Weed Eating Lawn Mower

[Sawdust]

That's a great idea...I would like to hear it run also.Thanks for sharing.

[Dave R]

I would think 1/8 inch steel aircraft guy cable would work great for the "string" It is exceptionally strong and should last a long while, and it is easy to work with. It is readily available at Lowes' etc. I may have to try this.
Dave in SW Missouri

[Berwil]

I don't know if the aircraft cable would do all that great of a job. Most of the cutting happens at the tip. I would guess that after mowing a few minutes or after the first few rocks, the cable would fray at the ends and could give you an uneven cut.

Bill

[oldyellow]

Looks good to me.I appreciate your idea.
Will try it myself this summer. I try mowing in my woods with rocks,low stumps. Hard on mower bearings.I really believe if they work well,you could sell them!
Thanks and good luck
Tony

[Moark Willy]

Originally Posted by Dave R

I would think 1/8 inch steel aircraft guy cable would work great for the "string"

Wow
I would highly recommend staying away from aircraft cable. Any impact with a rock will most likely fray or break the cable and send needle-like shards airborn....into unsuspecting pets or children who just may be in the area.....or your own ankle.

[fpatd]

Trimmer string works great for me , I've done this to a push mower , never thought about a rider ! may be go full custom & set every thing with rear steer & front drive kind of like a fork lift !

[CubCadet129]

I guess that's a cool idea but it's gonna be a real pain changing out those strings.

[sVincentS]

I totally dig this idea. I've got more than enough mowing decks laying around. I'm gonna give it a go but I'm going the steel cable route. Will let y'all know how it goes. Thanks for this great idea.

[vtgunnut]

great idea, you should put a patent that!

[Billy-O]

Originally Posted by vtgunnut

great idea, you should put a patent that!

Should have thought about that 8 years ago when this thread was started.....

Kind of late now!?! Ever hear of Dr. Mower?