This Snow Boss 500 was the first snowblower that I finally got around to fixing. It only took me three years. If you remember, I bought 5 snowblowers for a grand total of $6.00, so $1.20 each. And then, they sat.
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Buying new tools is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to learning a new skill or trade. Everyone loves new tools, but it’s also hard to justify the cost. The good news is that if you invest in quality tools, they should last a lifetime. I can’t afford the top of the line brands like Snap-On or Mac, but I have had good luck with what I have gotten. Since the theme for March is snowblowers, I’ve put together a list of 12 tools for the home mechanic.
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Recently I purchased an organizer. Well, to be honest, it was several years ago that I purchased it. I only recently began using it.
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A PTO switch on a riding lawnmower engages the mowing deck (or other implements). When it’s not working correctly, your machine will have decreased efficiency or output. Or, it might not function at all. The issue I was having with our PTO switch was that every time I hit a bump while mowing, the PTO switch would disengage and stop the mower deck.
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I picked up this vintage Toro 880 riding lawn mower for $35. My intention is to repair it and flip it. Hopefully in the process, we’ll make a few bucks to go towards the next project!
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I wanted to install a winch in my pickup to help load riding lawn mowers. I picked up a Badlands 2500 lb. ATV winch, and it’s come in handy so far as I’ve picked up two lawnmowers in the past week or so. In this video, I’m going to walk you through how I installed the winch in the back of my pickup.
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