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Lane
 
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Default OT - Seeking Recommendations for a Decent Weed Wacker (Metal Content)

I'm tired of nursing along my 10 year old Homelite string trimmer. The
plastic choke rod broke last summer and you can't buy another one without
buying a whole carb. Yea I could probably make one, but....



I can get it started with starting fluid, but even then it isn't as powerful
as it used to be. Besides, I hate the head that holds the string.. Bought a
replacement one that you manually put the string through, but it's almost as
much a PITA as the original head. Here are some Brands that I know are
supposed to be good, Jonsered, Stihl, Husqvarna, and Shindaiwa.

I'd like to stay under $250 or so in price. I want a head that works
reliably, even after several years of use if that is at all possible. It
will be used around the house and yard, occasionally on green blackberries,
not the hard woody stuff. But would like to be able to change heads to
something stronger for that capability too.

Would like to hear about your experiences with any models of the brands I
mentioned above. Or if there is another brand you think I should look at
feel free.

Thanks
Lane




 
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