Hi Mystyler,
I'm not sure Buffalo can be verticut, and I'm happy to be corrected. With the nature of the plant to shoot out sideways, you have to be very careful where it sends it roots down as I "don't think" it is at regular intervals like Couch.. That is what I meant when talking about the pillow effect as these stolons begin to lay on top of each other instead of seeking their own root system. Please do some research or wait for the more experienced crew to jump in on the discussion.
I didn't pull the rear roller apart for my groomer restore. The unit has been in my hands for 25 years and I'm comfortable knowing its not going to be wrecked.
This second unit I'm doing will have it completely refurbished and it's the next set of pieces to be blasted. I haven't looked inside as yet, and probably dreading to do so, but it has to be done. That way I'll know it has been fully checked and anything that needs replacing has been done. The unit worked fine over the cutting season but I want it to be even better next time Spring wakes up the lawn.
Catchers are a whole different beast and no matter how careful we are, they always manage to pick up a new dent or nick!! In my opinion, if the machine is to be used (as opposed to showroomed) then your approach is fine and I agree with it. The units look great when first done, and keeping a can of the colour used can touch up the nicks and help maintain neighbour envy! And let's face it, the better your machine looks, the better chance you are to keep it that way...
Keep the updates coming - with photos!
TC.
