I do like how you can pivot it up to push the snow over the top. Much better than the wheeled snow pusher I bought. And now I know how I found your cabin videos, searching for snow pushers.
Nice idea. I wonder, would it help if you add some sort of pillow to the end of the beam. The idea is to redistribute pressure from the handlebar and onto the human's torso.
I have to admit, at first i was chuckling and a little scepticle, but after watching it work, hats off to you man...I think you really got somethin there...COOL.
+jo smo I have pushed a lot of snow with it. If it is a big storm I go out a few times so it goes easiest. If the snow is too deep I just take a narrower slice.
awesome shovel...and you lean downward instead of lifting heavy snow up...makes it easy...especially for us overweight fella's...we can lean easier than we can lift
My cabin is up on a mountain, in the middle of nowhere. I saw a plow come real close to your property in one of your feeding the bird videos...I don't even get plows. Not to mention, my driveway is at about a 35-40 degree angle. This would be awesome for those times that I'm snowed in for like 1-2 weeks! Gravity could allow me to take this down the driveway and toss the snow right off the mountain. AWESOME idea! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I remember the old plywood scoops people made. I do use a tractor mounted blower our drive is about 300 feet long and we get a lot of wind. However I keep good shovels around because mechanical stuff can break
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I'm 48 and diagnosed with acute congestive heart failure. This last winter we finally got snow in southern ohio and being a widower with no kids had to shovel the driveway. It took a while but I got it enough where I could get out but had to back out. I experimented with putting tarps down over shat i had shoveled when we got new snow fall. Took around 5 minutes per tarp to drag it over exposing the driveway. It worked but like shoveling snow it to was hard on me. Maybe your creation might be easier.
The old bikes are cheap here in Illinois, add a 2x4 and a scrap piece of plywood and you are ready. I have used this for a number of years now and it still works great. Thanks
I am contemplating that. Most of my use so far has been OK, with just pushing on the handle bars. I want something there that will not be in the way as I push down on the handlebars to push snow up onto the piles lining the driveway. Maybe a 10 inch padded disc.
I would put a square piece of plywood at the end, so that I can push with my body when needed or to prevent being hit in the stomach if I suddenly hit some kind of obstacle.
Nice design but the only concern I see is the handle bars. The strength of them and there mounting because if they snap or come off while you are pushing that beam is going rt into your chest.
I would have to split the profits with the old Norwegian who I often saw cleaning his driveway with a long handled cement float. I make a home made version and then noted on the internet that some were using different types of wheels. The ease of using the rear of a bike and placing at the proper spot on the 2x4 are what shines about this one. I have never seen anyone using this design. It has been a few years now and the plow is still doing the job.
I can understand your reluctance with sharing the profits with an old Norwegian. Now if it was an old Swede I'd tell you to bite the bullet and share the profits.
I grew up on Sven & Ole, Ole & Lena jokes. So I'm glad you understand. Oh Ya!! Ya shore ya betcha der, don'tcha know? Ya. I haven't had a decent piece of Lefse since my mother died and I miss it.
It the snow is heavy and wet I just take a smaller bite each time. The same if it is a foot deep before I get to it. It has stood the test of time and many varieties of snow.
I do not know if this is a new invention . My memory is not the the best but I do remember a man from Texas inventing one similar but that was twenty five or thirty years ago . I could be wrong .
That's a great improvement . What if you had a two wheeled version , like side by side wheels ? you would have balanced that plow from lateral movement. Thanks Love your serenity .
I feel that if you had two wheels you would still want the beam to pivot on the axle so the blade would always be flat on the ground. The handlebars really help to control blade.
I was wondering the same thing but then realized that the wheel really doesn't serve any other purpose than to keep the arm in the air. The plow itself takes care of balancing. If I were to make one of these, I'd consider making the wheel swivel off-centered. That would allow for turning.
That is very clever. Might hurt less on ruts if you add a chest rest, so you can lean on it. Nevertheless, that is a much better solution than the short shovel.
The top end of the 2x4 against your chest, sternum, ribcage looks dangerous. You might consider adding a breast plate on the end that would allow you to safety lean against and add body weight to pushing power. Alternatively, you might consider moving the handlebars up to the end of the 2x4 or shortening it.
I never have changed the set-up but to your suggestion I do find myself putting the end of the 2x4 against my right shoulder when the snow is deeper. A little padding is in order.
As they say; "Necessity IS the mother of invention" Thank You for your post, I luv your snow pusher, AND the video is very clear,...both in info and clarity. Some times you get one or the other. I got lucky on this vid, BTW, anyone ever hear of ED LEEDSKALNEN, not sure of the spelling, but check this guy out. He was Latvian by decent, and weighed 100lbs. HE DID AMAZING THINGS WITH GIANT CORAL STONE. FLORIDA.
The bad thing about snowblowers is the carburetors are prone to getting plugged after the machine sits over the summer. Maybe the key is to drain all of the gas at the end of the snow season? I'll have to give it a try. In my experience, the engine runs better using gas that doesn't contain any ethanol.
I have always planned to do that but still have not got it done. I tried a short 2x4 across the end but it presented new problems. A rounded shield sounds like a better idea.
Probably a lot better with a lighter plow and a decent blade,, and a pole vs the 2 x4,, if it's lighter and stronger you can use more power lifting snow than lifting the device
The blade was to be a test but never needed upgraded. With the wheel near the middle and the leverage it is easy to lift it at the end to push snow up and over the accumulated pile.
Instead of a chunk of plywood in the front .... Check out using a piece cut out from a blue plastic 55 gal barrel. Then I think I'd angle it slightly to keep it from building up fast. Also I think this would work great when you have a dry snow. Not sure if it would work as slick if the snow is very wet.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I use a piece of 1/2" plywood 30" x 4' to push snowfall of around 2" or less. I bolted a metal strip to the 30" edge to scrape against the concrete surfaces. I thought about making some modifications like adding two wheels and adding two wheelbarrow-type handles to make it more ergonomic, but I haven't taken the time to do that yet. Pushing snow is much easier on the back than lifting and throwing it with a shovel.
You come up with some Awesome Crazy ideas 💡! I can’t believe I didn’t see this one until now . Have a great Saturday 🌺
And it still works like a champ.
I do like how you can pivot it up to push the snow over the top. Much better than the wheeled snow pusher I bought. And now I know how I found your cabin videos, searching for snow pushers.
We have had a lot of snow this month and I am now pushing it up over three feet.
Nice idea. I wonder, would it help if you add some sort of pillow to the end of the beam. The idea is to redistribute pressure from the handlebar and onto the human's torso.
I thought I would but have never added a pad. It would certainly help but could also impede raising the plow up at the end of the push.
I Love it.!!! You, Sir, are a very creative man. Thanks
After many years I did have to replace the main 2x4 this year as the old one snapped at a knot.
I have to admit, at first i was chuckling and a little scepticle, but after watching it work, hats off to you man...I think you really got somethin there...COOL.
+jo smo I have pushed a lot of snow with it. If it is a big storm I go out a few times so it goes easiest. If the snow is too deep I just take a narrower slice.
Очень интересный скребок ,сделанный из ничего 👍👍
I’m impressed! 🇨🇦👍you’re design saves the back.
Thanks! 👍 Yes, the wheel really improved its operation.
What a great idea! And so much easier on the back when you get to the snowbank!! Sweet!!
Ole Man winter gonna be hating!! Lol. Great design an job sir! 👍😎
Still getting the job done, pushed a lot of snow the last few weeks.
Nice invention and video, thanks. Consider a padded hip bar to push with the hips also.
Great idea!
You sir, are one awesome individual. Great idea, love it. Thanks, a million.
awesome shovel...and you lean downward instead of lifting heavy snow up...makes it easy...especially for us overweight fella's...we can lean easier than we can lift
Pretty good idea! Thank You for sharing!
My cabin is up on a mountain, in the middle of nowhere. I saw a plow come real close to your property in one of your feeding the bird videos...I don't even get plows. Not to mention, my driveway is at about a 35-40 degree angle. This would be awesome for those times that I'm snowed in for like 1-2 weeks! Gravity could allow me to take this down the driveway and toss the snow right off the mountain. AWESOME idea! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I understand the lack of snowlplows, right outside my door in IL but three miles away from the old log cabin in MN.
Enjoy your videos Martin! They make my day!
I remember the old plywood scoops people made. I do use a tractor mounted blower our drive is about 300 feet long and we get a lot of wind. However I keep good shovels around because mechanical stuff can break
Looks like it works well 👍. Genius way to utilize the back of a bicycle.
Yes it does!
Did you experiment with a wider "blade"? I love this design....just hoping it could be wider to make shorter work of the snow.
Very clever and it reminds me of my dads inventions from things "on hand"
Great contraption certainly does the job👍🏻
It has been a few years now and still running.
I hate when you are pushing the snow on the sidewalk and the shovel catches the grooves in the sidewalk, pow right in the stomach!
This contraption took care of that problem for me.
For me it’s right in the balls
a V shape plow might help when trying to plow more than 20 feet stretches.
The 46 thumbs downs are from the guys that charge an arm and a leg to plow driveways. Good idea what you've made.
I can't tell you how well that rig has worked overall.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I'm 48 and diagnosed with acute congestive heart failure. This last winter we finally got snow in southern ohio and being a widower with no kids had to shovel the driveway. It took a while but I got it enough where I could get out but had to back out. I experimented with putting tarps down over shat i had shoveled when we got new snow fall. Took around 5 minutes per tarp to drag it over exposing the driveway. It worked but like shoveling snow it to was hard on me. Maybe your creation might be easier.
There ya go, that's what I was talking about.....Looks like it is doing a great job!
You could sell a commercial version of this easily, I would think. Looks like it works great. Take care.
The old bikes are cheap here in Illinois, add a 2x4 and a scrap piece of plywood and you are ready. I have used this for a number of years now and it still works great. Thanks
Do you think it would help to have an "apron" at the top end of the plow for you to lean into, instead of leaning into the 2x4? ~ Michelle
I am contemplating that. Most of my use so far has been OK, with just pushing on the handle bars. I want something there that will not be in the way as I push down on the handlebars to push snow up onto the piles lining the driveway. Maybe a 10 inch padded disc.
Love the ingenuity ...well done!
Still working great.
Well done! Impressive!
Thank you! Cheers!
I think it works much better than your first plow. Should be easier on your back as well.
Ingenious, as usual you have a great engineers mind.
It is still the only way I move the snow off my driveway. It has passed the test of time.
Cool! Great ideas!
Great idea Thanks for sharing
Mine is still going strong. I did have the untreated 2x4 beam break last year but easily patched.
Wow .genius ..2 thumbs up .
Here I was just sending the wife out with the shovel. Maybe I got it all wrong
She would be back in to fix your lunch a lot sooner with this pusher, maybe a late Valentines gift is needed.
I would put a square piece of plywood at the end, so that I can push with my body when needed or to prevent being hit in the stomach if I suddenly hit some kind of obstacle.
I meant to but never have gotten around to it.
Nice design but the only concern I see is the handle bars. The strength of them and there mounting because if they snap or come off while you are pushing that beam is going rt into your chest.
Good call! These bars were off a well made bike so will never snap from me pushing as they are make for hard landings after being airborn.
⛄ i really like it!!
Years later and it is still doing the job. Put a little air in the tire each year but the engine is still purring along.
What did you use for the shovel surface? Any tips for attaching something like this to a bicycle without damaging the bike?
The bike is demolished in making this snow mover. The shovel is just plywood with bracing.
Дядя, ты же американец, купи трактор🤗😁👌
absolutely love this machine !!
It has some years on it now and has only needed air in the tire.
I wonder if you could patent the idea and market it? It's kind of ingenious, one of those; "Now why didn't I think of that?" ideas.
I would have to split the profits with the old Norwegian who I often saw cleaning his driveway with a long handled cement float. I make a home made version and then noted on the internet that some were using different types of wheels. The ease of using the rear of a bike and placing at the proper spot on the 2x4 are what shines about this one. I have never seen anyone using this design. It has been a few years now and the plow is still doing the job.
I can understand your reluctance with sharing the profits with an old Norwegian. Now if it was an old Swede I'd tell you to bite the bullet and share the profits.
Being 1/4 Norwegian and 1/2 Swede, I was joking with my reply above. Thought I should make that clear.
I fully understand, around MN the jokes are plentiful.
I grew up on Sven & Ole, Ole & Lena jokes. So I'm glad you understand. Oh Ya!! Ya shore ya betcha der, don'tcha know? Ya.
I haven't had a decent piece of Lefse since my mother died and I miss it.
nice shovel Martin .
It has been working nicely for years now.
Looks great for powder, have you tried it on heavy wet stuff yet?
It the snow is heavy and wet I just take a smaller bite each time. The same if it is a foot deep before I get to it. It has stood the test of time and many varieties of snow.
I do not know if this is a new invention . My memory is not the the best but I do remember a man from Texas inventing one similar but that was twenty five or thirty years ago . I could be wrong .
Snow pushers with a wheel have been around a long time. The rear of a bike just made it so much easier and cheaper to build.
That will work!
That's a great improvement . What if you had a two wheeled version , like side by side wheels ? you would have balanced that plow from lateral movement. Thanks Love your serenity .
I feel that if you had two wheels you would still want the beam to pivot on the axle so the blade would always be flat on the ground. The handlebars really help to control blade.
I was wondering the same thing but then realized that the wheel really doesn't serve any other purpose than to keep the arm in the air. The plow itself takes care of balancing. If I were to make one of these, I'd consider making the wheel swivel off-centered. That would allow for turning.
Andrew Rogers Hey Andy, noticed yer post of 7 months., Did you get your idea off to your fruition? Always interested in new and innovative ideas.
A necessidade é a mãe das invenções. Parece funcionar muito bem !!
That is very clever. Might hurt less on ruts if you add a chest rest, so you can lean on it. Nevertheless, that is a much better solution than the short shovel.
I thought I would add a pad there but never got around to it.
The top end of the 2x4 against your chest, sternum, ribcage looks dangerous. You might consider adding a breast plate on the end that would allow you to safety lean against and add body weight to pushing power. Alternatively, you might consider moving the handlebars up to the end of the 2x4 or shortening it.
I never have changed the set-up but to your suggestion I do find myself putting the end of the 2x4 against my right shoulder when the snow is deeper. A little padding is in order.
As they say; "Necessity IS the mother of invention" Thank You for your post, I luv your snow pusher, AND the video is very clear,...both in info and clarity. Some times you get one or the other. I got lucky on this vid, BTW, anyone ever hear of ED LEEDSKALNEN, not sure of the spelling, but check this guy out. He was Latvian by decent, and weighed 100lbs. HE DID AMAZING THINGS WITH GIANT CORAL STONE. FLORIDA.
Id be curious to see it work in big snow storms. I imagine it can be quite the workout
In heavy wet snow I just take a smaller bite or go out mid storm so it does not get that hard.
good idea
A lot of years now and it is still running strong.
Awsm!!!!
Martin rocks
The greatest!
Still working great.
Thumbs up here.!
Appreciated
Damn good idea.
And it is still running fine.
It's nice but it looks like it would take up a lot of room in the garage or shed.
I want my bike back!
UH, I think I threw out the middle, sorry about that. I did not know you were coming back for it!!
nice
Pretty neat!!
I have this new invention it's called a snowblower it takes gas and works amazing....
Yeah, I have one too. Just have not used it in years.
Just being a wise guy enjoyed the video
The bad thing about snowblowers is the carburetors are prone to getting plugged after the machine sits over the summer. Maybe the key is to drain all of the gas at the end of the snow season? I'll have to give it a try. In my experience, the engine runs better using gas that doesn't contain any ethanol.
Amazing 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing...,
Thank you! Cheers!
Thats a great idea.
I have used it for years now and am very happy with it.
Make a shield at the other part of the beam so that it does not enter your stomach !!
I have always planned to do that but still have not got it done. I tried a short 2x4 across the end but it presented new problems. A rounded shield sounds like a better idea.
TheNorthwoodsman1 u could use the back of a broken chair ...
TheNorthwoodsman1 why not cut it off
Probably a lot better with a lighter plow and a decent blade,, and a pole vs the 2 x4,, if it's lighter and stronger you can use more power lifting snow than lifting the device
The blade was to be a test but never needed upgraded. With the wheel near the middle and the leverage it is easy to lift it at the end to push snow up and over the accumulated pile.
what size wood is that beam?
+seoulkidd1 It is an 8 foot 2x4
Thanks
Interesting, useful, clever contraption 💛
Thank you! Cheers! Years of use on that one.
Good
Sweet
They make these things called a snow shovel. They work great.
So simple too.
👌
Works good
Let's see this thing in action with 6" plus of snow.
Works fine but I do not take a full swath with heavy or deep snow.
Instead of a chunk of plywood in the front ....
Check out using a piece cut out from a blue plastic 55 gal barrel. Then I think I'd angle it slightly to keep it from building up fast.
Also I think this would work great when you have a dry snow.
Not sure if it would work as slick if the snow is very wet.
С какой целью палка продолжается после рукояти?
Это же опасно.
I human operate my grizzly with a snow plow.
Does the bear mind getting into the harness on a cold day?
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 put some fuel in its belly and it roars to life.
Not bad.
Good on gas too.
This time on the red green show .. It isn't stupid if it works.
Red Green, my mentor.
Did U know it was firstly invented in Germany somewhere in 1896?
I figured I was far from the first to put a wheel on a cement float.
👍
put google image search "lumikola"
No carburetor to foul on ethanol gas.
That is the best part, I tend to salvage a lot of old equipment and spend too much time tinkering on them to get little work done.
Just letting you know; I am going to "steal" your idea. ;)
Mine is still going strong after 10 years.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Would you do anything different with the design if you had to build another one?
Maybe add something soft I could lean into with lower chest.
😄👍👍👍👍👍
А мы и не знали этого!
So that's what George Bush is up to these days 😂
лопату на колёсах делай , у меня в видео посмотри , помогает очень !!!
do a shovel on wheels, look in my video, it helps a lot !!!
Ppl will dislike anything lol
keep your day job
The idea with this free model is less time needs to be spent in that day job. A plus is getting some winter exercise.
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I use a piece of 1/2" plywood 30" x 4' to push snowfall of around 2" or less. I bolted a metal strip to the 30" edge to scrape against the concrete surfaces. I thought about making some modifications like adding two wheels and adding two wheelbarrow-type handles to make it more ergonomic, but I haven't taken the time to do that yet. Pushing snow is much easier on the back than lifting and throwing it with a shovel.
there's this thing called a shovel you know right?
probably good for elders tho
+Dom956 Oh, I have shoveled that drive enough. The wheeled snowplow makes short work of clearing it now.
dom: as one who shovels 'til her aching back gives out, i say, "shovels SUCK" ⛄
Or just go buy a snow caster
"BUY" would be the key word there. This one was off the scrap pile.
what a joke buy a push shovel
The wheel in the center makes it a big improvement over just a pusher.
I have something better than that it's a new invention called a ATV!
But then I would have to go to work someplace to pay for it, and mine never fails to start.LOL
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 good point
Wow you wasted ur time making a long shovel lol
Years down the road and its still my go -to snow mover.
Geez how cheap are you mister?
Pretty cheap but more than that wanting simplicity, a little exercise and no engine to maintain.
I like it.
It has worked hard for years, never trouble getting it started.
Need a chest press on there.
I agree but never seem to get it added.
good idea
It has worked well for years now.
Sweet