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The few snowfalls we've had this year were heavy and wet causing the chute to get clogged several times. I used whatever I could find to clear it out wasting precious time. I've been wanting to get one of these attachments for several years and finally broke down and ordered one.
The tool came with the plastic mounting bracket as well as with a template and mounting instructions; there is no need for hardware. I followed the instructions exactly as written and had absolutely no issues. You need to center the template wherever you intend to install the tool, then use a center punch or tip of something pointed to make a starting point for your drill bit. Once that is done, use a 1/8-inch drill bit to drill a pilot hole. After the pilot hole has been drilled, use a 11/32-inch drill bit to drill the finished hole. The second size (11/32) must not be very common because I looked through 3 different drill bit sets that I had and none of the sets contained that size. I wanted this done right and not use the next size up or down, so I went out to the local hardware store and spent a few dollars on the right sized bit.
I finished up drilling the holes, removed any burrs, and pressed the plastic bracket clips into the holes and voila, it fits perfectly (note: It did take a little bit of force, but once in, it stayed in). The finished mounting seems very sturdy, and I was able to insert and remove the tool without worrying about the bracket coming out of the holes (see my attached video). I assume some of the other reviewers who had issues may have used the wrong sized drill bit for their holes, or the thickness of the metal where they mounted their brackets is a little thinner or thicker. Nonetheless the mount seems solid.
The tool itself is made of solid plastic and seems well-made. It is much better than anything offered at the home improvement stores and at least two-thirds to half the price. For what I spent, it will be a much better option than what I was doing before. Plus, now it will be readily available whenever I need it. I believe it will serve its intended purpose. Once I get to use it, I will update this review.
