ALPS
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I got about half my lawn mowed last night for the first time this season. I'd forgotten how lumpy it is and how slow I need to run the mower to keep from being rattled off the machine. It definately needs to be rolled.
My question is: when it comes to rollers is bigger better? My neighbor has a small (maybe 18 by 36 long) roller he will let me use for free, but to roll out my 1 1/2 acres (and growing) it might take all summer.
I could buy a larger one from TSC (I think 24 by 48 long) that would be heavier and faster.
OR, I had an idea I could build one to pull behind the Ford 901 --
like about a 6' length of 36" pipe with caps welded on both ends
and an angle iron frame. That, filled with water, might weigh half a ton. Yeah, that maybe a little overkill, but I really don't want to spend days or weeks rolling out this lawn. Would it be worth my time to build it??
What are your thoughts?? What are your expreiences with rollers? How much rolling is required for a decent smooth lawn?? Thanks in advance...
My question is: when it comes to rollers is bigger better? My neighbor has a small (maybe 18 by 36 long) roller he will let me use for free, but to roll out my 1 1/2 acres (and growing) it might take all summer.
I could buy a larger one from TSC (I think 24 by 48 long) that would be heavier and faster.
OR, I had an idea I could build one to pull behind the Ford 901 --
like about a 6' length of 36" pipe with caps welded on both ends
and an angle iron frame. That, filled with water, might weigh half a ton. Yeah, that maybe a little overkill, but I really don't want to spend days or weeks rolling out this lawn. Would it be worth my time to build it??
What are your thoughts?? What are your expreiences with rollers? How much rolling is required for a decent smooth lawn?? Thanks in advance...