That was way cool 😎. I was so not looking forward to having to sharpen that thing with a file and wett rock.LOL I'm going to sharpen mine right now. I'm going to show them how it's done!😉
New subscriber here. I have the Fiskars, Great States and the Earthwise reel mowers. I have modified all of them starting with the Fiskars in Spring of 2019. They all have their strong points and some weaknesses. I love the Earthwise for convenience and light weight and how well it cuts. I had made it my daily mower when mowing at 1/2 - 3/4" on my KBG. Use my Allett on the weekend for striping. Great job on the how to video.
Welcome aboard! I love my Earthwise. It weighs nothing and is super quiet. You’ve got a collection. I don’t even know how I would decide to mow with. This was my first time sharpening it and it worked great. I just went for it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the stickers I will get them on soon. I wanted to ask you about your gorilla cart. Any issues pulling it behind your zero turn? I'm ready to upgrade from the wheelbarrow lol. Thank you
@@Uncle_Fester24 I have had zero issues towing the cart behind the Ariens! It’s super simple to pull by hand as well. Yep I do wish it had a hill brake, but you learn quickly how to get it to hold still on a slope. Super stable. I do not regret replacing wheelbarrow ever for it. You’ll be happy you did! Thanks for watching!
Cool . My wife bought a decent reel mower but cut half lawn sits sat in the basement . I have ten power mowers and riders that I tinker with. I’m very interested in using this reel mower for the front lawn .
I say go for it! It is something different. It is very satisfying to be the power source for the mechanical action. You’d just have to mow more consistently to avoid taking too much at once. In my experience, reels don’t like taking a lot of grass if a blade.
Is the sharpening taking place when the grinding compound is coming in contact with the knife bed in reverse? Is this the reason to tighten the bed knife prior to sharpening? Did you readjust the bed knife afterwards so it’s making less contact?
Yes, aim for very very close but not touching. This will allow the reel to spin at high speed and be much easier on you and the mower. Lapping hones the top of the bed knife but does nothing for the front of the knife. That tiny edge is where the cut happens, you will need to loosen the bed knife as far away as possible and then sharpen the front edge with a flat file or other tool.
Okay so I’m a total noob to reel mowing and earth wise 16 is what I’m learning on. Are you suppose to adjust it to where it freely spins as good as yours is? I have mine adjusted slightly tighter where you kinda had it when sharpening. Not that tight, but tight enough it makes a distinctive noise of the blades rubbing the cutter. It’s definitely not a silent operation while cutting, and I’m curious if I have mine too tight. It cuts good, but I also have no idea how it’s technically suppose to be
I’d say adjust it to where it spins freely, but as close to the bed knife is humanly possible. If it sounds like metal grinding on metal or is not a breeze to push, adjust. It will cut great and be more enjoy. Plus, if it is silent, you can mow anytime you want. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching.
Mine did it come with a catcher. I had to order it and it took a while to find the correct one. Here is what I ordered… Earthwise GC91416-EW... www.amazon.com/dp/B08B46BTNZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Thanks for watching and commenting!
I am not sure which part you are talking about. To sharpen, I adjusted for contact. To set for mowing, I adjusted to barely touch. You will hear and feel it if it is too close. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Any tractor grease would work. If you go to Lowe's, I usually would get Lucas Oil Grease. I think they have some small tubes available. You can get some gloves on and grab the grease from the tube to directly apply it. I don't think you will have any issues with that stuff. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I am not sure. You need a 1/2 chuck if I recall correct. The drill doesn’t have to be fancy. I like corded for this, plus they are cheaper. Another option, I think you can buy a hand tool that will let you manually spin it to backlap it.
There are two bolts in either side on the top side - front and back right; front and back left. Adjust slowly, it doesn’t take much for a big change. Thanks for watching!
I have one of these and i am teying to figure out a way to get it to cut at 1/4". Thinking about drilling another hole for the wheels which should alow it to drop a bit more. Any thoughts?
It might work. I am not sure though. It does sound like a possible move. I will say, you better have super smooth ground that low. I assume you do or will plan for it. Keep me posted and thanks for watching!
After adjusting the height on my Earthwise it clunks more now? I never took the C clips off like an idiot or maybe their called E clips im not sure. Any ideas why? Both wheels spin the blades so the gears should be in the right spot. Also there is play on the wheel guard casing thing. It seems like it should be flush but it moves around a little. Is that normal?
It sound like, maybe, the reel is too close to the bed knife. Adjust the screws on either side until it spins freely with as little gap as possible between the knife and reel. That’s my best guess. When I’ve had clunk sounds that was why. Hope this helps!
Hi! Here is the kit I used… amzn.to/3PASkDX As for time, basically until it sounds like it is spinning smooth. You can hear it the difference. Hope this helps!
Nope. I left it where it was after sharpening. After the process, it was spinning like butter where it was. I’m sure you can adjust it if you want, but mine was perfect! Thanks for watching!
They do, but I can get it lower. Send me an email or DM on Instagram and I’ll send you a few pictures... maybe I’ll do a video of how. You can find the info in my video description or “About” channel section. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Are you talking about the back roller? If so, here is a video I did… Made Simple Upgrade on Earthwise Reel Mower th-cam.com/video/PMWajinRgrw/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting!
What is the product name of the sanding compound you used? I'd like to get some myself, but my local hardware stores had no idea what I was talking about when I went in and asked.
Here is the exact kit I used… Amazon… Pinhigh Homeowners Reel Sharpening Starter Kit a.co/d/f4XNoLo It came with two different grits and a brush. It worked great I thought. Thanks for watching!
If the turf looks like it isn’t being cut or the grass blades look like they are being just ripped, it’s time. I don’t have a huge area I use it on, therefore rarely. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.
Scared the heck out of me how you're spinning the reel so fast with your fingers. Ideally, the reel and bedknife should be sharp enough to cut paper even when turning slowly, like scissors.
Scared me too! 😆 It looked like my first time, which it was. Channeled my inner Lawn Rebel and went for it. When I have a second time, gloves and goggles. They cut slow. They cut fast. They cut great. Thanks for watching!
“Have I done this before? No! But I have watch a lot of TH-cam videos “ 😂🤣😂
TH-cam trained! 😆 Thanks for watching!
Thank you, the instructions in the manual were a bit confusing and you made this so easy for me to sharpen up my reel mower!
Awesome! I am glad it helped. I just went for it and it worked. Thanks for watching!
Interesting video, and you can still count to ten... impressive !!!!!
I’m happy to have all of them! Trying something new is always fun. Now, time to fert, grow, and mow. Thanks for watching!
"That thing is sharp, baby!"
… like Ice Skates! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Love your workshop. I'm envious.
I’m blessed. Thank you.
That was way cool 😎. I was so not looking forward to having to sharpen that thing with a file and wett rock.LOL
I'm going to sharpen mine right now. I'm going to show them how it's done!😉
How’d it go?
good stuff..haven’t ever messed with a manual, but i like to learn about everything!
First time for everything! Thanks for watching.
New subscriber here. I have the Fiskars, Great States and the Earthwise reel mowers. I have modified all of them starting with the Fiskars in Spring of 2019. They all have their strong points and some weaknesses. I love the Earthwise for convenience and light weight and how well it cuts. I had made it my daily mower when mowing at 1/2 - 3/4" on my KBG. Use my Allett on the weekend for striping. Great job on the how to video.
Welcome aboard! I love my Earthwise. It weighs nothing and is super quiet. You’ve got a collection. I don’t even know how I would decide to mow with. This was my first time sharpening it and it worked great. I just went for it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Cool video. I had no idea.
Me either! First time. 😂 Glad I looked into it and didn’t just pull out an angle grinder… 🤪 Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the stickers I will get them on soon. I wanted to ask you about your gorilla cart. Any issues pulling it behind your zero turn? I'm ready to upgrade from the wheelbarrow lol.
Thank you
@@Uncle_Fester24 I have had zero issues towing the cart behind the Ariens! It’s super simple to pull by hand as well. Yep I do wish it had a hill brake, but you learn quickly how to get it to hold still on a slope. Super stable. I do not regret replacing wheelbarrow ever for it. You’ll be happy you did! Thanks for watching!
Cool . My wife bought a decent reel mower but cut half lawn sits sat in the basement . I have ten power mowers and riders that I tinker with. I’m very interested in using this reel mower for the front lawn .
I say go for it! It is something different. It is very satisfying to be the power source for the mechanical action. You’d just have to mow more consistently to avoid taking too much at once. In my experience, reels don’t like taking a lot of grass if a blade.
I need to talk to you about my Reel Mower. Also at the end you stated you should have worn safety glasses.
Is the sharpening taking place when the grinding compound is coming in contact with the knife bed in reverse? Is this the reason to tighten the bed knife prior to sharpening? Did you readjust the bed knife afterwards so it’s making less contact?
Yes, aim for very very close but not touching.
This will allow the reel to spin at high speed and be much easier on you and the mower.
Lapping hones the top of the bed knife but does nothing for the front of the knife.
That tiny edge is where the cut happens, you will need to loosen the bed knife as far away as possible and then sharpen the front edge with a flat file or other tool.
I couldn't have said it better even if I used AI. Bravo. Thanks for watching and commenting!
🎉😂❤@@theSuburbiaDad
Okay so I’m a total noob to reel mowing and earth wise 16 is what I’m learning on. Are you suppose to adjust it to where it freely spins as good as yours is? I have mine adjusted slightly tighter where you kinda had it when sharpening. Not that tight, but tight enough it makes a distinctive noise of the blades rubbing the cutter. It’s definitely not a silent operation while cutting, and I’m curious if I have mine too tight. It cuts good, but I also have no idea how it’s technically suppose to be
I’d say adjust it to where it spins freely, but as close to the bed knife is humanly possible. If it sounds like metal grinding on metal or is not a breeze to push, adjust. It will cut great and be more enjoy. Plus, if it is silent, you can mow anytime you want.
Hope that helps! Thanks for watching.
Noticed you attach a grass catcher at the end. Did that come with yours? If it was ordered, will you please add the link?
Mine did it come with a catcher. I had to order it and it took a while to find the correct one. Here is what I ordered…
Earthwise GC91416-EW...
www.amazon.com/dp/B08B46BTNZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Perfect, thanks!
could you share the attachments used to make the drill to reel connection
Hi! Thanks for commenting. I didn’t use any attachments. Just a drill with a 1/2 chuck. I then tightened that directly to the axle. Hope that helps!
Best vid I've seen so far - do you loosen both bedknife bolts or just the one closest to the reel? Thanks.
I am not sure which part you are talking about. To sharpen, I adjusted for contact. To set for mowing, I adjusted to barely touch. You will hear and feel it if it is too close. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and commenting.
What’s a good grease to buy for when reinstalling the wheels?
Any tractor grease would work. If you go to Lowe's, I usually would get Lucas Oil Grease. I think they have some small tubes available. You can get some gloves on and grab the grease from the tube to directly apply it. I don't think you will have any issues with that stuff. Thanks for watching and commenting!
What kind of attachment do I need on my drill to attach to the mower to spin the blades??
None. Just a 1/2 chuck and it goes right on. Then just tighten it down and go.
My power drill chuck is not wide enough to fit the bolt, is there an adapter to put on my drill so that it would fit?
I am not sure. You need a 1/2 chuck if I recall correct. The drill doesn’t have to be fancy. I like corded for this, plus they are cheaper. Another option, I think you can buy a hand tool that will let you manually spin it to backlap it.
What's actually doing the sharpening??
The compound or the bed knife?
The friction of the compound to bed knife. The compound is like a sand gel mix. As it spins it recreates an edge.
Nice, I am about to sharpen myself, do you think a half inch drill can do the job?
It should fit on there. Just take your time and be safe. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
how do you adjust the sharpening bar. part where the blade hits to sharpen
There are two bolts in either side on the top side - front and back right; front and back left. Adjust slowly, it doesn’t take much for a big change. Thanks for watching!
I have one of these and i am teying to figure out a way to get it to cut at 1/4". Thinking about drilling another hole for the wheels which should alow it to drop a bit more. Any thoughts?
It might work. I am not sure though. It does sound like a possible move.
I will say, you better have super smooth ground that low. I assume you do or will plan for it.
Keep me posted and thanks for watching!
After adjusting the height on my Earthwise it clunks more now? I never took the C clips off like an idiot or maybe their called E clips im not sure. Any ideas why? Both wheels spin the blades so the gears should be in the right spot. Also there is play on the wheel guard casing thing. It seems like it should be flush but it moves around a little. Is that normal?
It sound like, maybe, the reel is too close to the bed knife. Adjust the screws on either side until it spins freely with as little gap as possible between the knife and reel. That’s my best guess. When I’ve had clunk sounds that was why. Hope this helps!
Wat kind of compound u put on the blade before u do the drill spin an how long do I spin it
Hi! Here is the kit I used… amzn.to/3PASkDX
As for time, basically until it sounds like it is spinning smooth. You can hear it the difference.
Hope this helps!
I'm planning purchasing this mower soon, and wanted to know how easy is it to set height 1/2 " inch?
Super simple. It doesn’t take long at all!
Did I miss it in the reassemble? Did you loosen the bed knife, returning it to its original position?
Nope. I left it where it was after sharpening. After the process, it was spinning like butter where it was. I’m sure you can adjust it if you want, but mine was perfect! Thanks for watching!
Heard you say you can get below a 1/2” i thought earthwise advertised 1/2” as the lowest setting
They do, but I can get it lower. Send me an email or DM on Instagram and I’ll send you a few pictures... maybe I’ll do a video of how. You can find the info in my video description or “About” channel section. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Is that a zero turn in the background?🤪😜
I have everything! I use this for my terraces. Zero turn won’t fit. I need something light and quick.
Man you whipping that thing around with your hands makes me nervous lol.
Me too. 😆 Don’t do what I do. Thanks for watching!
How did you rig the stripper kit?
Are you talking about the back roller? If so, here is a video I did…
Made Simple Upgrade on Earthwise Reel Mower
th-cam.com/video/PMWajinRgrw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and commenting!
What is the product name of the sanding compound you used? I'd like to get some myself, but my local hardware stores had no idea what I was talking about when I went in and asked.
Here is the exact kit I used… Amazon…
Pinhigh Homeowners Reel Sharpening Starter Kit
a.co/d/f4XNoLo
It came with two different grits and a brush. It worked great I thought.
Thanks for watching!
@@theSuburbiaDad Cheers bud, thank you
@@cabooseocallaghan6229 you got it. Anytime!
Valve grinding compound, the other video I watched dude said he got it at his local auto zone. Good luck
Is this compound the only way to sharpen ?
How often do you find yourself sharpening the blades on the earthwise?
If the turf looks like it isn’t being cut or the grass blades look like they are being just ripped, it’s time. I don’t have a huge area I use it on, therefore rarely.
Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.
HOW do you set the mower height to cut at exactly 1/2" inch ???
I’ll make a video later today for you.
Following
Okay. I will make a short. Someone emailed me as well.
Great job but you need to wear safety gear.
Never🤣
😂 I’m glad I didn’t lose a finger! I enjoyed learning something new. Never say never! 🤪 Thanks for watching as always!
@@theSuburbiaDad Man I was twisting in my seat🤣
@@bigsonslawncare me too! 😆
Scared the heck out of me how you're spinning the reel so fast with your fingers. Ideally, the reel and bedknife should be sharp enough to cut paper even when turning slowly, like scissors.
Scared me too! 😆 It looked like my first time, which it was. Channeled my inner Lawn Rebel and went for it. When I have a second time, gloves and goggles. They cut slow. They cut fast. They cut great. Thanks for watching!