New Construction, Jobsite Cleanup.

mdshunk

Here's something I've only tried once so far....

When you're drilling out a new home for wiring, there's tons of wood shavings. Sweeping up at the end of the day does okay, but you're still left withe the wood chips filling the stud bays. I got an 'el cheapo electric leaf blower at Lowe's for 69 bucks, and I cleaned up with that. It not only took 1/2 the normal time, when compared with sweeping, it did a much better job. Granted, if there's anyone else working when you're cleaning up with that method, they'd be pretty ticked off. Just thought I'd pass it along if anyone cares. I'm always looking to repurpose items for my own use in the electrical trade to make my life easier.

Sparky Joe

jeez MD, with all thses little odd ball tricks and stuff(good ones though) has anyone called you a nut-job before?

I can just picture a guy walking around with a leaf blower through the job site

Zatol

I do that to my houses before insulation and drywall. I strongly recommend a dust mask....

mdshunk

The more appropriate question would be 'What is the record for the most days in a row that someone has not called you a nut-job, MD?'

cssconstruct

Md,
If you ever move down south I will gladly use you on my houses. It is nice to hear from someone willing to clean up after themselves. It is usually very hit or miss around here.

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Sparky Joe

Isn't that the floor guys job when they finally need everything clean to put carpet down?

Mr. D

great minds think alike. if i'm doing remodel work and cutting in somebodys driveway, or new construction to clean off the subfloor, etc. i'm not afraid to whip it out. customers usually say something like: "most impressive"

Bob Kovacs

Careful- taken out of context, that could easily be misconstrued....lol.

Bob

remoguy

Wondering if a leaf sucker would work instead of a leaf blower? They have some new ones out now that suck leaves up and deposit into a bag. They are supposed to grind up the leaves too so I'm not sure if that would work in your case. Worth a try I guess.

skymaster

They have combo units that do both, I own a B&D unit that does however at the risk of getting shot here; If you are going to the bother to hook up a blower why not just use a shop vac? Cleans as well plus all the chips are picked up at same time?
JackM