NEVER rake leaves AGAIN...almost never... homemade leaves vacuum

[@snowbank8617]

Nicely done with good explanations and humor. The happiness level indicator, the trailer cam view pushed this video over the top! Thanks for sharing this with someone who is still raking leaves onto a tarp to haul into the woods and wishing for something better...

[@VinyB57]

Hey thank you! That was officialy me second video I made for KZbin...it's been 5 years now...🤯

[@MasonsCustomPC]

I'm a little late to the party, but nice build! Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but you could reduce the chance of clogging if you used high-lift blades for the mower deck. They are specifically designed to move grass and such into the bagging systems you can buy. It basically creates a stronger vacuum under the blades, and stronger push above them. Love the videos, keep them coming!

[@VinyB57]

WO! It's been a while that somebody commented on this video! And no, never heard about the high-lif blades! Thanks for the tips!

[@seaneyo]

product initiates a clog due to localized low pressure locations due to sharp corners, turbulence, reduced velocity due to diameter increases through the chute, increases in gravitational acceleration fighting the product's kinetic momentum due to angling more upwards and more. Once the restriction is initiated, there's a self-fulfilling feedback loop where more leaves can build up behind the first and close off the line. Sure, hi-lift blades can increase your inlet pressure and resolve your issue, but there are practical limits to that variable in the entire system, and tackling the root causes are also valuable - likely better cost/benefit pathways - towards improving overall performance

[@Patgag54]

The leafs blades works better but with very thick blanket and damp leafs good luck ! :)

[@igoski1582]

I've made my own as well. It has taken me a few years to work out some of the problems. The main problem with DYI leaf removal system like yours and mine is, there is no extra vac motor and mulching blade to help pull and push the leaf debris through the debris tube. To help solve this problem, the debris tube must be as straight as possible from the mower deck to the trailer. Your debris tube entry was mounted in the middle of the trailer which caused the tube to make a bend. You need to mount the tube entry to the far right side of the trailer to align more to the mower deck to achieve the straighter line. Good luck.

[@paulneighbors6066]

Wouldn't that effect the turning more ? In the middle it splits the distance. I'm just asking, I don't know how to build anything other than a bologna sandwich, lol.

[@paulneighbors6066]

Difference

[@igoski1582]

@@paulneighbors6066 I have successfully made my own, with a lawn trailer bought at Low's for my leaf hopper. It works great with no issues at all and holds a lot of leaves. Everyone has the same problem with turning the trailer and the debris tube. I have developed something that solves that problem. I have seen most all of the You Tube videos on these and no one else has developed what I have. I don't want to say what it is or make a video of it in fear someone else makes a patent off my idea. The people that have seen it are impressed. My Dad says I should apply for a patent. But I'm just a guy with a good idea with no money to develop and market something like this.

[@rgd2598]

Paul Neighbors Zac

[@americantaxpayer4551]

@@igoski1582 I made one with a straight piece of 7" chimney pipe, and a flexible elbow to get the angle correct, that comes off the existing bagger chute. 3/4" pvc pipe for the cage, wrapped in metal window screen, and that wrapped in chicken wire for strength. After the pipe coming out a few too many times on left hand turns, I hard bolted the trailer to the mower frame. I built a new frame under the trailer with 10" swivel caster wheels from HF. It unbolts in 2 minutes so I can still cut the grass without the trailer. The double bagger used to fill in 5 minutes. This trailer can go up to 1 hour before it's full. I should have made a video, II made it like 10 years ago.

[@donaldtate3372]

Audience, Mr CAD and laser design. Good job on the project. I had a 13 hp Craftman II mover since 1996. It was a little beast for gathering leaves up in the winter. I just recently sold it to a co-worker. She wasn't the prettiest mower, but was a hell of a worker. I purchased a commercial zero turn snapper from a small engine store in Nashville. It was closing the doors, and it cost $7000, but the guy said just pay me $3000 and it's yours. He said it was the last one after a full day sale, and he was closing that day permanently. I was visiting my sister in law, and had to rent a trailer from U-Haul to tow it back home. At least I drove my truck down, or I couldn't have got the deal of the day. That thing shreds grass and leaves without bogging down the engine. My yard stays clear of ALL leaf invasions from my neighbors trees. Merry Christmas and Happy 2020 New Years to you and your Family from the Tate's.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

That is a great story!! I love hearing when good things happen to people or when someone is at the right place at the right time. Was the guy who owned the shop very old? I am a chemical engineer and I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for years and after getting hit on my antique Harley over 18 months ago I decided that I am doing something that I want to do and love. I am opening a small engine repair business and as soon as I said that I had five Lincoln engine drive welders to repair /rebuild or restore. I am beginning to be happier about walking up and working now. It is a shame that we are losing a lot of people in the small engine business because of retirement or passing away. It always seemed to me to be the greatest occupation in reality. Never liked the pharmaceutical industry. And because of this plandemic there are even more reasons.

[@donaldtate3372]

@john koury Good Day Sir. He was at his retirement age, but provided hospitality as soon as we walked in. I didn’t have intentions on making such a big purchase, but the deal was right there. We grow up doing things what our parents want, but mostly never what we want to do. All work and no vomit 🤮 for things that make us happy, and if you really work hard at something you can become a master of it with full enjoyment. I believe you should live a short Happy life doing what you like, than a long and miserable life doing things you don’t like doing. You do just that and open up your business enjoying what you love. Don’t second guess or you’ll make the same mistake you made the first time. Once you get established, send me your business address. While I’m traveling, I’ll stop by and say HELLO 👋 friend.

[@Dcook85]

Thank you for the Happiness meter. It always frustrates me with videos like this when they don't have an objective measurement like that.

[@VinyB57]

100% with you man .....should be standard for all vids on YT...such a shame...😅 thanks for the comment, you made me laugh 👍

[@dangeloelliot960]

i guess im randomly asking but does anybody know a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@zionzechariah9470]

@Dangelo Elliot instablaster =)

[@dangeloelliot960]

@Zion Zechariah Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@dangeloelliot960]

@Zion Zechariah it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account :D

[@mikewilcox6089]

Nice work, you may not have had as much clogging if you had the crimped ends of the piping facing away from the mower

[@mctend9108]

You've got the tools, the knowledge, but most important the skills! Respect 🇳🇱

[@VinyB57]

Thank you sir! 😁

[@allenmckinney9533]

Make a hitch that has the ball offset on the right to move the trailer over so the left side can be used for edge work.

[@VinyB57]

That's a good idea, I will probably make a smaller version next fall, I really have hard to reach sections that I want to do

[@afbigfish1]

Nice build a few things to reduce clogs. 1. reverse the direction of the pipe crimps (this is huge issue) 2. move the exhaust port from entering the middle of the trailer to the right side add a small kicker to the very end of the pipe if need to more evenly distribute clippings( this will allow you to 3,4,&5) 3. decrease the rise angle of discharge pipe 4. use as much smooth rigid pipe as possible. 5. eliminate as many bends or turns as possible

[@VinyB57]

I just welded small steel plate at the tip's blade and VOILA! problem solved, I made a short about it, if you re interested! On my channel

[@MikeCourse]

Great video, my favourite part was when you added the brackets, it was riveting!😂 just found your channel and binge watching.

[@dundeeecroc]

Made me smile, looks like you had a lot of fun!!

[@VinyB57]

Sure did!

[@SnowingNapalm]

So i found the 1/4 inch chicken wire works good for a screen and unloading the collection trailer or cans/bags is definitely something to design for easy use less sharp angles on the schute improves clog free performance because any edge collects it and always face the output of leaves away from you don't wanna be riding with a back full of dust and the flexibility to manuver around obstacles is great because happening to run into stuff because you're not used to your length :) fun shooting a plume of leaves though

[@RCPSU4]

Unsure if another mentioned this, but are you running mulch blades on your mower deck? That might help out a bit.

[@tterry53]

That will be great mulch for a garden.

[@timesthree5757]

Ok I never rake leaves. They provide a protective layer from the snow. And turn into food for plants.

[@idcanymore5287]

Cool. I dont have the room in my yard,although its big, to turn that around due to trees etc. I bought an old rider with mulching blades that's the way to go as far as i'm concerned.

[@gijoecowboy]

Why rake them, leave them to protect lawn in winter and add back to ground in spring when mowed.

[@VinyB57]

Just have to much leaves in the front yard, but if the quantity is manageable, I agree with you, just mow it! But again, I won't be able to make videos about machines picking up leaves if I just mow it 😅

[@michaelheurkens4538]

Your elbow clogs because the crimped pipe end should have been downstream in the airflow. The crimp always creates a lip/snag zone if installed backwards in the airflow. I am a retired residential HVAC metal worker. "Crimping pliers" to crimp straight pipe to fit inside another are available at many hardware or big bow store like Crappy Tire.

[@testmcgee9230]

Just mow the leaves. Done :)

[@Biokemist-o3k]

I am super happy for you. I have to make one of these!! Interesting that I was already subscribed. Great video. I would have thought it needed a helper fan to keep the leaves from getting unstuck.

[@VinyB57]

I welded small plates on the blade to turn it into a turbo fan, no more clogging! I made a short about it!

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@VinyB57 Awesome my friend . Thank you.

[@sikotic74]

doing this! Bad Boy mower baggers are crazy $$$

[@geedubb-q1u]

Best part about the collection is if you have a compost pile the leaves are the best fertilizer.

[@VinyB57]

Guy, you are 100% right!

[@cm1133]

There is an area behind my backyard fence where I dump all my back yard leaves each year. Back there is the BEST place to get great topsoil. All those leaves decompose each year and leave black gold topsoil for me to use in my planting beds, backyard garden and my wife’s flower pots.

[@seaneyo]

Great little project, I'm glad someone did the video. Love the shame dance after the field test and the neighbor wave. I have some experience with design simulation, dry bulk handling and dust collection - simulation can help visualize what's happening inside the system and design out flaws that cause flow jams, improve efficiency and maximize suction. If you ever want to take your shameless dorky project to the next level, let's collab!

[@VinyB57]

Hey Sean, thanks for the comment, I did solved the problem this year, I welded small steel plate on the tip of an old blade, and now it's a turbo fan, I did a short about, it's on my channel! 🤙

[@seaneyo]

@@VinyB57 Love that, I thought about doing the same thing since that's the first part of my blades to wear out, strangely enough (outer back edge of the lift blades). I would probably try fastening with screws or rivets to avoid softening the high strength blade at the welds, potentially allowing eventual crack propagation.

[@papawsbackyard8774]

Nice build. Another Pro (over buying a lawn vac) would be eliminating additional storage footprint. You already have to store the trailer.

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Really awesome! Going to check MK II now 😋

[@benoitdunoyer9633]

Hello, what type of mower did you use to attach yourself to the mower deck? thank you

[@VinyB57]

Salut Benoit, j'utilise un Toro 12 hp, 38'' de ''deck''.

[@charliebecker2216]

Nice job Big thumbs up for proof of principle!!

[@MrMechanicandy]

What did the pieces do to stop the jam up ,would a battery vacuum help the trailer suction issue ?

[@brucebonkowsky9406]

hey will like it but i think i otderd the bagging chute kit jusr the chute its stronger

[@jjjohn5914]

Tried this...does not work well...gets clogged up alot....tried a sweeper too, not enough volume and its a slow process...back to blower, rake and tarp this year...maybe tow behind lawn vac next year.

[@VinyB57]

I know! If there's too much leaves, or if they are too wet...it clogs! 🤦‍♂️

[@stevebutler8387]

Dude, you sure you're Canadian? That looks like some good ole Southern Redneck Ingenuity. Well done

[@VinyB57]

Hey thanks!! And yes I m candian, but a proud canadian red neck rep 😅

[@stoveguy2133]

Love my lawn vac. $230 for a new bag? Dayummmm. I hate my rider bagger system. Hates wet leaves. Clogs a lot.

[@Bellislawns]

I’m more interested in the “happy meter”. Where might one purchase that? Not to shappy!!!

[@victorbailey6233]

Wonder if these would pick up those pesky sticker that we get in our yards here in north TX?

[@VinyB57]

🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

[@PappyNet01]

Great job, thanks for sharing your project - I am getting inspired from the several videos that I have watched by other D-I-Y Hacks. I must say your voice reminded me of a great Asian American actor James Shigeta!

[@VinyB57]

That's a first! I had to google it 😁...well thanks man, he a really nice voice!

[@michaelripperger5674]

Would that work for grass clippings as well ?

[@VinyB57]

Yep! the trailer was also full of grass

[@DeadKoby]

We had a commercial leaf vac trailer that had a 5hp briggs motor/vac. I'm surprised your mower has enough gusto to get the leaves down the tube.

[@VinyB57]

I was surprised too 😁

[@radtothepowerofsick1]

My man where on earth did you get that circle to rectangle adapter from I cannot for the life of me find something like that. Not even on the internet!!

[@VinyB57]

Oh! It's fairly available at homedepot

[@ballershanelle]

Can just add a smaller unit on the back...like a plastic trash can on big side wheels. Trailer was overkill with the amount of leaves u will need to bag at the end

[@joetterolison4093]

Leaf Plow video by Tim from Tractor Tim with Tim showed a commercial by Terra King and they seemed to have solved the clogging problem by putting vents at the location You added the forward metal extension, plus they use an additional blower at the trailer off a PTO, but a small lawn mower engine could be mounted on the trailer to drive a blower to suck up and blow it way far into that trailer If You try it please post it here Thanks Ken PS How much fun is it unloading Your trailer?

[@VinyB57]

Hi Joette, unloading the trailer is not that bad, it takes about 10 min of work at the local recycling center! 😁

[@uchihasasuke3409]

What did you use to mount the duct to the mower deck? Looks great by the way, planning to do this too, I hate raking leaves lol.

[@bobjackson4720]

I'm very impressed by the simplicity and speed of the build. My only comment the section that bolts to the mower needs to be a lot tougher after just one use it's covered in dents.

[@VinyB57]

Yeah, you re right, I did build a stronger version, the video is on mu channel if interested

[@cm1133]

Could you get a metal fabricator to make you a thicker metal version or perhaps weld up your own?

[@VinyB57]

@@cm1133 Yes, that's what I did, it's on my second video, version #2 with a compost bin

[@cm1133]

@@VinyB57 smart move!

[@brucebonkowsky9406]

i like it but youmight see if you can find tractor tires of get wide can be bald less grooving

[@aztec989americanpitbullgla3]

What type screws did you use see you drilled straight into

[@VinyB57]

Only Candian's finest screws! 😅 Square head aka Roberston screws

[@aztec989americanpitbullgla3]

@@VinyB57 I was surprised it went straight through the metal on the lawnmower so easy .

[@Scout819]

@@aztec989americanpitbullgla3 Probably a really good self tapper. Long as it's not too thick, those things will slice right through metal. They're pretty sweet.

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Good job

[@philmoore71]

tks. some useful ideas. i am getting more motivated to build one

[@VinyB57]

Yes you should!

[@philmoore71]

@@VinyB57 tks. yes, i did! ended up with a long tube bag design... after lots of interesting attempts.

[@tom132111]

Great music - what is the title of the song ??

[@VinyB57]

OH! well...I really don't remember, but it's all music that you can find and download in the youtube studio!

[@TheBoringCreatr]

at the end with the tool box and the thank you for watchign name dam hhahahahahahaha i love it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FelipeHernandez-hk6bm]

Love the energy lol nice

[@VinyB57]

Thank you sir!

[@lukewang4396]

Cool. I like your home build CNC more. haha

[@VinyB57]

That's ok!, I you checked my smart-busa serie? I think it is worth to watch

[@ajbrown2013]

You forgot to add a pusher and shredder to push the leafs up and shreds them…

[@ShainAndrews]

Ahhh yesss... the music loop click. I'd rather rake leaves.

[@MrRadioAct]

KZbin algorithm brought me here, expect a channel up tick....

[@CraigsCuts]

Tyler Hopaluk same

[@paulneighbors6066]

Great video

[@VinyB57]

Thank you!

[@banksboy6806]

I really just need a metal peace cut to block my shoot for 42 x John Deere 2021 model

[@chriswhitley3283]

Of course, everyone has a cnc plasma cutter in their garage.

[@VinyB57]

you don't 🤔? ......😅

[@vitalitimofejev6086]

Cool buddy 👌✌️

[@banksboy6806]

If you in GA I'll pay you to build one for me

[@littlebiglee]

If you could reverse the plumbing, you would not be blowing into a sharp edge that causes the stoups.

[@VinyB57]

You are 100% right!

[@georgedabull2150]

Buy a lawn sweeper it is a lot more efficient and cheap

[@brucebonkowsky9406]

get yourself a hysunfa 50cc back pack to blow it into windrows like the

[@futurepilot6749]

Can't we buy from you

[@VinyB57]

No, I have nothing to sell....yet... 😉

[@futurepilot6749]

@@VinyB57 oh no problem i'm also glaf to see you happy when your creation was successful

[@jyctv5827]

Love it

[@ipittythejunk4981]

Mulch blades keep you from raking, like your music on your vids.

[@VinyB57]

Thanks Dan...I received mostly hate comments about the music...you're the first positive one! 😅👍

[@brucebonkowsky9406]

hey viny can you help me build my kids a toy that i have for real

[@kdrapertrucker]

Silly me, I just mulch mine.

[@RobertJohnson-lt5ku]

Turn Off the Music!

[@rgd2598]

Robert Johnson ... agree...that so called music was very irritating

[@dennisjohnson1893]

I agree, every KZbin thinks their music producers!

[@AnthonyCelata]

i like these kinds of videos but the damn music is unbearable

[@seanvogel8067]

I would lose the music

[@michaelpugliese2715]

Or you could just cut the trees down

[@VinyB57]

maybe🤷‍♂️

[@georgesimpson3113]

loose the music. too loud and distracting.

[@ballershanelle]

y can't we remove our dashboards and have them scanned into a pc program and just pop out dashboards for car replacements? Better yer, y are manufactures replicating dashes or recording parts for forever replication.. This is insane? We need a national car manufactured or just take over the next defunct car maker! ...I dont understand y we can't make a replica dash for cars to pop right back in??

[@Amalgamotion]

Need to pull all the free nutrients away from your property? Sick of not giving money to fertilizer and pest control companies!? Need that boring lawn back to that same shade of green everyone else has?!? Boy have we got some more things you can waste your money on...

[@opinionateddrone]

Dude the music is just TOO MUCH. Turn that shit down. Congratulations, you've just invented the Bagger attachment

[@VinyB57]

I can t turn it down, I edited that thing 3 years ago and it was the second video I have edited in life...so yeah..🤔

[@elmerfudd7674]

Get rid of the annoying music.

[@VinyB57]

It's impossible...been uploaded for 3 years now! 🤣

[@rickmoore4776]

cut out the crappy music.

[@VinyB57]

I wish! It's been uploaded 3 years ago! 😲

[@WayneCook306]

Well I would have thought a ride-on mower with a catcher would do exactly the same thing and you would not be dragging a trailer around.😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫