Homemade Leaf Bags - Making + Testing

[@BoneYardLawnService]

Excellent video! I have about 7 cleanups and 3 don't wont the leaves mulched. I might need to make this type of system looks like it did a great job💯

[@Frompushmowertoprofits]

Fam! You are the MacGyver of lawn care. Lol. I'm saving this video for sure. Awesome work/video...

[@HandyGuy2016]

Thank you brother lol 🤣

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Quick Cutz Lawn Service , Vic you still teaching?

[@Frompushmowertoprofits]

@@Grassology-vs1hn Yer sir! Still hanging in there. Lol!

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

That is great man !!! I work in the Operating Room as a Anesthesia Tech been doing it for 22 years. 2020 will be my 3rd season in PT lawn care.You have a lot of wisdom.I would like to ask you a questions out my next mower purchase.

[@ShaneBretey]

Love it and yeah watched Randy's last year. I mulch em up a few times and then if they really want it bagged I go over with a 21 in mower with bag. Very little left.

[@HandyGuy2016]

Good strategy

[@Liledgy100]

I’ve made 3 of these (one for a friend). I pretty much copied Randy’s system. I used the harbor freight silver bag 9’x7’ with there small black cable ties. Total was about $9.00. My bag (2nd year of useing it)finally ripped from catching it on a large sharp flagstone. I just cut the bag off at the rear and now it’s about 1/2 of the original size. One thing I would to try and add is putting a thin sheet of plastic (like from a sled kids use to go down a hill) across most of the bottom of the bag. When it gets full the weight slowly wears the bag and makes it vulnerable to tears. The plastic would help the bag slide across the lawn.

[@Liledgy100]

I also put a cable tie across the mouth of the bag slightly larger than my grass gobbler. And wrote “top” on the bag so I always put it on the same way.

[@BigWesLawns]

Would a duct tape pad on the bottom work to insulate from tearing? I use it on my heavy bag to stop it from tearing, has worked for years. 🇨🇦👊🏻👨🏻‍🏭✨💖👌

[@HandyGuy2016]

That would work great I think.

[@tedbownas2748]

Cool. I'm guessing it would work better on larger lawns with long straight runs and fewer obstacles around which to mow. You could also build a little sulky with a pair of wheels to support the bag; that would let it roll easier and not get dragged off before it's full.

[@HandyGuy2016]

Definitely, my yard is pretty small. There are a lot of ways to modify this system to work for different scenarios. I like the simplicity of it, and lack of moving parts.

[@ramiro78380]

where did you buy the chute that is connected to the mower?

[@HandyGuy2016]

It's a "Rackem" grass catcher, with the back door removed. I purchased it online through Amazon I believe.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

How do you have shoot blocked and catcher?

[@HandyGuy2016]

The Quick Chute opens and the catcher bracket works with the Quick Chute also.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

@@HandyGuy2016 do you think accelerator catcher will work?

[@HandyGuy2016]

@@DS-TRUCKS yes I do.

[@Devin_Schwartz]

Enjoyed and appreciated the thorough assembly and testing video. A couple of questions: 1) Did you find the 10-mil thickness of the tarp you used here to be adequate, or would you go heavier in future? 2) If you were to do this over again, would you use the same size tarp or a smaller/larger one? 3) What was the reason you folded the tarp lengthwise rather than widthwise? You stated early on in the video that it would be evident later on, but I never picked up on the reason. 4) Did your idea of stacking the bags on a trailer work reasonably well for loading / unloading? 5) Per your more recent videos, I see that you're now using the Protero PV18 on the Ferris Z3X. Which collection system do you prefer, and why? Thanks again for the video! Recently found your channel and have been enjoying the archives.

[@HandyGuy2016]

1- 10 mil is good. 2- same size tarp. 3- to fit better on the catcher. 4- yes, especially on a small budget. 5- I did this video to help people who are starting out without a bagger like the Protero. I already had the Protero system when I did this video, but I always have a backup plan.

[@HandyGuy2016]

5- I prefer the Protero, but it's expensive compared to the catcher and tarp bags.

[@dthornton8496]

I wanted to see what chute blocker you are using with the rackem bagger and if they both work together or did you have to make changes I currently have a chute blocker on one mower and an accelerator bagger on another because they will not work together , any info or maybe even a video etc on this would be helpful , thanks for your info.

[@HandyGuy2016]

I have a video on that in my Dependable Lawn Care playlist, but the Quick Chute is what I use and I don't have to remove it to use the grass catcher.

[@TheEpitomeAV]

Could you attach it directly to the chute if you don’t have a leaf catcher? TIA

[@HandyGuy2016]

I think you would need an adapter of some kind, because I don't know how you would physically attach it to the deck.

[@1thinkhealthy]

Thanks for the video. What if you wrap some tape around it loosely when it's in place and then attach a rubber strap to the bottom of the bag somehow. This would give the opening the basic shape. You could then pull the strap up the sides and connect them up top.

[@HandyGuy2016]

Good idea, I will be trying a couple different things to see what works best.

[@StevenClark-f7w]

Hey handy guy, did you ever make that leaf blow out baffle video? Would love to see it as I have a ferris Z2 also. Hoping all is well with you and yours

[@HandyGuy2016]

No I haven't yet but I will try to do it soon.

[@StevenClark-f7w]

Thank you! You are the best!

[@victorchavez9020]

Sir what size is the tarp? - from Boerne TX-🇺🇸

[@HandyGuy2016]

8'x6' I think.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I remember watching Randy do that last year. He's the man! I wonder if you ran para-cord through the eyelets ,like a draw string and just tie it in a bow or loop?...You ever tried throwing a mulch kit on your mower? Seems like you could have one mower with a kit on it and one with your grass catcher. One guy making first pass with mulcher then next pass with catcher. I don't know,never tried it,just a thought 🤔

[@HandyGuy2016]

Great idea!

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Are you a volunteer firefighter or first responder ?

[@autieasmr4298]

He is a full time firefighter.

[@stanleyroberts4381]

I've got two acres of leaves. I will fabricate a bolt on shoot,and give this a try. Will burn the leaves in the boiler🤔😊

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

interesting idea. i remember sef buying and running one of these bags and attaching it to his rider a year or two ago. it was like 2 or 3 times the size and kept snagging things 😂 but where in tarnation are you getting 10 dollar heavy duty tarps?? i forget what i usually pay ( and i go at least 10x12 ) but i think it's alot more than around $10 per tarp 🤔 maybe it's just because of the size i buy.

[@HandyGuy2016]

Home Depot 😁

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@HandyGuy2016 thanks 😂👍🏻

[@bikes7777]

Harbor freight is even cheaper than HD.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@bikes7777 i ended up getting two 11x15's ( perfect size range for the amount of leaves i like to grab, but it can get heavy quickly, and that's when i tie them to my rider if i have it with me ) from there for 12 or 15 bucks, i think, so not bad.... but as you would expect: you get what you pay for 😂 they do the job, though.

[@myke_bota7590]

What kind of face protection and ear protection are you wearing? Your videos and very inspiring with all the hard work you guys put in. God bless!

[@HandyGuy2016]

Face shields from SA Fishing (they are on Facebook), cheap 3M safety glasses from Home Depot, and SYNC Headset from Amazon.com. In the warmer months I use rechargeable earbuds, and a face mask that hooks on my ears.

[@stevenclark5450]

Again, excellent low cost system that works quite well! What is the maker of the metal leaf/grass catcher that you are using? What size is the catcher and are you still using the same catcher or have you switched to something else?

[@HandyGuy2016]

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[@HandyGuy2016]

This is our backup system, we mainly use Protero Baggers.

[@myke_bota7590]

To me, I prefer a bagging setup such as this as it doesn't put any downforce weight on the mower as does a side mount bagger on a stand on mower. Obviously the prefessional side mount bagger unit manuvers much easier and you can back up BUT when the ground is wet, that's where the ruts start appearing.

[@HandyGuy2016]

Definitely has a lot of advantages.

[@jim7508-x2h]

Brilliant

[@donaldlawton7384]

Get some 1/2 " bungie cord from hardware store. And lace it inthe eyes of the tarp. Should be able to buy it by the ft.

[@HandyGuy2016]

Good idea

[@bryanlovesjenn]

Dang. The 6x8 is not big enough on the opening to fit on my bagger. Have to get another tarp and try again. :)

[@HandyGuy2016]

Did you try the 8' side to make the opening?

[@bryanlovesjenn]

@@HandyGuy2016 no I did the 6’ side. Was I supposed to use the 8’ side?

[@HandyGuy2016]

@@bryanlovesjenn it can go either way depending on the bagger opening size.

[@sueparks3488]

I need to get a grass catcher!

[@HandyGuy2016]

My suggestion would be to get an aluminum one, because they are just as strong but lighter weight.

[@EADeets]

I wandered who was sitting on the porch watching you? LOL

[@HandyGuy2016]

Been waiting for a while lol

[@theallaroundguy2399]

I am strips of gorilla tape on both sides before I punch holes, that will make the area extra strong. Put two or three strips of gorilla tape on both sides. Then punch holes through the tape and through the tarp

[@HandyGuy2016]

Great idea 👍

[@toddytwotones2905]

Still looking for a

[@HandyGuy2016]

It's possible, but efficiency follows investment in better equipment.

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Just subbed you buddy .

[@HandyGuy2016]

Thank you!

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

He looks too young to know who is Macgyver,lol.... I use to love that show growing up.Handy Guy has some nice equipment also.

[@HandyGuy2016]

I watched Macgyver as a kid and my nickname was Mac lol😂

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

HandyGuy 2016 , that is awesome Pal. I’ve learned so much from you in a short period of time that will help our PT lawn care business for 2020 season.Are you also a volunteer firefighter or EMT ?

[@HandyGuy2016]

@@Grassology-vs1hn That is awesome brother, glad I am helping 😊 I am currently a Full-Time Firefighter working 24 on 72 off. Been a FF for 14 years, 10 Full time.

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

I just noticed you have your chute blocker on with your bagger. Can you still use your chute blocker if you take off your grass catcher ?on my Snapper pro walk behind I have to remove my chute blocker in order to use my accelerator bagger what a pain .my dream mower is the 52” Toro grandstand W/ the leaf collecting system its 11k for the mower 4K for the leaf system I can’t justify that king of cash right now

[@HandyGuy2016]

Yes I can use the quickchute with the side catcher which is ideal.

[@mylesmcdougal4021]

Maybe why he folded it the other way. Instead of a 4’ hole it would have a 3’ hole. But looks like it works well

[@HandyGuy2016]

Possibly

[@suavecorpse9600]

Seems like it would be better to blow the leave into a pile, where you can drive over without weaving around trees or other obstacles.

[@HandyGuy2016]

It would be, unless you need to cut the grass at the same time, like in this video. If it was just strictly a leaf cleanup, you could definitely blow them into a central location.

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

I’m surprised you don’t have a bagging collection system... that must be the only piece of equipment you don’t have😂😭

[@HandyGuy2016]

I have a Protero PV 18 on a JD 920M 😁

[@jask320]

офігенно! 🤠

[@theallaroundguy2399]

I am strips of gorilla tape on both sides before I punch holes, that will make the area extra strong. Put two or three strips of gorilla tape on both sides. Then punch holes through the tape and through the tarp.