Toemodder; noun.
as in; "Ah Nade a Toemodder to get this thang out the back o' my truck!"
People call me THE GO-TO GUY.I have Been repairing Outdoor Power Equipment for 22+ years! I am a certified Master Mechanic & CEO of Mid-State Mower LLC in Springfield, TN.My mission here is to bring you tips,advice & share a some funny stories about the wild world of Power.Like the time the mailman got arrested for delivering the mail drunk,On a troybilt rider! But that's another story....
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
When Shopping for a Leaf Blower This Year...
Here are a few tips to Help you along the way.
- Look for the DURABLILTY RATING. This is the useful life of the machine as deemed by the E.P.A. Some companies claim "commercial grade" but only rate 50 hrs. Sucks! Look for 300 hrs!
- Don't be too concerned with the advertised air speed M.P.H. after all you can blow air through a straw at 200 m.p.h.Seriously, how long do you want to be out there!
- DO look at air flow C.F.M. (cubic feet per minute) how much air you will be pushing. in a hand held blower 350+ is good. Backpack Blowers should be 450+
- Look at the standard warranty Period. A good warranty today = 5 years PARTS AND LABOR. And don't purchase a 5 yr. warranty. on an inferior piece of equiptment.
- Make sure the place you buy from has a SERVICE DEPT. to take care of needed repairs. 90% of the big box stores don't. That means if you have a problem. Your machine gets shipped away to "who-knows where for who-knows how long" I hope this helps take some of the mystery out of shopping this year, AND you don't have to spend a fortune to get one. In our store, Mid-State Mower & Marine llc, we have a great hand-held blower with 390 c.f.m. 5 yr. warranty & a 300 hr. Durability rating for only $159.00! Let me know if this helps. http://www.midstatemower.com/
Monday, September 19, 2011
THE "HEYHARR EFFECT"
It seems that some of our regulars have developed a language of sorts at our store.
People know that if they have problems or questions with machines, they can just
stop by & see The Go-To Guy.
When they come through the door, it is almost ritualistic...
Step 1. Grab your belt loops with both hands and pull your britches up as far as you can.
Step 2. Jam both hands deep into your pockets.
Step 3. Belly up to the parts counter, look left...look right...then let out a quick..."HeyHarr?"
The first few times this happened, our poor parts manager could only mutter a confused "Huh?" or "I'm sorry, what did you say?"
These days it's just "Oh,sure! he'll be right out."
Those visits are part of what makes life so great around here. Over a quick cup of coffee, we can talk mowers, blowers or chainsaws. And then cows, crops & friday nights' high school football game.
You're always welcome to stop by too. Just practice your 'heyharr' first!
_Go-To Guy
http://www.midstatemower.com/
People know that if they have problems or questions with machines, they can just
stop by & see The Go-To Guy.
When they come through the door, it is almost ritualistic...
Step 1. Grab your belt loops with both hands and pull your britches up as far as you can.
Step 2. Jam both hands deep into your pockets.
Step 3. Belly up to the parts counter, look left...look right...then let out a quick..."HeyHarr?"
The first few times this happened, our poor parts manager could only mutter a confused "Huh?" or "I'm sorry, what did you say?"
These days it's just "Oh,sure! he'll be right out."
Those visits are part of what makes life so great around here. Over a quick cup of coffee, we can talk mowers, blowers or chainsaws. And then cows, crops & friday nights' high school football game.
You're always welcome to stop by too. Just practice your 'heyharr' first!
_Go-To Guy
http://www.midstatemower.com/
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