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Challenge: Manual lawnmower sharpening kit

I have an older lawnmower that I like to use now and then, especially for those areas that are difficult to maneuver in. The blades are now so dull that they don't even bruise the grass. I can't seem to find a local person that sharpens this type of mower, and I thought I would get a nice kit.

There's a great website that shows just how to use them:

http://www.reelmowers.info/

Of course, while it's mentioning a kit, it doesn't say which one, or where to get it. Yes, I saw the other link (http://www.reelmowers.info/reel-mower-sharpening-information/). I have a Great States mower. I'd like a good price, but it MUST be from someone reputable. No Honk Kong sites, no eBay deals, you get the idea.

by shrdlu
asked 2 years ago

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Just so you know. It's beautiful outside. I just came in for water. I'll check back later, but I won't be able to respond to questions right away.

I have faith. If AtW can find a Flying Pig and Leakfrogs, anything is possible.

shrdlu
2 years ago

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I might have to ask my dad. I know he has one, but I have a feeling he made it himself.

hobbit
2 years ago

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Site links to http://www.cleanairgardening.com/20-inch-sharpening-kit.html

Searches for other vendors selling that kit were unlucky, Ace seems to have a generic one you might be able to get in store:

http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/%28vde40m45mqqhj4arag502q55%29/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=7004369

otherwise about $20 with shipping

tygerdave
2 years ago

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I actually use a manual mower for our entire lawn, and was thinking that it's time to sharpen the blades! So thanks for raising the question (and for the reelmower link), even if I'm in no position to help.

heymo
2 years ago

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There is a seller on Amazon that sells one.
http://www.amazon.com/American-Lawn-Mower-SK-1-Sharpening/dp/B00004R9UM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1272061930&sr=8-1

The seller has a lifetime rating of 94% with over 20,000 ratings.

The product itself has 4 stars with 49 ratings.

Only $14.14 with $4.18 shipping.

kelshir
2 years ago

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So far, the Ace Hardware is looking like my best bet. I'll still wait until tomorrow (for one thing, there's still daylight, and I irrigate tomorrow). At least now I have two possibilities, which is two more than I had when I posted. Whoo-hoo!

shrdlu
2 years ago

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