Leaf blowers

[scarps]

I got a good blower years ago, got married..... Yeah yeah ok familly forum.

might be cordless but definitely has strings attached

[oldmate]

That it does, lucky for me it's like a bungie, and she keeps coming back

[GeoffA]

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I recently bought the Ryobi ONE+ 18v blower, because I already have a bunch of the ONE+ gear. It's a great little thing. No where near the power of the petrol unit, but good enough for blowing out a patio or carport. It does chew batteries though. And you've got to be pretty specific with where you point it. The petrol one, you could just stand at one end of the carport and let her rip and you'd blow the cat out the other end. This one takes more work. I wouldn't want to try to blow out a large open area with it, you'd be there all day.

Despite all it's limitations, it's still the one I use the most. Grab a fresh battery and bang it in, and start blowing........

Got 1 too. Had it for ages, and agree with all of that ^.

Another big + is the lovely one can use it too 

[Chippy76]

Do your neighbours a favour (and improve your fitness) ...Buy a rake!
Ahhh leaf blowers, the jet ski of suburbia!

Cheers Chippy
(tongue planted firmly in cheek)

[Kimberley Mob]

Honda 4stroke love it

[Bushman]

also have an  Echo Blow/such/ mulch 2 stroke, can't even remember how old it is still going strong though doesn't get as hard work out now as it use too, drawback! it's now the only 2 stroke thing I have so only put enough fuel in to do the job at hand.

My old whipper snipper 2 stroke Victa was 31 years old before it finally  crapped itself, it had a hard life.

Love my Honda 4 stroke mower/Whipper Snipper.

[outbackogre]

Stick with your rake and broom and be content with waking your neighbours one at a time.

I'm glad someone said it (albeit with a smily face).  Leaf blowers generate the most annoying noise I've ever heard and they drive my autistic daughter to tears.  It's a shame that so many users either don't know or don't care about the noise they produce.  I agree - use a rake and broom.

[Brumbypt]

a good broom will cost you about $20 and wont need any other power or expence to run..


Well thats what I was going to say then I started reading that heaps of people have a blower and I must admit I do too..
I bought it years ago, it hardly gets used at all now at this place.

I would suggest a petrol one, especially if you have whipper snippers and chainsaws that you already have mixed fuel for, cos then the cord doesnt get in the way. And thats really really very annoying.
I like the smell of 2 stroke fumes so I would suggest ya go 2 stroke, if you have other 2 stroke machines, or plan to get them.


Peter,
sent by telegram stop

[Fathom]

I looked at the Brooms in Bunnings, but I couldn't see anywhere to put either batteries or fuel.
I think their brooms might be defective. I will try Masters next weekend.

In the meantime I will keep using my el cheapo  blower and avoid the "F" word.
Fitness... Ok I said it... Sorry.  

[scarps]

I looked at the Brooms in Bunnings, but I couldn't see anywhere to put either batteries or fuel.
I think their brooms might be defective. I will try Masters next weekend.

In the meantime I will keep using my el cheapo  blower and avoid the "F" word.
Fitness... Ok I said it... Sorry.

the batteries go in the handle. Everyone knows that:-)

[blue suzuki]

Ive used leaf blowers for years in my job. If you are going to use it a lot (by lots I mean having to refill the fuel once or moore a day) then pay the money buy a good brand. If its just around the yard on the weekend then save your money and get a cheapy $800 seems an awful lot for a blower

[Fathom]

the batteries go in the handle. Everyone knows that:-)

Ah now I understand. Thanks.

[fridayman]

I ended up getting a Stihl BG56 in last weekends 3 day sale for $269 including the vac kit. I got the cheaper version which doesn't have the anti-vibration mountings - that model costs double the price that I paid. My initial impressions are good, although it does seem to need to warm up before it really gets going. It might be that it just needs to run in a bit though. At first I thought that I wanted more power, but after using it a few times I realise that more power would just blow my gravel all over the place. The only complaint that I have is the vibration which has me constantly swapping hands. If you're only using it for 15-20 minutes this is not a problem, but more than that and you do notice it. Overall I'm pretty happy and would buy another one if I had to.

[speewa158]

 lf you wear a pair of yellow brickie gloves  ( only $2 or so ) this will suck up a bit of the vibs . l have been at it for years , give it a fly 

[fridayman]

lf you wear a pair of yellow brickie gloves  ( only $2 or so ) this will suck up a bit of the vibs . l have been at it for years , give it a fly 

Cheers, I'll give them a go.

[StrvnMrvn]

I bought a battery powered Ryobi. Battery can be used in other battery powered tools by Ryobi which I have.

[markymark]

I ended up getting a Stihl BG56 in last weekends 3 day sale for $269 including the vac kit. I got the cheaper version which doesn't have the anti-vibration mountings - that model costs double the price that I paid. My initial impressions are good, although it does seem to need to warm up before it really gets going. It might be that it just needs to run in a bit though. At first I thought that I wanted more power, but after using it a few times I realise that more power would just blow my gravel all over the place. The only complaint that I have is the vibration which has me constantly swapping hands. If you're only using it for 15-20 minutes this is not a problem, but more than that and you do notice it. Overall I'm pretty happy and would buy another one if I had to.

I have the same, bought it last year and it gets a good work out here, my driveway is a couple of hundred meters long! I hear what you're saying about swapping hands although I thought it was just muscle tiredness rather than vibration - will try those gloves too.

[NewieCamper]

I bought a battery powered Ryobi. Battery can be used in other battery powered tools by Ryobi which I have.

I got one of those too. Already had a drill and a hedge trimmer. Works ok, not much grunt but it's ok to blow the grass clippings back off the drive onto the lawn. (Hate seeing other blow their grass out onto the roads). It's Also good for blowing the patio area out after hair cutting day. I did have an electric blow/mulch/vac unit a while ago, but you could hear that from Mars and the vac didn't work great either. The new battery unit is so much quieter I don't bother with earmuffs.