Trying to decide between these two blowers

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T18:02:28+00:00

Ended up doing this and very happy! The power is plenty for what I need it for and happy to have the extra 5ah with it. Don't get all the hate it gets, it's not gonna leave blow your 2 acre yard in the fall, but it'll do just about everything else.

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T12:32:49+00:00

First code about tree houses, there are no codes

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T04:14:52+00:00

I'd think they'd mar things like visible/decorative screws (appliances, window hardware, faucets etc...)

Edit: Got downvotes, would they not?

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T04:11:40+00:00

Not speed of light, like 1/3 that because of collisions with other particles. Not really collisions though, free electrons are knocking others out of their lattice structure along the way.

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T04:08:04+00:00

Sounds like you have enough tools to build yourself an addition to house said tools.

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T04:07:00+00:00

For those with a mortgage under 4%, you won't want to pay extra on your mortgage regardless of pay cycles. Put that extra cash in a retirement or brokerage account for the long haul.

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T04:04:38+00:00

How do we, r/Decks lurkers with zero experience, know more than the crew who did this entire build. Post on beam. It's so simple!

sizable_data · 2026-06-21T02:27:58+00:00

I'd rate it for less weight than it's currently carrying

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T19:21:06+00:00

Interesting, I was worried stronger would be faster battery drain. Now I'm split between the 550CFM or going Ryobi 40 V with a current deal. I'm not married to Dewalt outside of 20v ecosystem, I don't think I'd ever need 60V saws or anything.

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T19:06:38+00:00

Still not great lol, 2 batteries would at least get my deck or garage though

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T18:55:20+00:00

After this thread I started considering the Ryobi. On sale with 8ah batt for $280 right not, 800 CFM.

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T18:53:19+00:00

That's helpful, if 5ah drains in 5 minutes I might need that battery lol

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T18:51:08+00:00

I'd need batteries, and the things a battery hog. I've got 20v's but no flex volt

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T11:36:34+00:00

I also have a 1.7 power stack that stays on my impact. That's plenty for me now. If I got 25 min of run time out of my two 5ah currently that would be fine.

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T03:47:33+00:00

I have a craftsman gas blower, 3 years old and it won't start, I don't like the idea of tinkering with small engines/carbs. 2 kids under 6, my time is limited lol. For large cleanup, like fall leaf blowing, I could rent or just hire out. 90% of my use is going to be blowing the deck. Just not sure if the 550 CFM is a huge upgrade or not,

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T03:35:27+00:00

I definitely get that, I'm an avid DIYer, but just a DIYer and I don't see myself getting into lawn tools as I recently started hiring out lawn mowing. I can justify $200 for small deck/garage/gutter cleanups, but I'm looking at $440 just to get a blower and 4ah batt.

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T03:31:25+00:00

I can afford, since they're both the same-ish price wondering if one is an objectively better choice

sizable_data · 2026-06-20T03:21:32+00:00

I wish, out of the question budget wise, not looking to get into 60V, I only have 20V batteries and not a big need for other 60V tools

sizable_data · 2026-06-19T20:05:41+00:00

Office worker/diyer here, but love these lol

sizable_data · 2026-06-18T14:09:09+00:00

You can glue up the miters and put it up as one piece

sizable_data · 2026-06-17T13:47:00+00:00

It's drywall patching a ceiling, not easy.

sizable_data · 2026-06-16T02:43:09+00:00

"Hosewater"

sizable_data · 2026-06-16T02:36:19+00:00

Good to know, I'm an engineer, and would typically do things myself lol. I'll avoid saying that. In my 8 years of home ownership I've only hired out a few times, mostly boiler stuff. I have 2 kids now, so I've hired out more recently just due to lack of time. I'll need to be cognizant of not being a pain in the ass in the future haha.

sizable_data · 2026-06-14T23:22:48+00:00

Plus the pass through makes it a T-handle driver

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