Educational Blog
Lawn Mower Blades 101
Posted by Gerd F. Bauer II on May 15th 2019
This is seminar we conducted for Lawn & Landscape Magazine, it covers a lot of information about the process of servicing a rotary lawn mower blade. From blade wear to to how a lawn mower blade cuts
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Lawn Mower Blade Service Safety
Posted by Gerd F. Bauer II on Feb 19th 2019
TECHNICIAN SAFETYWhen servicing a lawn mower blade respect the tools you are using, read all the manuals and understand their operation. Ensure you are using all the proper safety equipment such as ey
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Blade Sharpening Q&A with Gerd Bauer II
Posted by Gerd F. Bauer II on Apr 2nd 2018
Originally published April 2018 in Lawn & Landscape MagazineBlade Sharpening Q&A withGerd Bauer II, Vice President, Magna-Matic Corporation1.Why should mower blade
maintenance be done in-house by all
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Lawn Mower Blade Service Flow Chart
Posted by Gerd F. Bauer on Jan 13th 2016
Use this simple flow chart to ensure you cover all the necessary steps when servicing your rotary lawn mower blades.1. Pre-Clean InspectionInspect the blade to see if there is enough material to re-sh
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Understanding Balance. Why a "nail in the wall" is not a useful measure of balance.
Posted by Gerd F. Bauer on Sep 3rd 2013
Unbalance, what is it?Only rotors in motion (bodies that are connected to a shaft) have the unique physical property called unbalance. There are three types of unbalance known today they are as follow
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Lawn Mower Blade Tip Geometry
Posted by Gerd F. Bauer II on Nov 2nd 2011
A common question is "What part of a lawn mower blade cuts the grass?"It is a common misconception that rotary lawn mower blades have dimensions of a length, width, and thickness. A rotary lawn mower
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