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Old 10-03-2017 | 04:45 AM
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ChuckC
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Here's the cordless/electric blower I got recently for $99:

https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/ca...0947-115393325

58 volts, brushless motor, echo quality, etc. ...unfortunately it's a beast. To be fair, I got it for what it's made for, but found the lovely benefit of being able to actually blow out my garage - it's never stayed so clean (just don't hit the work bench full-force). It also has PLENTY of "oomph" to put out an internal fire, but I'd imagine way too big for anyone to lug around.

The Makita is still ABOUT the best option going so far, but Rigid makes a neat "job site blower" as well. About same price.:

RIDGID Gen5X 18-Volt Jobsite Blower Kit-R860430SB - The Home Depot

So - size/price and batteries I've already got - will be getting the little Rigid. You aren't going to wear out the brushed motor and charging one of the more recent blowers SHOULD last you most of the day.