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Leaf-blower, worth the investment?

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iambrutus;631623; said:
most of them have a fan blade that makes the suction and it also shreds the leaves... if you are into that kind of thing, then have fun
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Yikes. That's not at the end of the extension tube is it? Not that I'm into that kind of thing. A "friend" asked me to ask. :paranoid:

saw31 said:
...not that there is anything wrong with that. :p
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Hell yeah it's worth it especially if you have a dog (it prevents many problems that are caused by dog shit). I actually have a gas and an electric. The gas powered one is much better, but not necessary if you have a small yard. Using the blowers to clean up my yard cut the job time in half. Raking is for suckers and...
 
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It depends on which type you're talking about. The hand held gas models that cost around $75 from Lowes are ok. The push models that can blow fur off the dog are really nice, but kind of overkill if you don't have ALOT of leaves.


I have a Cub Cadet leaf vac that I use to pick up leaves in the yard. It cost $700 but was well worth it since I pick up leaves 4 times a week in the fall, and it has a 10:1 shredding ratio.

If you don't have a large amount of leaves, then get the hand held blower and blow them into the woods or your neighbors yard.
 
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Thump;631569; said:
Thinking about getting one, is it worth it?
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No, not when you can build your own. Take a 12 hp briggs and stratton engine, some 4" sewer pipe, a portable swimming pool pump (the bigger the better), along with a little ingenuity, and your blower will be the envy of any neighborhood.
 
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djtidebuck;631836; said:
No, not when you can build your own. Take a 12 hp briggs and stratton engine, some 4" sewer pipe, a portable swimming pool pump (the bigger the better), along with a little ingenuity, and your blower will be the envy of any neighborhood.
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Wow, that doesn't sound like a redneck contraption or anything? :roll1:
 
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djtidebuck;631836; said:
No, not when you can build your own. Take a 12 hp briggs and stratton engine, some 4" sewer pipe, a portable swimming pool pump (the bigger the better), along with a little ingenuity, and your blower will be the envy of any neighborhood.
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That would cost twice as much to make as a leaf blower. and you would not be able to convert it into a hovercraft



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Mini-Flyer's platform is cut from a 4 x 4 foot sheet of 1/2-inch plywood. The skirt is made from a sheet of plastic. With power from a gasoline or electric leaf blower, it's about the most basic hovercraft possible. Built it in a day for less than $50, not counting the cost of the leaf blower. Return the leaf blower to its normal leaf-blowing job when you're finished hovering.
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