String Trimmer Heads - Everything you Need To Know! Decoding Myths.

Everything you need to know about String Trimmer Line heads, in STU minutes! Join Stu as he discusses the most practical and popular kinds of Trimmer Line Heads. However, thats not it. We also discuss different sizes of line thickness, steps to replace lines, procedure to replace trimmer heads, and most importantly the myths surrounding the trimmer line head industry.

Specifically, we discuss two myths in this video. (1) The amount of line that could fit in speed feed line heads, and (2) the maximum thickness of line that STIHL Duro Cut 20.2 accommodates.

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[ PRODUCT(S) DISCUSSED IN THE VIDEO ]

(1) STIHL Auto Cut 25-2, 4002 710 2108 - Superseded to 4002 820 2302

(2) STIHL Duro Cut 20.2 - 4002 710 2182

(3) STIHL Auto Cut 26.2 - 4002 710 2169

(4) Rotary Speed Feed Fast-Loading Trimmer Head - 13377

(5)Rotary Speed Feed Trimmer Head (smaller) 13375

(6) STIHL Fix Cut 31-2 - 4001 710 2105

(7) STIHL Super Cut 20-2 - 4002 710 2184 Superseded to 4002 710 2162

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[ VIDEO CHAPTERS ]
00:00 Video Introduction
00:43 STIHL Auto Cut 25.2 Trimmer Line Head
02:16 Replacing Heads on String Trimmer
03:12 STIHL Duro Cut 20.2 Trimmer Line Head
05:08 Different Sizes of Trimmer lines
06:02 MYTH: Duro Cut holds maximum .105 thickness of line
07:16 Rotary Speed Feed Fast-Loading Trimmer Heads
10:01 Fitting Rotary Heads on STIHL units
11:48 MYTH: Speed Feed Heads only hold line lengths suggested by manufacturer.
15:33 STIHL Auto Cut 26.2 Trimmer Line Head
18:37 STIHL Fix Cut 31.2 Trimmer Line Head
22:37 STIHL Super Cut 20.2 Trimmer Line Head
25:45 Thank You!

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[motehopper]

Put old trimmer line in bucket of water and it brings it back to life. Echo Speed Feed none compares.

[vulcanxh]

Best way I've found is to grasp the line in each hand and press the "bump area" with your thumbs 👌 no damage to head and no marks in the ground 😊 Greetings from the UK 😊

[kentaylor]

Complete comprehensive cover of the subject matter superlatively presented. The best I've ever seen on YouTube or anywhere else!

[jefftenehats]

Thanks for supporting Al Bladez. Your huge gift will serve many people.

[elle]

Here because of AL!! Thank you for giving him the Toro and sponsoring him (so to speak)/ Love you for it!!

[THEWRITESTUFF]

The product information with my Echo Speedfeed heads state: .095 - 20 feet; .105 - 10 feet. I did the same as you, woundup the string until the head tightened up. Don't know how much it took up (maybe just shy of 30ft), however, the line heated up and melted to itself. It's best to measure off 15-20 feet and call it a day. I found it works perfectly with those lengths and sizes.

[snakeman]

In the mid 90's I bought a Stihl FS85 straight shaft trimmer with the 2 hand handle. He recommended the Supercut 20-2 head. Been running it ever since. I have a extra spool that I keep on hand and switch out as needed. I didn't know what I bought until this video. Good review of the popular heads on the market. (I still have the proper size rod to take the head off. Came with the unit when I bought it new)

[PaquiCamus]

Thank you Stud for your very thorough explanation of string trimmer heads. Usually, I have to struggle and learn by trying different ways until I get them right. I think I will buy a STIHL and follow your channel to really learn. Today, was the first time I watched your channel and certainly, I follow and subscribe. I have become aware of your channel through your altruistic support to Al.

[robert.kordelj]

U are man.... just made my day... had stihl fiev years, just now understand most my problems in line feed than U one more seller's need to know this and inform a customer

[paulacorreal]

Just a quick note of thanks for your generous gift of a Toro Mower for Al Baldez the mower guy…hope it gives you much pleasure and great advertising experience.

[Digmen]

I like the way you do the video.
Very proffesional

[pointbreak]

I’ll stick with my echo speed feed head. I bullet proofed mine with the bolt, washer and locknut through the center cap and I never have had an issue. Thanks for a great video on all the trimmer heads. 👍👍👍

[billrhyde]

What you did for Al Bladez is pretty cool. I appreciate that.

[marianneteske]

Excellent. Highly informative and a pleasure to watch.

[rafivan]

Came here because of Al Bladez and I am glad I did. You guys rock. This video is awesome

[joshualafrance]

Echo speed feed 400 all the way. Best trimmer head ive used. Holds 20’ of .095 line for every day use, and about 15’ of .105 line, which i use for flip edging.

[ariip]

The other interesting point about engineering is that the stihl has an issue when you are bumping. The stihl has the recesses and grabbing points on the face of the spool which means when you are bumping they are hitting the ground, the uneven surface and valleys on the head are going to hit uneven surfaces on the ground possibly and chisel away at the head and ground more causing more marks etc. Where the speed feed has a flat and smooth surface which will not grind at the ground and chisel when you are bumping. It uses the outside perimeter to grab to load which as you said, is easier at your fingertips. I guess Sthil was foresighted and did not think about the affects of bumping on the ground with an uneven head underside surface rather than just thinking about how you grab it to wind.

[sandrariley]

Very informative and I wouldn't have known about you, but i saw you on Al Bladez and think you're doing something that is much needed. i did like and subscribed.

[driftlesshunter]

Not sure where you got 10' from? "Accepts 20' of .095" line" - quoted from Echo Speed Feed 400 specs. "Accepts 25' of .095" line" - quoted from Echo Speed Feed 450 specs. If your trimmer line is old & brittle, you can soak it in a bucket of water for a couple days. That will hydrate the line & rejuvenate it. Others have shared this trick on You Tube. I've tried many, many different trimmer heads over the past few decades. The Echo Speed Feed is by far the best one I have used. Loading is simple/fast, & I can live with 20' loaded at a time. I also suggest checking out MaxPower trimmer line tested by Project Farm on You Tube. Project Farm clips are awesome information! No matter what trimmer I bought, I would toss the factory head (unless it's an Echo) & add an Echo Speed Feed on it.

[atlas]

Al bladez sent me to your channel what you did for Al Bladez was very nice of you guys