause injury.
i gotta say its very stupid to use that in that manner, even though it makes fast work your risk went way up. if your doing work above your chest/head you really should use a pole saw. the reasons are for more control and better cuts, leaving those like that just increases the chance for bugs and disease to that tree. if that had any kickback and your standing on your tip toes with both hands where they were it could easily come right out and cut off a limb, and i highly doubt your carrying a tourniquet with ya just in case. we all make mistakes but that one your doing is one if it happens its usually a one time only thing. the pole saw would be just as fast and could double the height to your reach. that saw is way cheaper than any hospital bill, but its your choice. those blades are great but not worth sharpening if your paying someone to do it as they charge what the blade costs.
Thanks for the safety precaution. I have a pole saw too and use it for the really thick branches. Most of my future work includes clearing ground-level brush. Thanks again!
Looks like most the stuff was dead anyway. People took risks to develop this land, and many won't stop. Every time you operate a tractor, weed trimmer, lawn mower, no matter how many safeties it has, you are always at risk.
zerocool212121 What would be the difference as to bugs and disease whether it is cut with a chain saw or a saw blade. Remember before power equipment handsaw blades were used. Really no different.
zerocool. Stupid? You probably have never done an ounce of manual work in your life. If you had, you would not be saying this way is very stupid. "Pay someone as they charge blade cost"? what in the H..l is that supposed to mean. Keyboard know it all, lame bullshitters like you are a dime a dozen. You are the stupid one. "chance for bugs"? Ha! He's not trying to be an arborist, he is cleaning a fence row! You idiot, get a life. And have a nice day.
We bought our property 32 years ago, we to used a shindaiwa weed wacker with a skill saw blade while standing on our truck to trim trees up for the concrete delivery truck. Also to cut brush back before we had a pole saw. Worked great just be careful !!
Yes, there is a risk factor. I've successfully cleared 1.5 miles of brush along a fence line. I went through 8-10 of these blades, since I cut these off at or below the surface of the ground. Great blades but dangerous too.
Try a saws all with a pruning blade. Once I noticed the pruning blades in Home Depot every one of my trees and bushes got their sideburns cut back! I was even going around offering to cut the neighbors trees back! The sawsall really is the 8th wonder of the world, the original multi tool.
There's a reason STIHL instructs people to not operate a brush blade above waist level and only sells brush blade kits for handlebar trimmers. This is beyond dangerous. IF... And it's a big if someone were to want to do this you should least buy the brush blade kit from STIHL, use the limit stop and lock but provided in that kit. Judging by how the nut torqued down in this video there wasn't even a lock nut used, which is only amplifying the dangers demonstrated in this video. I'll keep using my Silky saws for above my head and keep my FS550 on the ground where it belongs.
You should listen to my gospel Charles Diaz. With a last name like "diaz" we all know you'll be spending the rest of your life mowing lawns, you should at least be safe doing so. That is until Trump deports you...
ssgharkness020147 bro I'm American just because my last name is Diaz don't mean I'm a wet back Damn bro stop be a stereotype makes you look really dumb over the internet
Charles Diaz Seriously Charlie... You've smoked so much K2 that it has gone in to your spinal cord. You have flat out spun clear off of this earth, and have been left with the intellectual capacity of a dead moth. Formulate real sentences and we'll talk. In the meantime why don't you leave the conversation to people that have actual knowledge to contribute.
I did this on my weedeater over 10 years ago. I didn't drill any extra holes for blade weight reduction though, good idea. I also use it to cut tall thick grass near the fence and bushes.
@@ProjectFarm I'm using mines to sorta clear out the small trees and brush near the creek beside my house with Hope's it will deter the dog on beavers that keep me busy tearing down dams lol smh cant stand them hard working jokers
As a carpenter who spends a lot of time using a 7 1/4 circular saw, I was expecting this to be a terribly dangerous idea. I was expecting the thing to kick and jump like crazy and I started watching the demonstration with both hands on my forehead... but it's actually brilliant? I tip my hat to you sir.
I got a corded Black & Decker weed wacker. Ordered a brush cutter which may or may not fit on this thing. I go through an entire string spool after two rounds of cutting the grass in my yard. Hopefully this will fit, if not I'm eyeing up the 2825 Milwaukee string trimmer. I don't have any wood in my yard but I do have some dense weeds. I usually see smoke when I end up spending a few seconds trying to cut a bunch of them down that grew tight together.
This is your first video? I honestly didn't notice that, as the quality of this one is just as amazing as all your other videos. It's also so mesmerizing watching you cut the branches down! Best content to find on UA-cam is here and only here at ProjectFarm IMO
Coming back to the first video this guy graced the internet with is an experience in and of itself, to watch a guy go from basically just sharing tips and tricks he knows and feels the world should know to a channel so dedicated to factually accurate, honest, and biased free test’s done on the dime of its creator is something rare to find. You are one of a kind, and the knowledge you give is irreplaceable, thank you for the edutainment.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Reading this hurt my brain
Well said, I had to come see where it all started myself after watching for the last 3 years.
Place ❤😂❤ and a few more pictures in a while so you don't want
Can't believe how far you've come since this video. Content and confidence has come a long way cant wait for new project farm tomorrow
Thank you!
How is this you're first video? Its so nice. You're a complete genius. Ive been watching your videos for 2 years now. I love your content and thank you for everything!
As a forester when doing TSI {Timber Stand Improvement) that was my tool of choice. The only thing is working with anyone could turn dangerous in a split second. He did it right working alone, best to cut alone and then bring help if you are going to use others after the cutting is done. Great video, thanks.
You are welcome!
A table saw on a stick. What could be safer than that? Gotta git me one!
Thanks for the feedback!
It’s fantastic for taking down a lot of dead trees. Just did about 50. Might wait until next week to collect them all. 🤣
You have two hands on it and the blade is far away from your face and body
I figure more like a circular saw. As for what could be safer (I know it was sarcasm), poorly made explosives.
@@ProjectFarm would recommend to replace the stihl fs 90 by a stihl km 131. lots more tools to fit and you can add the 1m extension into the shaft. i prefer the ht (minichainsaw on a stick) as it's saver and more controllable (mostly working in built up areas). the only downside is that it needs more fuel (bigger engine, some loss of energy in the couplings). (not recommended by stihl, you can also add two 1m extensions and significant power loss)
Yknow, I've seen just about every one of the videos you've posted over the last 2 or so years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Came back to this first video just for funsies, never knew you were in the Airforce! Thank you for your service to this country and please continue making the content that you do!
todd, I love the testing videos, but I would love to see more of this type of stuff, you seem like a very intuitive person.
Thanks for the feedback.
I love coming back to the beginning with my son we love watching all your videos almost every night before bed but this was such a fun start to an amazing channel .
Thanks so much! Glad to hear!
Had to see where it all started. As an arborist I use a stihl pole saw quite often, that trimmer almost seems like it does just as good if not better on the smaller stuff. Pretty cool.
Thanks!
My brother introduced your channel to me yesterday while we were visiting our mother to take care of some seasonal work around her place. I hope you’re wife isn’t offended, but I’ve been bingeing your videos all night and after this “table saw on a stick” 😂 video, I’m ready to profess my love! You’re fantastic! No “click here, like there” bs and you don’t make a big deal out of the losers (that’s pure class).
Keep up the great work you do.
All your other subscribers and I will be watching!
Thanks, will do!
I dont know how early in your UA-cam channel this is but I'm glad that it seems you've gotten more comfortable making these videos. Love the channel keep going on
I appreciate that!
Add me to the list of curiosity hounds that had to go back watch the Origin Story of my favorite "Internet Influencer!" Congratulations, Todd. You're the best.
Thanks and you are welcome!
easy way to tell your spin direction: the line trimmer on the guard is to protect the guard, so your line always comes in on that side.
Great point!
If you are willing to use this tool as shown in the video you probably already removed the guard...those are for ground level applications. They make a chain saw on a stick for this type of work.
I’m glad you have a bunch of older videos that I still haven’t seen! They are still the best!
Thanks!
My god that cuts great. Liking your content man.
Matt, Many thanks for the positive feedback! I'm putting a lot of effort into creating good videos, but I've got a lot to learn. Thanks again!
@@ProjectFarm You're GREAT, man! Love your videos
Decided to time travel to the early days of project farm. Definitely not disappointed. More thumbs up coming your way from the past.
Thank so much!
I put one of these on my stihl 56, it was a blade from stihl. So amazingly fast to get through brush and high woody weeds!
Great point. I cleared a lot of brush last winter with this style of blade and it saved me many hours. Thanks again
Absolutely love how this channel evolved over time! I made some good purchases based on Todd's recommendations. All the best!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Project Farm :) you've helped me so much over the years and so many other people. You rock
Awesome!!
Came here to see the start of a fantastic era. Love to see how far youve come!
Thanks so much!
Standing on your tippy-toes while using the most dangerous device ever: Ballsy.
Trolling the trolls by simultaneously leaving your face shield up: Priceless.
For everything else there's Mastercard.
lol. I don't think I made use of the hearing protection either. Since this video, I've cleared about 2 miles of fence line using this setup. It would have taken me years with loppers and I would have destroyed dozens of chainsaw chains. I've since purchased a pole saw to reach branches that are around 15 ft. Thanks again.
@@ProjectFarm haha. I was about to joke with you. Ya know they make something called a chainsaw. Love the video. Like you said you can reach up to those hard to reach places. I've operated a chainsaw out of the bucket of a tractor, and on the roof of the pickup. I'd rather be firmly standing on the ground but hey got to do what needs to get done with the tools you got.
@@ProjectFarm I bought a Renegade blade some years ago, and after seeing this video (it's now 2020), I'm going to install it and use it. Thanks.
Legend has it, this dude is still alive and making youtube videos.
Thanks for watching!
I can’t believe this is your first video, content is great 👍 no wonder your channel is a success 👍
Thank you very much for the positive comment.
It's crazy I watch him all the time past 2 years when he started his whole testing of things. I googled weedeater tree trimmer attachments and came across this video lol and it to be his first lol.
True
Thanks Project Farm for your input. I just purchased an EGO 56 volt Brushcutter attachment and followed your advice and modified it with a 10 inch saw blade to replace the traditional blade it came with. Well I've got to tell you it just works a treat compared to the original blade it comes with. Just like any garden tool though you have to be very aware that it can be a dangerous tool to use and I make darn sure that anyone watching isn't that near me when I do so. Thanks once again for the demonstration and it sure makes an easy effort to my tasks at hand. Cheers from Brisbane Australia.
Thank you
Wow, you really reading and responding for comment on your oldest video!
Great, I'm gonna watch all of them one again, thanks for your hard work :)
You are welcome!
I came back here just to see the start of this channel. I’ve been subbed since prob 20k. This is a top 5 channel for me. You’re doing gods work my man. Thank you and so happy you made it!
Thanks for being a long time subscriber! You are welcome!
Id love to watch at least a 45 min version of this video. It's very soothing 😄
Great!
Greetings my friend, I put a 8 1/4" saw blade on my weedeater about 6yrs ago, not knowing you could buy a kit. It has worked out very well for me. Really enjoy your program, keep up the great job. 👍
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
Strangely satisfying to watch.
I just cleared 1.5 miles of overgrowth for my electric fence line. It's amazing at how quickly and effectively this blade gets the job done!
Thank you for continuing the absolutely top quality content.
You are the person I watch when I'm feeling like it's all too much.
Humble beginnings; what a journey you've been on.
Long may you continue ❤
Thanks so much!
This needs to be in a zombie movie! Very effective tool.
LOL! Yes, effective and extremely dangerous. I never use this setup without wearing full gear. Thanks for commenting!
Haha I was thinking similar. But easy defense if you're attacked with one of these would be throw a coat or other material at it. Would lock and bind it up. Hey there's a test - what material does it take to stop a weedeater blade attack. Coat? Blanket? Net?
My lord what is the deal with all these zombie movies,only jesus can raise the dead when he does something he does it right
Texas Weed Whacker Massacre.
This zombie crap is getting out of hand theres no such thing as zombies
OMG you have changed my world! I didn't know this was a thing until I saw your video. Bought a blade, tried it out today, and RIP blackberry canes!
Thanks for sharing.
When you put a blade on a string trimmer, always also install a bar on the trimmer shaft. If you don’t, like the fellow in the video did not, you are wide open to a highly dangerous kickback situation.
That's what I was thinking. If the blade end comes loose, you got spinning death coming at you.
so this is your first video with few viewers now i can't resist watching and you have a million subs. congrats sir 😊
Thank you! Thanks for watching.
If I ever need some safety experts, I know where to come find them
lol. Funny!
so i watched every single video on this channel and landed on this gem to "end" my journey until you upload your next video, you did a tremendous Job building up this channel, greeting from Austria.
Greetings! Thanks so much!
A blessed legend is born. Thank you so very much.
You're very welcome
Done this back in 1992 with my fs74 and 76 my blade didn't have as many teeth thanks for reminding me love all you're channel!!! By the way I still use both weedeaters! 1992 models STIHL
Thank you very much!
I'm only here because I wanted to see the beginnings of what would be a legend.
Thanks for watching!
Same
Same, gota say tho, man that looks dangerous, but obviously this is from a time when men where men
Gotta say im impressed as a tree trimmer how quick that was i do believe i will be makeing this upgrade.
As always love the vids keep them comin
Thank you!
The only video that wasnt viewer recomended.
I was looking at getting a brush cutter. I didn't like the $999 price tag. The lady at the store said I didn't need one that expensive and I should look at the FS131. I was afraid it would be to small and weak, but looking at this video and the ease of cutting, it looks like the FS131 would be more then enough to get my job done. Like the video, the farm ground I bought 9 months ago is over grown. Time to clean up! Great video and you sold me on the brush cutter!
Thank you! Yes, my brush cutter isn't as powerful as the FS131 and has cleared tens of thousands of saplings. I did buy a pole saw more recently for reaching tall branches. It's not as fast but is much safer.
Holy shit mate, that thing looks like death on the end of a stick. Stay safe!
yep death to tree limbs and saplings.
the blade is far enough away from the body you would have to be a real dunce to cut yourself with it. i have a pole saw and the chain is far enough away from the operator there is no need for any sort of guard. besides a guard would just get in the way.
wearing safety clothing and footwear is best as well. at minimum a face shield to keep things from flying into the eyes should be used.
@@paulk5311 When carbide teeth breaks loose it will be flying at 550km/h same as .44 Remington 1858. will easily go through any protective gear and into your brain. if hit at neck it should go through.
Others try the same thing but fall way short of Todd’s awesome videos and content.
Thank you!!
Welp, here it is. Finally watched every video on my lunch break at work and made it here!
Thank you!
Thanks for your videos. This one and the one where you compare several brush blades helped me make my decision to purchase renegade for my Stihl fs55. So helpful. Thank you, thank you!! Now I'm going to clear an area for a small food plot for deer and turkeys!!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
maybe tie a very short lanyard from the back of the trimmer to your wrist or belt. that way the blade can't come back at you if it slips out of your hands. It will tumble away from you.
Joshua, Excellent suggestion! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
Project Farm, what the what? i don't understand what the guy meant. Anyone got a picture or a drawing. i'm considering doing this so the help would REALLY be appreciated...
I don't have a drawing but I may be able to explain.
He means to attach the engine (rear) to a lanyard and secure that to his waist as a fixed point, since the trimmer is a rigid tool there's no way for it to bend/flex back and hit you since the blade will always be x-feet away from the engine and that's not moving from you at all.
Great safety advice there! 👍
@@scootergem My Echo conversion kit came with a cheap but durable shoulder/waist harness with a lanyard that bolted to the weed wacker and then attached to your waist. Like Erik said, pretend the engine of the wacker is fastened to your belt buckle, and then try to touch yourself with the string trimmer end of the wacker. It can't be done. For an example of the part that bolts on to the wacker, here's the OEM Echo part--- www.amazon.com/Echo-C646000060-P021046740-SRM-260SB-SRM-231U/dp/B07MKX49PX/ref=sr_1_7?crid=QAZRWCVDAO6&dchild=1&keywords=echo+harness+for+weed+eater&qid=1586669162&sprefix=echo+harne%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-7
4:40 Please explain why you are not using the face shield...especially doing overhead cutting, with the sun in your face. My manual says ''NEVER operate with cutting head above knee height. Operation with the cutting head well above ground level produces a higher debris flow, and can cause debris to strike you in the face.'' I take a chance and cut waist high, but not above my head. I wear glasses also, but I also wear goggles over the glasses. Wish I could find the video of the guy brush-cutting and a chunk of wood ricocheted right off his goggles. No doubt it would of been a serious eye injury if not for the goggles. So glad that you pulled your shield down later in the video. Wear that protection:)
I was looking for Renegade blade videos and your clip popped up. Looks much better then my standard Echo blades.
Thanks for the feedback.
You've been posting videos for two years now. I know Missouri has some long hot summers, I'm 40 miles west of St Louis.
It would be nice to see your place when its all lush and green.
Thank you! I live just south of Kansas City. I need to put together some videos around the the farm during the summer months.
You conviced me. Getting the Stihl FS91R and the "red" blade from your other video. Also getting the MS 271 Farm Chainsaw. My wife and I just bought 17 acres of wooded lot and we have a lot of work to do. This will get us started. Thanks!!!
Very nice selections and congratulations on the land purchase!
I have a recommendation for a video: can a weedwacker with blade cut down a small tree faster then a chainsaw?
Thank you for the video idea!
Thanks PF for the great idea. Honey Locust Trees are the bane of my existence on the farm we purchased about three years ago. My wife and I have been systematically killing them with Tordon. The previous landowner did nothing to control them for more than a decade and we have hundreds of them. This is a good blade to help with the complete elimination without getting too close to the tree, OUCH!
Great point! I'm in the same situation as you. We've owned our small farm for 3 years and have been systematically getting rid of the honey lucust trees. Thanks again!
You were in the Air Force? Thank you for your service!
Thank you. Yes, I was in the AF and enjoyed it. Loving life on the farm these days. Regards, Todd
@@ProjectFarm What was your AFSC? i am retired AF, 1C3X1 Command and Control
@@jaysmith262 He could tell you but then he'd have to kill you. Did you see the movie "Top Gun"? That movie was based on this guy.
So over the last 2 weeks I have watched the majority(if not all) of your videos and must say fly boy you put out some really great stuff. The grunt in me doesn't want to admit liking your stuff, but the engineer in me loves that you are getting better and better at eliminating variables not currently being tested. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Haha came across you again randomly thanks again I'm going too buy this now due too your review. Very Much appreciated.
Thank you very much!
So this is the video that started it all. Project Farm!!! Best wishes for 2022!
Thanks! The same to you!
Good video, although I'd reccommend a pole saw for tree limbing. It's extremely dangerous to operate a chainsaw or weed wacker above waist level!
Jeremy, Great point! Fortunately, most of the brush clearing projects I've yet to accomplish are below the waist along fence line. Thanks for commenting!
There are brush cutting blades and cutters designed specifically for what he’s doing. “Unsafe” is in the operator.
I agree. This looks very dangerous. I rather use pole saw which is lot safer than this contraption.
I'm so proud of how far you have come!
Thanks!
You're wearing air force, I honestly would've thought USMC... Go Army!
Thank you! I've got friends and all of the branches. Lots of great people that serve!
Congrats on the success of your channel!! You’ve come a long way. God bless you and yours and stay safe!
Thanks so much!
This is going on my zombie apocalypse weapons list.
lol. Nice!
Time to go shopping! Been clearing out our property the hard way. Glad I came across your video!
Thanks for sharing!
Always good to wear protective equipment he says cutting with the visor up.......lol 😂😂
Great point! I thought that was funny too. What's the point of wearing it if not going to use it. I forgot. lol.
So this is how he got his name for the channel huh? Amazing how far he’s come
Thanks!
Wow that looks far superior to the 80 tooth Echo blade I have been using! tThose carbide tips should last a long time. Carbide (probably tungsten carbide) has a much higher cutting speed than steel and is far more abrasion resistant, but it is very hard and brittle so be careful with rocks and such. It is also a good idea to get a metal guard and change the gear head grease.
It works great. Like all things, dirt can damage the blade quickly. Thank you for the suggestions on the metal guard and grease! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
The Echo blade is just a scratch blade with no real set and cut to the teeth. Good for briars and buckberry bushes but not anything serious. I've got an Echo convertible with a seperate shaft for the carbide blade. Works perfectly.
Lewie, Thanks for this information.
10/4 Commander. Happy 4th!
outdoorsman310 carbide can cut at slower speeds because of its hardness and ability to keep a sharp edge. Beyond that it should be’ used at a lower speed, because of its brittleness, not higher cutting speed. Maybe you mixed it up. Just gotta check out metal cut off saws. Carbide tipped blades are spun about half the speed of the standard saws.
Lol love the title, you certainly know how to prune a tree! Well done on the video.
Thank you kindly!
Great tool, but also carry a First Field Dressing with you, just in case. You have a mishap with that thing, you're gonna need more than a band aid !!
Great point.
Wow!!!! That really made a difference. I really never thought of doing this until I saw a more recent video of yours.
Thanks!
It is dangerous? so why was your face shield open?
Great point. That was an accident. Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
Going back to where it all started 🙂 But I will say the FS90 is one of the best trimmers ever made. They last and last.
**TLTR If anyone ever sees an FS90 trimmer for cheap, grab it. Especially if you can do some small engine work to fix and maintain it. As they're really good solid trimmers. Same goes for some of their old chainsaws, like the Stihl 048 which I also rebuilt and is a Great Saw. I out cut someone using a new Stihl MS460 one time. They got kinda mad 😂
➡Longer Version: My uncle who owns a commercial lawn care business, gave me an FS90. His dealer told him it had a "burnt valve" and wasn't worth repairing. He knew I did a lot of small engine repair and etc, so he said he had bought a new one and asked if I wanted it. So I took it apart, there was carbon build up on one valve, but I didn't see any damage. But since I had it apart, I bought new OEM valves for $4 off ebay. Cleaned everything inside the engine, replaced valves, put it all back together, and I think I did end up buying a new carburetor. But it ran great, would start on 2 pulls, and I've used it ever since. That was about 7 years ago, and I use it every year. Since then I bought a speedhead for much faster line reloads, as I have a lot of trimming here on my property. I also saw your newer video about the brush blades a year or two ago, and bought those and have cleaned up a lot of brush that I had been neglecting because I didn't have the time to do it all by hand. But it was also too small for a chainsaw. Those blades do a great job. In any case, if anyone ever sees an FS90 trimmer for cheap, grab it. Especially if you can do some small engine work to fix and maintain it. As they're really good solid trimmers. Same goes for some of their old chainsaws, like the Stihl 048 which I also rebuilt and is a Great Saw. I out cut someone using a new Stihl MS460 one time. They got kinda mad 😂
Thanks for sharing.
great video as always. not only do you have a new use for a good tool but you're ready for zombies too :)
LOL! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
Might have to try one of those blades. I got me a ton of brush to clear at the farm. Great channel by the way. Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks! Will do!
Wow! That would be my weapon of choice in a zombie apocalypse!
LOL! Thanks for commenting.
Had to check out the oldest video on your channel. Sure it wasn't the first but definitely the same you. Very cool
Thanks!
Make a video about your property
Thanks for the video idea!
Missouri in summer is a lush green paradise. If you can get past the 90° temps coupled with 90% humidity... lol
Gotta love that central AC.
nice. I purchased a Stihl Weed Eater String Trimmer and put a metal blade on it like this. The main reason was so I could trim heavy brush, small trees growing without having to use the lawn mower. The trimmer came with a nice shoulder strap, but I found the model I purchased to be too heavy for me to operate, especially with a metal blade. So unfortunately I wound up having to sell it. But for a strong person, it really does an excellent job and it is much faster than having to use hedge trimmer clippers, small chain saws, pruner saw, etc.
@4:40- talked about using protective equipment when using power tools, but then doesnt use the protective gear properly...put the face shield down, otherwise what's the point!!
lol. That's funny!
Project Farm i thought so too. Ypu are awesome. And it worked great
Wow 3” locust, I’m impressed. Good video ! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
kinda sad coming back to this and seeing he used to talk and act like a normal human and make normal relatable content. and then the youtube algorithm slowly morphed him into a weird robot constantly repeating exactly the same formula and same words and cadence in every single video
Thank you for making videos, they help decide what tools to buy and I learn a bunch!
4 stroke you say?
Yes, the FS90 is actually a 4 stroke engine. Thanks for commenting.
Yes but it still uses a 50:1 fuel mix
ianmccoy1999 drinking milk doesn’t make me a cow. I hope. It operates on the 4 stroker concept separating the power stroke from the intake stroke so on. It just uses the 2cycle mix for lower bearing lubricant. It doesn’t spool up anything like a gas-gas but has insano four blapper torque down low and doesn’t pollute as much.
Not sure if Stihl still makes them but 30 years ago they sold brush cutters that you could attach blades to. It was controlled with a large handle bar with the throttle on the right handle.
I believe I saw one of those years ago. Those wide handles are safer than my setup in the event of "kickback". The bars prevent come in contact with the torso of the body before the blade can cause injury.
Hey man a 14 or 16 inch chain saw is not that expensive and much more safer to use, besides works so much faster.
4:47 -- Wow! Impressive! I didn't expect the weedwacker-to-circular-saw to be so powerful! Wow! 👍👍
Thanks!
i gotta say its very stupid to use that in that manner, even though it makes fast work your risk went way up. if your doing work above your chest/head you really should use a pole saw. the reasons are for more control and better cuts, leaving those like that just increases the chance for bugs and disease to that tree.
if that had any kickback and your standing on your tip toes with both hands where they were it could easily come right out and cut off a limb, and i highly doubt your carrying a tourniquet with ya just in case.
we all make mistakes but that one your doing is one if it happens its usually a one time only thing. the pole saw would be just as fast and could double the height to your reach. that saw is way cheaper than any hospital bill, but its your choice.
those blades are great but not worth sharpening if your paying someone to do it as they charge what the blade costs.
Thanks for the safety precaution. I have a pole saw too and use it for the really thick branches. Most of my future work includes clearing ground-level brush. Thanks again!
Looks like most the stuff was dead anyway. People took risks to develop this land, and many won't stop. Every time you operate a tractor, weed trimmer, lawn mower, no matter how many safeties it has, you are always at risk.
zerocool212121
What would be the difference as to bugs and disease whether it is cut with a chain saw or a saw blade. Remember before power equipment handsaw blades were used. Really no different.
zerocool. Stupid? You probably have never done an ounce of manual work in your life. If you had, you would not be saying this way is very stupid. "Pay someone as they charge blade cost"? what in the H..l is that supposed to mean. Keyboard know it all, lame bullshitters like you are a dime a dozen. You are the stupid one. "chance for bugs"? Ha! He's not trying to be an arborist, he is cleaning a fence row! You idiot, get a life. And have a nice day.
zerocool212121 haters going to hate and players going to play
GREAT VID! SMART PERSON with the protective gear like the helmet, hearing protectors and the steel toed boots!! WAY YO GO!
Thank you!
2019?
I filmed this a long time ago and have a more recent video on brush blades. ua-cam.com/video/HYOlZb2bmmU/v-deo.html Thank you
We bought our property 32 years ago, we to used a shindaiwa weed wacker with a skill saw blade while standing on our truck to trim trees up for the concrete delivery truck. Also to cut brush back before we had a pole saw. Worked great just be careful !!
Thanks for the feedback.
Very fast, but *way* too scary for my taste. I think I'll stick with my chainsaw on a stick.
Yes, there is a risk factor. I've successfully cleared 1.5 miles of brush along a fence line. I went through 8-10 of these blades, since I cut these off at or below the surface of the ground. Great blades but dangerous too.
a chainsaw on a stick? i hope ur meaning a pole saw....? because a chainsaw on a stick would be even more of a risk
Yes, a pole saw.
Try a saws all with a pruning blade. Once I noticed the pruning blades in Home Depot every one of my trees and bushes got their sideburns cut back! I was even going around offering to cut the neighbors trees back! The sawsall really is the 8th wonder of the world, the original multi tool.
Thanks for the video idea.
There's a reason STIHL instructs people to not operate a brush blade above waist level and only sells brush blade kits for handlebar trimmers. This is beyond dangerous. IF... And it's a big if someone were to want to do this you should least buy the brush blade kit from STIHL, use the limit stop and lock but provided in that kit. Judging by how the nut torqued down in this video there wasn't even a lock nut used, which is only amplifying the dangers demonstrated in this video. I'll keep using my Silky saws for above my head and keep my FS550 on the ground where it belongs.
ssgharkness020147 bro stop your Fucking bitching blah blah
You should listen to my gospel Charles Diaz. With a last name like "diaz" we all know you'll be spending the rest of your life mowing lawns, you should at least be safe doing so. That is until Trump deports you...
ssgharkness020147 bro I'm American just because my last name is Diaz don't mean I'm a wet back Damn bro stop be a stereotype makes you look really dumb over the internet
Charles Diaz Seriously Charlie... You've smoked so much K2 that it has gone in to your spinal cord. You have flat out spun clear off of this earth, and have been left with the intellectual capacity of a dead moth. Formulate real sentences and we'll talk. In the meantime why don't you leave the conversation to people that have actual knowledge to contribute.
ssgharkness020147 looks like someone's a little bitch😂💀who did this dude die I don't think so
Your videos never disappoint. I have also found my weapon of choice for the zombie apocalypse.
Thanks!
I did this on my weedeater over 10 years ago. I didn't drill any extra holes for blade weight reduction though, good idea. I also use it to cut tall thick grass near the fence and bushes.
Nice!
I just put a blade on mines yesterday and man does it work sweetly!!
Nice!
@@ProjectFarm I'm using mines to sorta clear out the small trees and brush near the creek beside my house with Hope's it will deter the dog on beavers that keep me busy tearing down dams lol smh cant stand them hard working jokers
I've done this for years , very safe actually. Removing brush is the best use for it.
Great feedback! Thank you
As a carpenter who spends a lot of time using a 7 1/4 circular saw, I was expecting this to be a terribly dangerous idea. I was expecting the thing to kick and jump like crazy and I started watching the demonstration with both hands on my forehead... but it's actually brilliant? I tip my hat to you sir.
Thanks!
So this is how the legend was born
lol Thanks for watching.
I got a corded Black & Decker weed wacker. Ordered a brush cutter which may or may not fit on this thing. I go through an entire string spool after two rounds of cutting the grass in my yard. Hopefully this will fit, if not I'm eyeing up the 2825 Milwaukee string trimmer.
I don't have any wood in my yard but I do have some dense weeds. I usually see smoke when I end up spending a few seconds trying to cut a bunch of them down that grew tight together.
Thanks for sharing.
This is your first video? I honestly didn't notice that, as the quality of this one is just as amazing as all your other videos.
It's also so mesmerizing watching you cut the branches down! Best content to find on UA-cam is here and only here at ProjectFarm IMO
Wow, thank you!
@@ProjectFarm No problem! Keep up the awesome work and please stay healthy!
And don't forget that slow motion rotary engine request 😉
I hear ya man, I have about 3 acres of forest to clear underbrush out from. But a brush cutter attachment for my Ryobi and works great so far.
Thanks for sharing.