awesomeame
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Was thinking about getting a reel mower. Buying new, or nearly new, the Scott's seem to have good reviews. I looked at them though, and they appear to be cheaply made, the ring gear being made of plastic. However, parts are easily available.
Then I got to looking at antique models from the 30s-50s, and they all seem to be well built. Heavier, and built with pretty much all steel. Parts of course are nearly impossible to find.
So I'm unsure what to do here. Do I buy a newer model or get something that's 50+yo? Are the Scott's going to still be going in 50yrs? Ideally what I buy now will last me the rest of my life, I hate buying things twice.
Any thoughts on which antique brands might be better than others? I see Suffolk is pretty popular..
Opinions? thanks
Matt
Then I got to looking at antique models from the 30s-50s, and they all seem to be well built. Heavier, and built with pretty much all steel. Parts of course are nearly impossible to find.
So I'm unsure what to do here. Do I buy a newer model or get something that's 50+yo? Are the Scott's going to still be going in 50yrs? Ideally what I buy now will last me the rest of my life, I hate buying things twice.
Any thoughts on which antique brands might be better than others? I see Suffolk is pretty popular..
Opinions? thanks
Matt