Ron JD670
Silver Member
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2012
- Messages
- 154
- Location
- Jacksonville in S. Oregon
- Tractor
- for Cristmas 2011 found used Joh Deere 670 w/ 40 hrs and options
Tollster said:I have some semi dense,low growing blue berry bushes, some green some dead, combined with low scrub oak bushes less than 1/16" dia I would like to wack but my husky 232L just eats cutting line,my husky is up for it, but in the owners manual it only shows plastic cutters,not for woody use. Curious if anyone ever tried braided cable, small diamater, say like the inside of a motorcycle cable housing >1/16" diameter?
Not sure if I can upgrade the head to a saw or metal tri blade do to the ergonomic settingof the controls, it would lack leverage, but I still may consider it or a short term use.
I am aware of the eye hazards and leg hazards applying to this idea, but wondered about the balancing and the line cutter on the wacker.
When i bought mine the dealer advised me not to use anything other than the two specifically recommended. My concern with the cable is it could wrap around the vines and pull the trimmer out of your hands.
I'd first check with the dealer to see if you can put a cutting blade on that machine.
If you cannot I would look at renting one you can, unless your looking to upgrade and have long term use.
If you can use a cutting blade or you upgrade your machine or you rent checkout beaver blades, my brother turned me on to them. They are a metal plate with a chain saw chain welded to the plate. They cut wood and heavy vines. Sharpen just like a chain saw. They are not effective on non woody our small willowy vines. They are pricy but worth it if you have ongoing brush to clear.
Good luck.