The Bushwacker !!!!!!!!!!

[Flintknapper]

The 'saw tooth' blade that comes with the Brush Cutter is fine for coarse grass, weeds, vines and VERY small saplings (1/2") but not much else.

'Chain Saw' type blades cut the quickest but be prepared to sharpen them often....and ONLY use good quality blades such as Forester or Beaver Blade. Cheap Chinese versions will literally come apart with not much use and you don't want that happening at the speed they rotate.

Carbide tipped blades (I have found Renegade 9" to be the best value and best cutting) last a long time and take a lot punishment. Use carbide if your work will have you cutting close to the ground and hitting dirt is unavoidable.

 

[D2Cat]

About 15 years ago I had a blade with chain saw teeth. Had about 8 or 10 teeth. Was USA made. At some point I had chipped off several of the teeth and the local saw shop said those blade were no longer available.

I went to another saw shop and asked for the largest chain he had. It was tucked way back on a shelf of chain and he said he never used it. I bought about 30" of it. I cleaned off the remainder of the teeth on the blade I had and used the wire welder to weld that chain to the disc. I'm still using that blade. I has teeth about 1/2" long and all the way around the disc. It's a cutting jessy!

 

[Flintknapper]

About 15 years ago I had a blade with chain saw teeth. Had about 8 or 10 teeth. Was USA made. At some point I had chipped off several of the teeth and the local saw shop said those blade were no longer available.

I went to another saw shop and asked for the largest chain he had. It was tucked way back on a shelf of chain and he said he never used it. I bought about 30" of it. I cleaned off the remainder of the teeth on the blade I had and used the wire welder to weld that chain to the disc. I'm still using that blade. I has teeth about 1/2" long and all the way around the disc. It's a cutting jessy!

Chain Saw type blades cut the fastest.....hands down. No question about that.

If I know I will be cutting larger brush (mostly Chinese Privet here) I will put a 9" Beaver Blade on it. It is a shock absorbing design and the chains are replaceable after you've sharpened them down to nothing.

Pricey....but pretty much indestructible. But I still use the carbide tipped (Renegade) blades more than anything else.

I am usually trying to cut things as close to the ground as I can.....or when clearing fence-lines.... you are bound to hit some wire or a T-post. That is an automatic 'Stop and sharpen' with chain saw blades.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Not to be used for female grooming

Dan

 

[Ktrim]

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Not to be used for female grooming

Dan

 

[Flintknapper]

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Not to be used for female grooming

Dan

If necessary for Female Grooming/Hygiene you don't wanna be down there. Moderators please delete if this is too crass.

 

[Snowman7]

Damn....if it ain't always something.....

It fits.....kinda, sorta.....

I did not account for the "bulge of the hub".....

So its the right diameter, but not deep enough.....

One side is good, but the other side "sticks out" as you can see.

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I basically have 2 options at this point.

1. re-cut a deeper one ....or

2. cut the center out.

I choose the latter.................after all, I have 2 sets of nifty Hole Saws.

Now where did I put them??????

About 40 minutes of futile searching and cursing, it dawns on me.....they are both at the cottage......4 hours one way.

Moth$%$$#@$%^^

Now what?

I know.....The Lathe!!!!!! hahahahah......Damn, I am so glad I bought that thing.

I make a "mandrel" out of a bolt, 2 washers and a nut, and chuck her up.


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It starts to spin a little, so I have to take many "very light" cuts.

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Eventually I get this.

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Now for the 2nd "test fit"

BAM!!!!!!! Home Run!!!!!

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Works exactly as intended and the magnet appears to be of the "Goldilocks" variety....Not to weak, and not too powerful....just right!


The End

Apply for your patents and get to work! Love it!

 

[Snowman7]

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Not to be used for female grooming

Dan

 

[CGMKCM]

Nice cutter. A couple of things I can add. The splines that you applied never seize call for grease (I use Red Armour). On the cutter head is a plug that you remove and also add the Red Armor grease. Owners manual on my Shindawai 282T did not address adding the grease, might be a dealer maintenance item. Also on You Tube look up Chickanic videos. She is an ECHO dealer and post troubleshooting and maintenance tips.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

I bought a few Renegade Blades thanks to these threads.