[Mike_U]

Gabby, I took your advice. I was at Menards (Home Improvement store in US Midwest) yesterday and found a pack of very thin cutting surfaces. They are called Flexible Chopping Mats. Four 12"x14.8" pieces in the package for less than $3.00. I cut out a round "washer" for the top of the shell where the chute attaches and also a 2" wide strip to place around the shell vertical lip to use as a spacer between the shell and the discharge chute. Here are some pics. In the closeup, I have one piece of the cutting surface standing on edge so you can see how thin it is. The chute turns freely and I'm hoping the material lasts and won't need lubrication. View attachment 273656 View attachment 273657

Here are some photos from an earlier thread that Drafter started. Check out the whole posting for other tips and advice.

 

[Mike_U]

Here's a link to the complete post.

New 49 blower

So, I bit the bullet and got a 49 blower. It was in decent shape and complete, so I got it. I replaced the drive chain, first thing. The old one was there and worked, but that was about it. It was at the end of adjustment, and a number of the links were rust tight. And it was surface rusted...

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