How to BULLETPROOF A SPEEDFEED TRIMMER HEAD!! Lawncare Hack

[@72pinebarron]

Another perfect example why YT is great. Such a great idea! “Go slow and mow”.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Hope it helps.

[@Altamahacat]

I found out that if you use a grade 8 bolt it lasts longer. Also, the shank of the bolt only has to be 3/4 of an inch long. Appreciate the video.🍻

[@wykkydjvc]

WOULDNT IT WORK BETTER AND LAST LONGER IF YOU ADDED A WASHER TO THE BUMP SIDE GIVING MORE STRENGTH TO THE CAP BY ABSORBING MORE OF THE FORCE AND DISTIBUTING THE BALANCE OF REMAINING KINETIC ENERGY TO A WIDER AREA OF THE CAP?

[@shauste]

I was thinking the same thing

[@JulieJ-nl5vn]

Thank you for the video. Very good idea. The main reason I watched the video though, was to see which way that darn spring went in. I've had this for maybe....12 years, but got a new trimmer head and at the same time it ran out of fuel, for some reason the string broke on both ends and there was no way to get it out unless the head was taken apart. I didn't realize I had it in wrong and it flew apart ...sooooo....off to KZbin I went. Thank you again! By doing this, I won't even have to get a new one for awhile.

[@drewreylea1]

Can you show how you attached that verticutter piece to the back of the aerator? Did you build that or is it a unit you can purchase?

[@ronhart4166]

I used to put a short lag screw(bolt) in the Sthil bumpers !! It would extend the life for awhile but I don't know about "Bulletproof" 🤣 . I just went to the speed feed heads myself and love not having any drag on the head. Makes a perfect level cut on Thick Augustine yards when you have large areas to trim. Good tip 👍

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Yeah the bolt doesn't create lag in my experience. I ran a bolt in my old echo trimmer and it lasted until trimmer stopped working

[@Yhrim70]

Thanks for the Upgrade Tips! Just bought a new Speed Feed 450, and did the upgrade before I installed it... Glad it ended up fitting my trimmer lol **UPDATE: My bolt went missing! First time out I had been cutting for probably an hour or so when the cheap line the head comes with ran out, so I went to refill the head with line, and the bolt was gone. not really sure how it loosed up, as I had it tightened down as much as possible. After I got back to the barn later, I took the head apart and the nut was still inside. I replaced the bolt and used a nylon lock nut this time instead of a regular nut. i also added some thread lock too. A left handed bolt/nut might also work but I don't have any and wasn't going to bother buying one. I don't expect I'll ever have to replace it again with a locknut and threadlock, But if it ever did it again somehow, I'd replace it with a left hand threaded bolt/nut.

[@Customsouthernarms]

The 400 and the 450 are the same, correct? The 450 just holds more string?

[@Yhrim70]

@@Customsouthernarms I think that's the only difference between the two. I can fill this 450 with about 21ft of .095 Maxpower Twisted line. Lasts a good while with the Max line, even with all the heavy weeds and light brush I cut on our property. And cutting around fences too. Usually takes me between 3 to 5 hours to cut everything, so more line is gooder :-)

[@Mazza666]

@@Customsouthernarms 450 is made for bigger engines

[@jim7smith]

Yes, the one he showed in the video was a self-locking nylon nut.

[@machughes3369]

Yes a reverse thread, or if regular thread use a lock washer with some glue, sounds like the bolt spinned off on you

[@bradbarefoot2986]

There is another way ... get you some 1/2" conical washer (cup shaped) they are about 2" outside diameter. Sand the inside of the washer, sand the face of the bump head. Now center the washer and mark it. Then put some silicone sealant on the washer, mash it flash, wipe off the access. Let dry overnight. Total expense about $1, no drilling, no nuts an bolts to add extra weight to a string head that already weights just over a pound. Did this this past summer on my trimmer and while shiney, no head wear.

[@atomatom6442]

And just add a washer on outer side, under bolt head... Good idea!!

[@thelobster6313]

Thanks, Good advice, saved me cash. I always prefer to mend, rather than throw away. Cheers DS

[@josephmead8265]

Hey man did can you measure that bolt for me would be great to get the measurement from ya before I order 4 bolts

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

1" or .75 will work

[@GlynRobinson]

My speed feed with .095 line gets in the ground way to much. When you try trimming the Bermuda it pulls the line all the way to the ground causing a brown spot. Almost every time you try to trim with it. Good KZbin channel!

[@ralphhearnjr]

I think I have lost my mind. I did this to a trimmer head three years ago. I found a deal on some after market speed feed heads (5 for $35) . I now have 5 speed feed trimmer heads with a bolt, 2 flat washers, a lock washer and nut. I can't burn through enough string with this idea. I used a lock washer under the nut so the nut won't walk itself loose. Great idea thanks for the instructional video

[@josephmead8265]

Tryin to find bolt length man if you could let me know

[@ralphhearnjr]

@@josephmead8265 1 inch 3/8 bolt

[@peteduncan921]

Probably best to use a nut with a nylon locking insert (Nylock is one brand) to make sure that the nut does not loosen. That's what appears to have been used in this video.

[@ROOSTER-ql5fs]

How Long did it last and how much do you mow?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

It lasted a few months. We mow Monday-Friday.

[@norwayblackmetal1]

Nice hack my friend, I'm locking for a Eyelets Sleeve replacement hack I lost mines

[@bernardsaucier2062]

You gave me a genius tip !!! Thanks ,, So easy !!!

[@jeffreyb3238]

Excellent idea!!! From down here 🦘

[@mattlac3061]

I use echo now. never did this on an echo head. but I used to do it on stihl heads. works with stihl also. anyway thanks for the vid. I subscribed.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Thanks

[@donsouthwick5191]

Nice idea, however.. The steel bolt head when tapped on certain rocks or weathered concrete will likely cause a spark; the flint and steel concept. My concern, mostly regarding the drought-prone western states is a random spark in dry grass causing a wildland fire. Saving money on trimmer head replacements is a consideration but don't forget the possibility of paying for fire suppression costs if you are at fault. I might suggest an alternative to the steel bolt. My brother-in-law had a propane business. I went along to help on a few delivery runs. I noticed he had a brass hammer mounted on the working end of his delivery truck. His reply to my question about this unusual tool was, "A brass hammer is less apt to cause a spark than a steel hammer." Makes sense to prevent sparks around propane gas. I try to always consider safety to self and others. Fire season in the western US is a worrisome time where dry vegetation is extremely flammable. Any sort of mechanized mowing or trimming of non irrigated vegetation is seriously discouraged. I can't say for sure that a brass bolt would be better, they are more expensive. As they say, food for thought.

[@EclipseLawnCare]

Nice hack! Gonna give it a try.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

It works great with speed feed.

[@voodoomotion5855]

Great idea! Can you also hand turn the speed feed to make more line come out? I'm sure i saw somebody do it, much faster to tap but they wear down unless we use your bulletproof method 😊

[@TheCrittercam001]

Awesome and useful tip brother!♥

[@brianas420]

You need a washer on the outside and a lock washer on the inside

[@Boobtube.]

he used a nylon locking nut. No reason for a lock washer on inside.

[@l.c.6321]

Thanks very clever.

[@bugfresh1]

Now that's a good tip!!!

[@kapaiti5387]

Good thinking man 👍

[@Jasha333]

Maybe a carriage bolt would work better if your worried about damaging customers sidewalks

[@mattlac3061]

it does

[@popoandsonlawncare710]

Wonder how its gonna wear down, I like the idea and ended buying just the caps from Amazon. I wondering if you'll be able to take off nut to replace it. I'll def try this out cause I wanna see how long itll last. Thanks man

[@machughes3369]

Probably just a little grinding if the head of bolt is worn , drill bit or what ever you got laying around to grind the thin bolt head off

[@THE-zv7vj]

thank you thank you thank you.. If i knew you Id Buy you a couple beers.

[@Boilerking76123]

Probably can put a fender washer under the bolt head for more surface area. Great tip, Thanks

[@Fabes002]

Use a carriage bolt. It's not like you're ever going to take it off. ;)

[@dafyddlewis89]

My spring popped out yesterday :( I'm doing this with the next one!

[@amkortradinginc.5379]

Check out Tri-clone trimmer head on your next tough weed eating day's

[@jimdoss6336]

Man that is a great idea I will be doing this

[@brandonmurphy4657]

Put a washer on it

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

Hey bro I don't think I would want a speed feed on a sthil, still good info and good stuff!!

[@THE-zv7vj]

why??

[@josephmead8265]

^^^ the trainable re!@&/ed. All it takes is a spacer that comes with the head man.

[@socrpop]

Good advice. Thanks.

[@1thinkhealthy]

Wood a nylon bolt work? Just in case the steel bolt is too rough.

[@pastorbrucebeach5506]

Neat idea! Hey, see a JD zero turn in background. I'm about to buy one. Can you give me any reviews or post a video of a review?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

It's a 648r quicktrack. Very nice machine. I have a few videos on it.

[@pastorbrucebeach5506]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare Thank you so much. I've been looking at the 652r quicktrack and the 915e zero turn. Trying to decide between the two of them.

[@MrRecklessryan]

Is there a way to fix this once the spring has already shot through 🤣

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Nope

[@MrRecklessryan]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare dang 🤣 thanks for the response, I'll bulletproof the next one I guess.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

@@MrRecklessryan It works well. MAke sure its centered.

[@ianhinrichsendrummer2113]

Great idea! 🙂 👍🏻

[@theallaroundguy2399]

You need to grind the boot down some. If not, it catches and causes the head to dip causing trimmer burn on the grass.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

It works fine without grinding. No catches.

[@jameslund221]

Great fix

[@bradl4761]

Bomb proof would be a reverse thread bolt/nut!

[@CamdenGardenSolutions]

Good idea mate 👍🏻

[@GrassNectar]

Badass video man. Why didn't Echo of this

[@tonyslawncare]

Great idea bro

[@hphillips7425]

Nice👍

[@glorious.warrior]

Brilliant

[@pacospete4299]

carriage bolt .......

[@kevinhandy751]

Patten it before echo does real clever!!!!!☺☺☺☺

[@TheReevessss]

Echo won't. Manuf. want you spending $ on their Inferrior ideas.

[@TheReevessss]

Echo won't. Want you spending more often & regular.

[@jakeschisler7525]

That was a good way to fix that!

[@mufasaking1825]

Very nice to know.

[@0Myles0]

I like it a lot.

[@sirhorsechoker]

It's several comments about speed feeds dragging the ground or making brown marks... Y'all just can't weedeat lol

[@machughes3369]

LOL. . .well I guess it depends on the type terrain, I have to be very aggressive with head where I live , not so much if it's a small suburb house

[@Bob_Adkins]

Next time try a fender bolt.

[@trmeriwether1216]

Good vid...im tired of buying speed feed caps.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

No prob. It works

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

👍

[@datrucksdavea2080]

cool, ty

[@luisage7061]

I like that

[@ryansavage5744]

I applaud the effort, but I'm trying to prevent fires with my trimmer, not start them 🔥

[@machughes3369]

That would be an interesting test, though I doubt it would ignite that would be interesting to get some fire starter husk and see how many times you gotta grind that bolt directly on the husk to start it 🧐 I imagine it's not like a angle grinder sending sparks but you never know there could be a micro spark somewhere between the bolt

[@jeffhunter69]

This trashed my head. Dummest thing ive done from KZbin. Do only if you hate your trimmer head

[@machughes3369]

I imagine if it's worn too thin it wouldn't work but if you did it before while it's still thick it would work great