IrishM Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I was wondering if any of you use manual (reel mowers) mowers. I am considering ordering the German made Brill mower and ditching the petrol powered, John Deere, beast that I have. Hoping that some of my friends from Omlet would share their experience. Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Oh i remember my dad having one of these types of mowers when i was a child - what a blast from the past! Must say i think it depends on the size of your lawn, if i remember it always looked like very hard work to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishM Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 They are making a modest come back here. The new ones are supposedly better then the old, heavy, machines our parents had. I went ahead and ordered one. It will be good and exercise and good for the environment. I will keep you posted how it works out. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Big biceps for you then! Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I saw a news report on these mowers making a massive comeback in popularity. Would be good to hear how you get on. Do you have to sharpen the blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishM Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 The kind I got (arrived today) does not require sharpening for 8 years of use. I will keep you posted and maybe a few pics of my yard. I am anxious to try it out, but of course, it is raining... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 ha typical! Hope it stops raining soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 We had a little modern one when we had a small lawn. A.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y wonderful, amazing and just so easy - no mucking about with electric flexes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishM Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 I actually think it cuts the grass better then my power mower. It really didn't take much longer and was less work on the slopes in my yard. I am very happy with it. Pictures to follow soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I really like the sound of that: we've got a little patch across the road from us, which is steep etc: I keep toying with the idea of a sickle to try tog et it under control (am concerend that my legs remain attached to the rest of me though....), but a non-powered mower sounds pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateG Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I've been thinking about this for some time. I'd be interested to hear which mower you've got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Mine was this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00027YJAI/?tag=pp4-21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateG Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Brilliant, thanks for that Redwing. I've put it on my 'when I've got a spare £50 I want...' list. That'll be the one that just keeps getting longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
