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thatching blades

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by bobby perez, Sep 19, 2003.

  1. bobby perez

    bobby perez LawnSite Member
    from New jersey
    Messages: 86

    I was wondering you know them thatching blades with the 2 springs that they sell at home centers or hardware stores. Do they work or do they just tear up the existing lawn. It looks like to me they would but I'm not sure. If any body used them could you tell me if its worth the effort. thank you
     
    bobby perez, Sep 19, 2003
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  2. tiedeman

    tiedeman LawnSite Fanatic
    from earth
    Messages: 8,745

    what do you mean by thatching blades? Could you provide a pic
     
    tiedeman, Sep 20, 2003
    #2
  3. Rustic Goat

    Rustic Goat LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Shreveport,La.
    Messages: 1,194

    Don't bother, your opinion of them is correct. Unless you're going to use them one time on a lawn.
     
    Rustic Goat, Sep 20, 2003
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  4. lawncare3

    lawncare3 LawnSite Bronze Member
    from DENVER ,CO
    Messages: 1,981

    I used one earlier in the spring, it RUINED my mower but made the lawn look good. Just rent a thatcher and do it right the first time.
     
    lawncare3, Sep 20, 2003
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  5. Runner

    Runner LawnSite Fanatic
    from Flint, Michigan
    Messages: 13,497

    These things are about the best way to butcher a lawn there is. Tears up the plants well. I sort of equate it to using a chainsaw to trim a hedge. You'll cut the canopy off, but look at all the damage you do to the plant in doing so. They are junk and should be treated as such.
     
    Runner, Sep 20, 2003
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