Thanks to everyone who took the time to offer suggestions. I will try the
'sleeve' method and see if that holds. This is not a 'cheapie' whacker.

b


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I have a Toro weed whacker or whatever you wish to call it. I know what I
have called it.

Anyway, this thing labeled Brush Cutter but whacks weeds, has a broken
flexible shaft.
Aside from not knowing how to get this shaft loose from the
pull-start/clutch/engine, I have been thinking of welding it where it
broke,
then, I wouldn't have to remove it. The cable/shaft is spirally wound and
costs like crazy.
It won't bend at the welded joint
I can just see all of the individual wires that make up this cable,
melting
into a glob when I attempt to weld it. If I am successful I won't have to
remove the cable/shaft and besides, it doesn't need a sharp radius in
which
to bend.

Question: Has anyone ever done this?

Thanks

be