Home Improvement Thread

Postby **NTP66** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:32 am

I don't want to ever have to shovel again. My single stage can handle 2" just fine if needed, but I'd hate to upgrade and not be able to actually use it unless there's 6" of snow on the ground.

Postby **mac5155** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:34 am

I feel like a decent leaf blower can handle anything under 3-4 too. I used mine yesterday morning

Postby **count2infinity** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:35 am

... why would you not use it under 6"? I'm not following.

Postby **NTP66** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:38 am

If you're asking me, I've read that some 2-stage snowblowers simply struggle to grab the snow and throw it when there's that little of it.

Postby **count2infinity** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:43 am

Oh... was not aware of that. If it's under 4" or so, I just use a shovel.

Postby **Willie Kool** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:52 am

I don't think that there's really a low end limit to when you can effectively use it, it just gives you much more on the high end. Personally, I don't think I've ever used it for less than 4 inches though. I do have my scraper blade set pretty high since I use it on the yard too.

Postby **Willie Kool** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:54 am

Looks like just a couple inches in this video:

Postby **Willie Kool** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:59 am

I feel like a decent leaf blower can handle anything under 3-4 too. I used mine yesterday morning

Unless it's wet snow, yeah. I usually just use a broom for a couple inches of powder.

Postby **Beveridge** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:00 am

Upgrade and keep what you got. Problem solved.

Postby **NTP66** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:01 am

Nah, I'm going to give my BIL my current one if I upgrade.

Postby **dodint** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:02 am

I completely ignored my driveway. Was worried the MINI wouldn't get over the lump left by the plow, but it ended up not being so bad.

My wife was less than thrilled but she takes that annoyance to work with her so I don't have to deal with it.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:09 am

My wife was less than thrilled but she takes that annoyance to work with her so I don't have to deal with it.

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:51 am

I'm probably going to upgrade as well. Mine can handle 6 inches of dry snow and 0 inches of wet. With a bad back, it's a no-brainer

Postby **LITT** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:35 pm

anyone have a nice set of impact driver bits? my current one is getting a bit rough

Postby **mac5155** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:53 pm

I have dewalt ones and wouldn't recommend them.

Postby **meow** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:25 pm

Mine are Algonquin for "the good land” and I would recommend them

Postby **MrKennethTKangaroo** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:34 pm

Mine are Algonquin for "the good land” and I would recommend them

Not ashamed to admit I laughed out loud.

Postby **LITT** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:06 pm

Mine are Algonquin for "the good land” and I would recommend them

this is where im leaning. plus the red is nice

Postby **meow** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:45 pm

Mine are Algonquin for "the good land” and I would recommend them
Not ashamed to admit I laughed out loud.

I buy Milwaukee at every chance so I can say this when I use the tool.

Postby **Freddy Rumsen** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:46 pm

I get Black & Decker because I'm cheap

Postby **meow** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:47 pm

Oh that’s a terrible life decision

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:11 pm

We typically use Snap-On tools at work, but don't know how that would look to an everyday consumer price-wise. They are good quality. No Alice Cooper references though

Postby **NTP66** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:24 pm

I have dewalt ones and wouldn't recommend them.

Same. Probably the only Dewalt stuff I own that I actually don’t like. Milwaukee bits are much better.

Postby **LITT** » Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:52 pm

Is he K series worth it? Or just get the cheapo with a secondary clamp?

Not sure if you purchased or not but kreg is releasing a new product next week so may be worthwhile to see what it is and the K prices might drop more

Postby **mac5155** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:05 am

Is he K series worth it? Or just get the cheapo with a secondary clamp?
Not sure if you purchased or not but kreg is releasing a new product next week so may be worthwhile to see what it is and the K prices might drop more

I got the K4 system at home depot in a hurry. I see both the K4 and the master system is dropping on Kreg's site right now. Bummer, I tried to get Home Depot to price match and she said they wont. It was weird because I never seem to have a problem at HD with customer service, they're always top notch.