Workout with a Push Reel Mower

I love mowing the lawn. The kids call it Mom’s workout. We have a push mower which is heavy, bulky and takes gas. I have always wanted a push reel mower, one that takes nothing but human power. I have been researching and pricing. They range from less than a hundred to a couple hundred. Unsure if this is one item that if you go cheap, you get what you pay for.

Why a reel mower?

Push reel mowers are better for your grass’ health.
Push reel mowers make your lawn look nicer.
Push reel mowers are quiet.
Push reel mowers don’t emit pollution.
Push reel mowers are hassle-free.
Push reel mowers are cheaper.
Push reel mowers exercise your body.
Push reel mowers are safer than power mowers.
Push reel mowers make mowing a pleasure.
*will work endlessly if SHTF in MM34’s opinion

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Reel mowers are a great workout-
Push mowing for 1 hour can burn almost 400 calories for a 160 lbs man A Push Reel Mower guide: Frequently Asked Questions.
Helps exercise arms, legs plus is cardio.

 

im thinking, just get rid of the grass =)

 

Been thinking about getting one of these, to deal with the grass and land being too wet to cut with a mower.

 

I used 'em when I was a kid, as the backup for every time the gas mower went down (which was often).
They work like scissors so keep them sharp, keep them lubricated, and cut your lawn often. They do not like tall wet grass. They do not like wet grass at all, because the drive Wheels slip, and the reel stops turning. Small twigs and such can jam it up, and if the cutting bar is too loose, it fails to cut, too tight, just adds friction.
They are nice for a trim, and it does look good, but high grass will have you swearing.
They seem to last just about forever. The one I used came from my grandfather.

 

Trim long grass with a swing blade then fine tune with the reel mower.

 

I use one of these for manual removal of high grass, then a reel mower could be used to trim it up and look nice.

 

Right you are. You have that type and the type where both sides of the blade attach. Then for Blackthorns and stubborn saplings, use a Kaiser blade.

 

Cool. Can you substituent a swing blade for a scythe on small scale grain reaping?

 

I have not used one on grain, but I don't know of any reason why not. Same type of swing, (like a golf club).
I use mine to clear the edges of the road on my hunting property, more than anything else. A brush hook for anything up to 4-5" I diameter.

 

You are supposed to cut them a little bit green, if that matters.

 

@Ganado
A former neighbor had one and it was terrible to push; so, I adjusted it.
How to Adjust the Cutting Blades of a Reel Mower