Strimmer line
I have a Bosch ART 23 Combitrim which uses nylon line 1.6 mm dia.
There is also the option of a more robust 2.25 mm line, but this comes in precut fixed lengths, with a central metal crimp, and fits in a different spool, to be used double-ended. http://www.espares.co.uk/part/trimmers/bosch/art-23-combitrim/p/1082/856/0/1061165/1117056/extra-strong-23cm-trimmer.html In terms of line wear, the thicker line is, unsurprisingly, much better, but the price of the precut lengths is prohibitive. It would clearly be possible to buy a length of thicker line and wind it onto the standard spool. I can see that auto feed would probably not work, but when does it? About the only practical downside that I can see is that the thicker line would produce greater unbalance forces when in use. Has anyone else beefed up their strimmer line, or got thoughts on why it might not be a good idea? Chris -- Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh. |
Strimmer line
Chris J Dixon wrote:
I have a Bosch ART 23 Combitrim which uses nylon line 1.6 mm dia. There is also the option of a more robust 2.25 mm line, but this comes in precut fixed lengths, with a central metal crimp, and fits in a different spool, to be used double-ended. http://www.espares.co.uk/part/trimmers/bosch/art-23-combitrim/p/1082/856/0/1061165/1117056/extra-strong-23cm-trimmer.html In terms of line wear, the thicker line is, unsurprisingly, much better, but the price of the precut lengths is prohibitive. It would clearly be possible to buy a length of thicker line and wind it onto the standard spool. I can see that auto feed would probably not work, but when does it? About the only practical downside that I can see is that the thicker line would produce greater unbalance forces when in use. Has anyone else beefed up their strimmer line, or got thoughts on why it might not be a good idea? Chris I bouh two 50 meter spools of line from a local agricultural supplier John Deere at Newmarket. lasted me 18 months so far. 1/2 way through first spool. |
Strimmer line
"Chris J Dixon" wrote ...
I have a Bosch ART 23 Combitrim which uses nylon line 1.6 mm dia. There is also the option of a more robust 2.25 mm line, but this comes in precut fixed lengths, with a central metal crimp, and fits in a different spool, to be used double-ended. http://www.espares.co.uk/part/trimmers/bosch/art-23-combitrim/p/1082/856/0/1061165/1117056/extra-strong-23cm-trimmer.html In terms of line wear, the thicker line is, unsurprisingly, much better, but the price of the precut lengths is prohibitive. It would clearly be possible to buy a length of thicker line and wind it onto the standard spool. I can see that auto feed would probably not work, but when does it? About the only practical downside that I can see is that the thicker line would produce greater unbalance forces when in use. Has anyone else beefed up their strimmer line, or got thoughts on why it might not be a good idea? Are you sure your electric strimmer can handle thicker/heavier line? Those Bosch strimmers have not got good reviews for build quality and I've seen reviews where the heads fly off. I normally buy line in large reels, about 100+ metres at a time. Have always bought it from a specialist shop but see it's also on here... http://www.willisandgrabham.co.uk/ga...clothing =102 Just mended my Husqvarna strimmer when the primer bulb sprung a leak, but then it is over 15 years old and gets very hard use down on our allotment site keeping the green roadways clear. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK |
Strimmer line
Chris J Dixon wrote:
I have a Bosch ART 23 Combitrim which uses nylon line 1.6 mm dia. There is also the option of a more robust 2.25 mm line, but this comes in precut fixed lengths, with a central metal crimp, and fits in a different spool, to be used double-ended. http://www.espares.co.uk/part/trimmers/bosch/art-23-combitrim/p/1082/856/0/1061165/1117056/extra-strong-23cm-trimmer.html In terms of line wear, the thicker line is, unsurprisingly, much better, but the price of the precut lengths is prohibitive. It would clearly be possible to buy a length of thicker line and wind it onto the standard spool. I can see that auto feed would probably not work, but when does it? About the only practical downside that I can see is that the thicker line would produce greater unbalance forces when in use. Has anyone else beefed up their strimmer line, or got thoughts on why it might not be a good idea? I 'upgraded' a Black and Decker (cheap, crap, but cheap) strimmer using bicycle gear cable .. Steel, multi-strand, lasts way longer than any nylon I've ever used .. and was really pretty damn dangerous .. :) I found it better, after a few tries, to solder the cable to stop the strands parting company and lacerating shoes/toes/small children. -- Paul - xxx |
Strimmer line
"Paul - xxx" wrote in message ... Chris J Dixon wrote: I have a Bosch ART 23 Combitrim which uses nylon line 1.6 mm dia. There is also the option of a more robust 2.25 mm line, but this comes in precut fixed lengths, with a central metal crimp, and fits in a different spool, to be used double-ended. http://www.espares.co.uk/part/trimmers/bosch/art-23-combitrim/p/1082/856/0/1061165/1117056/extra-strong-23cm-trimmer.html In terms of line wear, the thicker line is, unsurprisingly, much better, but the price of the precut lengths is prohibitive. It would clearly be possible to buy a length of thicker line and wind it onto the standard spool. I can see that auto feed would probably not work, but when does it? About the only practical downside that I can see is that the thicker line would produce greater unbalance forces when in use. Has anyone else beefed up their strimmer line, or got thoughts on why it might not be a good idea? I 'upgraded' a Black and Decker (cheap, crap, but cheap) strimmer using bicycle gear cable .. Steel, multi-strand, lasts way longer than any nylon I've ever used .. and was really pretty damn dangerous .. :) I found it better, after a few tries, to solder the cable to stop the strands parting company and lacerating shoes/toes/small children. -- Paul - xxx If anyone tries to speak to you when strimming, switch off the strimmer and WAIT for it to stop without moving yourself. I hold my hands up to having turned round to answer my missus having switched off the strimmer, but it was still running down. Swinging the now switched off strimmer still managed to decapitate several shrubs :-( A cautionary tale :-) Bill |
Strimmer line
On Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:43 +0100, Bill Grey wrote:
I hold my hands up to having turned round to answer my missus having switched off the strimmer, but it was still running down. Swinging the now switched off strimmer still managed to decapitate several shrubs :-( Is that all? I was expecting to hear that the missus had to spend a couple of weeks in hospital with lacerated shins... -- Cheers Dave. |
Strimmer line
On Jun 20, 2:22 pm, Huge wrote:
That's nothing - I've known beginners at clay pigeon shoots turn around and wave the gun at the queue of people behind them....! isn't that subliminally what they want to do anyway? Jim K |
Strimmer line
Jim K wrote:
On Jun 20, 2:22 pm, Huge wrote: That's nothing - I've known beginners at clay pigeon shoots turn around and wave the gun at the queue of people behind them....! isn't that subliminally what they want to do anyway? Nothing sublime about it .. ;) -- Paul - xxx |
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