You aren't the only leaf victim, Tom. There is a magnolia tree across the street in front of a school at a 45 degree angle from my house. Unfortunately, the prevailing wind blowing around the Bermuda High blows the leaves in my direction from the southeast. One day I watched a leaf which had fallen off the tree, work its way across the school lawn, down the very wide school bus driveway, across the street, climb the concrete curb onto one of my 2 driveways, only to come to rest on my front lawn. It was amazing to see how a slight breeze could move it along, especially up the curb. So many fall off that I had to drill a hole in a wood dowel and stick a ring shank nail in it to use to pick them up, since they look like pieces of trash, and even a lawn tractor won't disintegrate them. They are durable leaves, so the nail holds them firmly until I force them into the trash can. They actually make a scratching noise moving on concrete. It they were flatter they couldn't climb the curb and the school busses would destroy them. But the wind gets under them and lifts them right up. So Tom, it could be worse.
@louroberts5567Ай бұрын
You are 100% correct! We get the neighbor's magnolia leaves! Infuriating! Have a great weekend!
@Stihlalive044Ай бұрын
Harbor freight for zip-ties, 1.29 for 100 -8" ties.
@MrJoereginasrАй бұрын
Hey Tom. You have the most Knowledge on small engines and equipment in KZbin by far. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the content. Happy Holidays
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
The shop floor reminds me of the years of painting the shop at BJ Service company in Texas oil field service, dam we love being #1 shop for MrRamsey😊
@robcole332Ай бұрын
His lucky day is when he took it to you. Not many would have saved it from the trash. Great job brother
@rob-whats-upАй бұрын
Tom, the shop looks brandy new!!! That blower wanted to take off from your new tarmac. Awesome job!!!
@misterb7424Ай бұрын
Tom has patience and common sense....always interesting to watch.....watching from Minnesota
@louroberts5567Ай бұрын
Toooom Doooobyyyy! Hey, Tom! Just Frankensteined a string trimmer! Used the power head from a Troybilt to replace the blown Crapsman. Changed out the shaft and throttle handle, carb and a few other things. Runs and works like a champ! Have to take some pics of it and all the new(er) attachments and sell it. Thanks for all the great tutorials. They helped immensely! Thanks for another great video. Have an awesome weekend! God bless. Oh! By the way, the garage door and floor look fantastic! Nice job!👍
@moabwheeling1305Ай бұрын
That old Husqvarna blower came out nice after you worked your magic Tom. Very enjoyable video sir. I like the floors in your shop they came out really nice. Catch you on your next video , take care sir.
@dnrsmallenginerepairАй бұрын
Looks very awesome my friend I know how that is I work 7 days week I haven't had a day since Thanksgiving
@timtweet8149Ай бұрын
Old school cannibalize always works. Great job on the floor and fixing the blower cable
@jesterr7133Ай бұрын
With the metal guards and casing, that machine has to be well over 20 years old. You can't beat Husqvarna backpack blowers.
@Big_JohnsАй бұрын
Nice job Tom, you worked through that problem very well. 👍 The floor looks great..... for about a month. 🤣
@d.shaffer2537Ай бұрын
Zip ties at Harbor Freight.....good...and cheap!!!
@tonym6920Ай бұрын
Great looking floor Tom, nice job! That’s a shame they straight- gased that blower, looks new!
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
I bought a yellow plastic electric spark tester and it came in same day as one of my grandsons birthday, he was so happy and excited I had to let him put it in his toolbox, yeah I ordered me one 😢😢😢. We love it 😍 fast
@TomDobyMowerRepairАй бұрын
haha!
@johnnyreagan1Ай бұрын
Floors looks awesome my brother! Thank heavens for the "Shed of Shame" for the parts and your ability to Frankenstein stuff together. Keep after it!
@jesterr7133Ай бұрын
My mom has a 130BT that is 8 years old. She uses it every day, and it has well over 2000 hours on it. I replaced the carb and fuel lines this year, deleted the spark arrestor, and replaced a couple of kill switches over the years, but that's it. She has definitely gotten every penny out of it.
@GuysPlayingWithToolsАй бұрын
I use a 140bt for my personal. It's lasted 13 years and still runs great
@TomDobyMowerRepairАй бұрын
yea this guy said he's had this 145 for over 20 years!
@GuysPlayingWithToolsАй бұрын
@TomDobyMowerRepair Mine might be a 145, it's dark and cold outside so... it's a140 until further notice 🤣
@TomDobyMowerRepairАй бұрын
hahaha you know you wanna look!
@GuysPlayingWithToolsАй бұрын
@TomDobyMowerRepair I do, but it's wet, dark and cold. I don't wanna look that much. 🤣
@mikebigeasyriderАй бұрын
@@TomDobyMowerRepair I have a BT145 bought from Lowe's from Dec. 2005, 19 years old, still runs great , never did any repairs. Kawasaki engine ! Down south weather wise runs every weekend after grass cut or blowing leaves ....
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
See you got the propane tanks out and ready before it hits next week I hate the cold and wet snow 😢
@TomDobyMowerRepairАй бұрын
been in the 20's last couple weeks!
@chrispappas6188Ай бұрын
Your paint jobs look great. Now you have to paint your door to your shop.
@jaymeyers950Ай бұрын
Zip ties harbor freight were this week 1:98 for 100
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
I’ve got in a habit of tagging old equipment and what is bad and why, I AllWAYS put them completely back together and stack them as high as I can lolol 😊
@harrydickson4575Ай бұрын
Used parts across the fence😂😂😂
@killerballpython7114Ай бұрын
Hey nice floor tom Don't scratch it
@TomDobyMowerRepairАй бұрын
@@killerballpython7114 yea it takes a good week to cure
@RobertLepantoАй бұрын
Is that a chipper or a lawn mower. your neighbor is using😂
@davidfell1474Ай бұрын
Hey tom you know anything about onan engines, was gave a tractor that runs after a major tare down one of the rods has damage but crank very little damage what should i do. Would like to rebuild it but parts are crazy any ideas
@jesterr7133Ай бұрын
I wouldn't part that 150BT out. It's in like new condition. I would just wait until I come across a rough machine with a comparable engine, do an engine swap on that one and sell it.
@NotmeGK123Ай бұрын
So there’s straight gas’s and gay gas aka mix 2stroke lol 😂😊
@ilibaiskiАй бұрын
Why not just rebuild the straight gassed one and give him that blower? Unless parts are to expensive
@philliphall5198Ай бұрын
I bought a yellow plastic electric spark tester and it came in same day as one of my grandsons birthday, he was so happy and excited I had to let him put it in his toolbox, yeah I ordered me one 😢😢😢. We love it 😍 fast