With the DR Trimmer, that's basically what's used with them....you have to soak the zip ties in water overnite so they soften up and are more flexible.
@@frank1847 I used zip ties from a local hardware store that has since closed. Unfortunately, I cannot find anymore ties that last. So it was good while it lasted.
In order for these zipties to work, they have to be of higher quality. If lower quality is used, they will break almost immediately. After all, your cutting grass and weeds, not wire nor bricks.
well it wont cut through hard branches or stones if they are mixed in with your grass but generally just on a lawn with soft grass ... they do a pretty good job!
i copied an idea to take two lengths of twine, tie in a knot around the spindle (leave spool out) feed two thru each hole & put the cap back on. works better than having to take off cap to restring on my b&d grasshog.
I would try thicker ties, after all they have different sizes string, right!!! Saw a second vid where the line feed was taped down (duck taped) so as not to feed and using regular string.
i use thicker zip ties and run regular trimmer line side by side with them from both holes..and it works great...usually one set will do two yards with plenty of material left.2 zip ties and two lengths of string give me 4 cutting pieces .the trimmer string companies want you to use a ton of the stuff obviously..this way a spool should last me at least 3 summers of mowing.
Why wouldn't you orient your zip ties so the thinner profile contacts the weeds.... The fat side just slaps the weeds SURELY. Spin them 90 degrees seems so obvious
Hahaha! Don't use it to cut a forest. No it won't cut that over-growth! Terrible comparison. You bought the cheapest? I call it a success! I'm going to buy some now because of your video.
All you need to do is use 4 zip ties, two on each side. That reduces the stress on each zip tie by 50%. I only use zip ties now.
With the DR Trimmer, that's basically what's used with them....you have to soak the zip ties in water overnite so they soften up and are more flexible.
What are your thoughts on metal zip ties?
I tried 4 ..doesn't work
@@melaniebostwick9478 I use zip ties. There are various types. The plastic ties are no good.
@@frank1847 I used zip ties from a local hardware store that has since closed. Unfortunately, I cannot find anymore ties that last. So it was good while it lasted.
Funny thing. I did my garden using zip ties and it was done in half the time and not having to change the ties once.
In order for these zipties to work, they have to be of higher quality. If lower quality is used, they will break almost immediately. After all, your cutting grass and weeds, not wire nor bricks.
You can buy stainless steel zip ties
Now we talking 🤠
And get serious injuries; especially when hey get work==hardened and bits snap of at speed
well it wont cut through hard branches or stones if they are mixed in with your grass but generally just on a lawn with soft grass ... they do a pretty good job!
i copied an idea to take two lengths of twine, tie in a knot around the spindle (leave spool out) feed two thru each hole & put the cap back on. works better than having to take off cap to restring on my b&d grasshog.
Can’t believe he goes so close to the extension lead.
I would try thicker ties, after all they have different sizes string, right!!! Saw a second vid where the line feed was taped down (duck taped) so as not to feed and using regular string.
Nice honest review. Thank you.
Thank you for debunking this theory. Just tried it twice today myself. Second time, I just said forget it.
"The mint wins!" Classic
Metal zip ties work great.
Try washing line with plastic on the outside and steel on the inside.
I use zip ties and the trick is to not get it too tight.
Metal Zip Tie??
Maybe it’s the quality of the ties ?
I bought some cheap ties at harbor freight and they disappeared immediately
Thank you for this
i use thicker zip ties and run regular trimmer line side by side with them from both holes..and it works great...usually one set will do two yards with plenty of material left.2 zip ties and two lengths of string give me 4 cutting pieces .the trimmer string companies want you to use a ton of the stuff obviously..this way a spool should last me at least 3 summers of mowing.
Just use thicker weed eating string and tie knots on the inside. It takes way longer for them to wear out.
Exactly what happened to me.
Why wouldn't you orient your zip ties so the thinner profile contacts the weeds.... The fat side just slaps the weeds SURELY. Spin them 90 degrees seems so obvious
Yup, that's what I thought too.
cool grate video
I used guitar wire one time and it snapped in seconds
Does no one have a decent gas weedeater? Lol wtf
Hahaha! Don't use it to cut a forest. No it won't cut that over-growth! Terrible comparison. You bought the cheapest? I call it a success! I'm going to buy some now because of your video.
Damn to hell the trimmer sting industrial complex, and its monopoly!
Maybe buy thicker zip ties?
they snapped because you cinched them tight dummy! Leave them loose, I've never had a problem