Nitrousbird Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Finally got to break the snow blower out. Last year, I spent a good 1-2 back breaking hours shoveling, either the snow or the drifting snow. I was hating life. Bought a 24" Troy-Built 2-stage on a Labor Day sale, and finally broke it out today. DAMN, life is so easy with that thing. Made short work of the snow at about 1/10th the time it would have taken me to shovel. I do need to buy a ski mask, as that shit blows all in your face. I'm never going back to a shovel again! Did my 17x90' driveway + another 20' into our court, sidewalk to the front door, and our 18x35 back patio (all measurements courtsey of Google Earth...the lazy tape measure). Hopefully I did enough of the court so the A-hole snow plow driver doesn't plow us in like he usually does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 if you aim the discharge down it helps out a lot with the blow back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I have 2 and cant use either one. I am bummed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Last year, two different neighbors attempted to give me $$$ for clearing off the sidewalk. It took all 5 minutes! Snow Blowers are AWESOME!!! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Yeah, they are useful when you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I just figured your wife woulda bought you one for Christmas...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 if you aim the discharge down it helps out a lot with the blow back. Thats good advice in many situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I need to clean the carb out of mine, it's sat for a few years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Shoveling builds character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Then I should have a shit load of it . I have a 200 ft gravel drive that a snow blower can not be used on. I keep telling my self every year that Im going to buy a quad and put a plow on it but just can not justify spending that much on something that will sit in a garage all year waiting on a snow storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Tell yourself to build a better driveway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I thought blowers can be used on gravel as you just set the stop or guide higher so it doesn't grab the last inch or so of snow on the ground....Maybe I'm wrong though as I've never owned one because we rarely get enough snow to justify owning one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 If I get a snow blower it better fit on the back or front of a tractor and be 8ft wide:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 found one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I got a blower yesterday, life is easy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 You all pulled out your snowblowers for 2-3 inches of snow???? Fucking lazy asses. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I haven't gotten my snow blower running yet, so I had my self powered snow shovel do it. Damn straight I made her shovel the driveway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Pussy. My driveway is longer than yours and I do mine by hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 You don't need to shovel if you own a jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 You don't need to shovel if you own a jeep. This is how I'm going to be this year. Everyone that is at my house has a 4x4 so the only reason I'm plowing is for UPS deliveries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 You can use a snow blower on gravel but its a bitch when you hit a low area and it throws you off track and starts throwing gravel. My 4x4 truck goes thru just about anything now that I got some new tires so I really don't worry to much about it. I get huge drifts along my whole property becuase of the open fields around me. Last year I had some 3 foot drifts now that was pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I did mine by hand. I use the blower for the deep shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I broke mine out yesterday for the first time. I am so glad I found one used and cheap. It made quick work of my driveway and sidewalk yesterday. I almost busted my ass about a dozen times but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiumss Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I have the same one and works great. After a few times of using it, you'll get use to it. Work smarter not harder.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 if you aim the discharge down it helps out a lot with the blow back. Thats good advice in many situations. This made me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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