TDF5G 2,072 #1 Posted August 17, 2016 Recently I've heard of people using plastic zip ties on their string trimmers instead of the line. I've been asking around and haven't found anyone personally that has tried it. Supposed to be cost saving. I'm checking out youtube videos right now. I'm thinking I might give it a whirl. (bad pun ) Has anyone tried this? Pros and cons? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,360 #2 Posted August 17, 2016 I would think that zip ties would be too thin. I buy my trimmer string from HB . I use the square string , it lasts a lot longer . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,072 #3 Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) I've watched a few videos on youtube this afternoon. It seems that your guess is right. The zip ties seem too thin and break after just a little use especially against concrete. I can imagine what a fence would do to them. In one video a guy did have better success with some heavier zip ties and even against a brick wall. I'm finding also that, the zip tie method is kind of a last resort or backup thing if you run out of string. I'm thinking this myth is busted. Edited August 18, 2016 by TDF5G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,743 #4 Posted August 17, 2016 I have been using this line and it is lasting me 2 times longer than the previous line. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #5 Posted August 17, 2016 1 hour ago, KC9KAS said: I have been using this line and it is lasting me 2 times longer than the previous line. Just now, Jerry77 said: Excuse the previous post of mine - I just kind of dumbed out there for a second...wanted to ask the gauge of the gator line..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #6 Posted August 18, 2016 4 hours ago, TDF5G said: I've watched a few videos on youtube this afternoon. It seems that your guess is right. The zip ties seem too thin and break after just a little use especially against concrete. I can imagine what a fence would do to them. In one video a guy did have better success with some heavier zip ties and even against a brick wall. I'm finding also that, the zip tie method is kind of a last resort or backup thing if you run out of string. I'm thinking this myth is busted, but plausible. I tried it and even with REALLY thick ones they snapped right off. And they HURT when the pieces hit you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,743 #7 Posted August 18, 2016 On 8/17/2016 at 5:57 PM, Jerry77 said: Excuse the previous post of mine - I just kind of dumbed out there for a second...wanted to ask the gauge of the gator line..... My string isn't round like the one I posted...just noticed that. I think it is 0.080 or 0.095 don't remember. They make multiple sizes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
