Wire Brush weedeater - good and bad?

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nitro

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#2634100 12-Jan-2021 10:17

FineWine:

kiwifidget:

Or support a Kiwi instead...

https://littljuey.com/

I've looked into this once before for my Black+Decker 900 Watt Electric Line Trimmer 33cm Cut
MODEL: GL933-XE and if memory serves me it wont fit this machine and I get the impression (could be wrong) that it wont fit any AC or DC line trimmers.

The product does not get great reviews 2.7/20 on https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/littl-juey-curved-shaft-head

i use the littljuey with a ryobi-1200w-line-trimmer. it does seem prone to cutting the line, but i do appreciate that it's far less likely to get tangled with cabbage tree leaves (which i can never completely clear before i start whacking).

MadEngineer

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#2634114 12-Jan-2021 11:04

Oh great, facebook is now serving me ads for this bloody thing

You're not on Atlantis anymore, Duncan Idaho.

Kickinbac

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#2634570 12-Jan-2021 22:36

Batman:
gzt: I've used wire brushes on drills and angle grinders etc in industrial scenarios. Wire detaches from the brush that's the reason for safety gear like glasses etc. This seems like a bad idea. Do you want random brush wire on the lawn?

Anyone want to link a picture?

it looks ready to tear up flesh

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richrdh18

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#2634821 13-Jan-2021 13:21

I've used the "littljuey " .

Found that it constantly broke the line, so much so I gave up. Tried different thickness of line as well with little to no success.

Currently have a Stihl 45cc weed eater. PITA to start at times.

Thinking of going to a Ryobi battery powered device now. Are these powerful enough for a small section that takes approx 30min to do all the edges etc.

Batman

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#2634823 13-Jan-2021 13:24

MadEngineer:
Oh great, facebook is now serving me ads for this bloody thing

Oops

mgeek

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#2634850 13-Jan-2021 14:19

Batman:
MadEngineer:

Oh great, facebook is now serving me ads for this bloody thing

Oops

Just wait till Facebook stalks you enough to fully understand perception of things as well as 'interest'...

Delphinus

611 posts

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#2635724 14-Jan-2021 23:12

insane: Have petrol and a DeWalt 18v trimmer, holy crap the DeWalt is so powerful but the imbalanced weight distribution leaves your one arm numb and your back to ache.

Are you able to share more detail about the weight imbalance? Which way? Is there any strap? I've been looking at the 18 and 54v deWalt trimmers for when my petrol tool finally dies. The 54 option felt lighter and more balanced in the shop.

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pulsta

164 posts

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#2635738 15-Jan-2021 07:31

richrdh18:
Thinking of going to a Ryobi battery powered device now. Are these powerful enough for a small section that takes approx 30min to do all the edges etc.

Absolutely! I bought the brushless version from Bunnings and have been more than impressed with it's ease of use and no fuss line replacement system. I bought the 5ah battery to go with it and on low speed lasts an easy 30+ mins

1101

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#2637220 18-Jan-2021 10:00

richrdh18:

I've used the "littljuey " .

Found that it constantly broke the line, so much so I gave up. Tried different thickness of line as well with little to no success.

Currently have a Stihl 45cc weed eater. PITA to start at times.

Thinking of going to a Ryobi battery powered device now. Are these powerful enough for a small section that takes approx 30min to do all the edges etc.

If your Stihl weedeater is hard to start, get it serviced . My Stihl is 25 years old, very easy to start .
One tip : empty the petrol tank after use . That seems to help .

Little Juey : if you are constantly braking the line, its either technique or bad line.
I was having that issue, I bought some better (not thicker) line & used it more carefully , much better now.

DonH

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#2637321 18-Jan-2021 12:37

nitro:

i use the littljuey with a ryobi-1200w-line-trimmer. it does seem prone to cutting the line, but i do appreciate that it's far less likely to get tangled with cabbage tree leaves (which i can never completely clear before i start whacking).

I have one of those Ryobis that I use for the spots where the mower doesn't reach and/or the grass is too long. I don't like the stock head. Bumping to feed the line leaves a scalped spot. Also, the depth of head below the line exits makes it hard to trim grass to the same height as the mower does. The Littl'Juey looks a lot better in this respect. Other niggles are the weight (need to use the neck strap for long sessions) and that when it's laid down, it rests on and kinks the power cable at the motor housing.
As for the wire brush head: No. Just no.

People hear what they see. - Doris Day

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