Small 12-in. Lawn Mower Made From Scratch

Small 12-in. Lawn Mower Made From Scratch FARM HOME Lawn Mowers (31h,38) 34-5-41 This is a 12-in. lawn mower I made from scratch because I couldn't find a small mower for use around my garden and fence. The engine came from a small rotor tiller that I found in the trash. I made the sides of the deck out of strips of 2 by 1/8 in. flat steel. The top of the deck is made from 14-ga. flat steel. I had to build a bearing housing for the blade. The wheels came from an old mower. I had to machine the engine and clutch housing with a lathe to fit the bearing and blade housing. This little mower has all but replaced my string trimmer. Works very well to clean up small areas and is very lightweight and maneuverable. (Bob Brickzia, Box 1436, Thompson Falls, Mont. 59873 ph 406-827-3437)

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