"Steveo" wrote in message
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"George.com" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message
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"George.com" wrote:
I had my first trial today using a reconditioned reel mower I
recently purchased. I am interested in any tips experienced reel
mower user have for a good cut.

My first attempt was mixed. It took a little while to find a good
cutting
height (some areas of the lawn got scalped) and I noted one end of
the blade didn't cut well (blades are sharp however) as it had some
stone damage at some point.

My lawn is also a little undulating so it skipped across several
points and bent the grass flat rather than taking a uniform slice
off. The
grass
was also damp which may have affected it.

The cut grass, especially clover, however I noticed was more finely
sliced than using a rotary.

ANything I should be doing/not doing?

rob

What type of grass are you cutting with your reel mower? Those are
great for level bent.

fescue n rye turf mix

rob

That can be cut with a rotary mower, no?

Why do you want to cut it with a reel?

I was informed that I would get a better end result with a reel mower, that
it was better for the grass. The last 3 years I have been working toward
getting a lawn that would notionally benefit from a reel mower. I saw one
advertised and followed through on my idle threat. Yes, a rotary does an ok
job.

rob