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American Lawn Mower Company Reel Mower Sharpening Kit #SK-1 | 
 enlarge | Brand: American Lawn Mower
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $12.00
You Save: $7.99 (40%)
New (8) from $12.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 31
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 5.7 x 1.9
MPN: SK-1
Model: SK-1
UPC: 052909000018
EAN: 0052909000018
ASIN: B00004R9UM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Reel mower sharpening kit keeps reel blades in top cutting form | | • | Cuts down on mowing time; environmentally-friendly | | • | 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The American Lawn Mower Company reel mower sharpening kit is an easy way to keep reel blades in top cutting form. This do-it-yourself kit allows users to sharpen their own mowers at home. The kit contains everything you need for safe and effective sharpening, including a detailed instruction manual, grinding compound, application brush, and a special back-lapping crank. The kits is designed for use with 1705-16 and 1815-18 push mowers. Cutting down on mowing time, this sharpening kits gives you an environmentally-friendly, perfectly cut lawn.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
great product July 22, 2008
did what it was suppose to mdo really worked well on sharping the blades on out reel mower
 same as grinding compound July 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Go to your auto parts store and get some grinding compound for a fraction of the cost.
Also, for a much quicker sharpening session, remove both wheels, swap the gears so that the reel turns backwards, apply the compound, and walk the mower up and down the driveway. The backwards operation provides the backlapping to sharpen the reel and blade. Clean up the excess, and swap the gears back. Total time: less than 10 minutes.
 Part of owning a reel mower... July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Part of owning a reel mower is sharpening the blades. It cuts better and requires less energy from you to do a good job.
All this kit provides is a paste that is the same as valve lapping compound from a FLAPS (friendly local auto parts store) and a handle.
I think you'll find that a jar of valve lapping compound will work just fine at a lower cost. You can use a 1/2" drill to turn the reel blades or roll the mower around.
Just Google up the instructions for sharpening a reel mower for best results.
For those who don't know valve lapping compund is an abrasive mixed with a grease to make a paste which slowly grinds the surfaces between two metal components. You are painting this paste on your mower's blades. The rotation of the reel causes the two cutting surfaces to machine each other to a fine cutting edge.
You'll need to do this from time to time to make a reel mower do a good job with a minimum of effort from you. I sharpen my mowers at the beginning of each season.
 Sharpener Kit - Reel Lawn Mower June 30, 2008
This product is great - works better than I expected. Makes sharpening my reel mower blades simple.
Absolutely essential item! June 26, 2008
I love my reel mower and this sharpening kit really keeps the blades sharp! Easy to use. Awesome, must have!
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