Best BRUSH CUTTER Blade for a Weed Wacker! Chainsaw Blade - Chainblade

[@SilverCymbal]

You can check out the blade I used here at amzn.to/3au45FV

[@marvinmensah2956]

Silver Cymbal please I wanted to know when is the good month to start applying fertilizer

[@SilverCymbal]

@@marvinmensah2956 I like to apply it right now for New England, there is no hard rule per se. I do it when its just starting to break through 40-50 degrees with some warmer days

[@alexm3412]

What size bolt? I have the same Makita

[@marvinmensah2956]

Silver Cymbal - can you please add a link for the bushing or nut you used to secured the blade in this trimmer. I have the same trimmer and I bought the blade but there is no bushing or nut

[@shanemacfarlane4767]

Silver Cymbal, I have the same makita string trimmer and bought this forester blade but can not find an arbor washer like yours to save my life where did you get that one that you had. I’m stumped any help would be great!

[@GaryT1952]

Years ago I had a "Green Machine", latter became Shindawa. It came with a very sharp and aggressive circular saw accessory blade... similar idea as your chain blade. It worked like a charm but as yours did, had a tendency to dig in and climb or kick back. Wear heavy trousers and high leather boots...accidents happen in a split second with a blade like that.

[@viclrice]

This is one of the most impactful recommendations I’ve gleaned from KZbin! I live on 7 acres and frequently need to knock down weeds and scrub brush surrounding my manicured yard. This thing handles this better than any solution I’ve tried. Thx.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@spudth]

WoW, 7 acres how do you manage?

[@justingriffith2991]

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[@6605eric]

Thank God my wife found this. We were looking at spending a bunch of money to clear out the brush on new property. It may cost me more time but it beats the cost of a brush mower. Great video - thanks!!

[@cherylskates]

Wow!!! I need that! I have a 16" electric chain saw. Works good, but I have caught the chain & loosened it many times. Always taking down brush & small trees. This looks so much easier to use.

[@mikepurvey5205]

I’ve used and used up a number of the forester blades. Good stuff and can be resharpened. That said they don’t keep an edge long so you’ll need several for a days work. I’ve recently switched to the Renegade blades and they really ARE better. The carbide holds up much better than even the carbide forester blades by a huge factor. 5x? Regardless be very respectful of these blades. Chainsaw chaps are a worthwhile PPE as well as a face screen helmet.

[@chriskourlos4407]

Good call.

[@chrisnash2154]

Ordered one today. I have about 2/3 acre with ash, maple vines and scotchbroom that are about an inch in diameter and this looks like it will fit the bill to knock it out.

[@paulorben6830]

I ve been a professional woodworker for 42 year. Kick back is deadly with any spinning blade....no matter what it mounted to. Be. Very .careful. With any exposed blade.

[@josephmcandrew7937]

Nobody asked pansy

[@MrElPoderozo1]

My father in law asked me to help him trim some small trees and brush with one of this and I loved it, it works really good.

[@Beachdrone]

I was literally about to buy a gas trimmer over the Makita I originally wanted since I didn't think it would take a brushcutter blade, but here it is! Thank you for making this video!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped. This Makita is very very capable. I had all the Stihls and big ones and sold every one of them. This is so much easier. I have other reviews on this model too on the channel.

[@kjbense6872]

Dude you just saved my family’s summer 🙌 I live in Minnesota and when it gets overgrown with all kinds of ridiculous brush on a farm where the mower can’t get it and a gas string eater is laughable (takes forever) the mosquitoes quickly get outta hand - it’s not enjoyable to be outside - the only way is to get all that brush out - this is something I’m gonna get right now - thank you 🙌

[@dalehammond1704]

Thanks! I have this blade and after watching many videos on it you're the first to carefully show how to mount it.

[@Stormblessed72]

My grandma has 4 over grown acres and a birthday coming up next month, I could get her her 501st teapot or spend the next few weekends clearing a bit of land for her that she probably thinks she'll never use again. Already ordered it

[@Mr.Studer]

I ordered these for my weedwacker, exited to see what I can clear out. I'd defiantly wear some proper steel toed boots when doing this, also to sharpen, give it about 3 strokes when sharpening each tooth, and you want to sharpen from the inside out, also not sure if those teeth have markers for the angle, but the angle is important... another thing it looks like it also has rackers, take a flat file and take each down a notch to make it bite more... I'm going to experiment when I get mine.

[@dakota-joel7590]

I'm actually looking to pick up a makita weed wacker and with a blade like that it opens up all sorts of opportunities. Nice vid!

[@PotatoChixMoMo]

I just buying this and this worth the price. No regret.

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

I bought this blade on your rec back then but wanted to wait until I tried this one against a Diablo blade before I commented. This blade is far and away better than a regular circular saw blade in every way. The learning curve is about 10 minutes to teach you which side of the blade to use. And you don’t need to swing it back and forth. Adjust your harness, make it comfortable, and have at it. If all you’re cutting are regular weeds, you don’t need this. But for clearing saplings and scrubs that haven’t been thinned in much too long, this is the best. To the folks who ask why not use a chainsaw.... maybe for a few saplings that would be fine, but when it comes to cutting many, many saplings close to the ground do you really want to bend over with a chain saw for hours?

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad you tried it out, you hit the nail on the head with what you wrote. Spot on why this is so cool. Thanks for sharing this.

[@MildarValsik]

The biggest selling point to any type of weed eater brush trimming ideas id the fact thst it saves my back from having to kneel down or bend over to cut at the base. Got all the goods. Like a pole saw, chainsaw, and this is the next with just a modified circular saw blade and a good bolt.

[@ankurasati8037]

For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.

[@moonbeam9901]

Little fussy

[@MDR-hn2yz]

I’m going to check this out. I’m cleaning up an overgrown clearing in my woods in order to put in a food plot and maybe some apple trees. 👍

[@kokyk8018]

I install an old skill saw blade to my weed eater and it works amazing specially on blackberries bushes it knocked them down super fast

[@JT_70]

As I watched this video there was a KZbin recommendation for Project Farm’s review of the performance of various trimmer blades including the one demonstrated in this video. I use a carbide tipped circular-saw type blade that is made for trimmers (Amazon). It will fell a 2”-3” sampling in about one second. All these blades are dangerous and kick-back in common. You should only use them with trimmers having a metal blade guard and bicycle handles for control.

[@duncan1945]

Brilliant, You convinced me, mine is on its way from the states to the UK. Great video, I was wondering how to fit it to the head but you showed me exactly what to do so many thanks. I also needed it to cut small shrubs and trees just like yours. Great stuff , Thanks again Duncan , Cornwall UK.

[@bobbelsekwol]

Did you get one? And how did it perform?

[@rickcormier9160]

I have an ECHO PAS system so I bought the ECHO PAS brush cutter a couple of weeks ago. It is still in the box though. When the blade goes out I will try this one or the Renegade. (Project Farm rated the different blades recently. I forgot his recommendations, but ECHO did poorly.) I will only use it on very small trees out of fear of a kick back. I read that you should only cut in one direction depending on the blades cutting direction to avoid it getting out of control. I will also make sure no one, or my dogs, are nearby.

[@billkeefe9118]

Good stuff SC! I’ve have this blade and used it on bittersweet vines and it’s better than expected since the vines like to grab other types of cutters. I’ve also used it to trim the kids hair since the barbershop is closed, they’re recovering, they won’t need a trim for a while 🤣🤣😉

[@darrenkastl8160]

Lol!

[@chriskourlos4407]

Too kool!

[@mrBDeye]

Speed Racer had two rotor cutters on the Mach 5.

[@mbm460ns9]

Lol

[@JB-sc3er]

That is unbelievable!!! Am shocked!! how good that is !!!

[@caydensoutdoorlife4547]

I found this video on my feed thinks for sharing! I absolutely have to order one of these!

[@jimmieusaf-pol5818]

These type of blades are very efficient when cutting mostly smaller saplings, brush and vines close to the ground, but do your research before using and expect kickback or sidekick very quickly if you try and cut anything solid from the wrong side of the blade. You will figure out what the wrong side of the blade to cut with is very quickly, if you feel like you have no control over the blade.

[@zorororonoraroro]

the person making this video isnt working at forest most likely, and hasnt learned the right way to use tools.

[@harryporter3531]

Sweet!! This is the first time I've jumped to follow a link and make the purchase! Can't wait to try it out!

[@SilverCymbal]

Hope you enjoy it! Just be careful and the tool can do what no other has for me. Quick work and it's actually cheap too.

[@GrassCutterPinoyTV]

That's good idea, I think it need a lot of practice so that you are very safe

[@mike1968442]

Got my stuff today going to put it together and clear my front yard.

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Hi, can you explain that washer you put on before screwing on that nut from the trimmer? What do you mean "find yourself a washer....."? It doesn't require a specific type of washer? The blade does not come with or require a specific washer and nut? Where would we find these washers and nuts?

[@ericchin79]

Thank you for the info! Right to the point and you even answered my question about using an electric trimmer. I will not need to buy a chainsaw thanks to you!

[@devilwearsprada2100]

Awesome content my guy. Info you give is always straight forward an painless!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you I really appreciate it

[@devilwearsprada2100]

@@SilverCymbal no problem I'm gonna have to use your info next year I need to redo my grass I tried saving it an it's just 95% weeds

[@SilverCymbal]

@@devilwearsprada2100 Sounds good, its the least work for the biggest bang. I feel really happy to see so many folks who have done it and had good results, I know you will too.

[@jimmytwinsburg4734]

Excellent presentation, thanks for sharing.

[@JDeWittDIY]

Did it cut any slower after 2:38 when blade hit the dirt? That would instantly dull the blade on my chainsaw.

[@SilverCymbal]

Not really fortunately that bit was mostly leaves on top. But hopefully you saw the end, filing it is so easy since there are'n't a lot of teeth, makes it like new.

[@ignaciosantos8087]

This is a very good method to cut brush.

[@dickinsonroxx]

i just used a rengade blue hawk and give it a 10 out of 10 works great on pricker bushed and saplings

[@brandonhudson9952]

This thing is awesome! Well worth the money!

[@Ricochet_Romance]

You are a Genius ! 💥

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

I had seen this blade some time ago and always wondered how well they would work. But now no need to wonder any longer, Thanks to you,Cheers

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@clerissonmesquita]

Pretty cool, love it, thank you so much once again for another incredible, extremely informative/helpful video, have a great day.

[@aleksankazakov]

I used this for one of my personal projects. The pros are that there is no chain, so there is nothing to come off loose after hitting a hard object. The cons are that it gets dull after about 15 minutes. SO in my opinion neither this or the chainsaw take the win its the same.

[@brunog2766]

It seems really work, I am very excited to test it!

[@1776revwar]

Caution. This practice is not reccommended by most manufacturers of string trimmers and only if you have a bicycle handle bar in order to control kick back. You could be seriously injured by putting a saw blade on a string trimmer as illustrated in this video.

[@michaelsean3579]

Ok Karl 😂😂😂

[@tucknedo]

Omg thank you exactly what I'm looking for

[@Raja-kr8ul]

Excellent video sir.very good cutter.

[@Fabes002]

Hey bro... that thingy you tightened up was a......nut. Not a bolt.

[@JDeWittDIY]

Haha, noticed that as well.

[@harryporter3531]

👍😉😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@contacthigh8571]

Who cares

[@Fabes002]

@@contacthigh8571 apparently... myself and 52 other viewers.

[@contacthigh8571]

@@Fabes002 congrats you found 52 other contrarians to like what you said, doesn’t make it any less of a shithead comment lol

[@SunnyBermuda]

Interesting blade! Come in handy to clear out the pine sapling overgrowth.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thanks, those saplings wont stand a chance for sure with this one

[@kb18951452]

TL;DR; Basic Chainsaw Safety: Only cut with the tool so that the tool wants to PULL from your handle, and AWAY from your body. (In this video, because of the rotation, only cut from the RIGHT. As with a Chainsaw, you should NOT cut with the "tip", and ideally, always avoid cutting where the force of the cutting PUSHES the tool toward you or other things. This tool should be used (in your case) ALWAYS from the RIGHT side of the tree so that the tool is pulling AWAY from you. As you'll see in the video when you cut from the LEFT, it kicked the tool toward you, (and additionally deeper into the tree, imagine if you had lost grip, and it went into you knee [honest: happened to a fellow student in high school]) and not with the TIP, because it tends to zing the tool quickly away from what you intend to cut. If you need to cut the other side, move around it, don't use the other wise of the tool.

[@BricesMice]

Just what I’m looking for!

[@mattdegooyer5870]

How did the blade hold up as an edger? Using a chainsaw and hitting dirt dulls my saw instantly. Thank you for always producing these great informative vids!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, no definitely don't use it as an edger. I was on the string line in the final shot.

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[@marvco64]

Nothing dulls a chainsaw faster than dirt and rocks. Edging a lawn is a great way to cause you to resharpen.

[@ronjordan2831]

Just what I'm looking for but $450 for trimmer is a bit much for me. I'll get the blade and put on different trimmer. Thanks for the info.

[@johnson249]

Hi, I want to buy this blade , is that coming with washer and bolt ? Where can I buy that if not ? Thank you

[@HsingSun]

@1:26, What size of the lock nut that you used and where did you buy the washer and nut? I use bump as nut which was not working right, vibration.

[@tonyjcool5314]

Bad ass thanks,going to buy one now.

[@JoseFlores-qo2dn]

Dejar kreser esos árboles tranquilos

[@matteliano454]

Another tip. Files only cut in the forward direction. At 3:57 you are pulling the file over the teeth. This is only damaging the file, not sharpening the teeth. Steve's Small Engine Saloon has a great video on sharpening chainsaw teeth/blades.

[@tirusail]

Hi - This looks awesome and exactly what I am looking for. Just wondering, if this blade suits to the tool I have - Greenworks 12-Inch 24V Cordless String Trimmer/Edger. Could you please let me know.

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

I bought the Husqvarna blade for my Husky 535LK. It's solid steel so a little heavy but cuts very well and easy to sharpen. However would like to try a lighter blade, apart from the one shown, any other recommendations?

[@jp3eku]

What is the name brand of the tool with red handles you installed the blade with?

[@Hōkūleà-m5r]

Can the blade be sharpen another way then the the blade sharpener?

[@mpkeller]

you think this would work for stump removal?

[@ChrisJohansonOfficial]

I want this as my primary weapon in any video game I've ever played

[@cydonianman]

Would be freaking great in Dying Light

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Great video 👍🏻 have to order one today 👍🏻😎. Be safe

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, you as well.

[@DennisAroundtheHouse]

At the end of the video you were edging a flowerbed, but it looked like you were using your regular string trimmer for that. Would you use this blade for something like edging or something other than cutting down thick brush?

[@SilverCymbal]

Yes that is just the string trimmer. I would only use the blade for cutting tress, shrubs etc. You can see more of my trimming tips and info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZC6eqKkfax8iaM

[@errollaraju]

Super Blade,I want This type of blade

[@ajmock6984]

Does anyone know if this will work on a 20v dewalt string trimmer?

[@aironnoles5588]

Would a Cutoff blade work even though cutoff disc are primarily used for metal ? Update : Tried a 6" Cutoffi disc and worked but taken roughly 10-15 seconds to cut an 1" tree . Maybe if the disc were a little bit bigger it would cut more effortlessly ; if a bigger blade does work better one of the advantages would be is you don't have to worry about sharpening the disc vs blades .Tried a 10" saw blade and had somewhat better results in the 10 minutes I've used it . Actually trimmed a few saplings and was able to use it as an pole saw but motor will die if you try to start off to fast , you have to squeeze throttle slowly , but that could be that I'm using to heavy of a blade . Also even the smallest of vines will stop the blade although going full throttle , stalling seems to happen less frequently . I was in the store looking at my options long time ago and the ideas were weed trimmer Bush cutter attachments , Sharpening an edger blade ( which in the future I may try this one for fun ) , and using an old lawnmower blade but so far I'm happy with my purchase , Thank You ! I tell you , you can hear that blade when it gets going real fast , has a slight whistling sound . The only problem I might would have is the blade wobbles , due to me having to use a small bolt to secure it on . I'll have to keep looking for an 3/8 bolt with an 5/8 shank or spacer of that size then that may take out the play . I will update this in the future ! Also cuts grass although the string is probably faster so you may just want to keep the string .

[@Space_Tour1]

I have one on my weedwacker for a while now, If you want to play with that then you need a face shield cause a safety glasses alone will not do And remember ALWAYS to cut with the direction of rotation and in this case going from right to left ONLY And you can't sharpen it using a NITRILE glove cause you will cut your , you need a thick glove Lots if flaws here

[@rajatsingh8348]

Awesome bro. can you tell me which blade is best to cut grass

[@dkjay22]

Some weed eaters have pole attachments will it work for Black Max

[@paridoshi2130]

Will it work with garden joy cordless string trimmer it has a red plastic blade instead of a spool

[@axeliosstonewall6235]

Could this be done on the 36v makita with the exchangeable head?

[@djosgearz3924]

The Dux360?

[@JasonJayJJ1]

You can try pruning tall branches from the ground or even higher on a ladder. Dangerous of course, but fun.

[@nsmcastillo326]

Would it work on an electric weed eater?

[@micheallawlor2384]

How has the Makita brushcutter held up? I've been thinking of getting one but this is the first time I've seen a video of someone using on something other than grass, I'd be using it with an Oregon mulcher blade on bramble mostly so it'd need to be able cope.

[@yz5665]

Nice video. A technical question. All non-chain blades on a trimmer videos I've viewed used a blade conversion kit. Trimmers in those videos were powered by gas which would have higher power output. Is the blade conversion kit a nice-have or must-have?

[@Zomby_Woof]

I can't look at this without thinking of a motor swap. Typical string trimmers are about 500w.. But you can easily get motors that are compact and pump out 1000w, 2000w, 5000w.. And that's before you hotrod them with a custom controller. You could easily build a unit with 10 continuous HP, peaking to 20. It would be all fun and games until the blade grenaded.

[@rymaster4385]

Very cool. I’ll have to try it

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Looks like you had much more control cutting from the "left" side. Would it matter which way my string trimmer spins, you could flip the circle saw - correct?

[@SilverCymbal]

Yes, that is what I found. Yes you are correct you can flip the blade if your trimmer goes in the opposite direction.

[@mcarey0023]

Looks good. I have some smaller stumps from bushes and smaller trees. Think this could be a good tool to use on them.

[@SilverCymbal]

Definitely, and more fun than getting at ground level with a chainsaw.

[@absolutelyflying]

How safe is it to trim grass by a curb where we might nick the sidewalk?

[@SilverCymbal]

I would avoid that, use the string trimmer line or those applications and the blade for shrubs, saplings, etc.

[@Frank020]

Can you use it overhead?

[@rph247]

Good video. IMHO, your kind of trimmer should be used only with line no thicker than 0.095-inch (2.4 mm), and, nothing beats a Husqvarna 300-3T ($29, 3.7 mm) brush blade (a thinner, economical alternative is an Atie 12" x 3 teeth ($13, 3 mm) heavy duty steel brush blade). I recommend these be used on large (30 cc and up) straight shaft trimmers. Have used them for the better part of last 20 years, sharpened razor thin. No problems whatsoever. The others, including a Forester, have ended in the recycle bin. Hope this helps.

[@pablogomez7519]

so it fits most all weed wackers? I have s craftsman

[@Sunny-up7vg]

I am so impressed with your video and happy to find this information. Mine is ECHO weed trimmer, does this brand work with that blades?

[@patrickdempsey9886]

Really looking forward to see you edging the lawn you know like busting bubbles rap

[@MikePanov]

Hey where did you get the washer that goes over the top of the blade? My makita trimmer didn't come with one. I have the nut but not the washer and my blade can't spin without one...

[@sammysalhia9105]

Thats terrific thank you very much

[@gadgetguy5871]

Does this blade work with battery operated grass trimmers. Or is this strictly for gas and electric trimmers? Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

Absolutely, look close in the video. That's a Makita battery model, I will never go back to gas string trimmers again

[@gadgetguy5871]

@@SilverCymbal thanks... any battery trimmers you wouldn't recommend?

[@SilverCymbal]

@@gadgetguy5871 As of this year my absolutely dream trimmer is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKLIYq2Gibh2jNE Makita is good too. I don't like the Toro trimmer nearly as much and there are cheaper ones available but they have a lot of drawbacks. My trimmer is my most important yard tool next to the mower.

[@gadgetguy5871]

@@SilverCymbal thanks you've been a big help.

[@gadgetguy5871]

@@SilverCymbal one more thing I need to ask. Besides the brands you named what RPM is best suited for this blade. I'm looking to also buy a grass trimmer and I know you mentioned a couple of them but I also need to consider cost. There are so many brands out there and I want to get one that this blade will work on. I just don't want to get a trimmer that's not compatible. Thanks.

[@briangallant5973]

Good video! I’m getting one!

[@jglez4965]

Cool 😎 good job 👍

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you

[@bluejaxe]

Could you post a link to the washer you used to install the blade.

[@dwightwinfrey5391]

Dose it work with Craftsman's

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

How do you trust that the bolt isn’t going to loosen? That’s pretty scary. Are there bolts you can get with a cotter pin?

[@SilverCymbal]

Its a reverse thread on most of them so the force of the spin is tightening it more

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

@@SilverCymbal ohhh ok thanks

[@pammurray1028]

I can't seem to find the lock on the string housing to take it off so that I can put the blade on!!! Is it possible it won't come off. I have a Black and Decker battery weed eater.

[@mahmoudally3906]

Is it available on ebay?