David, I own 2 leaf blower/vacs. The oldest is a Sears Craftsman gas powered unit. It is about 12 years old. I find that it is quite heavy and the blower works ok, but not great. I hate the vacuum arrangement on it and never use it.
Last spring, I bought a Toro electric model blower vac. I really like this unit!!! It was not expensive. I paid $45 on sale and the normal price here is $49. It is light weight, has 2 speeds, is powerful, converts quickly and easily from blower to vacuum and all parts can be stored inside the vacuum bag. I can't tell you the model number right this minute, but i could later this evening, if you want. I highly recommend this Toro unit. Hope this helps.-- Mickey ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers > Interesting, why is that? > David Ferrin > personal email address > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "rj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 11:50 AM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers > > > One thing you should look at is the discharge shoot. The ones I found with > two holes about 1 1/2 inches does a better job, than the ones that have > the > full four inch opening. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 11:35 AM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers > > >> This is the week that I am going to take the plunge and pick up a leaf >> blower at the local hardware store. So other than the fact I want a >> model >> that is reversible with an attachable bag I'm looking for any other ideas >> and or recommendations on what to look for in a quality unit. They have >> several models from various manufacturers available I know for sure. > Thanks >> in advance for any help. 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