Which Trimmer Brush Blade is Best? Let's find out!

[@ProjectFarm]

I greatly appreciate all of the video suggestions! Below are the links to the blades tested but recommend shopping around for a better price! Thanks again, Todd Forester: amzn.to/2FOtvDD Renegade: amzn.to/3jhL5hV Renegade Hybrid: amzn.to/2Ysd0n0 Craftop: amzn.to/32kWFBI

[@JB-1138]

Hey, Really good info. Thanks for the slow motion camera work. I bought some cheap blades on Amazon that broke all the teeth off. Now I can make a more informed decision.

[@bobkin611]

Dude. You should really remove the link. These products are irresponsible to even produce. Its extremely dangerous and will kill someone. Its a giant sawblade just feet away from your angle spinning in all directions. God forbid someone uses these and they catch and fly back at the user. You have a responsibility to your fans to promote safety. And buying any of these is probably the exact opposite of that 😅. Love your videos man. I appriciate all the work you do. You've saved me time and money for sure. But this video is just not one that I would personally recommend. I don't want anyone getting the idea that these do anything but put you in unnecessary risk.

[@philgar7786]

Well, I am still having a hard time figuring out what cordless weed eaters can use a brush blade by just swapping out the head.

[@ronscopes]

Which Stihl trimmer were you using ?

[@user-qj5pc4pj9k]

Could you please help with the model of your brush cutter?

[@Kamel419]

wood workers: table saws are the most dangerous power tool renegade blade: hold my beer

[@ProjectFarm]

Lol

[@Folsomdsf2]

table saw on a stick

[@piciu256]

Technically it is a table saw blade on a stick, please keep in mind that it's not possible to cut yourself with a blade that's on a stick far from you held by a harness.

[@diarmuid858]

@@piciu256 I think some people could tbh

[@piciu256]

@@diarmuid858 well, I'm talking in general, not if someone actively tried to do so with improperly installed tool or one had long enough legs.

[@Matt-dy7uq]

I use the wire weed eaters because having a giant spinning blade a couple feet from my ankles terrifies me

[@nicholasdowns3502]

Matt, while I agree, the wire or cord ones won’t got through burdock plant stems like the Kraftop blade, we have one and it works great, but still have a few cord ones to compliment the blade trimmer.

[@loktom4068]

If you have a helper or s kid nearby it can be extremely deadly.

[@canned2619]

It's not like a chainsaw where you have constant torque so if it hits you, it most likely won't do any major damage (depending on the blade of course). That being said you should always be careful with such equipment.

[@cowboy9316]

The wire is actually more dangerous than the blade... the wire has a bigger chance to snap than the blade

[@Matt-dy7uq]

Cowboy 93 I’ve spent years doing landscaping and lawn care. The wire is absolutely not more dangerous than the blade, why would you even think that

[@freshlysaltedfishing8500]

Red, so it matches your blood when you lose a leg. Edit: This joke went over a lot of people's heads. Calm down, literal crew relax and have a laugh sometimes.

[@mathewmolk2089]

Can you please tell me how you are going to get the blade close enough to your leg with out having someone hold the trimmer for you so you can walk up to the blade? - I'd really like to know how you could do that.? BTW, What do you think of chain saws ?

[@AmosMosesJr]

I had a neighbor lose a leg, albeit a different style blade where a chunk broke off.

[@ABEL-cd2sp]

J Man one moment you’re cutting glass the next you’re on the ground with your leg having such a clean cut through it that you’re mesmerized and shocked. I mean I suppose it cut into his leg because to break the tibia, well you might have a better chance cutting steel

[@AmosMosesJr]

@@ABEL-cd2sp not exactly sure, he cut off his leg a couple years before I moved into the neighborhood. I didn't want to ask how exactly it happened. From what he told me one of three pivoting blades broke loose and hit his leg. He said the blade was steel (not plastic). He had to crawl back to the house with his leg dangling.

[@ABEL-cd2sp]

J Man how the freak he cut through his damn tibia and fibula we will never know but that thing better have been spinning FAST because it takes quite a ton of force to cut right through bone in a single cut

[@miztatone918]

I cant believe I just watched someone weedeat a tree down .... incredible Haha!

[@briangillman735]

There is a tool for that....its called a chainsaw!

[@thewilddinkus8026]

@@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr you can buy a saw for 5 bucks at a yard sale. And if you didnt want that small tree why let it grow? There would have been many chances to mow down the sapling or trim it. Or buy clippers either you live in an area where you need a saw for your property or you have a small enough property that you would see the tree starting to grow

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

@@thewilddinkus8026 Maybe you just bought a property and the yard needs cleaning.

[@thewilddinkus8026]

@@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr then its worth buying a saw for like 5 bucks or use a handsaw

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

@@thewilddinkus8026 Na I don't feel like getting that low.

[@brotherlove100]

My fave attachment for my trimmer is the neighbour kid

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Can you elaborate on that? Lol

[@savagebrownies5835]

@@Mikey-ym6ok the kid cuts the grass

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

@@savagebrownies5835 lol was thinking something way different

[@savagebrownies5835]

@@Mikey-ym6ok lmao I can imagine

[@harrylucht837]

My favorite attachment for my trimmer is napalm

[@gavin5861]

"and today we are going to be trying out some zombie defense weapons"

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Great point

[@Keyno77]

EXACTLY

[@dmgraham69]

Project Farm, just an average person trying to show us not to get screwed over by the products on the market. Excellent Video keep them coming. if I had more than 2 thumbs they would all be up :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@tuckera1879]

I love how he's not biased too

[@lenoob2800]

"We need a chainsaw!" "Nah, I got my trimmer" Thanks for the video though!

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Thank you

[@royalefarms7637]

I recommend wearing a pair of chainsaw chaps when using a blade I got a peice of wire in my leg one time

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank you

[@jacobh503]

I'd second that, I haven't used any saw blades on a trimmer, but I've had some grass trimmer kick up and cut my leg pretty deep. Pants and chaps seem like a good idea.

[@אוריפלסי]

@@ProjectFarm skin will heal, pants don't, besides good fun making the metal detectors bleep.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Or if you got welding chaps on hand. Works well too

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

@@אוריפלסי lol hope you're joking. Just hope it doesn't hit an artery

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

I like how other channels have popped up with garbage videos trying to copy your channel. Syrup in an engine? Now thats just plain unrealistic. At least you seem to show things that might makes sense to joe blow attempting to find an alternative to something in his shop in a pinch. Keep up the good work buddy. Hope all is well.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@scott8919]

I still find enjoyment seeing people put random crap in their engines. They both have their place.

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

@@scott8919 fair enough, i see your point. You do have to admit though that no one can compare when it comes to the tests of Project Farm. Im still mulling over what his background might be.

[@Bl4ckw0lf1]

Did they have any original, organic maple cured syrup and smokey bacon grease?

[@dimitar4y]

"life hack" videos are not "hacks" in computer hacks; but hacks like the derogative term.

[@OldBuford]

"ideal for all brush cutting applications", also has chainsaw like teeth. " *BLADE IS FOR CUTTING GRASS. THIS THING COULD KILL YOU IF YOU USE IT TO CUT BRUSH* " 🤔 (edit) ITS ALSO CALLED "FORESTER"! HAHAHA

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. How about that fine print!

[@l4d2160]

I suspect that's there as a CYA measure....

[@Justin-C]

Legalese "cover your arse".. of course, just putting a "danger" label on something terribly dangerous doesn't actually release you from any legal responsibility.

[@Bl4ckw0lf1]

So named for Forrest Gump. Run, Forrest, Run.

[@1d1hamby]

I use a 12" beaver blade with handle bar for small tree clearing.

[@PlanetMojo]

I use the Renegade blade on trees up to about 5" -- but I use it on a a brush cutter with a harness. The harness does not allow the blade to come into contact with you. I've cleared acres of small trees and brush with them and my Husqvarna 223R. The harness makes a huge difference in both safety and usability. I have videos of it's use on my channel for those interested.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@radicaicares]

This channel just keeps getting better and better, thank you very much. Maybe you could do mower blades?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and great video idea!

[@RNCHFND]

@@ProjectFarm You're the best, Todd!

[@synistrmotiv6314]

This is a great idea, there are a number of mower blades that claim unique properties like mulching. I would like to see a video like that.

[@jacobmckee5862]

A mower blade review would be superb.

[@sethg6157]

I was dumb enough to buy the gas gator I have a nice scar on my caff from the blade breaking off and shooting back in to my leg. Partly my fault for wearing jean shorts but man it only laster 10 minutes!

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow! I was surprised at how quickly I destroyed the grass gator.

[@lifesabitch90]

I had one break as well. Cutting normal grass and it exploded into my legs. Thankfully, I wear tall boots

[@boerbrabant]

If i use the normal string head im fine but if i use triple metal blade or cutting blade there is always the fear in my head that the blade breaks of and hits me. I dont really know why that is and if it could happen.

[@Bl4ckw0lf1]

@@ProjectFarm did you try to cut any concrete gnomes hair?

[@chancetolbert4852]

Dittoooo. But i was wearing carhartt double padded and it still cut through and got to my leg when it broke off

[@davidadams7134]

When I did weed control we put a metal blade on then the string on below it. Cut everything really well.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the constructive feedback!

[@zachmurphy3522]

Weed is good for u

[@SRVideoGame]

What if the string broke and that metal blade went flying at an incredible speed towards someone?

[@UnacceptableViews]

@@SRVideoGame the blade simply mounts above the string trimmer head.. i use that method when clearing brush so you get the best of both worlds. a blade for cutting small trees and the string to cut and disperse the grass. it also works well for preventing the string trimmer from bogging down as much as it has more spinning mass with the blade attached

[@Jnice62108]

@@UnacceptableViews that's the best idea ever! I'm glad this video came out because I need to set my trimmer up to go help my dad at his house. I'm going to do the blade and string hybrid. Your a genius.

[@thomaslcrawford]

When I started my search on KZbin for replacement trimmer blades, there was only one channel that I hoped had a review, yours. Your videos are the most thorough, trustworthy and often, scientific comparisons. Thank you for turning out all of these useful, informative and detailed videos. We're all lucky to have you taking your time, effort and money to make these possible for us. Please keep them coming!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

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[@tyronneshoelaces8843]

@@ProjectFarm You save me money and time. Very precious commodities. Thank you.

[@bobbm1]

"Alright, so we're gonna try this out on some light brush..." *cuts down a tree*

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching.

[@snoopdogie187]

After I looked at my upcoming project, that tree is light brush. I had two areas to clear, in two different states, and both of them seem like they came out of the jungle. Luckily both are fairly small but too big to do by hand.

[@sanjaykaaumoana-morton9310]

I just watch this guy cut trees with a weed eater....

[@ProjectFarm]

Lol

[@GavinY]

Flamethrower attachment

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea!

[@darthrevan2063]

Awe hell ya that’s a great idea lol

[@MeepChangeling]

I know your joking, but since in the US it's prefectly legal to own a flamethrower, and many people use them for brush removal, weed killing, and pest controll, there's probably a flamer attachment for a weed trimmer out there somewhere.

[@keithfiredive]

I worked Wildland Fire for 8 summers. Weed used trimmers to clear around houses, and for prepping fire lines for controlled burns. I’ve tried a few different blades and always ended up going back to the triblade. Start out the day with it razor sharp. After a few hours of abuse it can be flipped and the other side is good to go. Bring a file with you and it can be brought back to life in about 10 minutes. For medium larger brush, get the rpm up and bounce it off the limb. Bring the rpm up again and repeat till it’s cut. The key is to hit it with whacks as opposed to trying to follow through like a saw blade. I love your channel, and you commitment to getting conclusive results.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much and great tips on the triblade!

[@lifesabitch90]

Keith Connolly I did too. Same setup my guy. 2.5 GALLONS OF GAS A DAY

[@wahconah98]

I agree completely. I have a Stihl branded triblade on a larger bicycle handle trimmer and it's a monster. In woody brush up to about an inch thick, it barely slows down. Strike something that messes up your edge and you just flip it and keep going. Touch-up with a flat file is easy and keeps you in the game. While it's not as fast or efficient as the saw blades in thick material, you can chip away at occasional 3" trees without much trouble and still be much faster in mixed grass and brush environments.

[@1d1hamby]

I like to use what Stihl calls a 300mm shredder blade, not available in the States, for mulching brush and limbs.

[@wobblysauce]

+

[@EliasMcCloud]

Here in Mexico we use the old reliable MACHETE!!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

That'll get the job done!

[@pjtja9523]

Here in mexico we use are hub caps...

[@georgeortega3812]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HuskyMan77]

True 😂😂

[@alejandroreyes9975]

@KennyB B Lol

[@sunnyray7819]

Man that guy is always mowing the lawn

[@ProjectFarm]

lol

[@sunnyray7819]

@@ProjectFarm You just need to start charging the neighborhood to mow all the lawns..they will just wondering why your messing around with all these old mowers, like has has to get a new mower ever 20 minutes and it always smoking. .lol

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Unlike certain neighbor's of mine lol

[@probablyonahonda]

3:32 damn it feels good to be a gangster

[@ProjectFarm]

lol

[@Jnice62108]

Yeah obviously that company put that on there for insurance purposes. There is no way that blade was make specifically for grass

[@chriswelcome8102]

You, sir, are a treasure. I do enjoy Youtubing random crap, but as a man who is very hands on I find your stuff very informative. Cheers

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!

[@marks6663]

You're welcome

[@geronimotudor3386]

For clearing brush I use a lawn chair, matches, gasoline and a beer.

[@tangokaleidos1926]

I used your method a lot but now I use a hammock, a goat, and a beer. I don't have to pay for gas and I can drink more beer because I don't have to worry about the fire.

[@iamdarkyoshi]

Grass gator has a metal bladed option. DO NOT BUY IT. My dad used it and it lasted 5 minutes before the locking mechanism failed and it launched a blade straight through the garage wall!

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow! That's very dangerous!

[@boots7859]

I've used a couple of those since my Stihl is the model below where they start offering brush blades. I've been pretty happy with it on light brush at

[@homesteadhomie1418]

sounds like operator error.

[@iamdarkyoshi]

@@homesteadhomie1418 It was a cheap mechanism used to lock the blades in place for easy swapping

[@philipwest6478]

@@iamdarkyoshi Not sure what you did wrong I used these for two or three years and have replaced the blades no problems.

[@momouppa]

Could never find me using a blade on a brush cutter, had a blade break on me, scared me off them ever since.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@Keyno77]

I once had quality metal cutting blade break, pieces slapped me on my face good thing when it came in contact it was perpendicular to the skin and I was wearing safety goggles. Now I even wear a face shield. It scared the hell out of me, now I respect tools even more.

[@johnpossum556]

I would sharpen up that craftop and use it like a giant throwing star. Would make a great outtro!

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. I missed a great outtro opportunity!

[@Bl4ckw0lf1]

With chicken breasts and catchup mixed with corn syrup?

[@mendonesiac]

Don't tempt him, this is the gimmick free Channel, and we like it that way!

[@charlesmckinley29]

The Slingshot Channel did it.

[@jackfrost1031]

Definitely going to get one of these blades to try. I've got some hedge rows to take down. I've used a chainsaw for this kind of stuff before and it's dangerous and it destroys a chain. A video Idea I have is reciprocating sawblades. I have had some poor luck with "hi quality" blades and wasted a lot of money on them.

[@ProjectFarm]

I'll test your idea very soon! It's coming. Great video idea!

[@jackfrost1031]

Diablo carbide tipped are the MACK DADDY to me. I had to cut through a set of torsion bars on my truck and they were the only thing I could find that cut it. I tried all sorts of other blades but the Diablo were the only one that actually cut that tough metal.

[@chancetolbert4852]

I can vouch for the forester. It has been incredible. I also have the other 2 circular saws as backup. I havent worn out the forester blade yet, so i havent gotten to try them quite yet

[@phantom21629]

When I was younger we used regular circular saw blades to clear brush on the farm. They worked well but did out that it did matter what trimmer type you put it on. If you use a trimmer with a Down sweep in the shaft instead of a straight shaft and gear box it will break the shaft in no time.

[@dylanzrim1011]

Mate of mine bent many idler wheels cutting hedges

[@jeff59rt]

Now we have more PPE on to go to the grocery store then he has on with a spinning blade of death.

[@xwhels]

Project Farm uploads a video Companies : OH SH*T

[@ProjectFarm]

Lol, Thank you!

[@jeremyray599]

Loved this video, my grand father had a weed eater rigged up with thin chain and the chain last for ever... just curious if it be possible to do a video with different types of materials with like thin chain, or bailing wire, coat hanger wire or like thin rope? Or some other ideas instead of weed eater string

[@CapeCodCNC]

brush blades should only be run on trimmers with solid drive shafts and handlebar type grips for 2 hand operation. not the speedo cable kind, unless you like replacing them all the time. guess that's why they make dedicated brush cutters

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point. Thanks

[@flick22601]

The bicycle handle trimmers come with a full harness, not just a strap, which you clip the trimmer to. It makes it difficult to bring the trimmer blade close to your feet. This setup is extremely effective when cutting on a slope and your feet slip out from under you. Also makes it safer in tall weeds when you cant see your blade.

[@re49991]

Cape Cod CNC my echo srm225 came with a flex cable and it does fine with a blade

[@CapeCodCNC]

@@re49991 depends on how you use it and the blade you're using like anything else

[@safetyfirstintexas]

Never had to replace a flex shaft when using brush cutter blades (many) on my trimmer. my experience says the above statement is incorrect.

[@generalrepair8731]

Todd, The trimmer you were using was a stihl 4 mix to low of rpm for the triangular blade. I bought my blades from stihl. I did not know they made aftermarket ones I'm an OEM guy. I have two stihl FS85R two-stroke trimmers straight shaft solid shaft. And what kind of device review thing at the bottom to hold the blade on? It's supposed to have some sort of special washer that looks funny with a big can look and steel piece and then a reverse threaded nut. The reason why I say this is because I six years ago when I moved into this house I cleared a quarter acre with one of those blades that triangular one and I was going through brush and everything it was the RPM that did it I was slammed the machine back and forth they didn't break and it still runs. Excellent video I don't know a blade I like the best I kind of say the Forrester. For ease of sharpening. General repair

[@slimjim7411]

Sharpening can be a plus when you go to cut a 3" tree only to find in it's center is a old piece of barbed wire it grew up around. It's like "Why is this tree shooting sparks!?"

[@DeaDPooL-XforceX]

Perfect weapon of choice to kill zombie apocalypse-----uh I mean stubborn brush

[@ProjectFarm]

Lol

[@hejustleft]

I thought "Lady Gillette" would be included in this comparison.

[@batbawls]

3:22 "looks like it was designed to cut grass" and other quotes you'll never hear about this product.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching.

[@nymeriagloves3957]

After getting an old scythe from a neighbor id never use a weed wacker again except for up against corners. For just high grass to large weeds scythe is just as fast, lighter, cheaper, silent, dont vibrate your hands, dont need fuel. You can get away from ground bees when you chop over them cause youll hear them first. And most importantly it looks awesome so you enjoy using it.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point! Thank you

[@marco1173]

That Forester looks dangerous if it happens to loose a tooth while you're cutting brush. That's probably why the mfr doesn't recommend?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point. Thank you

[@jamisonw.327]

I would love to see a comparison of undercoatings and how they protect metal specifically from mag salt, which has recently started being sprayed on roads in my area and I'm told is far worse than regular salt for corrosion, as well as regular road salt and vibration. On another note, I don't usually comment on stuff, but your videos are a beacon of light in a sea of bias-ridden affiliated nonsense, I usually read articles about products, but google is no longer reliable since dedicated biased affiliate sites buy their "review sites" up to the top recommending their own products. I really feel like it's you, Consumer Reports, and AvE I can trust, and every other source is heavily dependent on the reviewer.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea and thanks for the positive comment!

[@alexbruns5443]

Undercoating as in like truck bed liner, raptor liner or a rubberized undercoating? Unfortunately anything that is sprayed on is not a very good rust preventer. It causes moister or water to sit inside and rot the frame or body from the inside out.

[@KansasFarmer]

I use a blade similar to the renegade. I love it. I've been using it to clear land of cedar trees and hedge trees. It beats bending over with a chainsaw any day. Plus it is a lot more time efficient. Cedar and hedge are a constant annoyance in pastures.

[@johnparrish9215]

I change out the blade on my Radial Arm Saw every year so I can use the old one on my Weedeater, it is the bomb for trimming the hedge in a hurry.

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

I’ve used the heck out the ATIE 80 carbide tooth brush cutters from PoolSupplyTown on Amazon. They sell it as a two pack for 21.95. I have cut a trail through boysenberry and willow trees that I can see from Google Earth!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Impressive!

[@robgeach8105]

I was hoping he would include an 80 tooth product. My ATIE 80t double pack from 2016 is still doing the job for me.

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

Rob Geach I did an annual trail clearing with It. Typically it took just me two days. Most of the work was dragging the cuttings out of the way. Other times Eight guys were chopping at for a weekend. Last year the crew showed up and were shocked. The path was twice as wide as before and couldn’t believe one guy did it. I work better if people aren’t in the way of the cutter and didn’t tell them I’d do it. They went on to other projects and more cold beer time.

[@catmandoe1]

The first 2 secs Is saying I dont know about you but if you listen to it multiple times is sounds weird, basically "imachooitcoobusiumcum"

[@gowingtd]

A great follow-up would be a video that tests the blades after hitting a rock. You mentioned that this is a likley scenario and from experience this is almost a guaranteed in my case. It would prove if you are correct about the hybrid being able to continue for longer then the competition. Cheers!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! Thank you

[@keithlincicum3691]

You put a smile on my face because 25 years ago I had one of the first Stihl straight trimmers and a carbide tooth blade was not available. We had 5 acres of semi-forest, so I made a bushing to put one of my old 9" carbide table saw blades on it. I cleared a lot of brush and limbs that day. KL

[@ProjectFarm]

You're very innovative! These blades get the job done quickly!

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

That Forrester blade seems like it has the potential to be a decent stump grinder if used on an edger

[@stevengovea2685]

Awesome man, love your videos and all the time and dedication you put into them to bring us useful information. You probably dont hear it enough but thank you, keep up the good work and awesome content 🤘

[@ProjectFarm]

I appreciate that!

[@willjones1508]

Wow! Like the safety tips and cautions. "I can do this, I'm getting a Renegade hybrid."

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@robc.5745]

Ok so on your advice I bought the renegade hybrid , Which I had something like that before, I put it on and am oh so pleased with that it's a beast ,I also ordered the Craftop 3 bladed 1 for light brush and grass, I don't have that yet, But after watching this video you certainly have done your homework and anyone that wants to work less at it should TAKE THIS ADVICE, Thank you...PS I also subbed.Well It's been weeks since this review and I did get to use the craftop 3 bladed blade and am also very pleased with it, A win -win situation for me, Thank you.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! I believe you'll be very pleased with the craftop too. I really like both of those blades. Thanks again!

[@lyle6816]

I have found and purchased a surplus WW11 FLAME Thrower that beats all trimmers hands down! My neighbors and the local fire fighters frown on me using it I don't care!

[@ProjectFarm]

Impressive!

[@roycezaro1998]

Since you know about World War Eleven, can you tell us about WWIII?

[@VinnieVega76]

@@roycezaro1998 Ha ha great one!

[@10p6]

Awesome video. The issue of not moving grass out of the way could be easily solved on the blades with holes, if the hole were made at a 45 degree angle to force air through the blade.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the info!

[@JoeGP]

there are a few interesting/unusual blades on banggood (and ebay) that i've never seen in any review video yet, so maybe make a part 2 with those ?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@lukethementalgent2676]

God I do not trust any of these except the three-blade one. They all seem pretty suicidal, especially that gator thing... If you can't cut it with the tri-blade, you get a chainsaw or something else but I would not consider these things an option, especially if you can't use the guard with it. I'd like to keep my legs, they've grown on me over the years.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@Tarkus_]

I've been using the Grass Gator with their heavy duty metal blades for years, and I absolutely love it. They aren't going to take down trees, but they can make quick work of brush. At our property it's very easy to run into hidden rocks, fencing material and other hard objects, when cutting brush. So I would never even consider using a fixed blade. The free swinging blades on the Grass Gator are pretty forgiving with such encounters.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@driverjamescopeland]

I forgot to thank you for this vid! Thanks a bundle! I've been wondering if the hydrid was worth it.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! I like the hybrid better than the Renegade for sure.

[@CSGOLegendaryGaming]

Tldr how to turn your trimmer into a saw

[@jrevolution4583]

I don't know how I missed this video I'm pretty spot-on on your videos however those blades that look like saw blades are really malicious I have never seen a weedeater cut down Bush like that this is something I need to be looking into thank u for showing me

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Since making this video, I've used the renegade hybrid to clear about 1/4 mile of dense brush, removing trees that are 3 inches and smaller. Amazing results, but I wear a lot of protective gear. Steel toed boots, leg protection, etc.

[@valentinkolev8714]

@@ProjectFarm Can you share what you are using as steel toed boots, leg protection, etc? Thanks

[@darklord6900]

Imagine having the red Razer blade during a zombie apocalypse lol

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@GetMeThere1]

ALWAYS interested in reviews from you on yardwork tools of all types (well, I suppose ANY tools of all types). You're the best reviewer there is!! Thanks for your work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Your Welcome!

[@zmccllc2096]

True story

[@TheFiremansavage]

Great video! I have the grass gator head, but mine has all metal blades. Cuts great, and handles 1/2" brush great too. If you ever do another video showing more cutting heads, I recommend trying the grass gator with metal blades.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank you

[@pivotmastex]

Very interesting video! Would attaching radial fan blades to the top of the circular blades improve their dispersing capability?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! I'm not sure if it'd help but that's a very interesting idea

[@BL-yj2wp]

Maybe. But then they wouldn‘t cut larger brush anymore. And that s kinda the point.

[@jeep2003]

I would think that would catch alot of grass and bind up the saw

[@Papperlapappmaul]

You'd lose a lot of power that way. It could be done and it would probably work well for dispersing the clippings but I'm not sure whether or not it would be worth the extra fuel.

[@lifestyle_7136]

MAchete..

[@kkwun4969]

Jose Morua i get my machete nice n sharpe and i can cut brush thats 3 fingers wide if i use both hands. easy maintenance and for a low income family it's perfect because i dont need gas.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I hadn't used my weedwacker with its original blade for years. It was horrible and I was going to give it away. I remembered that you did a video years ago...and I searched and found it. I bought your suggested 32 tooth blade and it's FANTASTIC. It went from garbage to great because I figured that a different blade wouldn't be much better. You rescued a trimmer and now I have a well working piece of equipment.

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad to hear!

[@joepineiro497]

Great video as always! Love the slo mo, high speed camera works great.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@BlackHoleForge]

This is a great video to watch after your weed eater string durability video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!! I enjoyed creating this video, especially the high speed camera footage of the blade cutting through the brush.

[@jlsgarage872]

Yes please and make sure to include husqvarna titanium string i use that alot and its great stuff

[@deceitive3338]

@@jlsgarage872 He made that video a while back, here's a link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZDUZJJ6oJ2Zlck

[@ScottGovey]

As always another good video, my dad said they used to use 6 inch bicycle chains back in the 70's for clearing brush on the farm because they were always running into buried farm equipment parts etc. That couldn't be seen. Keep em coming.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@isaacmercado7216]

I've seen Buckin Billy Ray use a slack chain on a power saw . Never saw it before , think it's called thrashing

[@vbigcountry]

Until I read comments from people that live in the city I forget they exist... Weed eating with saw blades has been around for over a decade especially if you work in logging or hunt much... City folks amaze me with there lack of knowledge outside a coffee shop and computer lounge. LOL!!! Nothing wrong with those places though so don't think I'm hating...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@raulhogland7309]

I use the brush destructor. $155 from Anton in Australia. I have 5 of them and they take over when the string is not enough. They have replaceable flail blades and can trim trees!

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice!

[@lawrenceveinotte]

i buy a 4 blade cutter much like the craft top but 4 blades, then i use a zip cutter and grind saw teeth on the ends, works great in grass, black berries and small brush, for grass only i make a 6" disk out of a plastic cutting board, then i drill 3/8" holes around the edge where i loop string in two places 180 degrees apart, over time the string holes tear out and i just move to the next set, i need to find myself a good supply of 900lb test mono line, that stuff lasts and lasts.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@airsoftteamzulu7]

God thats unsafe, If OSHA approved of this i'd assume hell froze over!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the constructive feedback

[@jmdenison]

Lol😁👍

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

This is MUCH safer than using a chainsaw. I have done brush cutting and cutting small trees with a carbide blade for years. And I do it without the guard because I feel it is safer and more efficient. Never even remotely endangered myself. The spinning blade is stuck out on a pole, a safe distance from the body.

[@twirlypenpsn4771]

The slo-mo of the saw blade family of products should be warning enough to use a guard. They were wobbling pretty good even before work was put on them.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@angusmcpheee8028]

hey mate just wondering i have a property and it has very thick brush its likje a wall and would be really cool for some dirt bike trails there is lanatna small trees and heaps of vines and shrubbery just wondering what blade i should use use to make dirt bike trails and if there is any other tools you would recomend cheers

[@ProjectFarm]

Renegade Hybrid will make easy work of it. Thank you

[@calebmurphy9082]

Whst cc would you recommend for use with the renegade blade ? I have a troy built I bought from Lowe's that came with the 3 blade style saw and I would like to swap to the renegade style.

[@crazyuncleduke8012]

I bought a Cub Cadet BC280 at TSC over two years ago that is 27 CC. I only use Renegade hybrid blades on it and have cut down a forest of saplings over two inches in diameter with it. The Cub Cadet came with a 3 blade that was virtually useless for cutting anything bigger than 1/2 inch in diameter which leads me to believe your Troy would do just fine with a Renegade since it came with a 3 blade. I hope this helps. :-)

[@calebmurphy9082]

@@crazyuncleduke8012 thank you!

[@rogeredrinn4592]

Another excellent PF video: Tightly edited, useful video clips, recommendations I can trust. Thanks!

[@GeezerWheels]

Your reviews are the BEST - detailed, full of useful and practical test procedures and excellent comments on outcome.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@ericanderson4801]

I bought a Gator. It was a joke. Cut grass OK at first, but wore down to nothing in no time at all. Don't waste your money.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@jonathanmortensen6105]

He keeps saying they don’t disperse the lawn clippings but I feel like having the guard would help with that?...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching.

[@duncanmartens9535]

Agreed. Pretty sure the guard acts as a path for the grass clippings to follow down and disperse out of. Without a guard it's like saying a table saw with no guard doesn't disperse sawdust properly.

[@SomewhereinBroward]

@@duncanmartens9535 The guard acts as a path for the clippings to follow down, !when they have momentum behind them! If they sit aloof on top of the saw blade, having a guard would make no difference

[@utrutr6013]

I need help. Based on this review/video, I bought a Renegade Razor blade, but cannot find a kit to get it installed on my Greenworks 10A 18" string trimmer. Greenworks support was not much help. Suggestions are very welcome.

[@eugeneperkins7624]

Greenworks dealer here. You won't find one That trimmer is not up to the job of running a blade or cutting brush, so to prevent people from putting a blade on it, they make it nearly impossible to do. Doing so will also void your warranty Greenworks does make a blade capable trimmer, but it is one of the commercial grade 82 volt cordless models, and very expensive. If most of your needs are met by the model you have, then I recommend renting a brush cutter for the weekend to take out your brush. Much cheaper than buying and maintaining a blade capable trimmer that you almost never use

[@utrutr6013]

@@eugeneperkins7624 Thanks for your informative reply. Sounds like I chose the wrong item because my initial goal was for the trimmer to do both trimming and brush cut, but yea if you're saying this unit can't do it, then I'll have to look for another brush cutting solution.

[@tbone0785]

Okay I used the Renegade Razor-Hybrid blade this weekend on brush and trees up to 4" in diameter. Holy crap this thing buzzes trees down like a hot knife through butter. Anything 3" and under is completely effortless. I bought a 2-pack off Amazon.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! It's amazing how effective it is at clearing brush!

[@tbone0785]

@@ProjectFarm and thanks to your channel I saved a ton of time an effort!

[@buelowexcavating]

Great information. Years ago I was tired of wimpy thin weed wacker string. Garage door cable works well on grass but it unravels then loses its effectiveness. 12 gauge steel wire works great on grass but it doesn't last long. Nylon baling twine works well on grass. I got one of those triangular cutters like the one you had with nylon blades except mine had metal blades, best one yet for heavy grass and very light brush, very poor Chinese quality, it only lasted about 2 days. Got a triangular blade that had blunt cutting sides, I sharpened those and it worked well on grass and light brush. My last trial was putting on a carbide skill saw blade, which is great on light to heavy brush.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@mesggdaahbf5786]

I use a bobcat skid steer thick brush and thick tall grass attachment hydraulic powereded

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Trialnerror]

I back up my Kubota with a 6' Countyline 3pt and progressively beat the living snot out of the brush LMAO

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching.

[@prebenkul]

I think you are cutting the brush wrong, atleast when hitting the 1.5 and above inches. When I worked in the civil military as a summer job cutting grass and brush, I had training in which we where thought to hit the brush/tree with a descent hard swing with our hips, instead of a casual swing in the desired direction of the blade. The way you where doing it would only make it harder to cut through and could make the blade get stuck or even wear it down quicker. Just a tip for the thick brush.

[@prebenkul]

Don't use it as a saw or chainsaw, use it like an axe, quick swings.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

"Serious injury or death. We'll test that."

[@jessieterraria1692]

Like if u were shocked he cut a tree

[@phantomminer3293]

I run a lawn care business and this is very helpful. Keep making these cool videos

[@AmosMosesJr]

I had a neighbor lose a leg to a metal trimmer blade breaking off. After that I only use the string.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@lmaoroflcopter]

"They're gonna chip away and..." Embed straight into your shin.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@montyferguson4657]

Yes, I had that happen to me. The carbide tip came off and embedded in my shin. Took 2 weeks to get it out.

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

When I want to cut off a large tree stump very close to the ground, I use a Sawzall with a 12" thin kerf blade that bends very easily so that you can hold the Sawzall at a 45-degree angle to the ground and keep the blade absolutely flat and parallel to the ground. I have cut several 25" diameter tree stumps even with the ground.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tip! Thank you

[@pterafirma]

Sawzall is my _favorite_ yard tool.

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

@@pterafirma Diablo pruning blades cut both ways. I bought the 9" and 12" blades. They work great!

[@liomio4980]

hey body where I can buy the complete kit of the renegade red blade for my echo weed eater, I only see the blade in amazon, I need the complete kit...thank..

[@deeferan7467]

Please try from BrushDestructor.com model 17 thank you

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@wpog8453]

@@ProjectFarm no kidding. I live in Alabama and own 2 of these blades that I use commercially. FAR superior to any blade on the market in pretty much every application. The Renegade blades are SLIGHTLY faster at cutting larger trees (over 3-4 in. diameter) but the Brushdestructor can cut larger trees (as large as you care to cut before breaking out a chainsaw) , mulch brush and briars, and finish cut grass. Kind of pricey but well worth it and then some. One would last a homeowner for the duration of his life. Literally. Here's a video of me using the blade in dense undergrowth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJSqfKaboMqtmpY

[@jputnam1973]

NEED to make sure the metal blades are centered on the piston or you WILL get some heavy vibrations.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@DieselMike]

Excellent video comparison of products. I just purchased the 2-pack Renegade blades - "Red Hybrid" and "Green Viper" (arriving today). They also sell a 2-pack of "Blue Hawk" and "Green Viper". I was torn which package to go with. Would love to see a video on what the Green and Blue blade are best used for. Any experience with those?

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice! I need to put together a video on those as well.

[@xxdropdeadxx6679]

We use the disk with the chainsaw one n another one with couple sharp points that we use for cuting for cleaning out revenes in the golf course were i work

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice! Thank you

[@xxdropdeadxx6679]

Project Farm but like you said its hella dangerous the other day at work out of the disc blades bloke n flew off ( this don’t have any guards ) an luckily my co worker didn’t get hit with it we were suprised how it just poped out with out him getting hurt!

[@vote2a617]

Note to let's find out. Not noted in your testing, all the metal blades have have a high risk of sparking when coming in contact with the the ground. Depending on time of year (wet or dry season) within the surroundings may dictate blade materials to be used. Thus a string, Gator or any other plastic type blade is more appropriate in dry grass.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@kidd_kudu847]

Shoutouts to the bug on the grass on the right of the trimmer at 4:40

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@michalrimmerak1646]

I was cutting brush on my property, 100 meters long, 2 meters wide, with almost 40mm thick branches. I tried many different things, but for smaller branches to 10mm is best the 2 blades flat "bar", for bigger branches is the best 250mm old table saw blade without carbide tips - just steel. (you can easy resharp, when hit stone).

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tips! Thank you

[@gioflores96]

Yeah right you’re saying it for legal reasons lol

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Thank you