2006-09-07 16:11:11 · 10 answers · asked by CHRISTOPHER F 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Like some have already said, sharp is what matters. you can have the best blade and take it out with a rock very quickly. Be careful and mindful of your blade.
Prep it for winter with a good coat of oil (WD40 is just fine). Start each year with a good sharpening. you can get a decent sharpening kit at just about any hardware store.
Also keep in mind just running a file over the edge is wrong. The blade must be weight balanced too or it will eventually take out your driveshaft and possible engine. The kits have very simple balances to let you know when you have it right. If you prefer, many smaller hardware stores can also do this for you. But it is something you certainly can tackle yourself if you are already comfortable with changing the blade.
Good luck.
2006-09-08 01:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by In The Woods 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brand doesn't matter so much, what is important is that the blades be kept *sharp*. Dull blades bludgeon and rip the grass, causing turf damage. A nice neat cut keeps the lawn healthy.
2006-09-07 23:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by presidentofallantarctica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As well as being sharp they also need to be kept properly balanced so they don't vibrate and tear up the bearings on the mower.
2006-09-08 08:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one on my gardener's mower.
2006-09-10 17:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
gator blades
2006-09-08 22:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by Boxer Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Deer??
2006-09-07 23:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by Peg L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The sharp kind.
2006-09-07 23:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by Nerdly Stud 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The kind someone else pushes.
2006-09-07 23:13:20 · answer #8 · answered by robert8481 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sharp one
2006-09-07 23:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like the Gators. they are really thick.
2006-09-08 00:51:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋