I have 3 of these right now.

1) pushes with ease, blades dull. I dont know of a place that will sharpen the blades.

2) blades sharp, harder to push, wheels lock up in spite of numerous WD-40 sprays to all internal parts (I think I got them all). I want to fix this one.

3) blades really sharp, really hard to push, also been sprayed with WD-40. I salvaged this one.

I would love to figure out how to get all 3 of these in good working condition. I am not mechanically inclined enough to take aprt #2 and see what the deal is. I fear that it may sit in piles of metal, or, worse, I will reassemble with leftover parts.

Anyone have any experience with these mowers? For what its worth, 1 and 2 are called "great estates" or something like that, the 3rd is a Scotty's, as in, lawn fertilizer brand.
All 3 are not exactly new but I dont know how old.
I realize this is hard to understand through just a description. I appreciate any help or advice.

Sorry, don't know, but I'm interested in the reply of someone who does. I'm thinking about getting one for our small yard and want to know if they really work.

The easiest way would be to sharpen the #1 yourself with a sharpening kit like this one

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004R9UM/002-0830158-3764027?v=glance

Chole

Sorry, don't know, but I'm interested in the reply of someone who does. I'm thinking about getting one for our small yard and want to know if they really work.

They really DO work! I got a newer one at a garage sale for 20 bucks a couple of summers ago. Last summer, I mowed our entire 1/4 acre lot with it pretty much all summer. The only time I have a hard time with it is if the grass gets really long. It's not that much harder than a gas powered push mower, IMO.

We have one too and it's awesome. We want to get the blades sharpened are were told the easiest thing to do is call a local golf course/country club (best if you know someone wink wink) because those are exactly the mowers they use on the putting greens. They'll know what to do. We didn't need to do it this year but next spring definitely.

They really DO work! I got a newer one at a garage sale for 20 bucks a couple of summers ago. Last summer, I mowed our entire 1/4 acre lot with it pretty much all summer. The only time I have a hard time with it is if the grass gets really long. It's not that much harder than a gas powered push mower, IMO.

Oh, thanks! That's good to know!

The easiest way would be to sharpen the #1 yourself with a sharpening kit
That is my suggestion, too.

As for the person who wondered if tey work-- YES they are great for those with a small yard. We bought one a Lowe's 2 summers ago, and as long as we (read: DH) keeps it lubed with WD-40, it works really well. After all of our trroubles with gas mowers, this one really was great.