Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

This is on CL near me and in good condition.   $125 will buy it...maybe less.   I don't "need" it but there's something about those channel-steel handles that I fine appealing. 

I always said that I am a generator and my wife is the voltage regulator. I bought that  single stage Craftsman  last month  even though  my  ( Husqvarna built)  Craftsman  2 stage  was only a month old.  My wife said," You just bought a new snowblower" . I explained that the single stage was for the small storms, I could easily  get it up  on the deck to clear the snow away, no more shovelling the deck.  "Yes ,she said," I shovelled it off a few times myself and it was quite a chore".  I was still not  sure that she approved,   but I should have stopped there.......But then I   showed her the price, $199.00 for the   never sold   2009 model,  Saved $400. . "That is good , she said , " Now give me the $400 that you didn't  have to spend". ........... I gave it to her.   But I knew that it wasn't a money issue  , just the fact that got a joke on me. 

Henry Ford (the first one) had a wife that was continually changing their house around with new  furniture and renovations . Money wasn't a problem here either, but he didn't really approve of her actions , but summed it up by saying, "Peace at any price".

paul7,

Let us be honest here,  it is never about the money but everything is about the obsession.  It is fun to have a collection of OPEs and once you start, it is hard to stop.  Just have to be careful about collecting old vs. vintage (old but has some value).   Borat is a great example as he bought three SS within last three months, which he cannot use then all at the same time.  Of course, I have my obession with bikes as I have five of them which I cannot use them at the same time.  The more you look at the CL or eBay, you are inclined to buy another and another ...

Funny you mentioned me and the SS machines. 

I just got back from picking up three 1970's Lawn Boy mowers.  Two look complete, one is missing the carb and reed block.  I needed one decent unit for parts in case I have problems with the LB I'm presently using.  When the guy took my offer of $40.00 for all three, I couldn't refuse.   I mean after all, for a bit over $13.00 each?  Come on....   The wheels, decks and mufflers are all very sound.   I got a gooooood deal here.   So, now I have a project to see if I can get a couple of them running.  

Borat,

Thank you for your honest description and thought process.  I rest my hypothesis.

Yeah............. I know I have a two cycle problem.  

Particularly old two cycle machines that might be one of the finest example of functionality, simplicity, quality and durability in the history of motorized lawn mowers.   These old Lawn Boys are  very proud achievements of American know-how, quality of design and manufacture.   These lowly little machines are a testament to what the USA  used to be about.   They represent a period of time when pride and craftsmanship mattered.  Sure they're just lawn mowers.   But if they're not the best lawn mower ever built, they're certainly up there with the best of them.

I'll probably resurrect a couple of them and find them good homes and keep one for parts.

MN_Runner wrote:
Runner,  I considered your hypothesis but I have to reject it. 

You see, I can quit anytime I want to. 

I have excellent will-power so I can quit.  Anytime I want.

Really, I can...anytime I want to. Really.

I just don't want to...LOL.

Paul,

Of course, I think you have a full control of the situation.  I am honored that you even considered my hypothesis and decided to accept the null hypothesis. For those of us with some form of OPE addiction and obsession may need OPE Anonymous Support.  I will start the frist meeting at the Minneapolis Library.  Hopefully I have a support group.

MN_Runner wrote:
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Paul7 wrote:
Sounds like good dose of self empowerment mixed in with denial.  Sometimes can be can be misdiagnosed as procrastination. 

So you going to buy that snowblower?  With all that stuff you already got in the shed, I'm pretty sure the missus is not going to notice you got another piece.

We're here to help with the post purchase problems.  :)

Paul7 wrote:

Quitting is easy. I've done it dozens of times ...