Latest addition to my arsenal of shop tools

As you can probably tell, instead of a boat or motorcycle, my "spare" cash goes into my shop.  This latest addition is an Oregon model 42-047 precision blade balancer.  This not only checks the blade balance (something like you would a tire) but also has a gauge to check if the blade is bent or warped.

Balancing the mower blade is very important.  When blades are no properly balanced, they cause vibration, noise, and can even damage the bearings and oil seal on walk behind mowers.

This is also important for riding mowers.  An out of balance blade can cause damage to the shaft and bearings in the mandrel, the part between the drive belt pulley and blade.

This was not cheap, but worth it to assure that my customers have get the best service possible.
Thanks for your business and confidence.
Tony

I just may have that part you need

I took a moment this evening to count up the number of different, distinct parts I have in stock for mowers and small engines.  The number is 435!!  I normally keep more than one of each in stock, sometimes several to make sure that I will have what I need to work on your machinery.

Guess what, nearly every week I need to add a new part or two because something comes in and I do not have the critical part in stock, so I place a priority order.

That number, 435, does not count the many generic parts, nuts, bolts, wire terminals, wire, grommets, a whole array of new parts.

Then there is the salvage parts department, including fully functional used wheels, fuel tanks, mufflers, on an on.  These came from machines given to me that were past hope  of repair.  I only use these with he prior permission of the customer, sometimes these are all we can get when it comes to older, machines for which parts are no longer available.

So, if you need a mower or other piece of gas powered equipment repaired, I have the tools, knowledge and probably the part needed to fix it.

If you are a do-it-yourself type, give me a call and I will set you up with the parts you need for your project.
Thanks and enjoy the sunshine!!
Tony

Catching up on my backlog of "personal" projects

This is that little red Honda Harmony riding mower that someone gave me. Finally got to work on it, finding that it is a bit older than I had first thought, have been told may be hard to get parts. Has a flat front tire, won't hold air, so will have to put in an inner tube. This may be a a challenge, but that is what I live for.

Rescued from the recycler's grasp

Old school walk behind mower. Was in tough shape when I got it. Runs great now, waiting for a replacement blade.

Keeping busy at it in the shop. This is an MTD rototiller that had been sitting for a while. Carburetor was gummed up and it had very weak spark. I removed and cleaned carb, new spark plug, oil change and replaced ignition module (top photo). Runs great now, another success.

New "toy" for the shop

Latest addition to the shop, a basic ultrasonic cleaner. This is not an industrial duty model, but will do the job for some time to come. I use this to clean ...

Projects in process around the shop

Another project on the bench, a vintage Honda EX 650 generator from back in the mid 80's. Runs but leaks gas from the float bowl vent, will pull the carb, clean and rebuild, should do the trick.