I ‘inherited’ 2 Eclipse reel movers (not motorized). I think they are model “L”. One has 10″wheels, and the other has 8″ wheels. There are numbers on the inside of the wheels. They are in perfect working order, although they have been used. No rust at all. What would their value be?
Hi — Very informative site! The videos linked under “Reel Mower Disadvantages / 2. If you let the grass get too tall …” seem to be missing from the site. Could you put them back up? After recovering from a sprained ankle, I’ll be pushing through some tall grass this weekend! Thanks.
I have a Scotts 10M9. Do I have to use a special crank to sharpen it or is there a another way to get this done, perhaps with a socket wrench or something else? Thanks
i have a antique reel type mower that was made by the f&n lawn mower co. ,RICHMOND ind. It is great shape. would like to know what colors of paint were used on it as I would like to restore it. The patd. date is July 2, 1912. The handle is wood and marked director ball bearing. any information would be vwry helpfull.
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I ‘inherited’ 2 Eclipse reel movers (not motorized). I think they are model “L”. One has 10″wheels, and the other has 8″ wheels. There are numbers on the inside of the wheels. They are in perfect working order, although they have been used. No rust at all. What would their value be?
Thanks for any insight.
Bill
@William Wertz, Use the link below to contact the gentleman who operates the site, he will be more qualified to estimate a value.
http://users.crocker.com/~jricci/
@steve,
Thank you – I will contact him.
Hi — Very informative site! The videos linked under “Reel Mower Disadvantages / 2. If you let the grass get too tall …” seem to be missing from the site. Could you put them back up? After recovering from a sprained ankle, I’ll be pushing through some tall grass this weekend! Thanks.
@Bill, Try knocking the grass down with a weed trimmer and if possible find somone with an electric mower you could borrow.
I have a Scotts 10M9. Do I have to use a special crank to sharpen it or is there a another way to get this done, perhaps with a socket wrench or something else? Thanks
@keith, Yes, a socket wrench will work in place of the crank for sharpening the Scotts reel mower.
I have, The Silent Scotts modle number 5M62 mower How old is it ?
@Laura, Sorry but I am not an expert on these older models, take a look at this site, he may be able to tell you: http://users.crocker.com/~jricci/
i have a antique reel type mower that was made by the f&n lawn mower co. ,RICHMOND ind. It is great shape. would like to know what colors of paint were used on it as I would like to restore it. The patd. date is July 2, 1912. The handle is wood and marked director ball bearing. any information would be vwry helpfull.
@Lois Layman, Try this site, he knows about older mowers – http://www.reellawnmower.com/