Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I figured with this being the first snow storm on the EAST coast reaching far and wide, maybe we can dedicate this thread for some good pictures and video clips.

On Eastern Long Island we had hurricane force wind gusts, and the snow was about six inches to maybe a foot.  Lots of snow drifts because of that wind.  I live on a road that the county plows like the President lived on it.  I counted a daisy chain of 7 plows in a row Saturday night .  The new Honda HS 928 TAS spit out the salted slush pile at the driveways end with no problem.  I discovered that turning the machine was really no big deal, it maneuvered easily enough for me, but for someone smaller it could have been a chore.  The reverse speed is much, much faster than it was on my previous friction wheel machines, and that made turning much easier.  I even managed to clear everything without any sheer bolts breaking.  I am delighted with my choice of snowblower, and would recommend it to anyone who isn't too small.

Here is a look at my driveway before the honda kicked booty

Dang picture didn't work   I give up!

You mean this picture?  You must be u sing a Mac with Safari browser.  :)

Ok, here goes.  The "embed image" doesn't seem to be working on my browser so I am adding the links too:

Getting started with the Toro 826 at the bottom in front of the garage:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s7sTt1NBv9t3Rc-QLa2HiQ?feat=directlink

Getting started on the upper driveway proper:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MbjcrOZxIHrRZfIaj7p5Rg?feat=directlink

Driveway done with my 3 and a half year old (this is up around the bend from the other photos, you can kind of see the "leftovers" tracks I am talking about to the left that I had to come back and do in the main drive, didn't bother with the side)

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6mChMm6qYOsSpAnPqM36Ag?feat=directlink

So, is that as clean as it gets with a two stage?

Thanks,
Dan

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Thanks ! I tryed 3 or 4 times and gave up..

There saying we got 30 inc. ?  The honda ran great.

Now I feel really embarrassed about having such a big snowblower for my small driveway.  You guys got some serious sized driveways. 

Yeah, daniel has got a driveway the size of my neighborhood block.  :) 


Or is he clearing snow for the whole neighborhood?

I will need to find a nice neighbor like Daniel and buy him a case of nice German beer everytime my driveway is plowed.  I think I can buy a number of beer cases for $2500 (at least 100 cases from Costco).

Ok here is my submission. My wife focused mainly on Videos. This is a shot I am happy with. Enjoy.

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