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11-05-2005, 11:12 PM

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I got the Lee Valley 20 inch model, which is well made and they also
have a sharpening kit.

The reason I'm thinking abt getting a manual push mower
is that the cemetery where both my parents are buried
is not kept so well.

I'm looking for a lightweight device I can put in the
truck of a compact car and take to the cemetery and cut
the grass with

I tried putting my gas rotary mower in the trunk and
its too dang hard on my back

I only need to cut an area abt 15 foot by 15 foot at
the cemetery

Push mower best for this?

Will it be lightweight and fit in car trunk well?

If you have a home center (Hippo Depot, Lowes) in your area, they might
have one on display (they do around here), that you can try yourself. I
*think* mine is 30-35 lbs and I don't have any problems carrying mine
through the garage. Should fit easily in a trunk, if not, you can remove
the handle entirely by prying off two clips or just unbolt the midsection
(of the handle). I don't know about the smaller ones (16") that may be
more suitable for your application. For some reason I think they may cut
tall grass better.

Depending on how much of the area is actually grass, a string trimmer might
be better, although I don't know if using in string trimmer in a cemetary
is very respectful ... better than using a scythe while wearing a dark
hooded robe and various Halloween accoutrements, I guess.