My late father used to work as a foreman in the company's machine shop. I was still a kid then. But I remember they fashioned machine parts. So, this thought crossed my mind. With proper tools, engine and material, it is possible for anyone to build one's own mower. But I presume there are laws that regulate such activities.
Back in the 60's there were several 'independent' manufacturers, actually guys in their garages making lawn mowers... no two were ever exactly the same...
The only restrictions that I know of would be the time to do it and the space that you might need to assemble... :smile:KennyV
You are thinking in the right direction but I can imagine how time consuming this would be plus unless you have all their is to manufacture a perfect one, all efforts would be fruitless. Come to think of it anyway, how was the first mower ever made? Through such trials and errors.
I think anyone who can make their own mower is amazing. I look up to people like that. I wish I was handy like that.
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adan
Well, the reason why I'm fascinated with mowers is because I'm planning for retirement. It's a long way down the road. But I've seen retired people who have become irritable for lack of something to do.
So, in a retirement scenario, building a safe mower would look like a great project to do. It fills up your time. It also keeps your mind very active and creative. It's not as big and as complicated as a car. So, perfectly doable
Your line of thought is on point and it is true most people become frustrated in their retirement years given the fact that they were so used to keeping themselves busy.
I built a lawn tractor AND the mower deck when I was in my 20s, had a family, no money and very few tools. Still have the tractor, mower deck eventually needed major repair, by that time things had changed and junked that.
adan;7473
I'm planning for retirement. It's a long way down the road. But I've seen retired people who have become irritable for lack of something to do.
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I'm retired ... But where is this lack of something to do? When will that kick in? :biggrin::biggrin:
:smile:KennyV
I've never had the kind of mind that could put together a mower from scratch. I wonder if the practical skills are something you are born with as well as the imagination and drive. So long as you're not trying to sell them I am sure there are no restrictions, though I'd want to be sure the thing was really safe before I used it!
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adan
JDGreen and KennyV, I want to end up exactly just like you: Retired, Busy and Happy!
I got stung by the image of my own father, that's all. It's why I'm happy to relate with people who see retirement much differently.
