Leaf blower or shop blower for route cleaning?

Kevin,  that would be great news if you can get them to manufacture in a way where we can carry multiple batteries/battery packs whatever format to last all day.  My other wish would be if the blower controls were simplified.  An on/off switch and trigger to run it is all that’s needed, eliminate all the other crap-no suction mode, no constant on, etc.  I can’t even count how many times an accidental switch to suction mode has happened while blowing off drill dust

Kevin Maliczak wrote:

There are also after-market smaller profile turbo blowers available that can be used with 18V Makita, Dewalt, etc batteries too. We could also consider seeing if HN2 wants to stock them. 

For bolting, all I take is the mini turbo blower. For route cleaning, I take my after-market Makita blower and a couple 18V batteries, more suited for dirty work.

I'd buy an aftermarket smaller turbo blower that would work with my Milwaukee batteries. 

Ideally something like this, but with the battery attachment on the bottom: https://a.co/d/h4OpL9V

Or even if it was a thick cord from a battery in my pack to it, man that would be nice 

I have one of the hn2 mini jet blowers for blowing out holes and small stuff. Works for 7-10 minutes depending on the temp outside. I got one of the larger turbo jet blowers like they advertise on instagram that takes 20v batteries (I have a dewalt drill so that’s the one I got.)

It’s amazing! It weighs less than a pound without the battery, is the size of an impact gun, and is stronger than my 40v leaf blower I use at home. 100% recommend. I clip it to my harness or bosun chair. It blows rocks around, mud, when I first got it I was blowing 2’ 2x4’s around my garage with ease.

saign charlestein wrote:

I have one of the hn2 mini jet blowers for blowing out holes and small stuff. Works for 7-10 minutes depending on the temp outside. I got one of the larger turbo jet blowers like they advertise on instagram that takes 20v batteries (I have a dewalt drill so that’s the one I got.)

It’s amazing! It weighs less than a pound without the battery, is the size of an impact gun, and is stronger than my 40v leaf blower I use at home. 100% recommend. I clip it to my harness or bosun chair. It blows rocks around, mud, when I first got it I was blowing 2’ 2x4’s around my garage with ease.

Do you have a link for this?  I have Dewalt batteries but no idea what this is.

I got mine off temu for like $50. For some reason I can't find the one I ordered. It has a hexagonal head, and you can choose which battery it's compatible with (dewalt, milwalkee, makita) But I would imagine one of these would be similar. I'd just check the reviews.

blowers

I'm going to my crag today where it's stashed and can take a short video

So I took a video of it, but can't figure out how to attach a clip without it having a URL. Send me a message if you want to see how it works

LIVOWALNY Cordless Dust Blower for Dewalt 20V Battery, Leaf Blower Brushless Handheld Blower Sawdust Blower

I have never used a leaf blower but I absolutely wished I had one many times. 

Nick Goldsmith wrote:

I have never used a leaf blower but I absolutely wished I had one many times. 

Pound for pound one of the most useful tools I've ever owned. Ironically, I didn't own one back East where it would've been most helpful. Still, incredibly useful here in Colorado. 

The smaller shop blowers that use the same battery system as your drill is the ticket. Not only is it convenient but it also allows more effective cycling of your batteries. All the while cleaning up at the end of the day.

I have a corded blower that I use for cleaning the job site but never sprung for the cordless.. 

Kevin Mokracek wrote:

You are probably climbing routes that you climb because someone brought one to the crag.   Nobody likes to see the sausage get made. 

Incorrect.  25-30 years ago miniblowers did not exist / were extremely uncommon. 

I bought a small Milwaukee blower that uses the same batteries as my drill which reduced the effort and time of cleaning by 60-70% with a far superior end result. Not just the crap on the face, with it I can clean out the cracks deeper and more thoroughly as well. The blower paid for itself in satisfaction ten times over in the first 30 seconds of use and is now a standard item I bring when working on a new crag. As for the issues described for the other blowers on this thread, you get what you pay for. IMO Harbor Freight is great for some things but nothing that has a motor.

Ire regardless of weather or not a leaf blower was used chances are very good that lots of tough love went into establishing many climbs that you have enjoyed over the years. Kinda like the meat packing factory and your steak.. 

There is a crag here with a large horizontal crack, maybe #6 sized. Needless to say it contained plenty of poop. I brought my portable dewault blower, goggles, and an N95. I rapped in and blew out all the poop. Much better climbing on those routes now.