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What's in your shed?

tuckermaclain
17 years ago

I just moved and after the move I was looking in my garage at all the stuff I'd accumulated. I started to wonder what the record might be for gasoline engines in a personal garage or outbuilding (excluding cars). Mine are:

1. 883cc Harley.

2. 9hp B&S on a lawn bug

3. 7.5hp OHV Snow-King on an Ariens

4. 7hp Robins-Subaru OHC on a washer

5. 6.5 HP 2-stroke on a Lawn-Boy

6. 3.5 hp Tecumseh on a minibike

7. 3.5hp Tecumseh on edger

8. 50cc Homelite chainsaw

9. 25cc (?) Homelite weed eater

10 25cc(?) Homelite blower

11. 50cc Tanaka 2-cycle on scooter

12. 28cc Tanaka 2-cycle on scooter

13. 0.049 cubic inch Cox 2-cycle on P-51 Replica

14. (soon to be added) 30HP v-twin Generac on standby generator.

All of these operate and are used fairly regularly, except for the little airplane. What do you suppose is the record?

Comments (29)

  • blacknumber1
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I just cleaned up, sold a bunch of broken/non-running equipment.

    Only the essentials are left.

    6 HP cast iron Tec Snow King on an old Ariens, needs a new auger.

    4 HP Wisconsin-Robin on an older Snapper walk-behind

    POS 2-stoke on my crappy McCullough Titan 2250 weed whacker. It's cantankerous and smokes badly but gets the job done.

    I live in town and have a small yard, most other tools I may add will probably be electric, they take up less space, need less maintenance and theres nothing I cant reach with a 100' cord.

  • bill_kapaun
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Nice to know in case I need something!:-)

  • jdgt225innh
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    1. 16 hp Kohler JD GT225 Garden Tractor
    2. 13 hp Honda DeWalt Pressure Washer
    3. 9 hp Honda Generator
    4. 9 hp Tecumseh Simplicity Snow Blower
    5. 6.75 hp Kawasaki JD JX75 Lawn Mower
    6. 5.5 hp Honda Timberwolf Log Splitter
    7. 5 hp B&S Fradan Walk-behind Blower
    8. 4.5 hp B&S Craftsman Pressure Washer
    9. 56.5 cc Stihl BR 420 Backpack Blower
    10. 51.9 cc Husqvarna 55 Chainsaw
    11. 45 cc Husqvarna 345 Chainsaw
    12. 45 cc Husqvarna 125E Edger
    13. 41 cc Husqvarna 141 Chainsaw
    14. 31.4 cc Stihl FS 110 Brush Cutter
    15. 30.2 cc Stihl FS 36 Weed Trimmer
    16. 27.2cc Stihl BG 85 Handheld Blower

    I didn't realize I had so much power equipment until I listed them out. I've got issues and probably should seek help.

  • maineman
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I don't have a shed yet. My tiller and shredder-chipper spent the winter under tarps. My chain saw lives in the utility room. I guess I need a shed so I can start collecting Outdoor Power Equipment.

    MM

  • blacknumber1
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I am clearing some room in my shed for a beer fridge and a couch, gonna have a TV and a little thru the wall HVAC unit in there, my little home away from home.

  • DrynDusty
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    In addition to the usual power equipment, yard and garden tools, there's a lot of sawdust from a yard sale lathe, a whole lot of spiderwebs and a chicken sitting on a clutch of eggs.
    The shed is pretty much off limits 'til the chicks are ready to step forth.

  • steve_l
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Lawnmower
    Snowblower (2)
    Leaf vacuum/shredder/chipper
    Leaf blower
    Bunch of tools
    Bunch of fertizer, sand, concrete
    Bunny cage
    Misc crap

  • canguy
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    At the moment, I have the same problem as maineman...no shed. The chainsaw is in the spare bedroom. Trouble is, if I had a shed, it would soon be too small regardless of size.

  • dannyboquet
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Kubota L2000 diesel CUT
    JD F525 riding mower
    MTD self propelled mower
    Lawnboy self propelled mower
    Husky 350 chain saw
    Echo SRM 2400 SB trimmer/brush cutter/edger
    Ryobi 31CC trimmer/blower
    Porter Cable 5250 generator
    Craftsman 3000 psi pressure washer
    Honda GX-10 water pump w/1.5hp 4 stroke
    MTD 12.5/38 riding mower
    Yamaha G16A golf cart (and I don't golf)
    Lincoln 225AC welder
    Victor torch outfit
    Popup camper
    2 refrigerators
    assorted hand and power tools
    assorted gardening tools
    stove
    oven
    2 uninstalled sinks
    unfinished bathroom
    furniture I'm storing for my wife's sister
    tools I'm storing for my wife's great-uncle

  • koolmoose
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    There is no such thing as enough shed. Or put another way "A man can't have enough shed!"

  • katspaw
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    To stevefromthecape - hey, a woman can't have enough shed, either! :)

    In the upper shed:
    2 workbenches
    chainsaw
    chain sharpener
    band saw
    grinder
    power washer
    weed eater
    weed eater parts
    outdoor plumbing bins
    fertilizer
    ant bait
    37 cans, bottles and boxes of various 'things'
    too many pots
    way more nails, screws, anchors, nuts, bolts, hooks, hangers, tacks, steeples and staples than any sane person needs
    a basic set of sockets and wrenches
    various hand tools like hammers, screwdrivers, rasps, planes and files
    outdoor paint
    left-overs I KNOW I'll eventually use
    one 80 gal wheeled container with soil mix
    And 5 newly hatched house wrens in a nest in my mowing hat

    In the lower shed:
    contractor's table saw
    band saw #2
    scroll saw x2
    drill press
    combo band, disc and belt sander
    grinder #2
    3 work benches
    complete set of hand tools (use your imagination)
    arc welder
    sliding compound miter saw
    chop saw
    tile saw
    circular saw x2
    jig saw x2
    post hole digger x2
    3 shovels
    2 rakes
    leave blower/mulcher
    18v set
    14v set
    hedge trimmers (electric powered)
    hedge trimmers (muscle powered)
    2 ladders
    wood stove
    generator
    2 pump sprayers
    400 board feet of salvaged pine 1x4s
    210 board feet of salvaged oak 1x4s
    2 tarps
    heads off a 350 engine
    hydraulic jack
    2 house jacks
    set of ramps
    one old mama cat

    In the lean-to:
    lawn tractor
    push mower
    yard sweeper
    yard cart
    thatcher
    extension ladder
    stove pipe
    buckets & barrels
    5 gas cans and a case of 2 cycle oil
    2 spare tractor tires
    several empty cans of Fix-a-Flat

    In the very small basement room:
    engine stand
    21 old windows
    way too many spiders for my comfort

    In between all this - 98 yard of fill clay, nicely leveled and staked and being prepped for "THE" workshop.
    Someday.

    *sigh*
    I can never move.

  • jsouth3
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have too much to list,I have a least 8 lawnboys not all running,I have a 12x24 work shop which I have never got to use,full of all kinds of mowers and edgars,trimmers chainsaws,and a two car garage which one side is full of equipment,I pick them up in garage sales,by the road,and people come by and drop some off.

    Jerry

  • masiman
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    MM, So is a shed on your to do list? How about you Canguy? I'm pretty sure MM has room, not sure about canguy. Mine holds whatever I don't need for the current season to help keep the carport less cluttered.

    Chainsaws? Too valuable to keep outside, they are in the spare room like canguy.

  • yetty734
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    ok here goes...lets see if the 14 year old can beat what some adults have in there shed(i own all these sweet toys...well "man toys""

    1.jd 15hp lt150 38 inch cut...snowplow, weights, and chains+bagger
    2.Troy Bilt 6.5 hp tecumseh pony rototiller
    3. Stihl FS36 weed eater...27cc????
    4. Stihl BG55 leafblower/vac+soon to be aquired gutter cleaner
    5.Husqvarna 350 50cc/18 inch
    6.pos Craftsman 32cc/16 inch
    7.SPOS(super peice of poop)Homelite XL something that gets used about once a year
    8.Craftsman 6.5 hp front propelled mulch/bag/discarge "cadillac" of a push mower
    9. Troy-Bilt 4hp mulching front propelled push mower(for sale)....anyone wanna one
    10. wheel barrow 1hp(one human power)
    11. lawn trailer
    12.enough gas to blow the shed to the n3ext county...like 25 gallons
    13.Troy bilt 1 kilowatt generator that i got for $50 bucks and just had to shoot air into the carburator to clean...i woulnt have a shed without it.
    14.gas mixing oil
    15.3 gallons of bogo bar oil
    Loft content:
    lots of fencing
    extra shingles
    excess sofet board
    a dozen or so 2x4's
    stuff
    more stuff

  • davidandkasie
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    1. JD L130 to cut the grass
    2. CHEAP pushmower for trim work
    3. Craftsman GT strictly for ground work, does not even HAVE a deck.
    4. Garden cart to pull behind either tractor
    5. 15 gallon Sprayer for weed/inscet/fungus control application
    6. Brinly 12" plow
    7. Agrifab cultivator
    8. Agrifab Disc
    9. Craftsman 16" chainsaw
    10. Craftsman 18" chainsaw
    11. Craftsman Rear tine tiller
    12. Craftsman Aircompressor, 160.00 special but does the job.
    13. Kobalt air tool set (impact, chisel, ratchet, etc.)
    14. multiple Air nailers
    15. Snap-on Tool box full of misc hand tools including at last count 14 different hammers!
    16. extra shingles for the house/workshop/pump house.
    17. 30 gallons of gas
    18. KeroSun kerosene heater. i hav eto move the gas outside to use this!
    19. 6" bench grinder
    20. Bench Vise
    21. Multiple clamps
    22. 9 shovels
    23. 4 hoes
    24. 3 rakes
    25. Garden Claw for my wife
    26. 2 grabbers so i don't have to get off mower to piuck up stuff and to pick plums/other fruits
    27. files cabinet containing manual for ALL equiment currently owned and a few i don't have any more.
    28 Troybilt 4 stroke straight shaft weed eater.
    29. LOTS of extra wood just in case i need to build something.
    30. Cordless tool set with saws, drill, etc.
    31. 2 power sanders
    32. daughter's barbie Jeep. it has it's own parking place.

    as to the last one, if i am working on a tractor SHE has to grab the tools and work on the jeep. the other day she was going across the yard in it, stopped and raised the hood. next thing i knew, she was cussing and throwing a toy screw driver. i think it may be time for her to work elsewhere when Daddy's trying to fix something!

    33-?? lots of stuff i am forgetting. there are mulitple painting supplies, drywall tools, tiling tools, etc in there that i cannot even begin to list. the 17x17 building is FULL.

  • johnnytugs1
    16 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    katspaw,
    if i weren't married you would be the next mrs. tugs. niceeeee collection.

    yetty734 i have a homelite xl it works great.it's also almost twice your age,lol.

    davidankasie when u see a budweiser on the roof ya really got worry.
    ok lets see in the garage ..
    1. 5 a/c units
    2. compressor
    3. ride on mower
    4. 4-5 boxes of tiles
    5. 1 unit that u fill w/ice & blows cold air
    6. rolling tool box bottom 5 draw
    7. rolling tool box top /bottom 8 draw
    8. little mcollugh chainsaw hasn't run in years, project # ?
    9. manhole aerator
    10. 2 really big 80's speakers
    11. roll of carpet padding hanging from truss
    12. 3 2x6 16' hanging from truss
    13. lawn mower
    14. 2 hedge trimmers, no 3 hedge trimmers
    15. tower fan
    16. a few boxes of misc. junk
    17. 2 file cabinets (empty)
    18. 3' dorm fridge
    19. 3-5 doors
    20. skylight & flashing kit
    21. a few bikes and scooters
    22. 5 pairs of rollerblades
    23. weedwacker & edger attachmant
    24. 6' bakers rack full of goodies
    25. brand new 4' duravent section(just in case)
    26. record player,tuner,cd changer,
    27. leaf blower/ mulcher elect.
    28. gas backpack blower
    29. surely some misc. junk i can't think of off hand

    in shed
    1. snow blower 1 gas 1 electric
    2. asst. windows (3)
    3. ladder rack
    4. box of scrapes oak flooring/kindling
    5. daughters barbie car
    6. mother in laws oriental rug (weighs a ton)
    7. 18"x6' storage box (empty)can't get to it!
    8. large tub of 2x4 scrap kindling
    9. pulan lawn mower (carb off for rebuild) someday
    10.merrytime tiller
    11.few rakes & shovels

    my side of basement
    1. 15 or so 1.25"x12" p/t railings
    2. saws, & tools
    3. old phillips radio(still works)
    4. wall & base cabinets
    5. 20' countertop
    6. 16'x 24" of workbench
    7. 10'x 30" of workbench
    8. 7 navigation lights(marine)
    9. 2 metal shelves/racks 4 shelves ea. w/ books & paints
    10.tile saw
    11.large 5 draw file cabinet 5' high
    12. a few boxes here & there
    13. 1000 watt grow light (guess what that was for)
    14. tool boxes for plumbing, electrical, etc.

    in the yard
    1. "L" shaped 25'x5' & 20'x5'tarped wood storage area
    2. 97 chevy van (blown motor)w/ truck mounted carpet cleaning
    machine (needs a new connecting rod)keep meaning to put on
    craigslist
    3. troybuilt horse
    4. another poulan mower
    5. 10'x20' car trailer
    6. cousins log splitter
    7. a few more bikes
    8. 4' pool buried 2' in ground
    9. oh another bakers rack 6'high x 6' long
    10. numberous fishing bouys
    11. 91 diesel jetta (runs great)just a spare

    on 4- 4'x4'pallets covered w/ tarp
    1. 3 150'lengths of 2" rope
    2. a few ladders
    3. another ride on mower(governor issues)
    4. roll of 5/8 rope
    and i just built my daughter an 11'x11' victorian 2 story playhouse
    my wife calls me a packrat, she doesn't understand this is all good stuff.

  • barbedwire
    16 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    This thread about the large number of small engines that some people own has taken a strange turn when some felt compelled to divulge the large amount a junk also accumulated in their sheds.

    Let me assure you Tucker that although you are starting a repectable and noteworthy collection of engines, it pales by comparison to many collections that I know of or have seen. Keep at it though, you seem to have potential, LOL!

  • hobbyfarmergrower
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    hey, another 14 year old hear with some truly awsome stuff

    massey ferguson 2514H 14hp kohler diesel conversion 48inch deck(for grandpas yard)

    mtd yardman et1238 12hp briggs no deck(used to be my racing tractor but now i use it for logging and garden care with drop spreader 1200lbs homemade wagon 6 foot sprayer

    craftsman ltx1000 21hp briggs 42inch cut rear bagger spin type spreader.

    1973 homelite XL1 chainsaw 20inch bar

    john deere 2 row homemade garden planter

    hydraulic log splitter

    and lots more, i could also list the stuff in the machinery shed at the farm?? if anyone is wondering what we have down on the farm i am more willing to say what

  • lowendrider
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    1. 2005 murray mower 13.5hp briggs and stratton
    2. 2004 murray with 95 model 16hp briggs opposed twin
    3. 1999 rally pushmower 3.5hp briggs
    4. 2001 mtd edger 3.5hp briggs
    5. 2007 ryobi cultivator 25cc?
    6. 1999 weedeater featherlite 25cc
    7. 1999 weedeater hedge trimmer 20cc?
    8. 2005 craftsman blower 25cc?
    9. 2006 troybilt pressure washer 5hp honda
    10. 2006 yamaha rhino 660cc
    11. 2000 honda rancher 350(329cc)

  • canguy
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I now have a shed but it is already too small. So far I have two mowers, one is leaving shortly, a gas trimmer, three chainsaws (one runs)and various rakes, shovels and other implements of destruction. I need a second one for the garbage cans (tired of them filling with rain water after the 'coons pull the lids off), the bags of recycle, the bbq and propane bottles. Will it ever end?

  • rcmoser
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    more crap than I need, but I see some also have that problem. here is one side

  • boltonranger
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My....my preciousss...

    -of course!

  • equinox_grow
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Where to start?

    1997 Yardman snowblower 9 horsepower Tecumseh engine.

    2008 Toro Single stage snowblower 2-cycle R-tek.

    2007 Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor 18 horse B&S engine. 6 speed manual. 42 inch deck.

    Soon to be 1986 John Deere Lawn Tractor. 12.5 horsepower Kawasaki engine. Hydrostatic transmission. 38 inch deck.

    1988 Lawn Boy walk behind 4.5 horse 2-cycle engine. The first personal pace model number 8480.

    1996 White walk behind mower 3.75 B&S engine. 18 inch cut.

    A late 1950s Jacobson walk behind. 2.5 horsepoweer 2-cycle engine. Runs like brand new.

    2004 Echo GT 2000 gas trimmer.

    2000 Echo gas blower.

    2008 Troy Bilt walk behind edger.

    2 Weed Eater electric blowers.

  • stinkytiger
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Electric Husky 1500 psi power washer
    Honda HRC 216 HRX mower
    Honda HHST 31 Trimmer
    RedMax Shindawa EB8001 Leaf blower
    Thinking about getting a Honda HS 1132 TA snow blower ....

  • bill7
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Divided out between the quanset hut, garage, and shop (too much other junk to have all my toys in one place)and limited to power equipment:

    1971 Wheelhorse LT
    JD GX345 LT
    '97ish Murray push mower
    2008 Husquavarna (sp?) walk behind mower
    Stihl FS45 trimmer
    Stihl MS290 chainsaw
    Ryobi leaf blower
    air compressor
    pressure washer
    Toro 824 snowblower (2000)

  • jimtnc
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Dadgum tuckermaclain, looks like you're making everyone take an inventory of their sheds. It'd take me all next summer to complete that one. Check back later.

  • rgress
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Here's a video of my shed (just dreaming).

    Here is a link that might be useful: Shed Video

  • rustyj14
    8 years ago

    Rusty Jones sez: Its no wonder Louisiana is sinking-Danny Boquet is causing it, by storing his stuff!

  • rustyj14
    8 years ago

    My recent post should of been dated as: August 20, 2015! Rustyj sez!