“2 inches isn’t that big of a deal”. I take every inch I can get thank you very much

@TheNeighborDominator

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I'm Asian. Inches matter to us Filipinos🤣🤣

No fuel leak No exhaust No noises A superior design

@TheNeighborDominator

7 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more!

@fraudsarentfriends4717

Ай бұрын

And what's really great, No batteries.

Great modification tip! Neighbour still laughs at my 6 y/o Great States 16" reel mower. Still works great! I laugh at him at his noisy mower and him messing around with his extension cord. :)

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

🙏🏽thank you. I'm not a fan of extention cords. Only for my dethatcher. I'm always scared of chopping it up! Let them laugh, i bet your lawn looks at healthier than theirs!

This reminds me of how we used to mod our BMX bikes in the 80's. Just bought a roller with those Dims from China on Ebay, can't wait to mod and stripe!

Seriously! I got one of these reel mowers at a yard sale and I'm sold! I have a small lawn and it works for me. The lawn in the video looks way better than mine, I didn't guess it was because mine is 5 blade.

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

These little manual reel mowers do a great job. It's really all you need!

A nice coincidence you found something unrelated that fitted and worked so well.

@TheNeighborDominator

10 ай бұрын

I found a group on Facebook since this video that is dedicated to upgrading this mower. It's amazing what others have came up with!

Now that’s a bargain right there! Lookin 🔥

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Its now Swardman but its way better than the plastic roller

Great video. Thank you.

@TheNeighborDominator

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

Great mower

Thanks for the tip. I have the exact reel mower. My only gripe was the wimpy rear rollers. This should take care of that.

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

Heck ya! I found after getting a good cut, i then go back over it a few times for the stripes

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

Heck ya! I found after getting a good cut, i then go back over it a few times for the stripes

@nestorfernandez5232

11 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator I didn't get the killer stripes, but the extra weight of the rollers gave me a great even cut! I'm very happy.

@TheNeighborDominator

11 ай бұрын

@nestorfernandez5232 did you get the roller? I went over it a few times in the same direction to get the nice stripes. They are not super defined but better than the plastic. Plus it makes the mower look nicer!

@nestorfernandez5232

11 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator Yep. I got it. Dies a better job than the stock plastic rollers. The extra weight seems to help the mower give a much better level cut.

Man!!! What a great video. I have the exact manual mower and have been contemplating trying a conveyer roller. I’m all in now! One of the best lawn striping vids on KZread to date. You may have mentioned… what is the HOC set @ on your reel?

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! It is set about 3/4 inch. I wish I would have done this sooner. It was difficult to find this upgrade on amazon. I found it on packaging sites but it was almost twice as much. I hope this video reaches out there. People have to know this exists!

Ingenuity, some pvc pipe and a watertite plug a person could make one to fill with water or sand so to have an adjustable weight depending on one's need for stripiness. I guess?

This is gold bro.. Now you just gotta figure out a way to get the roller as wide as the wheels!

@TheNeighborDominator

11 ай бұрын

Thanks J-man. I might try to mod this thing out over winter

@mhughesmatt20

3 ай бұрын

I can see it now. Use a cutoff wheel to notch the bracket allowing for a longer roller. Flip the roller bracket to mount from the outside. Longer hardware and a sleeve. Bam in you're business!

both items are in my cart.

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

Did they end up coming back in stock?

Striperman was ahead of his time. He did that in 2019 with his Fiskars before anyone else even thought of adding a striping kit to a manual reel mower 🤣🤣

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

Oh i remember the days of the fiskars my friend. You are the OG

@Striperman

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator 👊😂

@johngrinnell

11 ай бұрын

What’s the next innovation that @striperman does?

@Striperman

11 ай бұрын

@@johngrinnell That's a good question John, Robo mower has already been done lol

@johngrinnell

11 ай бұрын

@@Striperman how about mapping out irrigation systems in a awkward yard?

Thanks. Seen someone post this before and part was cheap but wanted to charge way too much for shipping.

@TheNeighborDominator

9 ай бұрын

I guess there are all kinds of these rollers that are heavier. This was the cheapest I could find.

i know this is a older vid but i was wondering if you could make a video on your method for adjusting the bed knife on these to get the best cut. ive struggled with getting the bed knife just right even tried using a Torque Screwdriver so that i can get the blade as equal on each side as possible but i dont know if im putting enough torque on the nuts. thank you

I've never heard of anybody giving a crap about the stripes. I mowed lawns hundreds of times and never ever gave it a single thought. I just know I loved running my dad's manual Eclipse reel mower. I wish I could have kept it.

@TheNeighborDominator

Ай бұрын

Stripes are a thing now with short cut lawns

there is no 2x16 when i click the amazon link only 1x16 can you share a link of one that would work or will any 2x16 on amazon work thanks!

Another way to upgrade is to spoon some electric scooter tires over the plastic wheels. Mine are a bit over 9” inches in diameter and 2” wide. I found a pneumatic scooter tire that was 10x2.1. Cut one of the sidewall up to the tread and spooned the tire on. It’s very snug and no need for drilling bolts in.

@TheNeighborDominator

9 ай бұрын

That is genius. Can you send me a picture?

@mixilflic

9 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator I put a couple onto your Facebook. Couldn’t figure how to do it here in replys.

Striping without sand. Hmmmm... nice.

Would the 1.5” by 16” roller work from that link you used?

Would the 1.5 16inch work on the reel mower ?

Thank you for the idea. Have read on the Scott’s 7 blade push reel mower. Was wondering what made you pick the Great States over Scott’s. Thank you.

@TheNeighborDominator

4 ай бұрын

I didnt know about the scotts at the time. I got the great statea for 100$ brand new and couldn't pass that up. How wide is the scotts 7 blade?

@CDPMATH

4 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator $140 on Amazon. I’m hoping to get a Great States 16” 7 blade for $35 used. lol base on the pictures, there’s a bit of rust. How do you keep the reel clean? Do you power wash it after each use?

@TheNeighborDominator

4 ай бұрын

@CDPMATH i rinse it then use the last blower. Hit it with wd40 once in a while

I don't want to mow my lawn once forget going over it twice

@TheNeighborDominator

Ай бұрын

You might want a robot! I have one that cuts 12k square feet. Time saver!

Dang looks like the 7 blade is back ordered. I was looking at this and the electric sunjoe both seem to be hard to find. Do you have a preference on one over the other if I had to pick one?

@kayumochi

10 ай бұрын

Amazon is out of stock but the 7 blade featured in this video is available elsewhere.

Hey brother, what is your HOC ? Picked up an earth wise, and roller arrived tomorrow. Thinking of adding a brush attachment to see if the stripes can get even more defined and blend in the wheel marks.

@TheNeighborDominator

Ай бұрын

A brush! You gotta send me a picture of that! Clint.tnd@gmail.com I have the earthwise at about an inch

I found heavier 8 pound roller but it's 2 1/2 in in diameter is there enough adjustment on the machine to cut it short to 1/2 in or am i losing cutting height going with the bigger different?

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

Sorry for thevlate response. You shouldn't lose anything. There are adjustments in the wheels as well to lower the height of cut. Do you have a link to the heavy roller?

Wonder if this would fit the Scotts Elite 16"....

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

I cannot be certain. If amazon has it in stock you could always order it and if it doesn't fit return it. Make sure when you click on the link it's the right one. They were out of stock and routing it to some other size. Hope this helps!

So with these do you regular mower first and then just manual reel every 3 days? Interested in this but I have a rather large yard. I don't mind the labor but I hear manual reel mowers struggle with high grass. The gas or electric ones are ridiculously priced. Thanks!

@TheNeighborDominator

4 ай бұрын

You are correct. They do struggle with long grass. You have to bring it down and then make sure to stay consistent with the mowing. They make 20 inch manual reel mowers that get the job done

What are the dimensions of the one for that mower? 2" diameter and then is it 12" length or 14" in length? I have the same reel mower. Just looking for the correct size roller. Thanks

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

2 inch by 16 inch. They are not showing it available at the mowment

What do I use for a 16 inch Scott’s mower?

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

I cannot be certain. If amazon has it in stock you could always order it and if it doesn't fit return it. Make sure when you click on the link it's the right one. They were out of stock and routing it to some other size. Hope this helps!

How did you know that steel roller would fit so nicely on your mower? What if I have an 18 inch mower?

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

I bought a few different ones. Trial and error. If you find an 18 inch one let me know. I was on all kinds of packaging sites but the cost was almost double

I would not recommend the Earthwise for centipede lawns. My centipede is lower than the factory settings. You can adjust the HOC lower than the factory settings, but it proved to be a real pain for me. Plus centipede lawns tend to be firm and bumpy, so this lightweight mower bounced around making it hard to keep my line straight. I'm investing in a heavier power reel mower.

@TheNeighborDominator

3 ай бұрын

This is good information. I am in a cool season grass state. I have no knowledge of centipede. Thanks for sharing 💪🏾

Where can I find one? It’s not in stock at the link that you posted.

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

To be honest, not sure. They must have just sold out. I'll try to find another

I cut mine too short using my reel mower🙁. It went brown but I watered it a lot and now it’s greening again. Don’t think I’ll be using the manual reel on it anymore because the area I was using it on isn’t flat so it made uneven cuts

@TheNeighborDominator

11 ай бұрын

Can you adjust the height of cut on the mower? For the earthwise and great states there are adjustments in the wheels and the back bracket

@martyariemma5604

11 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator yes I did. It’s just the area where I cut it. A big cottonwood used to be there a couple years ago but cut that down, planted some grass seed last fall and grew in amazingly. But the area is very uneven. Hoping that it will just settle over time 🤷‍♂️I would reply with a picture but KZread doesn’t let you😂

I don’t use Amazon. Any other recommendations for finding the roller you used? Definitely needs more weight to that mower.

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

Yes one mowment

@TheNeighborDominator

Жыл бұрын

www.globalindustrial.com/p/material-handling/conveyors/roller-gravity/19-dia-x-16-ga-galvanized-roller-26157-16-gp-for-16-oaw-omni-conveyors This was in the lawn forum. Its more expensive, galvanized, but 1lbs heavier.

@davidscales1464

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The extra weight maybe a good thing?

Which size did you get? I have a 16 inch reel mower too.

@TheNeighborDominator

11 ай бұрын

16 inch. The roller in the description fits it perfect. It is spring loaded too!

@martyariemma5604

11 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator thank you!!!

Amazon seems to no longer list the 2 x16 roller (can only find 1.5"). Anyone have an alt supplier at a similar price?

@Garyinhou

3 ай бұрын

Received!

Would a heavier roller make a difference? Ashland makes a 7 lb one.

@TheNeighborDominator

10 ай бұрын

Do you have a link to that? I would buy it to try it

Will it work for Scott’s Elite 16 inch reel mower?

@TheNeighborDominator

9 ай бұрын

I cannot be certain. You have to measure the distance in-between the roller brackets

@YouTubeVoxzywyd

9 ай бұрын

Hopefully it works. I just ordered mine.💀🤣

@YouTubeVoxzywyd

9 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator It worked. Thank you very much.

@TheNeighborDominator

9 ай бұрын

@AstroYT9 YES YES YES! It makes it look so cool too! Im glad it worked!

@colbytaylor482

4 ай бұрын

​@@KZreadVoxzywyd which size did you get?

Hey so the correct size is 2” by 8”?

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

2x16. I don't believe they have it in stock

@coralmonger6868

2 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator I was checking and they don’t but thanks for confirming

What is the size of roller?

@TheNeighborDominator

10 ай бұрын

16 inch is this one.

@kayumochi

10 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator What is the diameter of the roller you used?

Why not build a new roller out of iron pipe? It would be cheaper, and wider, and if it needed to be heavier it could be filled with water, or lead.

@TheNeighborDominator

Ай бұрын

I dont have the ability to create that!

Nice. This place wanted to charge me $135.00 for a wooden replacement. How many inches is that roller?

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

Wow! 2 inch by 16

@checkdacontract

2 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator Thank you. I'm restoring a 65 YO push mower that belonged to my father. I just finished the new oak handle. The rollers I looked at on Amazon only have male ends. The style needed for this requires female ends. Looks like I'm going to have to make a wooden roller.

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

@checkdacontract that would be an awesome story. What color are you making it

@checkdacontract

2 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator Thanks. White Oak semi gloss. I found a 2 x 20 inch hardwood dowel on Amazon for $20. None of the hardware stores had one that size

I am seeing a 2 by 14 in the link but not a 2 by 16. I see a 1.5 by 16. Am i missing something. Thanks for a reply

@CDPMATH

4 ай бұрын

What did you end up buying? I’m trying to order one too lol

@Garyinhou

3 ай бұрын

I just ordered the 2” apr 3rd

@thorcar

3 ай бұрын

@@Garyinhou Let me know, i am still looking. Found one on Grainger, not sure its the right one. thanks

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

They are having trouble keeping it in stock. Everyone is ordering it!

@Garyinhou

2 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator just installed.. perfect fit.. slightly smaller diameter doesn’t matter? Maybe 1/8” diff.. what is purpose of a roller anyway? Seriously.. I don’t know

Bought one but dont seem long enough and i cant take inside out

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

Its supposed to be a 2 inch by 16 inch.

@jamaalrichmond523

2 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2 inch by 17in and it still doesn't fit

@jamaalrichmond523

2 ай бұрын

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B135JR9N?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@jamaalrichmond523

2 ай бұрын

I don't understand

Considering i hate the look of striped lawns... this would be worse than a complete waste of time and money for me. Lol

This was a thing 50-60 years ago.

@TheNeighborDominator

9 ай бұрын

Don't call it a come back but... it's coming back

Nice hack

@TheNeighborDominator

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Its not a striping beast by any means but definitely helps!

@Garyinhou

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, just received mine via Amazon.. hopefully as easy to attach as your video shows

HAY! YOU MISSED A SPOT!!!

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

What! I don't think i did. I'm going to go back and watch it🫣

I thought it was just to flatten the grass

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

You are correct sir. When you are putting a stripe on the lawn, it is the direction of the grass bending in coordination with the sun. The sun reflects off the grass to give it that light/dark stripe effect.

@jamaalrichmond523

2 ай бұрын

@@TheNeighborDominator wow thank you

Makes your yard look like your mower is broken.

Waste of time, which you obviously have too much of.

@TheNeighborDominator

14 күн бұрын

@@paulvalentine4041 cutting the lawn?

Reel quick 🥹

@TheNeighborDominator

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Ingenuity, some pvc pipe and a watertite plug a person could make one to fill with water or sand so to have an adjustable weight depending on one's need for stripiness. I guess?

Ingenuity, some pvc pipe and a watertite plug a person could make one to fill with water or sand so to have an adjustable weight depending on one's need for stripiness. I guess?

@TheNeighborDominator

7 ай бұрын

You definitely could. But after cost and time, it would be really close to 20 I feel. I'm one of those people. If it costs me a few bucks and i don't have to spend time on it ⚖️