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American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit

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Style: Compound Kit Sharpener


Features

  • Push blade lawn mower sharpening kit to maintain the cutting power of the blades
  • Save time and effort when using your manual reel lawn mower by keeping the blades in their peak cutting condition
  • Do-it-yourself sharpening kit that you can use in the comfort of your home
  • Compound sharpening kit that contains grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank
  • Designed for use with Great States, American Lawn Mower, Earthwise, and Scotts manual push lawn mowers
  • Reel mower sharpening kit keeps reel blades in top cutting form
  • Cuts down on mowing time
  • 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

Brand: American Lawn Mower Company


Power Source: manual


Material: Metal


Color: Silver


Style: Compound Kit Sharpener


Item Weight: 0.5 Pounds


Operation Mode: Manual


Product Dimensions: 10.6"D x 5.5"W x 1.8"H


Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 5.5 x 1.8 inches


Item Weight: 8 ounces


Manufacturer: American Lawn Mower Company


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: SK-1


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


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    • Works great on our Craftsman brand, 16-inch reel style push mower
Style: Compound Kit Sharpener
Note: Our Craftsman may be a "re-badged" American mower, as Sears Craftsman often did with many of their products. Since we were able to use all components of the kit, including the "crank handle," we feel we received value for the product. (IMHO, for those not in this situation, it is probably more economical to buy automotive valve grinding compound separately, use an electric drill motor, etc., as other reviewers have suggested.) Our mower has the plastic wheels and some other plastic parts, so it is not a very old mower we assume. For the blade sharpening process, the most difficult step is adjusting the blade gap. There are four adjustment screws (two at each end of the reel, toward the back), and the two that close the gap (one on each end of the reel "cutter bar"), were very difficult to adjust. The other two screws (the ones that further open the cutter bar gap) were easy to adjust. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on March 5, 2023 by anonymous
    • Really works
Style: Compound Kit Sharpener
Bought with another product and my son was able to sharpen the blades with ease. No issues.
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on April 12, 2023 by Kissha Gauthier
    • Expertly Sharpens Blades...A Couple Of Tips
Style: Compound Kit Sharpener
I bought an old time hand push mower about 3 years ago. Though I have definitely found it to be inferior to a power mower in its ability to pass over many a tall blade of grass or weed, its superiority in its ease of use and dependability has sold me on them for life. I would never use a power mower again. (Not with my size lawn anyway). The rotary blades on the hand mower do not sharpen, nor do they cut the same way as the single blade design of a power mower. While power mowers can be easily sharpened at an angle with just a file if necessary, the rotary blades of the hand mower are sharpened flat across the face of the blade. Something very difficult to do by hand even if you had the mower completely disassembled. This very simple three piece system consists of a brush, a crank handle, and a small container of grinding compound. The instructions that come with the kit are pretty simple without a lot of detail, but describe it well enough for you to get the job done. Personally, I found the hardest part of the whole job at the very beginning. Removing the small "C" clamp that holds the wheel on. Though the instructions simply stated that one should pry off the C ring by merely "sticking a regular slotted screw driver into the opening" of it, for me there was nothing at all "merely" about it. No amount of prying, twisting, pushing or swearing allowed me to get a grip on the C clamp with just a screwdriver, or even two of them. All I ended up doing for 15 minutes was chase it around the axle. I finally got it off by concluding that I would sacrifice it by ruining it with needle nose pliers, and then putting on a new one. (As it turned out, I easily reshaped the original clamp and reinstalled it). After removing the clamp the wheel slips right off and you have to remove the gear wheel that assures the forward action of the blades when it motion. It is not attached in any way and just lifts off. But one word of warning here. Neither the directions or any other reviewer at the time of this writing mentions that the gear wheel directs its forward motion by the wheel slipping over a little "key" or steel sliver that slides into a slot on the gear shaft. The key is loose after removal of the gear wheel and can easily fall out and be lost while moving the mower around during the sharpening process. Make sure you either keep an eye on it in the shaft, or remove it to a safe place. The actual sharpening process is quite easy, just time consuming. You spread the compound onto the blades with the little brush supplied and then turn the mower back wards with the crank provided. You will get tired, but you can rest and restart. Give it a good ten minutes. The more you crank the better the sharpening job. Oh and the crank does not slip over the entire shaft, it is snug and has to be wiggled on. You may want to tap it with a light hammer or screwdriver so you don't have to keep stopping and pushing it back on during the spinning process. When you're done, the reassembly is very easy, (don't forget the little key if you removed it), and after cleaning up the excess compound, your mower will cut like its a brand new model. It really did make quite a difference for me and I highly recommend this simple kit that will perform the job easily. Push mower blades stay sharp a lot longer than power blades so a sharpening job every other season, or even every three should be enough. Under that schedule, this kit should last you through many years of your mowers use. Highly recommended.... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on May 30, 2010 by John Thomas
    • Revive an old reel mower
Style: Compound Kit Sharpener
Pardon the length of this review, but I wanted to give an honest review of this product that will be helpful when deciding to purchase. This sharpening kit will revive your old reel mower! I purchased a used Great Lakes Reel Mower and noticed the blades to be dull and rusted. I purchased this kit on Amazon last summer and followed the instructions as directed. After finishing the sharpening process, the reel and cutter blade where shiny gray and sharp and ready to start mowing. I noticed a definite difference in the ease of mowing once I was using sharp blades. I sharpened the mower again this spring (second time using the kit) and it is again sharp as can be. There is probably enough compound to last me ten seasons of annual sharpening, so well worth the money. All of this being said, it is manual labor to sharpen your reel mower with this kit. Don't expect it to be easy, as you will be the power behind the sharpening process. As you crank the reel around for 5 - 10 minutes, you'll want to often change arms as your arm will get tired. Nonetheless, in the end, you get a excellent result that cost only $15 for the kit and will last 10 sharpenings (so $1.50 per time) compared to spending $60+ for a professional sharpening each time! I'm in my young 30's (male) and had no trouble with the manual labor part of the sharpening, but I could see this being a problem for some people. If this is the case - find a son, neighbor, or anyone willing to spend 5-10 minutes to sharpen your mower - it's well worth it. In addition to sharpening the mower, the instruction manual provides detailed instructions on how to adjust the blades of your mower (which is arguably more important). A sharp blade won't cut well if it is not aligned properly. Therefore, this kit is the perfect package in teaching you how to sharpen the blade and then how to align it properly. If you follow all these instructions, you will have a reel mower that easily powers through your lawn with little effort. The people that complain that a reel mower is either too hard to push or doesn't cut well do not have a sharp blade and do not have the reel aligned properly. My wife can easily mow our yard with our 25 pound reel mower easier than a gas mower. Not only that, it is fun to mow! I hope this provides some help in deciding whether or not to buy this product. I have been very happy with it. I will continue to use it every spring to make sure my mower is in the best shape for the coming mowing season. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on May 20, 2013 by David

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