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 - same as grinding compoundGo to your auto parts store and get some grinding compound for a fraction of the cost. Also, for a much quicker sharpening session, remove both wheels, swap the gears so that the reel turns backwards, apply the compound, and walk the mower up and down the driveway. The backwards operation provides the backlapping to sharpen the reel and blade. Clean up the excess, and swap the gears back. Total time: less than 10 minutes. Rating:  - Part of owning a reel mower...Part of owning a reel mower is sharpening the blades. It cuts better and requires less energy from you to do a good job. All this kit provides is a paste that is the same as valve lapping compound from a FLAPS (friendly local auto parts store) and a handle. I think you'll find that a jar of valve lapping compound will work just fine at a lower cost. You can use a 1/2" drill to turn the reel blades or roll the mower around. Just Google up the instructions for sharpening a reel mower for best results. For those who don't know valve lapping compund is an abrasive mixed with a grease to make a paste which slowly grinds the surfaces between two metal components. You are painting this paste on your mower's blades. The rotation of the reel causes the two cutting surfaces to machine each other to a fine cutting edge. You'll need to do this from time to time to make a reel mower do a good job with a minimum of effort from you. I sharpen my mowers at the beginning of each season. Rating:  - Sharpener Kit - Reel Lawn MowerThis product is great - works better than I expected. Makes sharpening my reel mower blades simple. Rating: - Absolutely essential item!I love my reel mower and this sharpening kit really keeps the blades sharp! Easy to use. Awesome, must have! Rating: - Reel lawn mower sharpenerReel lawnmower sharpening kit. Found product to be what I needed and will continue to serve purpose for some time.
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