Is there any particular brand of string anybody is using that is better than the standard Stihl or Shindaiwa string that comes on a roll from your local dealer? Thanks
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keeping the budget low and just buy what's the less. Just bought two 5# rolls for 9.50 each. Bought more but all they had. At that price I could care less what brand it is. And it sure beats $30.00 for a 5# roll of anyone else's string.I use Gopher Billing & Scheduling Software
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My guys use shakespear .095 diamond cut usually but since i let them make purchases on my account they have some echo .095 on the trucks also. Rumor has it the echo stuff is lighter and allows for more Rs. ???
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I think string should be a very high consideration. After all, it IS what does the trimming, edging( in my case and others), and puts the final touches on your yards. Cheap string is just that: CHEAP. If you save ten bucks, but have to restring the trimmer twice or three times a day because it wears so fast, or have to take it apart and un-weld it because it can't take the heat, then you've already lost the money you were trying to save in the first place. This is how I look at MOST things, equipment, computers, cars, etc.; it is ONLY as good as it's weakest part. I have found what I consider a perfect medium, called Diamond Edgeâ„¢ trimmer line, I believe it has 5 or 7 edges, and is very tough, inexpensive, and lasts very well. I am currently using Gator brand, but I don't like it as much, although I did buy the round against my better judgement, and I will try the edged Gator string before I make my final decision. But for the price/quality, Diamond Edge is hard to beat.
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Ive never used the Diamond Edge, who makes it? I use the titanium Husqvarna line (.105) or currently I am using a spool of gator line (sqaure .95), gator line is good stuff. You will string 5 times with the cheap stuff b4 you have to string once with the Gator line, or even the Husqvarna line.
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Hello Everybody:
I agree with ElephantNest about the Better Line the Square line.
Which has a lot more mass to it? The .095 Round or .095 Square. You will find out the Square has far more mass to it.
Also the Square has 4 sharp cutting edges, when cutting with round it's like cutting with a dull blade!
When I switched from Round to Square line, it was like my Trimmer had more power.
Of course I'm a Homeowner now, not a Commercial Cutter anymore & I use nothing but Echo Crossfire Trimmer Line!
Do this if you want to test any of it real quick, take your different lines & run the tips of it against a Concrete Block or a Corner of a Brick Wall & see which wears out first.
I've never seen a Decent Quality Trimmer Line in a White or Clear Color Yet!
There is always a reason it cost more no matter what it is! Because they can't get away with overpricing very long if it isn't Good & Quality always comes at a Much Higher Price!GrassMaster, LSF Administrator!
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Hello Everybody:
Agrees. BTW, Gator has a clear line.
Does anybody have a Link to the Gator Line web site?
I'm thinking a while back I tried to find it on the search engines & I couldn't? I will L@@K again! Got a Link?GrassMaster, LSF Administrator!
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No, I like it, I can just tell that round isn't for me. But, even the round lasts longer than my usual string. So I think the square, or edged gator will be much better. Also, I've hear Sufix line is even better than the gator, but haven't tried it yet. I think this website http://www.rpm-co.com/product_13.htm has some available, just wasn't sure if this was the correct stuff or not, having never seen it. If anyone tries it before me, please advise on the results.
As for the gator line, it seems like even though it is priced slightly higher, it is a better bargain than most.
~Nest'05 GMC 2500HD
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'01 Silverado 1500
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Originally posted by ElephantNest
As for the gator line, it seems like even though it is priced slightly higher, it is a better bargain than most.
~Nest
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