The Complete Handbook of Snow Blower Accessories

This is a solid reference, exactly what I was hoping for. The chapter on installation alone is worth the price; the detail on shear pin types and the physics behind them finally made it all click for me. I only wish the section on business opportunities had been longer, as it felt a bit like a primer compared to the depth of the technical chapters. Still, a very useful addition to my shop library.

It's a decent book with a lot of information, but I had a few issues. The author clearly knows their stuff, but I found the early chapters on types and specs a bit dry and repetitive. I also felt that some of the advice is geared more towards commercial units than the typical homeowner with a single-stage blower. The troubleshooting chapter, however, is excellent and very practical. It's not a total game-changer, but a useful tool.

Finally, a book that takes snow blower accessories as seriously as the rest of the machine. I've been running two-stage units on a small farm for years and have learned most of what's in here the hard way. This handbook validated what I know and taught me a ton I didn't, especially regarding drift cutters and differential wear. The chapter on choosing the right accessory even changed my plan for next season. This is essential reading for anyone who clears snow for more than just their own driveway.

As someone who manages properties in the snow belt, I need reliable info that isn't from a marketing brochure. This book delivers that. The details on measuring a chute opening or drilling a new mounting plate were surprisingly clear and practical. I did find the glossary a bit basic for my level, but the FAQ chapter had several questions I haven't seen answered so directly elsewhere. Overall, a very worthwhile investment for my team.

I put this book to the test immediately. Our crew mechanic just installed a set of poly cutting edges from a supplier we'd never used, based solely on the specifications chapter here. The way the book breaks down performance expectations for different materials is spot on. It's my new go-to reference for all our fleet maintenance and accessory purchases. It doesn't get more practical than this.

I run a small equipment rental business, and this book will save me a fortune in premature wear and maintenance. The chapter on installation and usage, especially the part about correctly setting skid shoes, is worth the price of admission alone. But the business opportunities chapter was the real surprise. It gave me a concrete, realistic plan for expanding into private-label accessories that I'd only vaguely considered before. A powerful, practical handbook.