Trading An Echo Trimmer For Something Much Worse

[@sticustom]

Friends are worth more than money.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@christopherchang115]

I once did have an echo SRM-2100. Which is the older version of this one. I loved it until it was ran over and destroyed by my crazy grandfather. Now I have a 2007 echo srm-230 and it’s now my favorite trimmer I’ve ever used! These old echos were always awesome. Thanks for another awesome video! And I agree friends and the important people in your life matter more than money!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for sharing

[@Thelawnmower278]

Why did he run it over?😂

[@christopherchang115]

@@Thelawnmower278 no idea why, I wasn’t there when it happened, maybe he just didn’t see it I have no idea lol

[@Thelawnmower278]

@@christopherchang115 thank you, some grandpas run a lot of things over. 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nice trade in my book. I don't "charge" my friends. Most show up with a 6-pack of suds, or shop rags, or brake cleaner anyways as a gesture, and I am grateful. I'm pretty much treat people like I want to be treated. Does your friend even realize the lopsided value of the two trimmers? Not that it really matters... you both seem happy with the deal, and that's what counts.

[@ccastaneda669]

Is true friendship is worth more than money. Any trade that both parties are happy, is a good trade. You did the right thing.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

well said

[@tjclarke4604]

That was the right move, you did your friend a solid, and that good fortune will come back to you in time. Good job!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for that, I appreciate it.

[@45AMT]

They're good friends and that comes first. helping each other out is what it's all about. You did the right thing and good on you for doing it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@robertmailhos8159]

You did what felt right to you on this trade for you and your friend

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you !

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE your welcome I.h.g

[@randyc2525]

Nothing wrong with helping friends, family, and neighbors. I do it all the time. Like you, most of my stuff is curb finds or cheap garage sale stuff so it doesn’t cost me much.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice, curb finds are the best!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I like the Ryobi trimmers because they are a good bang for the buck but those old 210's are sturdy trimmers. If you take care and put the correct mix in them it just might outlast you.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I ran Stihl mix and never had any trouble but non-ethanol gas does better.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@lewiemcneely9143 It might, I run regular pump gas with BlackMax mix and it works pretty well. In my mind, the money I save not buying canned fuel will buy me a new set of tools in about 2 years 🙂

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I got my tools years ago when I was on the dams and bought odds and ends as needed from then on. Now that we have the battery blowers my collection of Tru-fuel gallons will last the Stihl and Echo for years. They just blow the mower off of clippings so far now. But the Stihl orange bottle worked so good I was scared to try and take the plug out of the 45 because it had been there for years and still ran fine.@@GuysPlayingWithTools

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

completely agree with you

[@davidpasquale8498]

Nice trimmer, mine is a srm225, have for 9 cutting seasons now, never a problem, like you I take care n maintenance my equipment 😊

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Right on

[@ethanmiller3935]

I feel like you did the right thing, especially considering you didn't really like giving him the ryobi in the first place.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you !

[@rickthelian2215]

Friendship is important and I say that your a true friend, anyhow you sold them a ryobi earlier with cash so it’s a fantastic deal for them noting that they wanted to give you money and you declined the offer. There’s only so many times you can say no😊

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you got that right, and thank you !

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Friends don't scorch friends and that was just a typical Echo start. Time don't mean much to them. Blessings

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you got that right

[@word1901]

good to see i'm not the only person who will do things for friends without expecting anything in return

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@electroddxful]

A good friend is worth more than money. You did the right thing 👍🙏👍🙏

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@MaxtheLandscapingGuy-j4m]

The answer to your question on where the trimmer came from like six years ago, you made a video about this echo trimmer not getting up to full speed and it was because the spark arrestor was clogged. that’s where this trimmer came from.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow that's pretty amazing you know that. Thanks

[@anonymousplanetfambly4598]

I used to allow myself to be taken advantage of like this in exchange for greater potential future returns. This was how my father used to do business with his friends, who were Silent Generation. Needless to say...I don't do that any more as that mentality died with the Silent Generation. Charity begins at home in the modern age.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like this comment

[@johnhyde5841]

Money's not everything!! I pick up old mowers, blowers and trimmers and get them running and if a friend or neighbor needs one, I just give it to them. I will also repair any friend or neighbors machines for the cost of parts. If their machine is not repairable I give them something that is running and ready to go to work for them. My wife questions my sanity, but if I can help someone, I'm ok with that!!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow that's very nice of you!

[@7spaceninja]

Something I keep seeing is your nozzle, what is it? Where can I find it? I love the straight beam of water it sprays.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it's actually an airless paint sprayer from Harbor Freight, I just water in a bucket to feed it. Great pressure that won't hurt your skin and it uses very little water.

[@christophermarshall5765]

I think along similar lines you do.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice, thank you for this

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

Well like you say, it’s your equipment you do with it what you want! I would have asked a little extra for the trade but that’s me😂

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Mike Jones!

[@socas_nic]

A friend of mine is into 3D printing. I take pictures of his projects completely free of charge and my photos are of very good quality. One day, he told me i have something for you to photograph, and he given me a 3D printed AA battery case for my rechargeable eneloop batteries i have for my lights and flash which was greatly appreciated. Friendships are like quality trimmers. Low maintenance if you take care of them just a bit 👌

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow, I like they way you put that!

[@edrodrigues5623]

No money from your friend, it's a friend so that's what you do.. I've given 2 mowers to friends this year when theirs got stolen and it really didn't cost me nothing it was a carb cleaning and some maintenance.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice!

[@BADD400]

I think what you did is good, my question is did you repair the tank or replaced the tank?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I haven't done the video on it yet, but I did order a new tank on the chance I need to.

[@BADD400]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE looking forward to the video on that.

[@paulmall4162]

Not at all. I would of did the exact same thing. A good friend is a good friend. If you take care of them, they will take care of you. And if they don't, then they are not a good friend. I hook my buddies up with small engine repair all the time as they help me out with things that I'm not so good at.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

well said!

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? I believe that you made the right choice. I believe in keeping friendships for as long as possible but then again it have some that aren't worth it at all.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you !

[@liljoeii6091]

I agree with you a hundred percent thank you for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem and thank you

[@williamcarl4200]

Machines are a dime a dozen. Taking care of others is far more valuable.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

well said!

[@Patrick4959]

well what you did was just fine really plus it,s not a financial greed like what i have seen on online sellings like facebook market place as a primary example etc.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are correct, the prices I've seen have been really crazy lately

[@Patrick4959]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yep too right mate plus all those type of greedy dough likers care about is simply money the little thief's plus cheating people too.

[@jwayne777]

You did your buddy a solid. Thats cool

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@richardboggs9428]

You did right by your friend

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you !

[@joelmollenkopf3767]

Interesting

[@briantii]

I’d have done the same. Just not worth a few bucks.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you

[@peachsncream5808]

Gday brother , my misses brought home a 4 stroke Honda gx35 line trimmer from a garage sale . It runs well - but when I put it on full throttle and then let go the cable releases fine . But the control arm at the carb Sticks open , and I need to manually release it from the sticking point . Once I start to get it unstuck from the fully open position ….it flick’s back the rest of the way buy it’s self just fine . And thoughts 💭🤷 👣🦘👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

interesting, there should be a small metal roller that the top of the barrel rolls on. I wonder if someone took the carb apart and that roller fell out. That missing roller might be enough to cause it to stick open. If you want I'd just replace the carb, and keep the original as a backup.

[@peachsncream5808]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you for the advice I will check it out and let ya know how it works out. 👣🦘👍