CIRCULAR Saw Blade on TRIMMER ??? +TEST

[@bokangleach]

I use a 10" (255mm) blade on my brush cutter (a converted weedwhacker like shown in the video) at work, which I use for clearing overgrown roads and trails. I can clear woody vegetation up to 2" (5cm) without breaking stride (HINT -- with a blade this size hit anything under 3" (8cm) quick and fast like using a scythe; don't "saw" through), and to 4"+ (10cm) with little difficulty. Been doing so for over 5 years. Even to the point of breaking blades, which just fall straight down and stop with no fanfare. And yes, I've hit rocks, and had some of the carbide tips fly off. No big deal -- it has everything to do with the distance the blade is from you and angle the blade is rotating. Due to proper design, both are as close to ideal as possible in a real-world setting. Sure, there are things one must keep in mind while using, and there is a certain skill set that develops for safe and efficient use, but it is no more dangerous than any other piece of equipment that has the potential for such destruction.

[@saraikimunda6245]

Hy

[@Krommandant]

My dad bought a trimmer once and it came with a circular sawblade like that. The protector was made out of aluminum instead of plastic for obvious reasons, and it was recommended to never use it higher than the waistline or for branches thicker than 2 inches, for kickback prevention. It was very useful for cutting the undergrowth in the forest, for clearing cross-country skiing and hiking trails

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

I have used various 7 1/4 inch carbide saw blades on my brush cutting trimmer for years. They work great going through brush and small trees.

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

like I said, this guy makes apocalypse machines. he's the guy to know and be around when the world ends

[@zx6rlew.150]

We used one of these for clearing brush out . Very handy for trimming small branches and sappling through a woody area. These are no more dangerous than a brush cutter blade with 4 prongs on which you buy from stihl for example. When me and my dad used these we just had a rule which was to approach each other facing the operator and not to assume we had seen each other. We used to give a thumbs up to say we had seen. Nothing worse than seeing people walk up behind the operator of these and stand there. Lets face it even grass wire will cut you to the bone. Always anticipate him spinning round to sweap the brush.

[@karawithgun8148]

All I can think of is how fun it'd be to mow down zombies with that.

[@lenhill8678]

I’ve been doing this for the last 10 years. Works great!

[@JRPittman]

I’ve done this for years. Learned a few things that are a must. 1- don’t use a cheap brand blade. I’ve had them rip apart and send a third of the blade flying across my yard. 2- don’t allow ANYONE near while using in case the blade blows out (see #1 ^) 3- keep the blade as far from you as possible. 4- don’t force it or allow it to get pinched. Take your time and it will cut under brush and small saplings (up to 2” diameter) as easy or easier than the string cuts tall grass 5- wear sturdy long pants. NO SHORTS! This combination can be WICKED. Be careful! P.S. I generally use a 21 tooth carbide tipped blade. I’ve tried several sizes and the 21 tooth blade worked best for me.

[@iappleiappleapple2213]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience which is very important to know this tips .. it is so dangerous to use the circular blades …god bless you… for caring for others safety 💐

[@tomcoons8654]

Just be aware, without proper guards on a circular saws carbide tips can fly off and become very dangerous. As a former owner of a sharpening service I was constantly replacing tips on carbide blades. They will break and fly off if especially contacting rocks, concrete or or metal debris.

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

I've done this for over 20 years. Never had a problem. I have had a problem with steel blades busting apart and flinging shrapnel. I don't use those anymore.

[@saraikimunda6245]

Hy

[@Hypercube9]

Pro tip: Don't forget to check the direction of spin before attaching the blade!

[@-TheDriver]

very dangerous!

[@KerryKugelman]

Hoo boy. Cutting anything above knee height with this setup is asking for serious injury or worse. With any brush trimmer, cut low, slow, use more eye protection (goggles + mesh guard, like he has on), and proper footwear (i.e., not canvas sneakers). Better still, gloves and long sleeves (little bits of brush can hit your exposed arms hard enough to hurt). As to cutting through branches: even at ground level, anything more than a few inches in diameter calls for a chain saw (or sharp hand saw, if you're up to it). Just because this blade/trimmer combo *can* cut thicker wood, doesn't mean it is safe to do so. Certainly, never overhead. As another commenter below mentions, there are pole saw attachments that are essentially a small chain saw to go at the end of the pole. Very efficient. Much safer than what this gentleman is doing. I'm not lecturing, just want to be sure we all practice safe cutting and minimize risk.

[@johnsonguitarsongtutorials4887]

Working with an open saw blade in this way could be extrememly dangerous , from a safety point of view . Adding half a cover shield Will greatly help.

[@borna7831]

Zanat promet najbolja trgovina sto se tice materijala u Virovitici,a i Pevec je super,odličan video!

[@DShomemade]

Daaa oni su topppp :D

[@konasan]

I've used circular saw blade on weed eaters (brush trimmers) for 30+ years maintaining 1-1/2 acres of rocks with very heavy grass and brush. I've found that it is 10-20 time faster than with a string trimmer (the most powerful string trimmer I could buy). I also found that the fewer the teeth the better and that carbide is a waste of money. I occasionally hit up a carpenter friend for old skill saw blades. They get ground down to nothing on the rocks in a few months but I don't care because they are free.

[@solomonBeyene619]

Mr. Kent , it is interesting. how can I get such a tool? am from Ethiopia.

[@saraikimunda6245]

Hy

[@thomasv458]

Yes, used all the time where I worked. Have one here too. Blade I have now has 4 or 5 long tangs which can be re-sharpened. For safety sake I dont use it up high and wear all the gear or be ready to lose whatever isnt covered! Good tool though.😺

[@keithnoneya]

LOL I had a coworker who did this and almost cut his foot off. It ripped right through his tennis shoe and cut into his foot. He lost some meat and his foot has never been the same since. He walks with a limp now. It's a great idea for tree limbs. Just be careful if you're going to use it near the ground. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@orangecounty7144]

Idiots who don't use tools proper would this happen to. The chain saw is the same concept and it give a hell of a kick back

[@africanhistory]

By speeding it up it really helps me get an understanding of how long it takes and the power of the device.

[@dnsmithnc]

I did this for years using circular saw blades on an Echo SRM 410U cutting down brush, saplings and trees up to 6" in diameter. Works great. I started doing this before these kinds of blades became available after having made a special washer to enable the saw blades to fit. And I know that the circular saw blades are not recommended for the RPMs these brush saws are rated for but I never had a problem. Never used a guard either. Experimentation indicated to me that it was more dangerous than not having one as you're always trying to maneuver around the guard. The frustration of doing so may cause you to lose your footing and be injured in a fall. Not from getting hit by the blade which is three feet out in front of you. Never even came close to having a problem except when an rare chunk of cut wood would be kicked back and hit me in the shin. Hardly even a bruise.

[@MariaEduardaSilva-cc5hp]

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[@tekmilbatarya]

İt is very dangerous never dont do it.

[@stanleyhape8427]

👍I'm loving this new thinning of the herd hack

[@Frosty03II]

OMG people! They sell blades for trimmers, always have. The blades you buy for a circular saw are no different, other than price and arbor size. If you have the correct arbor size it is no more dangerous than the factory brand.

[@aantrio9027]

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[@beegersoutdoors8861]

We have been doing that for years. Long before there was a kit for it. Great for clearing saplings.

[@saraikimunda6245]

Nice

[@PaulojnPereira]

I use a circular wood saw blade for years now to trim overgrown brushes and brambles, but only during wet season, dry season only Nylon Tooth Wire to avoid sparks that can cause fires.

[@brucerichardson7964]

20 years i been doing that on a shindiawa t27 change the blade out when the circular saws getting blunt to the fathfull japan made shindiawa . Great idea

[@ss4jarmon]

I've used circular saw blades on my weed eater for 2 decades. Makes cleaning fence rows so much easier. No issues.

[@billydarley6925]

@stephen turner besides you? everyone else. worked great for me.

[@emilianohlara6063]

No by

[@diyguybz6191]

I use that setup too. Works excellent. Would not recommend it in a machine with the spring type shaft. Use with solid shaft.

[@noneyobiz9707]

Great zombie weapon!! Noisey but great.

[@behindthedrums1154]

Perfect machine for zombie apocalypse..lol..😂😂💀🤘

[@jp-hh9xq]

Like a boss! Nice! I have a trimmer and a pole saw... this honestly looks faster than a pole saw...lol

[@jhscheppele2448]

Sthil makes an anti kick back shield for this weed wackier and saw blade works like a champ.

[@Steve-gf2yk]

"Weed wackier" 🤣 perfect name for this device of doom.

[@Christian-cw9mp]

I did the same thing. It works great for lake brush. It is only dangerous to people who are sloppy and reckless.

[@smarterthanyou9090]

Yes, all these twits crying about it being "dangerous" are beta males with no accomplishment. They are addicted to blioweaponl "vlaccinel" inljectionls, instacrap, and Jewtube.

[@bulldogs7177]

This is a “hold my beer” experiment

[@endofdays4003]

They could make a horror movie with this thing.

[@Schwertmaid]

nice! i think, it cuts wood faster than a cahainsaw

[@tms9995]

Although nobody's wrong about their comments concerning safety. I respect his creativity, it works.

[@francobarone7437]

I like it, anyway, if you follow all the health and safety procedures you must wear a helmet, safety goggles and steel cup booths even when drinking your tea..

[@crabbyhayes1076]

Around 1980, I had a gizmo made by Stihl - that was called the Brushette. It consisted of a belt driven head and extension assembly, which attached to my 16" chainsaw - replacing the cutter bar. It was a string trimmer, a triangular blade that was good for small brush, and a saw blade like the one in this video. It worked pretty good, but had several drawbacks: 1) it was heavy, 2) because it used a belt it would sometimes slip/stall, and 3) the change-out was a chore. Nevertheless it worked pretty well. My biggest problem was started the darned saw. By the time I got it running (no matter which bar or attachment I used) I was so tuckered out that I didn't have enough energy to work very long.

[@stanleyhape8427]

Stihl makes a blade like this for trimmers.

[@RaptorRotorHead]

Right on dude. No string change necessary

[@alancharles6789]

Fantastic demonstration and at last! Real BLOKES’ Music! Superb!

[@gordonredwine8559]

I’m 30+ years ahead of you. Been doing this since late 80s early 90s. Never had an issue. I never made a video of mine though

[@insert-username-mark]

Awesome idea. Take your time and watch what you're doing and everything should be good to go. For those that live in a bubble, I bet you have never been in a car or on a bike have you??

[@jeremys5904]

Do you own and use a tablesaw? Do you know what kickback is and how fast it happens?

[@insert-username-mark]

jeremy s Use one at work all the time. Had many over the years and yes I know what kickback is. Take your time and watch what's happening and you shouldn't have any problems. Not to say nothing will happen. Anything can happen all the time. Just be mindful of the tools you're using.

[@pauljastrzebiec-milewski4410]

I've been using this arrangement for several years now. It works great but it is very dangerous so the extreme care and safety is a must. Small tree saplings and bush undergrowth can't stand a chance, it cuts them even with the ground specially using carbide blade.

[@johntran7232]

man that looks lethal

[@andrewwilson9447]

The Brush Cutter (65cc 2 Stroke) I just bought came supplied with a Tungsten Circular Saw Blade. Best idea ever and a lot further from your body & safer than a Chainsaw Chain...

[@theresaroth3954]

its almost halloween, seems appropriate...

[@AnthonyGonzalez-gx6ht]

Perfect for a Sunday drive.

[@B8888Y]

Sweet deal! I'm doing this today , man they make specific blades for trimmers equally as " dangerous " just pay attention and your sweet

[@Hu1ud]

Get a bigger guard and I’d give it a shot. With the current one, one slight snag and you’ll be hopping for life

[@busybody1474]

... been looking for a better way to trim my toenails, thanks

[@aredubbleya109]

busybody1 . . and your TOES ! 😫

[@dutchymcsmokeyton2582]

i did about two acres of very thick overgrown sumac with a setup like this with a ten inch blade. worked amazing. i recommend an overpowered weed eater as your tool of choice for this. i had a two handled one that could adjust the speed of the blade with a handle and it made it super easy to avoid over heating and even on the slowest speed it got work done, just slower lol.

[@CharlesAdeyemi1]

Oh please I’m considering this. Can you help with more specific gear recommendation? I intent to tackle 5 hectares using this and I’m in a tropical forest area.

[@joseps2986]

Nooóoóooo lookooo!!!!!! Se t traba ese disco en la madera y se t gira toda la herramienta y t corta hasta el alma!!!!!!!!!! Saludos desde Argentina

[@soupflood]

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[@brocksamson3282]

How well does it work against zombies?

[@squatchinabush]

Wow 7 million views? My bro and I been putting saw blades on weedwhackers to clear dirtbike trails and airsoft courses in the woods for long time...who knew youtubers would find it so fascinating

[@getchasome6230]

Yeah I remember a friend of the family making one of those back in the late 80s.

[@greenrancher350]

Same here, we did this at least 25 years ago to clear out under brush in wooded areas. Just got to think safe when using it and have nobody around you because of the kind back. 🚑

[@mansardmanor3869]

I like Thinking out of the box Put a concrete blade Expansion lines, done Tear down stucco on walls, done Cut mesh wire, done Put a propeller, fishing boat motor, done Put a wheel, skateboard motor, done Gotta be willing to think outta the box

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

Have done this using circular saw blades over 20 years. Even had a special washer made to account for the different size arbor hole. I like it better than the above set up because I can cut trees up to 6" trees level with the ground. The above setup has too much stuff below the blade to do that. As far as being dangerous, in my opinion, this is MUCH safer than using a chainsaw. The blade is a long way from you. I find it safer also not using the blade guard. Just gets in the way and just trying to maneuver around it can be more perilous than having it on. Saying this, take my advice at your own risk.

[@tonsssedell4318]

Circular toothed blades need a different style of blade guard. Metal, compact and almost touching the blade. Power tools that are meant to be used with these blades have mounting holes on the angle drive for this. You are right, the weedeater guard is useless in this use scenario.

[@chiya2006]

Why companies don’t make this ? It’s lighter to carry than a saw with long stick that is perfect for hard to reach branches

[@limitedplay]

you can buy attachments and convert them by factory specs. This is just cooler, more durable and cheaper

[@joseguardiola7021]

Great weapon for zombie apocalypse

[@trujillo1013ify]

Jose Guardiola 😁😁😁😁😁 you need to stop watching the walking dead 😁😁😁

[@nicktichon349]

To loud for zombies

[@joseguardiola7021]

Nick Tichon wrong I have an electric ego weedeater😜🤠

[@dfields9511]

Getting ready for the zombie apocalypse ehh

[@artiefischel2579]

People in these comments going nuts about how "dangerous" this is. Compare the risk of this rig kicking back on you, with the blade a good 4' away, and a chainsaw kicking back on you, with the blade maybe 1' away and the pivot point that your hands make situated so the blade will kick back straight into your forehead. This is much safer than a chainsaw. Also if you're cutting limbs you're standing on the ground with this rig compared to maybe perched up on a ladder with a chainsaw?

[@smarterthanyou9090]

You're not supposed to preach COMMON SENSE to dumb shits. You will be censored by Jewtube and called a conspiracy theorist.

[@duncanhoyle3662]

Use a Stihl clearing saw blade designed for the job. Similar to a circular saw blade except they have don't have carbide teeth. They'll take the high rpm without shattering, which is what tends to happen with circular saw blades. You also need a more powerful machine - Stihl FS4600 series or above. And fit the correct metal guard. Perfect for small saplings. Useless on grass

[@tomthompson7400]

see above ,, buy the right tool for the job , dont become the tool in the video.

[@Cavemale2000]

The perfect anti-zombie weapon.

[@NoferTrunions]

You need to use the guard to buck the piece you are cutting! McCulloch setup includes a new guard with a bucking arm opposite the trimmer shaft. You can bury the blade w/o any kind of kick back. The bucking arm is best in the front position.

[@MikeMillerLeatherneckMarine]

A little less crazier than the one that shows a bike chain as the "string". At least the Blade shouldn't fly off as long as the nut is tightened right. Those chains could let go at any time. Any "kick-back" is negligible or less of a worry because of a 4 foot pole between you and the blade. Not like with a chain saw where you have next to no clearance between you and the chain should there be "kick-back". As long as you don't "let go" of the weed eater, your fine. I wouldn't suggest it for "overhead" work, straight out & stumps of the right size. I could see that with no problem.

[@stanleyhape8427]

Why not just buy a blade thet is ment for this? Stihl makes a fantastic blade.👍

[@chrisbrand5728]

I've often thought about doing this same conversion! Thanks!

[@MrMicrolin]

Well that looks funking deadly

[@joelrausch4824]

Beware if using to cut brush at ground level .hitting a stone or rock or tee post will result in the blade shedding a tooth or two which may or may not imbed itself in your leg

[@brynleylewis7390]

Well said, totally agree

[@kirtadams6688]

THis looks like the perfect solution to the Arizona weeds. Our weeds here are so hearty that even the metal wire filled plastic cutter cord doesn't stand up to them. Our dandelions grow 8 feet+ if not trimmed and their trunks are like concrete.

[@trechospensamentos8115]

Uu .

[@garymucher9590]

I made an adapter to use any table saw blade (carbide is the best) on my weed eater/trimmer. And I've used it like that for well over 10 to 15 years now. It will cut through most anything up to 6" diameter instantly. So you seriously have to keep everybody way back and use extreme caution so you don't cut yourself. A shoulder strap is a must!

[@antoniocarter8245]

Gary Mucher what did you make the adapter out of

[@garymucher9590]

I actually made it out of stainless steel. I turned it down to fit the shaft, which is smaller then the typical saw blade center opening, and then made it to also fit in the blade opening with a washer like section to hold everything tight. And if you chose to do that, use the cheapest carbide blade you can find. The less tips actually works better then a lot of tips. I guess it cuts rougher and therefore quicker. IDK.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Damn it’s a Frankenstein Weed eater chainsaw pretty damn cool

[@grumblycurmudgeon]

Wow. "Tell me without telling me you're not actually a doctor."

[@brunnerdg]

He's the weed whip DOCTOR!!!

[@smarterthanyou9090]

What are you talking about?

[@Overwatch9]

@@smarterthanyou9090 I think he was reffering to the injuries caused if that thing flies off and hits you. I am actually here before the first use to see how safe it is...

[@shed.projects5150]

Not speeding the footage up would give a more realistic idea of how long it takes to cut.

[@mervjb809]

Looks like a good toenail trimmer

[@jaeweld19]

Did this 20 years ago and I was 15 to cut down a bunch of weeds behind my dad's house. Works like a champ!

[@mark1vietvet]

I did this years ago, I did this in addition to SAFETY! 1. Eye Protection, I wore a helmet with a face screen. 2. I moved the front grip closer to the saw head for better leverage and control (You, be your own judge). 3. I used a pair of baseball catcher shin guards. 4. I used a fine circular saw blade. Put it together, I shimmed it with a washer. Then I started cutting with dry & small wood up to bigger and wetter and understood the torque and pull it can exert from the density of the wood. Be careful!.

[@mark1vietvet]

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[@mark1vietvet]

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[@dinkul903]

Excellent for home defense too!

[@tomahawky1]

Especially afterwards....

[@howiedewin3688]

Reminds me of the flail tanks of WWII that terrified the Germans, thinking they were for clearing soldiers not mines.

[@herberthoppe68]

You can buy an application like this original from Stihl as well! But its a good idea to use a Circular Saw blade

[@hansschicklgruber7804]

Imam to i ja, a mogu samo reći da treba s tim oprezno baratati. Što se tiče učinka absolutno se slažem s tim, a ostali neka svaki uređuje svoj vrt kako god želi... Pozdrav iz Zaboka 🇭🇷😊😊😊🇭🇷

[@palangnar3588]

Best explain without a word saying, good job, thank you .

[@ILIK3HATERZ]

Hell yea! Work smarter not harder!

[@vlstyles]

Done this for years. Poor man's chain saw

[@AndreiIR000]

Cool man! It looks like out of a horror movie, though..

[@doctuhmazing]

Dangerous looking chit, mang!

[@woza8319]

This should keep the kids happy for hours thanks for the idear

[@what.the...]

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[@lynnh7694]

Old school but, effective!

[@michaelrobertson8795]

They've had them for years back in the 80s clear 10 acres of brush with them

[@altinobatista8058]

Gostei muito de saber de tantas variedades!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@EricFarmer01]

I remember the old Speed Racer cartoons, the Mach 5 had saw blades that popped out the front and would cut a path through the forest.

[@m.a.vestal8253]

That would be a great zombie destroyer!!!...

[@user-tn4bu9ji3i]

Подобным диском косить траву это жесть)))

[@johnantonucci8998]

What a great idea I will be doing this with my weeder Thanks you for sharing

[@rondo2k350]

Good for a Final Destination sequel scene.

[@muhamadridayatullah6272]

Obey safety rules broo.. i have 46 stitches.. i've learned my hard lesson

[@petercross8871]

This is one dangerous bit of kit, plastic shield, used at head height, no leg protection when used on the ground, hope he is well covered for medical insuance

[@elchivo9034]

Peter Cross no common sense

[@bennyyoyo9527]

and funeral also.

[@ramonmesta4414]

scary ,but good, i like it

[@brynleylewis7390]

PLEASE NOTE :--- NEVER put just any saw blade onto a strimmer as the blade could shatter and somebody could get seriously injured, put a purpose made cutting blade by a reputable company like stihl etc which is probably carbide steel, you don't want to put yourself or anybody else at risk of injury do you!? BE CAUTIOUS AND SAFE

[@testdriver3146]

Sweden: Offering classes for interested forest workers for free. USA: Hold my beer!

[@mattvatterott2765]

Steel doesn't shatter. It's ductile. Any cheap metal blade can be used without risk of shatter.

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

When have you ever seen anything made of steel shatter?

[@dfgyuhdd]

Trimmers typically have about 1/3 the power of a decent chainsaw. Do you want to spend your entire weekend cutting limbs or 1/3 of it?

[@tncorgi92]

For higher limbs it would be better, though - no climbing a ladder to reach each one. (Yes I know they make tree saws but they're expensive. )

[@mikestout9349]

I’ve been doing this for twenty years. I just use regular skilsaw blades. You have to drill the center hole out from five eighths to one inch though. If you do that it has to be perfectly centered. If you don’t it’ll wobble like heck.

[@Halakah7]

What in the world do you use to drill with?

[@mikestout9349]

ᕼᗩᒪᗩᖽᐸᗩᕼ work it up in steps with a drill press. You have to be careful those saw blades are tough.

[@mikepenney1812]

On my Stihl i use the larger diameter hole blades and have a store bought spacer to bring it down to 25.4 mm. Just make sure rpm rating is ok and use a smallish diameter blade. Used these for 20 odd yrs without issues.

[@danellsimmers9263]

Here in New Zealand a circular saw blade attachment is pretty common place on scrub bars/line trimmers/ weedeaters...

[@clevernamehere7559]

Sold over the counter?

[@jimosullivan4866]

to improve it , especially in green timber , try using a blade with less teeth .

[@emilianoguejiacampo2343]

La sierra es de tungsteno no deverias usarla como cortadora de cesped, ya que puede pegar sobre una piedra y el desprendimiento de dicho material seria como una bala, alguien podria salir erido o echarias a perder el disco, para estas herramientas cada extencion o perferico desempeña su respectivo trabajo.

[@user-rr6rq8sw3m]

This works good...but extremely dangerous...try to not cut off your feet and legs.

[@kevinconnelly365]

Great idea !!! I have a blade with chain saw links on it works great also

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

I tried those but the chain dulls quickly in my experience. Try the carbide blades. They cut nearly as fast at the start but will last MUCH longer.

[@williamtell7682]

Looks like something out of a horror movie 😱