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Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Precision Products 75-Pound Capacity Broadcast Spreader with Pneumatic Tires and Rain Cover SB4000PRCGY
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Technical Details
- 50-pound capacity broadcast spreader; 8- to 10-foot spread pattern
- Ideal for home fertilizing and seeding uses
- Fingertip cable control for easy on/off
- Steel tube frame and heavy-duty plastic hopper
- 90-day limited warranty; includes pneumatic tires and rain cover; assembly required
Product Description
The Precision Products SB4000PRCGY broadcast spreader is ideal for the homeowner who wants to spread fertilizer or seed but doesn't want to spend all day spreading it. The ample-sized hopper is all most homeowners need for home projects. The spreader easily adjusts to cover an 8- to 10-foot spread pattern, providing quick, efficient spreading. It includes a convenient fingertip cable control to open and shut the spreader or make quick spread pattern adjustments. The spreader is made with a 7/8-inch powder-coated steel frame and a rugged, heavy-duty plastic hopper to stand up to the roughest conditions and treatments. Two 10-inch pneumatic tires with steel wheels provide extra durability and smooth operation over all terrains, and a handy rain cover is included for spreading in poor weather. The spreader features a U-handle with a comfort grip to ease strain on the hands. All parts are covered with a 90-day limited warranty, and assembly should take about thirty minutes.--Jeffrey DaltoWhat's in the Box
Spreader, rain cover
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Customer Reviews
2010-10-24
By H. Tupis (Nashville, TN, USA)
This is a very good broadcast spreader. The pneumatic wheels are heavy enough to make the spreader work well. The wheel/axle/spreader gears are encased in plastic which helps minimize corrosion caused by the fetilizers.
2010-07-14
By Jason E. Smith (Maryland)
If your yard has even the slightest deviations from total flatness -- pneumatic tires make a world of difference. They maintain contact, continue spinning, and ensure even distribution of your seed/fertilizer. This is the least expensive pneumatic tire spreader I could locate and it works great -- no issues at all. Setup took two minutes and it was off to the races. They include a calibration guide which listed spread settings for all major brands of seed and fertilizer. Handy. Recommended.
2010-04-04
By J. R. Congdon (Chicago)
Almost bought a similar model (red not this green one, similar design, ran about $83) but decided that I needed the fertilizer anyway so checked a new Menard's super center and found this EXACT same model (SB4000PRCGY by Precision) but was on sale for only $47.97 ... we had an old red devil broadcast spreader that was finally stripping its plastic gears and having a tough time going over uneven grass, etc. The rubber tires and bigger hopper makes the Precision something that will hopefully last more than a season, but at this price I'm not worried ... seems to be made well and comes close to being pre-assembled (just have to tighten two wing nuts on the handle). Used it yesterday and the lever, etc. worked quite well, you need to get walking before you start dropping fertilizer as it will leave a pile, but as soon as you shut off the lever it will stop. Rolls much easier over uneven and hilly areas. It also spreads a very wide path so you don't have to make that many passes. Not sure how much longer on sale at Menard's but I'm sure Amazon may offer it at sale prices soon. On another web site I saw this same model at $129.99 so be sure to check all over if you can before buying. It also turns out that this unit is actually mfg in USA (Lincoln, IL) so perhaps that's why I could get it so cheap (we're in the NW Suburbs of Chicago)! This is a step up from the cheapo ones with the plastic wheels --
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Garelick 89421 21-Foot Aluminum Snow Roof Rake With 24-Inch Blade
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Technical Details
- Won't damage shingles
- 21-foot reach using 4 easy snap together sections
- Prevents ice dams from forming
- Removes weight from snow from your roof to prevent eave damage
- Blade measures 24-inch x 7-inch
Product Description
21' Long Roof Snow Rake, Extra Large Blade 7" x 24", With Poly Roller Glides, All Lightweight Aluminum.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-04-11
By Dough Boy
Easy initial assembly, easy snap-together extensions for the handle. Used it one time this winter season and the 24" blade did quick work clearing the snow. I look forward to, hopefully, never having enough snow to use it again. Ever. The multiple section design means easy off-season storage. And, it's made in the U.S.A.
2010-04-07
By Diann (Bealeton VA USA)
This product saved our garage. With all of the snow that we had this year, it put a great deal of weight on our garage roof. This rake made it much easier to get it cleaned off to avoid a collapse.
2010-03-29
By C. J. Foran
It works for one story within about 4' or so of the edge while standing on level ground. Maybe a ladder could be used, but I didn't try. I didn't buy any 5' extensions, but can imagine that only one more 5' extension would be practical due to flexing of the 20' rake handle as it is. The lock washers were not sufficient (lost a nut after an hour use) and I suggest buying lock nuts with nylon inserts to more permanently fasten the rake head together. I recommend this rake with the lock nut caveat.
2010-03-29
By Uma Lou (Ohio)
haven't got to use it yet for snow since we have not had snow since ordering. Did have to use it to retrieve a shoe my kids kicked off onto the roof and it got it down. Seems sturdy like it will work!
2010-03-29
By heybales (Akron, Oh)
Stop snowing since I got this but appears well constructed and will do the job
Friday, November 12, 2010
Suncast SRR2100 24-Inch Snow Shovel Roof Rake with 20-Foot 3-3/8- Inch Reach
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Technical Details
- No-stick graphite blade
- Aluminum handle
- Blade 24-by-7-inch
- Length 21-foot
- 4 piece snap connector sections
Product Description
21' Gray, Roof Rake, 4 Piece Snap Connector Sections With Bottom Section Resin Coated For Better Grip, 1' Diameter Aluminum Handle, 24' x 7' Curved No Stick Graphite Blade.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-03-22
By P. Church (Fairfax, VA)
I bought this later than I should have--after the Feb 2010 blizzard in No. Virginia. However, shipment was fast (I was a little worried with all the bad weather in the east) and the rake was easy to assemble. It worked well on my garage roof, but this was after some melt and when the snow was heavier. I'm eager to try it with some fresh snow--but not until next winter.
2010-03-18
By BPK, Tom (Brook Park, Ohio)
Purchased for roof snow removal.
Prompt shipping, arrived as described, easy to assemble.
Handle does flex when adding the 2nd and 3rd extensions, but is manageable.
Did a great job on NEW snow.
Not so great on older frozen over snow, probably due to being lightweight.
However, if you react right away this shovel should do the job for the average house and homeowner.
Also note, I have only used this a few times from January through February 2010.
2010-03-03
By John (PHOENIX, AZ USA)
Bought this roof rake after we received record snows in Flagstaff.
Pros:
* Easy to assemble
* Lightweight
* Long enough to reach pretty far back on single story home.
Cons:
* Building this was obviously a tradeoff between sturdiness and lightness. However I think they went too far to make this light. If the extensions are put on it bends and whips around. I'd prefer it if the tube was stiffer, even if that added some weight.
* Strength. After using this for less than an hour one of the cross braces snapped in half. I don't think I was abusing it in any way, I just think they are too thin, or mine had a defect. I'm going to have to jury rig another brace somehow before I can use this gain. Given what these cost, I expected it to be much sturdier.
Overall it did a good job before it broke.
2010-02-18
By Bill Kearney (Bethesda, MD USA)
I bought one of these, retail, at a local hardware store. The box came without instructions inside. When I attempted to use it the shovel assembly cracked and broke. Turns out the unit was supposed to come with some braces and bolts for them. No braces, no bolts and no instructions that would have explained this. The pictures on the outside box do not clearly show the braces.
When I e-mailed the company for support they offered to send the braces and bolts at no charge. At the same time the response stated:
"I am sorry that the two braces were not in the carton when you purchased the roof rake, however, why would you use an item that is missing parts and not realize that you might do damage to the rest of the unit?"
Gee, had the unit INCLUDED DIRECTIONS or ALL OF ITS PARTS then maybe I'd have had a chance to use it correctly. Just who's running their support department that thinks it's OK to insult a customer like that? Yeesh.
Fortunately the local hardware store is good about their return policies. I returned it. I would have swapped it out but not after getting that kind of response from the factory. No way I'd want to buy another one from a company that lets their support people respond in that manner.
So I'm buying an all-metal Garelick one instead. I've got a number of other Garelick products on our boat and they make reliable products.
I strongly encourage everyone else to AVOID Suncast products.
2010-02-17
By S. Strazza (Washington, DC)
First, let me say the tool works wonderfully. Too good in fact. It bites deep into the snow (even when it has crusted over) and if you're not careful, you could find yourself buried in an avalanche. It is a workout, especially if your house is ranch style and you do everything from the ground. If you don't have upper body strength prior to using this tool, you will after. Note, you should not scrape all the way down to the shingles as this will shorten the shingle's life span. This would happen no matter what tool you used (and I have seen people using metal shovels while standing on the roof. Goodbye roof.) You also need to be aware of what's behind you when all of the handle extensions are in. No sense denting the car when the snow gives way and the shovel comes loose. The tool is pretty indestructible but you can break it if you snag it on a chimney or a gutter and then out of frustration, go postal on it. Lastly, keep the wing nuts hand tight. The tool loses integrity when the parts are loose. Now, my complaint: putting this thing together was not easy. The support struts did not mate flat to the main pole and fitting them took several attempts. READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS FIRST otherwise you'll do what I did and install the button hole upside down. Yes, it does make a difference between the "long side" and the "short side". Wing nut the supports to the main pole first but not competely torqued down. Attach them to the shovel blade, then tighten everything.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Suncast SC3250 18-Inch Snow Shovel/Pusher Combo with Ergonomic Shaped Handle And Wear Strip, Green
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Technical Details
- Ergonomic Bent Handle
- Galvanized Steel Wear Strip
- Ribbed Steel Core handle
- Blade 18-by-12-inch
- Length 52.5-inches
Product Description
18', Green, Poly Snow Shovel/Pusher Combination With Ergonomic S Handle To Reduce Stress, Galvanized Steel Edge, 18' W x 12' H Blade, Poly Coated, Ribbed Steel Core R Shaft, D Grip.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-07-11
By Kwenon (Virginia USA)
Bought this for my family and they loved it. Really came in handy this past winter 2010 blizzard season when all of the stores like Lowe's and Home Depot were all out of stock and found mine right on Amazon. It did take 2 weeks to receive it but it came in handy when the next big snow storm came.
Great design doesn't hurt your hands when you have mountains of snow to shovel. Excellent product!
2010-03-25
By Cynthia A. Cole (Latrobe, PA)
I live in PA, and with the winter we just had, I was doing ALOT of shoveling. I even broke the old shovel that I had, during one of the earlier snow storms. When I tried to get a shovel locally, there were none available. I am glad now, because this is the best snow shovel i've ever used. Removes the snow, and DOES NOT kill your back. I love it!
2010-03-16
By Honest O'Pinion
Assembly. How tough could it be? Insert handle into scoop, fasten, done - right? Apparently not.
There are two screws, and two screw holes in the metal handle. After trying to jam the handle down into the thing far enough to get even one of the holes to match for about 10 minutes, I saw that the plastic in the scoop near the handle was getting lighter (i.e. weakening). So I fought another 10 minutes to get the blasted handle back out, and then had to cut about 4 inches of the grip material off the bottom with a utility knife to get it back in. It was then that I noticed that I could only line up one screw and not the other. Rather than get out the drill and try to make my own hole in this miserable, awkward thing, I just used the one screw and when I went to use it I realized that it was actually more difficult to maneuver than both a proper ergonomic shovel or just even a straight handled one.
Not worth it at any price.
2010-03-03
By W. Heidelmark (Western NC)
Great Shovel for really heavy or thick snow otherwise I use the tradition straight shaft version of this same shovel
2010-02-12
By Alexis
I cannot tell you how great this shovel is. I'm in the DC area and we caught two huge snowstorms. This shovel had arrived a week earlier.
The snow was heavy and packed from the plows. It cut through the snow and ice with less effort then any shovel I've had in the past. The lifting was definitely easier thanks to the design and in no time I was making a nice track through 4 feet of snow.
I'm not a young woman so this was a godsend. Well done Amazon for the quick delivery and Suncast for a well thought out product.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Powerland PDST24 24-Inch 196cc 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Two Stage Self Propelled Snow Thrower With Electric Start (CARB Compliant)
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Technical Details
- Durable 6.5 HP air cooled OHV Carb certified engine and electric start provides fast starting in emergency's.
- Self propelled wheels for quick easy snow removal and smooth motion with minimal effort.
- Gas engine gives you mobility and power anywhere you need it along driveways and distant sidewalks.
- Works great in all areas and all types of snow
- Great electric starter makes the unit quick to start on cold mornings
Product Description
Powerland powerful gas powered snow blower with a 24 inch clearing width to get the job done fast and a 2 stage throwing mechanism to throw snow 20 feet.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-10-26
By E. Pfeiffer (Ely, MN United States)
First, check your engine oil before starting. Mine had no oil but I was ready for that.
Otherwise, the minimal assembly is easy and obvious. The electric start worked
well. The machine was easy to guide. No snow yet to check out the throwing capacity.
I liked the price for that engine size and an all metal frame...no plastic parts.
...Now, if only winter would not appear this year.
2010-10-22
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If you look at the three dates for the reviews of this item that appear prior to this one you will note that they were made in the late summer or early fall. *Before* the first snowfall.
I bought this machine last year from a warehouse club that has a "no questions asked" return policy. It was terrific and easy to set up and looked great in my garage until the first snowfall.
The first time I took it out it worked great for almost the entire first driveway then the belt slipped off. It took me about 90 minutes to figure out how to get it to go back on. It really takes 2 people to fix. The next time I took it out, it happened again. I was able to fix it faster, but it was the same problem. This is not a fun thing to have to work on when you need to be shoveling snow so you can make it to work on time. The second time it happened I was really careful with repairing it. I made some adjustments and got the belt properly tight. Again the next time it slipped off. I took it back to the store and hired a guy to plow my drive the rest of the winter.
I got a real good look at the machine while I was fixing it and I'm not impressed. There is nothing there that speaks to quality craftsmanship, but an awful lot that says "slapped together with the cheapest parts that fit".
Buyer beware!
2010-09-30
By Mr. Red Wing (USA)
The snowblower arrived in good shape, and only required attaching the handle and the chute. I have not started it yet as I am waiting for the cold weather.
2010-08-29
By Mr. Mario S. Lagunzad
Everything in this transaction went well. The shipment was handled carefully and arrived intact . Assembled some minor attachments that came with it and started the same with no problems. Now just awaiting for winter to come in the Midwest.
2010-08-22
By skipper
Snow blower arrived in perfect condition. Was easy to assemble. You will have to borrow a pair of snapring pliers from your garage to install rod for aiming discharge chute. started up easily with electric starter, Am awaiting first snow storm.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Greenworks 26032 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower
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Technical Details
- 20-inch clearing path
- Cord lock holds extension cord securely in place
- 10-inch clearing depth
- 20-foot discharge distance
- 8-inch wheels
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