Flex cordless blower

Honestly, I picked up a Kobalt cordless leaf blower at Lowe's just over a year ago for $89 and love the thing. It's quiet, light and does the job just fine. I really don't see what I'm getting for an additional $200 + shipping.
 
I had similar thoughts when I saw the price. Many battery powered leave blowers offer tools which are smaller, yet still put out air in excess of 100+ MPH for round $60~$100 on a battery which will probably offer similar operating time. The only advantage I see this one would have is the attachments, but I don't know if I'd be willing to pay 2x more for the attachments.

I'm sure their polishers are fantastic machines, but this blower, like the others sold here seem to be priced really high for what they offer.
 
Looks grossly overpriced to me. A blower from Home Depot or Lowe’s plus a PFM towel is all you need
 
DMW said:
Honestly, I picked up a Kobalt cordless leaf blower at Lowe's just over a year ago for $89 and love the thing. It's quiet, light and does the job just fine. I really don't see what I'm getting for an additional $200 + shipping.
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Do you happen to have the model #? Thanks.
 
Bill D said:
Looks grossly overpriced to me. A blower from Home Depot or Lowe’s plus a PFM towel is all you need
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Agree. I bought an awesome Greenworks blower and matching hedge trimmer when they ran them on clearance for the season about two years back and they are fantastic for not much more plus I have two batteries.
 
I think the real advantage of this one is the rubber nozzle, I know HD used to sell a Makita (I think they used to sell it here, too) that had a rubber nozzle. Most of the leaf blowers are hard plastic and I'd hate to bump my car with that.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I think the real advantage of this one is the rubber nozzle, I know HD used to sell a Makita (I think they used to sell it here, too) that had a rubber nozzle. Most of the leaf blowers are hard plastic and I'd hate to bump my car with that.
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I simply wrapped a Microfiber Rag around the tip and secured it with Black Gorilla Tape. Just fold it so the fold overhangs the edge of the tube by 1/4-1/2" Clean, soft and done.
 
TTQ B4U said:
I simply wrapped a Microfiber Rag around the tip and secured it with Black Gorilla Tape. Just fold it so the fold overhangs the edge of the tube by 1/4-1/2" Clean, soft and done.
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I think if I was going to do something like that it would be a piece of soft rubber hose rather than a MF towel.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I think if I was going to do something like that it would be a piece of soft rubber hose rather than a MF towel.
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Agree but I did it on Day one, it worked and simply left it.

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TTQ B4U said:
Agree. I bought an awesome Greenworks blower and matching hedge trimmer when they ran them on clearance for the season about two years back and they are fantastic for not much more plus I have two batteries.
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I think we bought the same couple tools! I'm with you - those things work awesome!

The blower is also great for clearing dustings of snow if you don't mind looking like a lunatic with a leaf blower in your driveway when it's below freezing out. :laughing: At the very least it's quick to clear off your guests' cars if it's been snowing.
 
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