Beginner’s Guide to Reel Mowing 🗂 Most common types of reel mowers (Manual, Battery, and Gas)

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  • @jordannarlock7995
    @jordannarlock7995 2 роки тому +6

    The Toro is tough just happens I have one for sale in Michigan, she is a beaut. GM-1000 with transport wheels, and grass catcher. Shameless plug....great video, and yo are not kidding the toro's do move like a beast.

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      Oh Jordan. pinned to the top!

  • @user-bv1ss5nj9b
    @user-bv1ss5nj9b 10 місяців тому +4

    I have a Fiskar reel mower. Works good. 👍

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  10 місяців тому +1

      That is on my list to try out

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall Рік тому +1

    love your video . I can fix all kinds of engines and whatever but my wife bought a real push mower about five years ago and she use the one time and I need a coil for one of my mowers and I’m gonna call Heidi tonight that Scott’s real mower and I can level spots in the yard

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  Рік тому

      That is awsome. Are you a big fan of reel mowing?

  • @lakehouselawncare1755
    @lakehouselawncare1755 2 роки тому +2

    Great review, Clint! I really enjoyed this video and it will be helpful to anyone who watches.

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      Thanks Kyle! I had a lot of fun. making this one!

  • @BermudaBoss
    @BermudaBoss 2 роки тому +1

    I felt that comment about going from JD to Toro 😁 Great video can't wait to see your new Stirling

  • @tima9531
    @tima9531 2 роки тому +3

    I would like to start reel mowing. I'm hoping to level my yard this year. Can't wait to see more videos!

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      You don't need to have a super level yard my friend. My last lawn was no where near level! It does help though. Try picking up a manual off Facebook markerplace!

  • @RootedLawnCo
    @RootedLawnCo 2 роки тому +1

    I like my John Deere, but also really like my Toro GM. I want an Allett though. Soon. Soooon.

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      You might be able to buy mine!

  • @AndrewDobek04
    @AndrewDobek04 2 роки тому +1

    Great review Clint! Great guide to those looking at reel mowers

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Andy. I hope it helps, especially with the little demonstrations!

  • @Colin.gallagher
    @Colin.gallagher 2 роки тому +1

    Can't wait to see your Stirling review. Considering getting one myself

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      Tell me what you think about this Colin...I was going to film an unboxing, make it quick, but then film me using it right out the box and give my first initial thoughts. Just raw, uncut, no music, no editing. What do you think?

    • @Colin.gallagher
      @Colin.gallagher 2 роки тому

      @@Dadstuf that sounds good! Unbox, pure reel mowing, then a recap and initial thoughts. Almost 0 content on the Stirling on UA-cam so hopefully you can be one of the first!

  • @rudetoy8264
    @rudetoy8264 6 місяців тому +1

    Until I read the tittle, I believe the reviews are for the real mowers and found out they are reel mowers😊 Nonetheless, really enjoy your review

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  6 місяців тому

      Thank you🙏🏽 reel mowing seems silly until you do it. Then you cant stop!

  • @Iggy1219
    @Iggy1219 Рік тому +4

    Hello from Algonac! Can you do a comparison between a regular mower and a reel mower? Just bought a house built in 1920 and kinda want to use old technology to mow this beautiful yard.

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  Рік тому +1

      I'm on it!

    • @WonderfulPresent
      @WonderfulPresent Рік тому

      I'm also in a 1920 house, wanting to keep lawn tech eco-friendly.
      I started with the Great States reel seen here, but the grass grows these tall, stiff oat-looking things that don't really get cut down. I don't care, but I'm sure the neighbors do. Looking for alternatives.

  • @Jpanda16
    @Jpanda16 8 місяців тому +1

    I wish I had a pull version of these. I could be doing some backwards sled pulls while I mow💪🦵

  • @lawn2learn
    @lawn2learn 2 роки тому +1

    I’m jealous that GM 1000 is super clean.
    🤘🏼

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      It was a nasty boy when I got it. I detailed the heck out of it!

  • @graceortiz9494
    @graceortiz9494 2 роки тому +2

    Sooo when is the review for the new one coming out? Thought you would stay with the Liberty since it stripes so nicely.

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      GRACE! My new one should be arriving in the next week or two.

  • @Vinnie_Buono14
    @Vinnie_Buono14 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as always Clint! When did you film this? The grass seems significantly greener than what I am seeing over here, everything is still dormant. Tired of these cold days and snow, looking forward to temps warming up and seeing everything green up! 😎

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      I cut tue back before the video. It's green down there, but not that green!

  • @MidIslandCustomDiecast
    @MidIslandCustomDiecast 2 роки тому +1

    The swardmann looks wicked affordable and also quite good. Be interested to see you review one, lol

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      They are gorgeous looking machines. I'm curious on the cut quality compared to my Allett

    • @MidIslandCustomDiecast
      @MidIslandCustomDiecast 2 роки тому +1

      @@Dadstuf after more research, I have to agree. Also, as a Canadian, I may have come over to your side since Allett has a Canadian website, which makes them actually much more affordable for me. Keep up the good work brother.

  • @jeffa847
    @jeffa847 Рік тому +2

    Have you ever mulched leaves with a reel mower? I've always wondered whether they were good at chopping them up

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  Рік тому

      I've went over a few, it doesn't do the job as well as a rotary mower. Plus it will dull your blade quicker!

  • @Doris-y5v
    @Doris-y5v 3 місяці тому +1

    what is the black round cylinder at the front?? which way is to mow??

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  3 місяці тому

      @@Doris-y5v on which mower

    • @Doris-y5v
      @Doris-y5v 3 місяці тому

      @@Dadstuf the reel mower ?

  • @ellenorbjornsdottir1166
    @ellenorbjornsdottir1166 8 місяців тому

    Is that a sea wall or a lake wall? If you're in Michigan you're Lakes littoral rather than oceanic littoral so I probably don't need to worry about you not raising the sea wall.
    I don't like low mowing for a sward I want to keep as a sward, but for weakening a lawn so new plants can compete, this info is very useful.

  • @tmontemage22
    @tmontemage22 2 роки тому +1

    Where do you live that setup looks
    Sweet!

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +2

      I live in southeast Michigan in Lake St Clair

  • @TurnII
    @TurnII 9 місяців тому +1

    Looking good for a spinner bait along those docks.......lol!

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  9 місяців тому

      For sure! The guys are out every morning fishing!

  • @kelvincoolisge930
    @kelvincoolisge930 2 роки тому +1

    Have you ever thought about getting a Swardman?

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      I was going to in the beginning but the cost was to high for me. I'm hoping to demo one this summer at my house. I will forsure make a video on it

  • @waltvancourt5052
    @waltvancourt5052 2 роки тому +2

    How and where are you selling the liberty and the cartridges ?
    I have a liberty 43. I can't believe how much $ they want for that sterling !

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      The liberty is all you need. I'm getting the Stirling just because🤷‍♀️

    • @emerickscott
      @emerickscott 2 роки тому

      @@Dadstuf just because you wipe your a$$ with hundreds? lol :)

  • @rodbone6886
    @rodbone6886 2 роки тому +1

    How much are you selling the liberty for? Including the cartridges?

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      I'm going my friend up. I was going to sell it for around 3800 obo. With 2 batteries, edger, string trimmer, 2 batteries and all the cartridges

  • @bryandonahue4347
    @bryandonahue4347 2 роки тому +1

    I see earthwise came out with a electric reel mower. I wonder if it's better than the sun joe.

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому +1

      I saw that too! I am curious about that.

  • @emerickscott
    @emerickscott 2 роки тому +1

    Dude.... the Stirling is like double the cost of the Liberty. I know the carts are easier to change but otherwise I can't imagine it being worth that cost. Good luck though. You must be rich, haha :)

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      Hahaha ya it's an expensive one. I'm selling everything and consolidating! I wish I was rich!

  • @Striperman
    @Striperman 2 роки тому +1

    First Striperman

  • @rmcfete
    @rmcfete 9 місяців тому +3

    Addiction????? Before the power lawn mower that’s all there was. It is still the best way to cut your lawn because it doesn’t use gas, it gives the user a lot of exercise especially if he takes it afterwards it gives whoever a break from the stress of the day, time to just take their time and enjoy the time to enjoy the improvements they create. Nobody says you have to do it all in one day. If one can great! If you can’t great! That means you’ll get more exercise the next day. The thing is when to do it. After dinner when it is cooler is the best time. If you do it in the middle of the day and kits really hot the grass will burn. It’s not a burden too do something that will improve your home and your health. If you are old hire a kid to do it for you

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  9 місяців тому

      I love it! These are all 100% facts. I manual reel mow my lawn majority of the time and only use the others to stripe it. It is a way healthier way of lawncare for the individual and the lawn!

  • @DeVincey
    @DeVincey Рік тому +1

    Would you sell your sunjoe?

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  Рік тому

      My cousin took it! Everyone has dm me about it

  • @plips71755
    @plips71755 7 місяців тому

    Don’t scalp your lawn, not below 2 and pref 3-4” and cut at least once a week, pref twice a week.
    That length he has - too short. If you can see any soil, you are inviting weeds. Remember the long the top growth, the long the roots. And you want long roots in the event of drought.

  • @truebengalsfan
    @truebengalsfan Рік тому +1

    Do most reel mowers not have a bag

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  Рік тому

      They do. I just wanted to show the size of the machine with without the bag. My apologies

    • @truebengalsfan
      @truebengalsfan Рік тому

      @@DadstufI'm interested in getting a reel mower I heard they can cut lower my rotary mower get clogged up when I try to mow low

  • @_keepin.it.reel_
    @_keepin.it.reel_ Рік тому +1

    21" on the Toro, not 24

  • @yoko180
    @yoko180 2 роки тому +1

    $800.000?? 😳

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  2 роки тому

      Hahaha I knew someone had to say it! 800-1000. Lol

    • @yoko180
      @yoko180 2 роки тому

      @@Dadstuf that’s still a tough pill to swallow. Enjoyed the video man. Had a couple of laughs.

  • @plips71755
    @plips71755 7 місяців тому

    The more blades the finer the cut. It has nothing to do with height and if you are cutting 3/4” - O.M.Gosh. Unless you have like creeping bent grass.

  • @GotoHere
    @GotoHere Рік тому +2

    Every battery powered piece of lawn equipment I’ve bought, fries out after 15 uses Weed walkers, blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers, etc. All junk.

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  Рік тому +1

      Had my Allett for 3 years with the same battery. I got lucky!

    • @bigj7574
      @bigj7574 9 місяців тому +4

      Every battery powered piece of lawn equipment I’ve bought, has lasted me over 4 years now on the same batteries. Lawn mowers, weed wackers, hedge trimmers, blowers. All very good tools. I love not having to keep gallons of gas around. Plus it’s very quiet and no maintenance 🤷‍♂️

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  9 місяців тому +2

      @bigj7574 🙏🏻🤟 i have had the same experience. No gas cans and silence. In my early days my greenworks 40v was trash. Very weak, but now, battery powered is strong!

    • @stevencorrea8032
      @stevencorrea8032 9 місяців тому +1

      Have both of my equipment for 7 years I have a Kobalt electric motor I think I'm going to have to replace it still runs making a funny noise weed eater Black & Decker

    • @Dadstuf
      @Dadstuf  9 місяців тому

      @@stevencorrea8032 would you say it was worth it