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Hello all, My Industrial Design group is doing a project on lawnmowers, and I need to survey a few people about theirs. The main problem is that there's no grass in Detroit. If anyone would help me out, It would be greatly appreciated! Here we go: (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Jeremiah VanderMark writes: Answered via email, which I suggest other participants do as well (don't forget to remove the spam block) ++Lar (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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Hey Jeremiah! I live just north of Detroit and have PLENTY of grass to mow! I have a Craftsman mower. I got it because it's a name I trust, and had the features I needed: mulcher, self-propelled, etc. My only complaint is that it is designed for a (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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(...) It's a Tecumseh 3.5hp non-drive lawnmower with a bag. I chose it because it was the least expensive model with a bag. (...) It would mow the lawn all by itself. (...) I'm having difficulty answering this one. (...) It's difficult to start. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ryobi rechargeable, mulching (...) Quiet, No gas, instant start, ON SALE :-) (...) make it self propelled, make it 24" wide cut (...) It's lasted 5 years so far, very quiet, conversation starter (...) bogs down in high grass (...) Very safe (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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(...) Craftsman/Tecumseh 6.25HP, non-self-propelled, bag and other attachable accessories. I chose it because of the namebrand and the warranty/service. (...) Add a clamp to hold down the safety lever on the handle while I'm geeting something out of (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ryobi rechargeable, mulching (...) Quiet, No gas, instant start, ON SALE :-) (...) make it self propelled, make it 24" wide cut (...) It's lasted 5 years so far, very quiet, conversation starter (...) bogs down in high grass (...) Very safe (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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Note that I don't equate "mowing" with "fun" but we don't have an off-topic.drudgework group. Thank goodness. (...) More expensive ones generally start more easily because they have better motors. (...) More expensive walk behinds come with electric (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hmm. No, this doesn't help. How about if you mow my lawn? That would help immensely. ;^) ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yea, why should anyone have to mow their own lawns, I think the government should demand the seed companies develop a variety of grass which never needs mowing, and they should give it to us for free. In the meantime, anyone who doesn't have (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.general)
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(...) Craftsman 15.5HP Tractor/ 6speed/42" cut. I choose the Craftsman tractor because I own a Craftsman push mower and it's always worked a like a charm, never with any problems. Of course I'm sure it's more due to the fact that the Briggs & (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Do you think there's a Big Mowing lobby in Washington? (...) Cool! Sounds good to me. I'll give bonus points to whichever candidate cleans up after my dogs. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) No grass in Detroit? You just haven't asked the right person yet! Oh, wait. You mean lawns. I do technically own a mower (but no lawn), so I'll answer this. (...) I'm not sure what the brand is. The stamp is illegible and the label (if there (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Sears Craftsman 3-in-1, Briggs & Stratton engine, 6 horsepower (I think) Brand confidence, both Sears and B&S, and 3-in-1 capability. (...) It's head-and-shoulders above my old one but I could wish for a quieter engine. (...) I can mulch, bag, (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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