Question 1

How many ounces of grinding compound are included in the tub and does it say what grit  the compound is?

Accepted Answer

I don't know the answer to this but I have researched a less expensive alternative. You can buy 1 Pound of the grinding compound on ReelIn.com for $9. Then use your power drill to turn the blades and sharpen (see You Tube videos).

Question 2

Can this be used on a Gardenia brand push mower?

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well...if 1. it is a reel mower, and 2. you can access the (right) wheel for removal, then as long as there is a 3. blade gear propeller internal gear prong, then YES you can use it.  the silver wheel spinner handle (see images) - which you need to spin the reels backwards (after applying the sharpening cream) while the wheels are elevated off the ground -  fits onto the right wheel blade gear mechanism or propeller gear post.  if all of the reel blade gears are the same, i imagine the internal propeller gear thingy would also hold this handle steady as you spin.  that is the only fitment issue i can think of though.

Question 3

What is the amount and grit rating of this lapping compound?

Accepted Answer

I'd say 70% grit but I can't say it for sure. I know it worked for it's intended purpose and very well. I actually still have the packaging and nowhere on it does it say the mixture ratio between grit and grease. Try emailing the manufacturer maybe.

Question 4

Instead of removing a wheel and hand cranking the reel, can the mower just be pushed on a cement surface to rotate and sharpen the reel?

Accepted Answer

the downside to doing that is you're going to have to have a very long stretch of cement to run along. By taking the wheel off you can crank a lot "further" than walking would do. Also, you can add the compound to the blades more readily since its on its side and opened up.

ASIN	B00004R9UM
Brand	American Lawn Mower Company
Country of Publication	USA
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,642)
Cutting width	16 Inches
Global Trade Identification Number	00052909000018
Is Assembly Required?	No
Item Weight	0.5 Pounds
Manufacturer	American Lawn Mower Company
Manufacturer Part Number	SK-1
Model Number	SK-1
Number of Positions	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Style	Push
UPC	052909000025 052909000018

American Lawn Mower SK-1 Reel Mower Sharpening Kit

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