05-29-2008, 06:17 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
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LF : Reel Mower
I am trying to get a reel mower for this summer, preferably less than 70 dollars!
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05-29-2008, 11:09 PM
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One of the Nine
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Are you talking about those things that Archie used to have to mow the lawn with, while Reggie had a gas mower? (I'm sure ken's link answers the question, but it asked me for something called a "postal code". I don't know what that is)
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05-29-2008, 11:18 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
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Yeah its those manual push mowers, and aherm do I hear an Archie comics reference? Mighty impressed.
Ive been trying to find a decent push mower and the used ads are all selling theirs for the same price as the Canadian Tire one.. I was just hoping that maybe possibly a CPer had one kicking around.
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05-30-2008, 06:38 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ken0042
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Thats the one i have, it's not great, but it gets the job done.
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05-30-2008, 01:08 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
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According to WiseGeek
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Rotary mowers have a horizontally mounted fan-style blade that spins in a circular motion. The fast sweep of the fan blade over the top of the turf cuts the grass. Rotary mowers are always powered mowers, as it takes an engine to spin the blade with the veolcity required to cut grass. Because the blade spins horizontally, rotary mowers are especially suited to lawns that are largely made of weeds, dandelions and other tall sprouting grasses. Singular tall stems or blades can be missed by reel style mowers that lay them flat, only to have them spring up again.
Weeds aside, most professionals agree that between a reel and rotary lawn mower, the reel cuts lawn more evenly and much closer than a rotary. Reels can give lawn that "putting green" look. Reels also cut cleanly, allowing grass to create a natural seal that protects it against harmful pathogens. Rotary mowers are likened more to tearing grass. When grass is torn rather than cut it might develop brown tips that can take away from the overall beauty and health of the lawn.
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05-30-2008, 03:37 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Superflyer
I have noticed more and more people using these, what is the big deal with them? What makes them better then a regular mower?
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Personally my house, shed, trees etc. take up most of the area so I really don't need a gas mower. The cord on the electric ones is a pain in the rear. So the push mower does the job, costs less and is friendly in many ways not the least of which is when my kids cut the lawn I don't worry about them hacking cords and/or toes.
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05-30-2008, 03:51 PM
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First Line Centre
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Damn, you shoulda made this thread about 3 weeks ago. I bought a new one and found the old one kicking around in my shed; I thought it had been borrowed and not returned. I couldn't find a home for the old one (even for the steep price of $0.00) so it ended up in the dumpster.
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05-30-2008, 08:25 PM
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#10
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Franchise Player
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I have a powered/cordless reel mower that I'm looking to sell.
It's a Gardena RM380.
I'm moving to a new house with a much bigger lot and this doesn't suit my needs anymore. PM me if you're interested.
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05-31-2008, 07:33 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fotze
I have that crappy thing from Canadian tire, it is alright but I notice that I need to go over the same lawn 3 times to make it look cut, also if the grass gets quite long the push mower is an absolute bitch as the blade gets stuck and stops. Get ready to curse like a sailor when the mower handle rams your gut as it stops suddenly.
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Indeed, cutting the grass after that week long rain we had was particularily fun. As for why I have one, my lawn is relatively small and terraced, so it would be a PITA to haul a heavy lawn mower up and down the steps. If you have a relatively large sized lawn i wouldn't recomment it unless you enjoy the workout
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06-15-2008, 04:34 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Calgary
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I can definitely say that using the reel mower has NOT produced an even, putting green surface. But that's partially my fault for letting the grass grow too long. As fotze said, you have to cut over the same area several times. Even then, it doesn't work if the grass is trampled.
It's low maintenance though, which I really appreciate. No more spilling gas, oil, trouble starting or having to lug it around.
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06-16-2008, 09:03 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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It also helps if you spring for a decent one. Mine is a Lee Valley and works very well.
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06-16-2008, 09:35 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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I need to go over my lawn twice, but it is so small the second pass takes all of 4 or 5 minutes, tops.
If you let it get too long then the grass is laying down and doesn't cut very well.
On the plus side, no gasoline needed, and when I'm done I just pick it up and carry it into the basement. A couple of my neighbours now have a reel mower and the mentioned it's because they saw mine seemed to do a good job.
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