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I had similar complaints with string trimmers over the years. The
best result I ever had was to modify the head so I could insert piano wire instead of the monofilament. I'm sure it was dangerous as heck, but it worked and lasted quite a while before I'd have to replace it. Unlike most uses, my string trimmer was used to trim grass against a limestone wall, so there was terribly abrasive conditions for monofilament. I have also used aircraft cable, but the piano wire worked best. If you try it, don't attempt to wind the wire onto the spool. Instead, cut pieces of piano wire to an inch or so longer than the recommended extended diameter of the monofilament, then heat it in the center and wrap it around a bolt held in a vice to place a loop in the middle. This then goes around the center bolt in the string trimmer's head when you reassemble it. I've tried this using just a single piece of piano wire and also two, placed at right angles, giving me 4 strings instead of 2. I couldn't tell any difference in lifetime or cutting. Nonny -- On most days, it's just not worth the effort of chewing through the restraints.. |
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