On May 11, 7:41*am, jamesgangnc wrote:
On May 10, 3:09*pm, "Colbyt" wrote:



"mike" wrote in message

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Thanks Colbyt and J Burns.

So, what are some good models available today at a Big Box store like
Lowes or Home Depot? I'd be fine using my Troybilt with just the
blower, edger, and tiller/cultivator attachments I already own. This
is for home and not commercial use. Should I be looking at a
commercial-grade model? If so, what model, where, and what should I
expect to pay? Surely those who landscape for a living aren't using a
model like mine--at least I hope not.

All you need is a new fast loader type head for your SS Troybilt. *That is
exactly what I am using. *Paid $15 and about 2 hours to install it
differently than the package depicted. Taller guys might like there way of
doing it but it did not suit me. *Would be a 20 minute install if you own
the pin ring pliers and want to do it their way.

This is what I bought:http://www.lowes.com/pd_79964-42694-...true&catalogId...

Just in case that link does not work lowes.com and search for this item:
Shakespeare *Fast Loader Replacement String Trimmer Head
Item #: 79964 *| *Model #: 16267

Colbyt

Depends a lot on your usage. *I trim up agains the house a lot and it
has a brick foundation. *I go through a fair amount of string and the
precuts would be a real pain as well as expensive.

How you wind the string on the trimmer has a lot to do with how well
it feeds off. *Try to put the string on with the same established turn
that it comes out of the package with. *Sometimes it helps to precut a
long piece of it to make that easier.

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Who ever "invents" the !@#$% spools and their "bump" and grind your
teeth advance gizmo should USE the damned things for a day to see how
they DON'T bloody well work. I've had different string trimmers,
mostly electric and one gas and none of them work worth a fiddler's
damn. I will try some of the replacement gizmos this summer as there
are about a half dozen or so on the market now.
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