New weedeater modification

[SlugSlinger]

Well not yet, but I will either be buying one of these or making something similar.

I have at least an hour of weedeating I do when I mow. My lower back starts to get fatigued after a while because I bend over to help keep the weed eater string parallel with the ground.

This looks like a back saver for us more mature persons that are over 6' tall.

https://www.darwinsgrip.com/online-store/1-Darwins-Grip®-PRO-p120699639

 

[rickm]

I always just move the D handle up closer to the trigger, the factory usually puts the handle down lower to balance the weigh for carrying not for working, but i can see where the extended handle would be better for some people. Them type of handles have been out for several years now and some people like them while others dont from what i have read in the past.

 

[sklfco]

I picked up one of these years back, ended up leaving the extension on the trimmer. It looks comical when a shorter person tries to use it but for me it fits great.

 

[SlugSlinger]

I always just move the D handle up closer to the trigger, the factory usually puts the handle down lower to balance the weigh for carrying not for working, but i can see where the extended handle would be better for some people. Them type of handles have been out for several years now and some people like them while others dont from what i have read in the past.

I tried that last night. The issue I ran into was, I lost the leverage to control the weed eater vs having the handle out closer to the cutting head.

This handle is not like the dual brush cutter handles that you may be thinking of. Those hang from a harness and are hard to control.

 

[swampratt]

I have always liked the curved shaft ones.
Small ones that I can get in tight spaces.
I use an FS 38 and like stated moved the handle up, it weighs 9.3 lbs.

 

[cowadle]

i want a skeleton to run my weed eater!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bocephus123]

Well not yet, but I will either be buying one of these or making something similar.

I have at least an hour of weedeating I do when I mow. My lower back starts to get fatigued after a while because I bend over to help keep the weed eater string parallel with the ground.

This looks like a back saver for us more mature persons that are over 6' tall.

https://www.darwinsgrip.com/online-store/1-Darwins-Grip®-PRO-p120699639
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that's what curved shaft weedeaters are for!

 

[bigfug]

I have always liked the curved shaft ones.
Small ones that I can get in tight spaces.
I use an FS 38 and like stated moved the handle up, it weighs 9.3 lbs.

that's what curved shaft weedeaters are for!

Not for tall people or those with t-rex arms, you have to bend over and stretch it away from you, because they are so much shorter. Damn things always trying to get my toes too. Straight shaft for the win, although some of the women folk may prefer a little curve in their shaft.

 

[Fro]

You guys need to invest in some weed&grass killer and a sprayer.

 

[rickm]

I tried that last night. The issue I ran into was, I lost the leverage to control the weed eater vs having the handle out closer to the cutting head.

This handle is not like the dual brush cutter handles that you may be thinking of. Those hang from a harness and are hard to control.

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nope i was talking about the little extension ones that was in your pic, i have used the handle bar ones before when using a circular saw brush blades.