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What size string for a string trimmer?
What size string for a string trimmer?
Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? Or too thick? How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) |
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On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:03:54 -0400, mm
wrote: What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? Or too thick? How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) BTW, I've googled them both already with no success, but the ones I have are a black and decker st6000, and a Sears 358.798020 . They are both electric, running off cords (the B&D seems to make one with the same model # that runs on batteries!) Although SearsPartsDirect is closed all night due to scheduled maintenance until 7:00ET, but I doubt it will give more than the same part list that other sites copy from its data, like with the Kenmore refrigerator. |
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On Oct 30, 11:10*pm, mm wrote:
On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:03:54 -0400, mm wrote: What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. *Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? *Or too thick? * How do I know what to use? * Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) BTW, I've googled them both already with no success, but the ones I have are a black and decker st6000, and a Sears 358.798020 . *They are both electric, running off cords (the B&D seems to make one with the same model # that runs on batteries!) * Although SearsPartsDirect is closed all night due to scheduled maintenance until 7:00ET, but I doubt it will give more than the same part list that other sites copy from its data, like with the Kenmore refrigerator. light duty / medium duty string trimmers use smaller diameter line I'm thinking .065", that's what my ancient weedwackers (electric) use http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...9-20/ref=nosim note part number http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...9-20/ref=nosim cheers Bob |
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On Oct 31, 1:03*am, mm wrote:
What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. *Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? *Or too thick? * How do I know what to use? * Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) The more owerfulll the unit the thicker the string, my gas Echo it might be .130, its not auto fed, my Sthil if I use thicker than stated it wont feed, thicker string lasts longer instead of breaking all the time and wasting string but you can only use it so thick , then it wont feed right |
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... What size string for a string trimmer? . . . Is there a problem using string too thin? Or too thick? How do I know what to use? You should use the thickest that will auto-feed on demand. Thinner string both erodes faster in use and is more prone to jam on the supply reel. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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Don Phillipson wrote:
"mm" wrote in message ... What size string for a string trimmer? . . . Is there a problem using string too thin? Or too thick? How do I know what to use? You should use the thickest that will auto-feed on demand. Thinner string both erodes faster in use and is more prone to jam on the supply reel. OTOH, for light grass, etc., instead of heavy weeds, it can cut faster and cleaner... -- |
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"mm" wrote in message news On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:03:54 -0400, mm wrote: What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? Or too thick? How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) BTW, I've googled them both already with no success, but the ones I have are a black and decker st6000, and a Sears 358.798020 . They are both electric, running off cords (the B&D seems to make one with the same model # that runs on batteries!) Although SearsPartsDirect is closed all night due to scheduled maintenance until 7:00ET, but I doubt it will give more than the same part list that other sites copy from its data, like with the Kenmore refrigerator. They don't make it easy because they want you to buy a replacement spool. I suspect the suggestion by bok is about right (.060, .065). If it feeds it is fine is also good advice. Of course if you can find a tiny fragment in your yard a quick trip to the BORG will allow you to match the existing and new sizes. Colbyt |
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What size string for a string trimmer?
On 10/31/2010 1:03 AM, mm wrote:
What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? Or too thick? How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) use the thickest that will fit in the hole you have to thread it through. (usually one size bigger than what it came with). Thinner will just last a shorter time. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
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What size string for a string trimmer?
On Oct 31, 11:49*am, Steve Barker wrote:
On 10/31/2010 1:03 AM, mm wrote: What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. *Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? *Or too thick? * How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) use the thickest that will fit in the hole you have to thread it through. *(usually one size bigger than what it came with). *Thinner will just last a shorter time. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email No one has suggested looking at the booklet that same with the trimmer, commonly known as the owners manual. Try it. You just might find something there. OR, try the manufacturers website or maybe even a phone number in the manual or on the web site, or maybe a local dealer of the same brand of trimmer. |
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"mm" wrote in message ... What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? Or too thick? How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) RTFM. Too thin, and it doesn't last more than three seconds. Too thick and it burns out the motor. Steve |
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On Nov 1, 9:15*pm, mm wrote:
On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:28:22 -0400, aemeijers wrote: On 10/31/2010 2:46 PM, hr(bob) wrote: On Oct 31, 11:49 am, Steve *wrote: On 10/31/2010 1:03 AM, mm wrote: What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. *Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? *Or too thick? * How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) use the thickest that will fit in the hole you have to thread it through. *(usually one size bigger than what it came with). *Thinner will just last a shorter time. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email No one has suggested looking at the booklet that same with the trimmer, commonly known as the owners manual. *Try it. You just might find something there. *OR, try the manufacturers website or maybe even a phone number in the manual or on the web site, or maybe a local dealer of the same brand of trimmer. Valid advice if you bought the trimmer new, and can find the manual, or * * * * * * it still has a legible data plate to tell the model number. For those of us that buy lawn tools at garage sales for ten cents on the dollar, not so much. That's right. *I know the model numbers but there are no manuals on the web, even for Sears and B&D. *Now that it's not Saturday night and Searspartsdirect.com is running, it has a diagram and substitutes for most of the parts, and it has a spool with string available, but Colbyt is probably right, they dont' want to tell me the size. I don't know where I got the idea that size was so narrowly defined. Probably from the manual for the first one I bought. I know my electric trimmer is a Toro, but can find no trace of a model number on it. For the couple hours a year that I use it, the ten bucks I paid was the most I was willing to invest. *I think I am using the HF 'universal' string in it at the moment. Universal string is good. *You can use it for macrame and yoyos and marionettes and string theory, everything really. * Thanks all. == Most smaller B & D take 0.065 gauge string. == |
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On Mon, 1 Nov 2010 21:23:43 -0700 (PDT), Roy
wrote: On Nov 1, 9:15*pm, mm wrote: On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:28:22 -0400, aemeijers wrote: On 10/31/2010 2:46 PM, hr(bob) wrote: On Oct 31, 11:49 am, Steve *wrote: On 10/31/2010 1:03 AM, mm wrote: What size string for a string trimmer? Somewhere I got the idea that each string trimmer was designed for a certain diameterr, but I have two on which I can find no recommendation. *Maybe on one it was scuffed off when it was hit on the ground to feed more string, but I don't think so. Is there a problem using string too thin? *Or too thick? * How do I know what to use? Thanks. (I'm either planning for next year or late for last year.) use the thickest that will fit in the hole you have to thread it through. *(usually one size bigger than what it came with). *Thinner will just last a shorter time. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email No one has suggested looking at the booklet that same with the trimmer, commonly known as the owners manual. *Try it. You just might find something there. *OR, try the manufacturers website or maybe even a phone number in the manual or on the web site, or maybe a local dealer of the same brand of trimmer. Valid advice if you bought the trimmer new, and can find the manual, or * * * * * * it still has a legible data plate to tell the model number. For those of us that buy lawn tools at garage sales for ten cents on the dollar, not so much. That's right. *I know the model numbers but there are no manuals on the web, even for Sears and B&D. *Now that it's not Saturday night and Searspartsdirect.com is running, it has a diagram and substitutes for most of the parts, and it has a spool with string available, but Colbyt is probably right, they dont' want to tell me the size. I don't know where I got the idea that size was so narrowly defined. Probably from the manual for the first one I bought. I know my electric trimmer is a Toro, but can find no trace of a model number on it. For the couple hours a year that I use it, the ten bucks I paid was the most I was willing to invest. *I think I am using the HF 'universal' string in it at the moment. Universal string is good. *You can use it for macrame and yoyos and marionettes and string theory, everything really. * Thanks all. == Most smaller B & D take 0.065 gauge string. Okey dokey. I'm ready to go on two of them now. I may test them this evening. Thanks. == |
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replying to mm, DavidK wrote:
NOPSAMmm2005 wrote: On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:03:54 -0400, mm BTW, I've googled them both already with no success, but the ones I have are a black and decker st6000, and a Sears 358.798020 . They are both electric, running off cords (the B&D seems to make one with the same model # that runs on batteries!) Although SearsPartsDirect is closed all night due to scheduled maintenance until 7:00ET, but I doubt it will give more than the same part list that other sites copy from its data, like with the Kenmore refrigerator. I realize this is nearly four years too late, but I was trying to determine the line size for my Sears /Craftsman 1/4 Horse Power Electric Weedwacker, model 378.798020 (12" Cutting Path) and was disappointed to see that the Sears site no longer had Owner's manuals available (most manufacturers offer PDFs of the manuals for free). I dug around and found that I had kept the manual (received in 1988). This model takes .065" diameter line. -- |
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replying to mm, DavidK wrote: NOPSAMmm2005 wrote: On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:03:54 -0400, mm BTW, I've googled them both already with no success, but the ones I have are a black and decker st6000, and a Sears 358.798020 . They are both electric, running off cords (the B&D seems to make one with the same model # that runs on batteries!) Although SearsPartsDirect is closed all night due to scheduled maintenance until 7:00ET, but I doubt it will give more than the same part list that other sites copy from its data, like with the Kenmore refrigerator. I realize this is nearly four years too late, but I was trying to determine the line size for my Sears /Craftsman 1/4 Horse Power Electric Weedwacker, model 378.798020 (12" Cutting Path) and was disappointed to see that the Sears site no longer had Owner's manuals available (most manufacturers offer PDFs of the manuals for free). I dug around and found that I had kept the manual (received in 1988). This model takes .065" diameter line. Hi, MY B&D 20V battery operated one takes 0.06" on a spool. |
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On Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:44:02 +0000, DavidK
wrote: replying to mm, DavidK wrote: NOPSAMmm2005 wrote: On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:03:54 -0400, mm BTW, I've googled them both already with no success, but the ones I have are a black and decker st6000, and a Sears 358.798020 . They are both electric, running off cords (the B&D seems to make one with the same model # that runs on batteries!) Although SearsPartsDirect is closed all night due to scheduled maintenance until 7:00ET, but I doubt it will give more than the same part list that other sites copy from its data, like with the Kenmore refrigerator. I realize this is nearly four years too late, but I was trying to determine the line size for my Sears /Craftsman 1/4 Horse Power Electric Weedwacker, model 378.798020 (12" Cutting Path) and was disappointed to see that the Sears site no longer had Owner's manuals available (most manufacturers offer PDFs of the manuals for free). I dug around and found that I had kept the manual (received in 1988). This model takes .065" diameter line. Did you know that "mm" changed his nym in the past four years? He will still see your comments here, though. |
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On Sun, 28 Sep 2014 12:52:55 -0700, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:44:02 +0000, DavidK m wrote: replying to mm, DavidK wrote: NOPSAMmm2005 wrote: On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:03:54 -0400, mm BTW, I've googled them both already with no success, but the ones I have are a black and decker st6000, and a Sears 358.798020 . They are both electric, running off cords (the B&D seems to make one with the same model # that runs on batteries!) Although SearsPartsDirect is closed all night due to scheduled maintenance until 7:00ET, but I doubt it will give more than the same part list that other sites copy from its data, like with the Kenmore refrigerator. I realize this is nearly four years too late, but I was trying to determine the line size for my Sears /Craftsman 1/4 Horse Power Electric Weedwacker, model 378.798020 (12" Cutting Path) and was disappointed to see that the Sears site no longer had Owner's manuals available (most manufacturers offer PDFs of the manuals for free). I dug around and found that I had kept the manual (received in 1988). This model takes .065" diameter line. Did you know that "mm" changed his nym in the past four years? But not too much. I'm still mm. He will still see your comments here, though. Yes I did. And I appreciate the help. I was trying to remember what all had happened since then....... But I can't. ;-( |
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replying to DavidK, DeniseN wrote:
Believe it or not. I have one too and it's still working 30 years later. Thanks for this info because I was looking for what diameter line it takes and was having a dickens of a time finding it. Your post was the only one with the answer. You rock! -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...er-601411-.htm |
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What size string for a string trimmer?
Sigh.
I can't believe I'm going to reply to a 10 year old thread that had an obvious answer back then. But, for what it's worth: My string trimmer is a light duty corded model. So of course it takes .065.. Doh. They all do. But like a lot of string trimmers the auto feed is broken. Now, I can manually thread a bit of .065 into it, but it wears out right away. So I take a short piece of .095, tie a knot in it, and run it out one of the holes. The light duty trimmer runs fine with a piece of .095, and when it wears down too short I just stick another piece in. Yeah, it's a pain, but I only have a little trimming to do. |
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