>>> BlackFriday American Lawn Mower SK-1 Reel Mower Sharpening Kit
Product Features
- Reel mower sharpening kit keeps reel blades in top cutting form
- Cuts down on mowing time;
- Do-it-yourself kit allows users to sharpen their own mowers at home
- Includes grinding compound application brush and back-lapping crank
- Designed for use with 1705-16 and 1815-18 push mowers
If you have a reel mower you need to sharpen the blades every couple of years depending on how much you use it (just like with a power mower). If you used to have a power mower you might be tempted to try to find someone to do it for you. Although I heard of someone in my area who *might* be able to do it I decided to try this kit first.
The directions are straight-forward and clearly described in the manual. In short: turn the mower upside-down use the brush to "paint" the compound (a thick goop) along the end of each blade pop off a wheel slip on the crank and have your son turn it for a couple of minutes. (If you don't have children you'll have to do it yourself.) Finally clean off the compound and re-assemble the mower. You should be able to complete this chore in 30-45 minutes. (The alternative is to pack it up drive it to someone else and come home; then later drive over pick it up and drive it home again. Oh yeah and you'd have to pay for it too.)
The manual also describes how to adjust the blades for the optimal cut which is something you need to do occasionally. I use strips of newspaper to ensure an even cut along the entire width of the reel.
I estimate there's enough compound in this kit for about six or eight sharpenings which means it could last up to ten years--quite a deal compared to paying someone else to do this simple chore--and you'll have the satisifaction of knowing you did a great job.
