OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Reel-Type Mowers Model 45 17" solid deck

Hi

Just a progress update, I decided to get a Jig (6mm thick) made up that will be used to line up the holes for a twin rail to solid deck conversion. All the holes in the Jig where transferred from an original series 1 20Inch Scott Bonnar. Once you cut the top rails off the twin rail frame, you place the side plates on the jig and line up everything by inserting 8mm metal dowels in the holes where the rear roller and cutter support is mounted, once it is all locked in you flip the jig over (side plate down) and drill the holes used to mount the solid plate using a bench/pedestal drill. At this stage I have only done this to satisfy my own curiosity, and must admit that it would be cost prohibitive for those you want to go down this track, especially if you do not know people in the fabrication game, in saying that, I am still trying to work out a way to get all the dimensions of the mower to assist other members who may interested. Just remember that this is stage one, as you still have to get a solid deck fabricated (approx. $300), locate a bracket to hold the clutch mechanism and clutch cable. I have also posted a few pictures of the machine used to produce the jig and the finished product itself. Cheers.