Snow blower storage

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I've been tripping over the electric snow blower all summer. Decided I'd make a rack to hang it by the front door of the shop. Made it quickly from scrap. With some luck it will be out of the way for a few months. I've had this blower for about 3 years. I like it. A lot easier to pull out and use than the gas blower. I also find it works great on the flat roof. It's super easy to carry up the ladder.  Attached Images
Reply:Usually the idea is to hang stuff with the heavy end down....My name's not Jim....
Reply:Originally Posted by BoostinjdmUsually the idea is to hang stuff with the heavy end down....
Reply:I would leave it like shown. More room below to store more stuff and like stated less chance of running into it. I  know I would hit it with something for sure. I did something similar after I retired and I should have done it 20 years ago. No time back then.
Reply:Nice.  From a quasi-hoarder, hanging stuff (or making shelves up high) is a great way to cram more stuff in a space.  From a design standpoint, the mounting holes all being in a line seems like a bit of a weak point, but depending on the width of the member they're in and the weight (and cg distance out from the wall) of the item, I guess it works.I have certain tools too where I prefer an electric version over a gas model.  Most notably is the weed whacker.  Minor inconvenience with the cord, but it more than makes up for it with it's lack of vibration, quietness, and ability to turn on/off by pressing or releasing the paddle switch.  It's a Ryobi electric powerhead with curved shaft string trimmer attachment and a quick-load head with 0.110" line.http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/2025217...ctId=202521731
Reply:Thanks guys. Bottom line I wanted it up and out of my way. I would have hung it higher but I didn't want to have to use the ladder.  Come spring and I find it too heavy upside down it's trivial to flip it around and or move the bracket. As for the strength of the bracket. Do you really need a photo of me hanging off it?  It was made from scrap... I didn't even have to drill the holes.
Reply:Is that electric or gas?
Reply:Originally Posted by jlamesIs that electric or gas?
Reply:Thank heavens. I wouldn't expect it of you or most people for that matter but I had a neighbor once who once wanted to get his gas lawn mower out of the way and rigged some hooks and, well, you see where I'm going with this. I didn't see the thing upside down but a couple of days later when I went over to see him, the oil and gas stain on the wall was a dead giveaway. And he had to admit it when I asked about it; one of those "what were you thinking?" moments. We both laughed about it.
Reply:What's a snow blower? Gets the job done nicely Randy. MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:What's a snowblower?It's a gas or electric thingie for moving white stuff (picture lots of white cow poop) off the drive way and walks so the wife can go to the liquor store. :-)
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Reply:Randy, nice job on the hanger.  Good use of scrap metal.  An to the rest of you guys, not only what is a snow blower?,  what's a lawn mower?  (There's two sides to that coin...)Zip, now  in Las Vegas, where a typical yard looks like... Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by zipzit....Zip, now  in Las Vegas, where a typical yard looks like...
Reply:Originally Posted by jlamesThank heavens. I wouldn't expect it of you or most people for that matter but I had a neighbor once who once wanted to get his gas lawn mower out of the way and rigged some hooks and, well, you see where I'm going with this. I didn't see the thing upside down but a couple of days later when I went over to see him, the oil and gas stain on the wall was a dead giveaway. And he had to admit it when I asked about it; one of those "what were you thinking?" moments. We both laughed about it.
Reply:Originally Posted by BoostinjdmUsually the idea is to hang stuff with the heavy end down....
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55What's a snow blower?
Reply:Snow blower? I got 3 and I'm in the process of installing one on my garden tractor. I'm a bit tired of blowing snow 3hr in a row with one of my walk behind...Electric unit are hassle free for small task like cleaning stairs or garage front door, don't even unplug yours Forhire let her hang there out of your way ready to work all winter PS: nice K.I.S.S rack!Last edited by OldSkull; 08-27-2013 at 10:05 AM.Miller MM211Esab Mini Arc 161LTSEsab Handy Plasma 380Duck tapeTy- rapKool-aid
Reply:Originally Posted by MondoDoes the wife dust off the pebbles, too?
Reply:Originally Posted by dbotosIs that a euphemism or were you asking about his lawn?
Reply:Ok I got it figured out.  You have a rock blower there in Arizona.....................we dont talk about lawn mowers at our house.  about 20 years ago my wife wanted a tread mill for her birthday.  I got her a 16 inch  push lawn mower so she could cut grass while she excerised.   She didnt say a word.  well I think it was 6 month before she commented.......Good job on the bracket forehire.   electric snow blower did you say... richey