Great feedback regarding the differance between reconditioned and restored.
After looking at the quality of some restorations on this board I can see the attention to detail required.
I am also fine with purchasing a reconditioned machaine, as long as it represents value in an overall perspective.
I really like the idea of restoring one on my own, however feel a decent reconditioned mower may be a good introduction for me. Perhaps restore my own once I become more farmiliar with them.
Thanks for the mention of back lapping. Just did a quick google and will look at this further.
Finally can you 'drive' the mower without the reel spinning? Basically I have a steep driveway and it would be great to be able to drive the mower up it. The drive is however 'pattern paved' so is quiet bumpy.
