Do you have a McLane reel mower and have a question about working on it? Do you have something to share? Ask or share here.
My buddy made a roller for $30, I'll try to get the instructions with pictures posted before the weekend!MarkV said:Sweet, I thought everyone here had greens mowers. I have a 10 blade model. I picked it up from a guy in Edmond last fall.
Have you put a roller on yours? I was thinking about doing a DIY roller. I can't come to spending $150 on a roller for a mower that I paid $100 for.
I need to help a friend backlap his Mclane! If you could show me what bolts need to be adjusted for the bedknife to reel and how to spin the reel, I would be thankful!lagerman72 said:ooh, that's like mine...cept cleaner and less blades. Oh well, close enough. Lemme know if you have any questions or if I can help. Not an expert by any means but this will be my third year of using it and I've had the reel/bed knife off a few times to "clean up" nicks and bits. I Back lap it every 3 months during the summer and will try to help in any way I can.
+1 - I would like to see that set up very much.Redtenchu said:My buddy made a roller for $30, I'll try to get the instructions with pictures posted before the weekend!MarkV said:Sweet, I thought everyone here had greens mowers. I have a 10 blade model. I picked it up from a guy in Edmond last fall.
Have you put a roller on yours? I was thinking about doing a DIY roller. I can't come to spending $150 on a roller for a mower that I paid $100 for.
You bet, I can definitely get some pictures. It's not quite as easy as what I hear the greens mowers are but with a little patience it can be done.Redtenchu said:I need to help a friend backlap his Mclane! If you could show me what bolts need to be adjusted for the bedknife to reel and how to spin the reel, I would be thankful!
I did buy the reel roller and love it. BUT, if you can get one made for $30, why not!!MarkV said:Sweet, I thought everyone here had greens mowers. I have a 10 blade model. I picked it up from a guy in Edmond last fall.
Have you put a roller on yours? I was thinking about doing a DIY roller. I can't come to spending $150 on a roller for a mower that I paid $100 for.
Welcome to the forum!brettm1103 said:
It would increase the resale value if you ever wanted to upgradeCoach8 said:Pretty sweet! I may have to try this with my Mclane.
Thanks for posting that walk through Red. The Mclane that I have is just one that I picked up in a deal with a edger(for $60). I was thinking about adding the DIY roller because the wheels on the mower are kind of shot and might hurt my chances of selling the mower when I decide to. I also don't have a roller on my TruCut and would like to see it's benefits even if it's on the Mclane.Redtenchu said:front roller for his Mclane Reel mower for less than $30!
Yes, it'll lower your HOC settings from factory specs. Zoro has a 2.5 Dia Roller for a few more $$ if you prefer.MarkV said:Just ordered my roller. Without lengthening the arms wouldn't this affect the HOC? The stock wheels (at least on mine) are 4" and this roller is 1.9".
It's 4" between holes on the arms and a 2 1/2" diameter roller.MarkV said:Just checking to make sure my thought process was correct.
I was worried about scalping with the drop in HOC but I'll probably have less scalping with the roller.
Lagerman72 if you will, what is the distance between the two holes on the arms and the size of your roller? Thanks.
Thanks.lagerman72 said:It's 4" between holes on the arms and a 2 1/2" diameter roller.