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SKU:
MAG-1000
UPC:
00811275020132
MPN:
MAG-1000
Condition:
New
Availability:
Usually ships in 24 hours
Weight:
5.00 LBS
Width:
4.00 (in)
Height:
10.00 (in)
Depth:
6.00 (in)

Warranty

2 year manufacturer warranty from Magna-Matic

Warranty

2 year manufacturer warranty from Magna-Matic

Specifications

Country of Origin, Blade Hole Dia. Range, Magnet Pull, Accuracy, Spindle,

Specifications

Country of Origin:
USA
Blade Hole Dia. Range:
0.3125” to 1.50”
Magnet Pull:
120 lbs
Accuracy:
31 g·mm (± 5 g·mm)
Spindle:
Stress proof steel

20 Reviews

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  • Richard Brotzman - Jul 10th 2024

    5
    Can't beat this

    My first job out of high school back in the late 70s was an equipment rental center, where I sharpened more lawnmower blades than I could count. The company I worked for had one of these, but I couldn't remember the name. When I went to Amazon looking for one, I searched for "magnetic lawnmower blade balancer" and they had several cheap imitations. Sure glad one of the reviews said "skip the cheap imitation, get the Magna Matic Mag 1000". Aha! THAT was the name of it. Mine just arrived, and it works every bit as good as I remember from all those years ago. Sure glad I found you and didn't have to settle for the cheap imitations on Amazon. If you have a nice mower and want to take care of it, the Mag-1000 is worth every penny!

  • mark - Jul 8th 2024

    5
    MAG 1000

    AN excellent instrument that is exactly as promoted by the manufacturer- which in this age is a joy-great product and easy to use-Thanks

20 Reviews

  • Richard Brotzman - Jul 10th 2024

    5
    Can't beat this

    My first job out of high school back in the late 70s was an equipment rental center, where I sharpened more lawnmower blades than I could count. The company I worked for had one of these, but I couldn't remember the name. When I went to Amazon looking for one, I searched for "magnetic lawnmower blade balancer" and they had several cheap imitations. Sure glad one of the reviews said "skip the cheap imitation, get the Magna Matic Mag 1000". Aha! THAT was the name of it. Mine just arrived, and it works every bit as good as I remember from all those years ago. Sure glad I found you and didn't have to settle for the cheap imitations on Amazon. If you have a nice mower and want to take care of it, the Mag-1000 is worth every penny!

  • mark - Jul 8th 2024

    5
    MAG 1000

    AN excellent instrument that is exactly as promoted by the manufacturer- which in this age is a joy-great product and easy to use-Thanks

  • David - Aug 17th 2023

    4
    MAG 1000 Balancer

    Works great Very sensitive Very expensive

  • John Ruppert - Aug 12th 2023

    5
    Great product

    Excellent device to achieve blade balance. Very sensitive and easy to use

  • Tommy Roy - Aug 8th 2023

    5
    Good product … medium shipping

    When i receive my package i was just only in a open bag ,loose in the box for the future i suggest to have 2 fit piece of foam for having non risk of moving in the box except that your product are really tough and precise build FROM MAGNA-MATIC: I am concerned your balancer was opened in transit. I noticed you are in Canada, my guess is Canadian customs opened the box and re-packed it. I have had this happen in the past so that is the most likely cause. ALL of our balancers are in a custom box, that has a die-cut cardboard insert that locates on the cone and holds the balancer in-place so it cannot move at all during shipment. You can see how the packaging is here: https://youtu.be/DSVC9dvzu-E

  • Michael Reed - May 14th 2023

    5
    Mag-1000 Review

    A very high quality item. The attention to detail and precision machining is uniquely rare. Also, the price is minimal for such attention to detail. I worked in a precision shop and am aware of what it takes to manufacture close toleranced items. Couldn't be more satisfied and appreciative. Michael

  • Darrin McCarthy - Jan 20th 2022

    5
    Very high quality and accuracy

    This is a precision tool. The build quality is incredible. Well worth the price. Very easy to install and use. Highly recommend.

  • Rick - Sep 26th 2021

    5
    MAG-1000 Balancing Instrument

    This balancer sure is easy to use and is much better than my old cone balancer.

  • Andy - May 13th 2021

    5
    Good quality, made in USA

    Good quality, made in USA, awesome.

  • Glenn - May 4th 2021

    5
    Magnamatic 1000

    Best instrument on the market today

Description

The MAG-1000 is the "standard in the industry" blade balancer. It has been trusted for over 60 years to provide the least cost / highest accuracy balance reading. The MAG-1000 was originated by MAGNA-MATIC in 1958, and has been the standard balancing instrument in the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry.

In the 1950's after the introductions of the rotary lawn mower to the home owner, most engine makers experienced heavy warranty work. This was because the engines did not last through the warranty period. It was quickly determined that the unbalanced blade was the cause. Balancing is a necessary part of servicing the blade. At that time most of the blades acted as the flywheel of the engine, this is still true for most walk-behind mowers today. The commercial mowers with multiple blade decks new rely on the bearing blocks. Consider that a tire on an automobile rotates at about 1000 RPM at 60 m.p.h., there is no question that your tires need to be balanced. Now consider a blade that rotates at 3000 RPM. You can now understand that seriously important to balance the blades on your mower. The vibration caused by an out-of-balance part in rotation at that speed will greatly damage the bearing blocks or crank shaft of a lawn mower. Vibration robs the mower of horse power, which will in turn reduce forward cutting speed and other aspects of the mower's performance including fuel efficiency.

Physical Dimensions

  • Physical Dimensions = 5" deep x 3.5" x 12" high
  • Mounting bracket holes center to center 5.19"
  • Recommended mounting bolt 5/16" 

MAG-1000 Box Contents:

  • MAG-1000 Blade Balancer
  • Instruction Manual

 

MAG-1000 Features