Well gentlemen I finally got the nuts off - Air gun was the only way as they were both very tight.

Both tighten clockwise and loosen counter-clockwise.

Now ready to find a sandblaster. The stripper I have been using is having little effect on the SB paint that hasn't peeled.

Here is a pic of the bits with the tools I have used. (Note the hammer).


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Reel and sole plate being sharpened at the moment.


dave

Reel Mowers do it better.