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Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-24-11, 08:00 PM
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Posted By NeilBlanchard
Good on quitting chemical fertilizers. That junk...

Good on quitting chemical fertilizers. That junk runs off in the first rain and pollutes the local water ways and the ground water. Maynard has had to spend about $8 million dollars reducing our...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-23-11, 08:11 PM
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Views: 40,196
Posted By NeilBlanchard
With the handle in position #4 it gives the best...

With the handle in position #4 it gives the best turning, I think? I've used it again today for a bit over an hour and a half. It cuts amazingly well for a reel mower, and only requires minimal...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-23-11, 09:28 AM
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Posted By NeilBlanchard
It worked quite well -- I pushed it on 6 or 8...

It worked quite well -- I pushed it on 6 or 8 very long rows through the thickest grass in the big field, and it whirred right along. The conventional push mowers are nearly impossible to mow...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-20-11, 08:50 PM
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Posted By NeilBlanchard
I bought a Fiskars "Momentum" reel mower today...

I bought a Fiskars "Momentum" reel mower today and I heartily endorse it. You have to use this mower to understand and appreciate it's seemingly bass-ackwards design. The drive wheels being in the...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-19-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 40,196
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Yes, some units need to be carefully adjusted --...

Yes, some units need to be carefully adjusted -- but others have a spring tensioner and require almost nothing to work very well. The best one I have used is a Husqvarna...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-18-11, 07:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 40,196
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Welcome to EcoRenovator

Excellent post -- I agree with your points. A push reel mower requires more frequent use -- if the grass gets too long, then you must either mow it many times, or use another type of tool. My...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-23-10, 07:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 40,196
Posted By NeilBlanchard
It is my understanding that these reel lawn...

It is my understanding that these reel lawn mowers are self-sharpening.

And yes, adjusting the clearance is very important. The Scotts model I have takes some doing and a little trial and error,...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-15-10, 08:36 AM
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Views: 40,196
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Thanks Wyatt. I'm not sure how the Fiskers model...

Thanks Wyatt. I'm not sure how the Fiskers model avoids the knocked down grass? There are still wheels out in front, and the gray bar that runs across the "intake" side of the reel is still going...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-14-10, 03:33 PM
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Posted By NeilBlanchard
Wyatt, can you post links to some/all of those...

Wyatt, can you post links to some/all of those reel mowers, please? They sound very well designed.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-08-10, 07:17 PM
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Views: 40,196
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I also have a Scotts "Classic" 20" push reel...

I also have a Scotts "Classic" 20" push reel mower, and I also use a Gilmore 20" model. The Scotts model works better on very thick grass, but the handle is less than ideal -- it tends to twist an...
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