batman10023 1,708 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 7 hours ago, joewilly12 said: They don't do a good enough thorough job and it isn't cheap. A storm with about 6" of snow cost me $150 a few years ago after one of my surgeries. that's a lot. i thought it was like $50 bucks each time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larz 71,407 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 2/8/2021 at 2:00 PM, joewilly12 said: I just ordered a new snow blower. My 2 stage older Craftsman model is old and the carburetor is starting to give me issues. Many choices heated grips,power-steering I chose none of that more to break. For the lighter powder snow like yesterday I have a Toro rubber blade type it is the best. For the heavier deeper snow need the bigger models. My wife said you're spending $900 on a new snow blower whats wrong with the old one I replied nothing if you want to take care of the snow detail from here on out. She’s still mad about the umbrella Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN 3,178 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Enough of the goddamn snow !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dcat 12,405 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 All you flippin' Karens... just fly over to Cancun! Mr. Kruger looks great for a guy who died 5 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 New snow blower kicked some ass today. The right tools for the job make the job a lot easier. You get what you pay for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP 111,582 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 On 2/8/2021 at 2:00 PM, joewilly12 said: I just ordered a new snow blower. My 2 stage older Craftsman model is old and the carburetor is starting to give me issues. Many choices heated grips,power-steering I chose none of that more to break. For the lighter powder snow like yesterday I have a Toro rubber blade type it is the best. For the heavier deeper snow need the bigger models. My wife said you're spending $900 on a new snow blower whats wrong with the old one I replied nothing if you want to take care of the snow detail from here on out. FYI modern technology has arrived like 6-7 years ago. Go with a Toro 724 power max oe with its innovative anti clogging system. It works in wet or dry snow. When we had 2ft of wet snow in 2016 I did my 1000 square ft driveway and long ass sidewalk (I live on a corner) in 2 hours. I paid $700.00 for it in 2015. Also run the gas out of the machine in the spring. Old gas ****s the carb up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 @BP I bought another Craftsman very similar to that Toro. It was available now and that was key in this purchase. I use the Tri-Fuel gas and my dad RIP told me always drain the gas at the end of the season in everything and it will start right up when you go to use it again next season So far hes been right. THANKS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Biggs 10,243 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 4 hours ago, joewilly12 said: @BP I bought another Craftsman very similar to that Toro. It was available now and that was key in this purchase. I use the Tri-Fuel gas and my dad RIP told me always drain the gas at the end of the season in everything and it will start right up when you go to use it again next season So far hes been right. THANKS I got a young wife and a snow shovel. I think your option might be cheaper. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larz 71,407 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Toro issues nationwide recall for a snow blower that carries the risk of amputation By Maria Morava and Scottie Andrew, CNN Updated 9:39 AM EST, Fri February 19, 2021 (CNN)As winter storms sweep the US, you may be using your snow blower more than ever. And if it's made by Toro, it's time to check your model number. The company is recalling around 6,700 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with the model number 37802 because of an amputation hazard, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. keep your hands away 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 19 minutes ago, Larz said: keep your hands away I worked with a guy who put his hand in a snow blower needless to say he was missing a few fingers. He has since passed away hard worker nice guy but use common sense. You don't put your hands fingers where you wouldn't put your penis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxman 539,285 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 9 hours ago, joewilly12 said: I worked with a guy who put his hand in a snow blower needless to say he was missing a few fingers. He has since passed away hard worker nice guy but use common sense. You don't put your hands fingers where you wouldn't put your penis. @T0mShane if you want us to write this on an index card let us know. You can carry it around in your wallet. The saying, not your penis. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 7 hours ago, Maxman said: @T0mShane if you want us to write this on an index card let us know. You can carry it around in your wallet. The saying, not your penis. @T0mShane carries a wallet I thought he was more of a man purse or fanny pack type of guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted Sunday at 11:30 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 11:30 PM More snow for Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted Monday at 06:11 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 06:11 PM Central N.J getting blanketed with more snow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN 3,178 Posted Monday at 06:23 PM Share Posted Monday at 06:23 PM Be a man . Use a shovel . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted Monday at 06:29 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 06:29 PM 4 minutes ago, SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN said: Be a man . Use a shovel . If and when you need a good back surgeon let me know. A quality snow blower makes it so much easier. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN 3,178 Posted Monday at 06:31 PM Share Posted Monday at 06:31 PM 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: If and when you need a good back surgeon let me know. A quality snow blower makes it so much easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted Monday at 06:35 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 06:35 PM 3 minutes ago, SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN said: I use that also but it doesn't move heavy wet snow. Is that you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted Monday at 10:02 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 10:02 PM Heavy wet slush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joewilly12 24,373 Posted Monday at 10:05 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 10:05 PM @T0mShane über to N.J I get you a couple snow shoveling jobs $10 an hour in my neighborhood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lith 17,556 Posted Monday at 10:16 PM Share Posted Monday at 10:16 PM On 2/19/2021 at 6:17 AM, joewilly12 said: @BP I bought another Craftsman very similar to that Toro. It was available now and that was key in this purchase. I use the Tri-Fuel gas and my dad RIP told me always drain the gas at the end of the season in everything and it will start right up when you go to use it again next season So far hes been right. THANKS Looks a lot like the one I have had for about 5 years. I was heading down to Miami on business a few years ago when my last snowblower crapped out on me. It was a few days before I was leaving and forecast for a foot of snow. Wife and daughter would have had nothiing but a couple of shovels. Called around to Lowe's, Home Depot, Sears. Anyone in the area who sold snow blowers, and Sears was the only one that could get a new one delivered in a couple of days. It showed up on time, and I was okay to head down south for work. Kept myself out of the doghouse. At least until I posted the facebook pictures of me and a couple of co-workers having drinks by the pool. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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