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bontaiJoe

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My grandpa would have called this a "Widget" (Homemade mowing system on ebay)
Original Message Jun 17, 2005 11:22 am

This is made from truck axles, and as near as I can figure, the blades are driven by the tires rolling on the ground. Must have to cut the grass at 90 mph to get a decent blade speed up. Ebay item #7524180267 (and check out his starting bid!!!)

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Re: My grandpa would have called this a "Widget" (Homemade mowing system on ebay)
Reply #1 Jun 17, 2005 11:24 am

I've never seen one of those. It's a great idea.

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MissSnowshoveler

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Re: My grandpa would have called this a "Widget" (Homemade mowing system on ebay)
Reply #2 Jun 17, 2005 1:02 pm

Seen a lot of strange homemade OPE, but not anything like this. I wouldn't give him that much money for that. That's like $620. Canadian, I could use that amount to buy a mate to the Power King.

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Re: My grandpa would have called this a "Widget" (Homemade mowing system on ebay)
Reply #3 Jun 17, 2005 1:26 pm

Must be running 11:04 gears's in it.

snowshoveler

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Re: My grandpa would have called this a "Widget" (Homemade mowing system on ebay)
Reply #4 Jun 17, 2005 5:05 pm

not sure but i dont think its a mower for grass.

probably for cutting rough areas ...small bushes and stuff.

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