In message , Paul
writes
On Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:35:25 +0100, "Stephen G"
wrote:

Paul

Remember you only get what you pay for. For stripes I believe you do need a
roller. I am sure that I did see an rotary mower advertised last year that
also had a roller but I can not remember the maker but if you can find one
it may do the trick.

Stephen
http://uk.geocities.com/gardeningforpleasureuk/


The model i'm looking for has a plastic roller, i was keen for feedback
from anyone who'd used one of these models.

I've got one (had it about 5 years IIRC). Though I have to say I am
pretty unfussy about my lawn, and certainly am not bothered about
stripes.

General cutting performance is fine, and it gives a nice low cut if you
want it 25mm I think maybe less I can't remember. Though if you let the
grass get a bit too long then the chute to the collection box easily
blocks, but if the grass is cut regularly enough this isn't a problems
and it seems to collect ok. It is noticeably quieter than a lot of
similar mowers, which is one of the selling points, and it does make it
nicer to use because of that.

As for stripes, well it does have a roller, and does seem to give a bit
of a stripe, but I dunno if it's what some one who wants stripes would
find sufficient. It's not something I've been bothered to notice TBH.



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