Why hasn't it been invented???

[Grunt0311]

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So I am probably ruining an opportunity for an early retirement, but I just have to know if anybody else has wondered this. Today I was getting frustrated trying to level the deck on my JD LX277 AWS. I have one of those plastic gauges from JD, but while it helps, it is a pain to use. I was constantly wiggling from front to back, left to right, spinning the blades, uggghhh :banghead: The thought occurred to me, we use lasers for everything now, including leveling, checking temps, etc. Why hasn't someone invented a laser that is small and relatively flat, that you can slide under your deck, hit a button, and get a height measurement for each blade tip :confused3:. It seems like it would be a relatively ingenious idea, and make quick work of leveling a mower deck, which seems is constantly losing its level (I think I have gremlins in my shed that do this just to watch me get frustrated)! Has anybody else had this thought??

 

[rsallen]

You mean something like this?
Bosch Reconditioned 3-Point Torpedo Alignment Laser Level-GPL3T-RT at The Home Depot

 

[Grunt0311]

You mean something like this?
Bosch Reconditioned 3-Point Torpedo Alignment Laser Level-GPL3T-RT at The Home Depot

Well kind of. But as I understand it that just puts out a laser beam. I was talking about something that shoots a laser up and gives you an exact measurement of between the ground and the blade tip.

 

[jaotguy]

the "laser" would get covered in dirt and give incorrect readings real quick ..... the circuitry / program is available already in hand held measuring devices ... for under $100.00

 

[Thomabear]

I use the stick on RV levels and run my cutter about 1/2 bubble lower in the front to provide a good cut and use minimum HP. I also stuck them on several implements. They are cheap, easy to install and very functional.

 

[willi67]

why not get rid of the blades and have lasers cut the grass ... has anyone had this thought?

 

[rsallen]

I know why not invent a mowing deck you don't have to relevel every time you rise it and lower it?
Jeez, as if maintaining a piece of machinery and keeping blades sharp weren't enough work.

I'd get rid of the piece of junk.

 

[oldballs]

I set my deck three years ago and have never checked it since. My turf has never complained nor have I.....maybe I need some laser glasses.

 

[oosik]

I've never leveled anything on my lawn mower and it cuts just fine. I do sharpen the blades annually so that the rocks, sticks etc I hit get a sharp, clean cut.

 

[rsallen]

I can tell we'll need the laser level to make sure all the grass is cut at the same height on your lawn oosik.