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title: "American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit"
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# DIY home sharpening Cuts mowing time Complete 3-piece kit American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit

**Brand:** american lawn mower company
**Price:** 99.98 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Sharpen. Save. Show off your lawn mastery.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit by american lawn mower company
- **How much does it cost?** 99.98 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- american lawn mower company enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted american lawn mower company brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Compound:** One kit supports up to 10 sharpening sessions, delivering unbeatable value and consistent cutting performance.
- • **Save Time, Mow Smarter:** Sharper blades reduce mowing effort and speed up your lawn care routine—because your time is valuable.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed to fit Great States, American Lawn Mower, Earthwise, and Scotts manual push mowers for seamless use.
- • **DIY Maintenance, Pro Results:** No need for costly services—sharpen your blades at home and extend your mower’s lifespan effortlessly.
- • **Precision Sharpening, Zero Hassle:** Keep your reel mower blades razor-sharp with the included grinding compound, brush, and back-lapping crank.

## Overview

The American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Compound Sharpening Kit is a professional-grade, manual sharpening solution designed to keep reel mower blades in peak cutting condition. Featuring a grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank, this DIY kit fits multiple popular push mower brands and significantly reduces mowing time by restoring blade sharpness. Durable and easy to use, it offers up to 10 sharpening sessions per kit, empowering homeowners to maintain a pristine lawn with minimal effort and cost.

## Description

Product Description The American Lawn Mower Company reel mower sharpening kit is an easy way to keep reel blades in top cutting form. This do-it-yourself kit allows users to sharpen their own mowers at home. The kit contains everything you need for safe and effective sharpening, including a detailed instruction manual, grinding compound, application brush, and a special back-lapping crank. The kits is designed for use with Great States, American Lawn Mower and Scott's Reel Mowers. Cutting down on mowing time, this sharpening kits gives you a perfectly cut lawn. desertcart.com The American Lawn Mower Company reel mower sharpening kit is an easy way to keep reel blades in top cutting form. This do-it-yourself kit allows users to sharpen their own mowers at home. The kit contains everything you need for safe and effective sharpening, including a detailed instruction manual, grinding compound, application brush, and a special back-lapping crank. The kits is designed for use with Great States, American Lawn Mower and Scott's Reel Mowers. Cutting down on mowing time, this sharpening kits gives you a perfectly cut lawn.

Review: Expertly Sharpens Blades...A Couple Of Tips - I bought an old time hand push mower about 3 years ago. Though I have definitely found it to be inferior to a power mower in its ability to pass over many a tall blade of grass or weed, its superiority in its ease of use and dependability has sold me on them for life. I would never use a power mower again. (Not with my size lawn anyway). The rotary blades on the hand mower do not sharpen, nor do they cut the same way as the single blade design of a power mower. While power mowers can be easily sharpened at an angle with just a file if necessary, the rotary blades of the hand mower are sharpened flat across the face of the blade. Something very difficult to do by hand even if you had the mower completely disassembled. This very simple three piece system consists of a brush, a crank handle, and a small container of grinding compound. The instructions that come with the kit are pretty simple without a lot of detail, but describe it well enough for you to get the job done. Personally, I found the hardest part of the whole job at the very beginning. Removing the small "C" clamp that holds the wheel on. Though the instructions simply stated that one should pry off the C ring by merely "sticking a regular slotted screw driver into the opening" of it, for me there was nothing at all "merely" about it. No amount of prying, twisting, pushing or swearing allowed me to get a grip on the C clamp with just a screwdriver, or even two of them. All I ended up doing for 15 minutes was chase it around the axle. I finally got it off by concluding that I would sacrifice it by ruining it with needle nose pliers, and then putting on a new one. (As it turned out, I easily reshaped the original clamp and reinstalled it). After removing the clamp the wheel slips right off and you have to remove the gear wheel that assures the forward action of the blades when it motion. It is not attached in any way and just lifts off. But one word of warning here. Neither the directions or any other reviewer at the time of this writing mentions that the gear wheel directs its forward motion by the wheel slipping over a little "key" or steel sliver that slides into a slot on the gear shaft. The key is loose after removal of the gear wheel and can easily fall out and be lost while moving the mower around during the sharpening process. Make sure you either keep an eye on it in the shaft, or remove it to a safe place. The actual sharpening process is quite easy, just time consuming. You spread the compound onto the blades with the little brush supplied and then turn the mower back wards with the crank provided. You will get tired, but you can rest and restart. Give it a good ten minutes. The more you crank the better the sharpening job. Oh and the crank does not slip over the entire shaft, it is snug and has to be wiggled on. You may want to tap it with a light hammer or screwdriver so you don't have to keep stopping and pushing it back on during the spinning process. When you're done, the reassembly is very easy, (don't forget the little key if you removed it), and after cleaning up the excess compound, your mower will cut like its a brand new model. It really did make quite a difference for me and I highly recommend this simple kit that will perform the job easily. Push mower blades stay sharp a lot longer than power blades so a sharpening job every other season, or even every three should be enough. Under that schedule, this kit should last you through many years of your mowers use. Highly recommended....
Review: Revive an old reel mower - Pardon the length of this review, but I wanted to give an honest review of this product that will be helpful when deciding to purchase. This sharpening kit will revive your old reel mower! I purchased a used Great Lakes Reel Mower and noticed the blades to be dull and rusted. I purchased this kit on desertcart last summer and followed the instructions as directed. After finishing the sharpening process, the reel and cutter blade where shiny gray and sharp and ready to start mowing. I noticed a definite difference in the ease of mowing once I was using sharp blades. I sharpened the mower again this spring (second time using the kit) and it is again sharp as can be. There is probably enough compound to last me ten seasons of annual sharpening, so well worth the money. All of this being said, it is manual labor to sharpen your reel mower with this kit. Don't expect it to be easy, as you will be the power behind the sharpening process. As you crank the reel around for 5 - 10 minutes, you'll want to often change arms as your arm will get tired. Nonetheless, in the end, you get a excellent result that cost only $15 for the kit and will last 10 sharpenings (so $1.50 per time) compared to spending $60+ for a professional sharpening each time! I'm in my young 30's (male) and had no trouble with the manual labor part of the sharpening, but I could see this being a problem for some people. If this is the case - find a son, neighbor, or anyone willing to spend 5-10 minutes to sharpen your mower - it's well worth it. In addition to sharpening the mower, the instruction manual provides detailed instructions on how to adjust the blades of your mower (which is arguably more important). A sharp blade won't cut well if it is not aligned properly. Therefore, this kit is the perfect package in teaching you how to sharpen the blade and then how to align it properly. If you follow all these instructions, you will have a reel mower that easily powers through your lawn with little effort. The people that complain that a reel mower is either too hard to push or doesn't cut well do not have a sharp blade and do not have the reel aligned properly. My wife can easily mow our yard with our 25 pound reel mower easier than a gas mower. Not only that, it is fun to mow! I hope this provides some help in deciding whether or not to buy this product. I have been very happy with it. I will continue to use it every spring to make sure my mower is in the best shape for the coming mowing season.

## Features

- Push blade lawn mower sharpening kit to maintain the cutting power of the blades
- Save time and effort when using your manual reel lawn mower by keeping the blades in their peak cutting condition
- Do-it-yourself sharpening kit that you can use in the comfort of your home
- Compound sharpening kit that contains grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank
- Designed for use with Great States, American Lawn Mower, Earthwise, and Scotts manual push lawn mowers
- Reel mower sharpening kit keeps reel blades in top cutting form
- Cuts down on mowing time
- Do-it-yourself kit allows users to sharpen their own mowers at home
- Includes grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank
- Designed for use with 1705-16 and 1815-18 push mowers

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00004R9UM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,460 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #16 in Lawn Mower Accessories |
| Brand | American Lawn Mower Company |
| Brand Name | American Lawn Mower Company |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,728 Reviews |
| Cutting width | 16 inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00052909000018 |
| Included Components | grinding compound, application brush, and back-lapping crank |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.6"D x 5.5"W x 1.8"H |
| Item Type Name | Sharpening Kit |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | American Lawn Mower Company |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SK-1 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Number | SK-1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | manual |
| Style | Compound Kit Sharpener |
| Style Name | Compound Kit Sharpener |
| UPC | 052909000025 052909000018 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Assembly Required:** No
- **Brand:** American Lawn Mower Company
- **Color:** Silver
- **Cutting Width:** 16 Inches
- **Item Weight:** 0.5 Pounds
- **Material:** Metal
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **Power Source:** manual
- **Product Dimensions:** 10.6"D x 5.5"W x 1.8"H
- **Style:** Compound Kit Sharpener

## Images

![American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613k1B4LdNL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many ounces of grinding compound are included in the tub and does it say what grit  the compound is?**
A: 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).

**Q: Can this be used on a Gardenia brand push mower?**
A: 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.

**Q: What is the amount and grit rating of this lapping compound?**
A: 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.

**Q: 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?**
A: 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expertly Sharpens Blades...A Couple Of Tips
*by J***S on May 30, 2010*

I bought an old time hand push mower about 3 years ago. Though I have definitely found it to be inferior to a power mower in its ability to pass over many a tall blade of grass or weed, its superiority in its ease of use and dependability has sold me on them for life. I would never use a power mower again. (Not with my size lawn anyway). The rotary blades on the hand mower do not sharpen, nor do they cut the same way as the single blade design of a power mower. While power mowers can be easily sharpened at an angle with just a file if necessary, the rotary blades of the hand mower are sharpened flat across the face of the blade. Something very difficult to do by hand even if you had the mower completely disassembled. This very simple three piece system consists of a brush, a crank handle, and a small container of grinding compound. The instructions that come with the kit are pretty simple without a lot of detail, but describe it well enough for you to get the job done. Personally, I found the hardest part of the whole job at the very beginning. Removing the small "C" clamp that holds the wheel on. Though the instructions simply stated that one should pry off the C ring by merely "sticking a regular slotted screw driver into the opening" of it, for me there was nothing at all "merely" about it. No amount of prying, twisting, pushing or swearing allowed me to get a grip on the C clamp with just a screwdriver, or even two of them. All I ended up doing for 15 minutes was chase it around the axle. I finally got it off by concluding that I would sacrifice it by ruining it with needle nose pliers, and then putting on a new one. (As it turned out, I easily reshaped the original clamp and reinstalled it). After removing the clamp the wheel slips right off and you have to remove the gear wheel that assures the forward action of the blades when it motion. It is not attached in any way and just lifts off. But one word of warning here. Neither the directions or any other reviewer at the time of this writing mentions that the gear wheel directs its forward motion by the wheel slipping over a little "key" or steel sliver that slides into a slot on the gear shaft. The key is loose after removal of the gear wheel and can easily fall out and be lost while moving the mower around during the sharpening process. Make sure you either keep an eye on it in the shaft, or remove it to a safe place. The actual sharpening process is quite easy, just time consuming. You spread the compound onto the blades with the little brush supplied and then turn the mower back wards with the crank provided. You will get tired, but you can rest and restart. Give it a good ten minutes. The more you crank the better the sharpening job. Oh and the crank does not slip over the entire shaft, it is snug and has to be wiggled on. You may want to tap it with a light hammer or screwdriver so you don't have to keep stopping and pushing it back on during the spinning process. When you're done, the reassembly is very easy, (don't forget the little key if you removed it), and after cleaning up the excess compound, your mower will cut like its a brand new model. It really did make quite a difference for me and I highly recommend this simple kit that will perform the job easily. Push mower blades stay sharp a lot longer than power blades so a sharpening job every other season, or even every three should be enough. Under that schedule, this kit should last you through many years of your mowers use. Highly recommended....

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Revive an old reel mower
*by D***D on May 20, 2013*

Pardon the length of this review, but I wanted to give an honest review of this product that will be helpful when deciding to purchase. This sharpening kit will revive your old reel mower! I purchased a used Great Lakes Reel Mower and noticed the blades to be dull and rusted. I purchased this kit on Amazon last summer and followed the instructions as directed. After finishing the sharpening process, the reel and cutter blade where shiny gray and sharp and ready to start mowing. I noticed a definite difference in the ease of mowing once I was using sharp blades. I sharpened the mower again this spring (second time using the kit) and it is again sharp as can be. There is probably enough compound to last me ten seasons of annual sharpening, so well worth the money. All of this being said, it is manual labor to sharpen your reel mower with this kit. Don't expect it to be easy, as you will be the power behind the sharpening process. As you crank the reel around for 5 - 10 minutes, you'll want to often change arms as your arm will get tired. Nonetheless, in the end, you get a excellent result that cost only $15 for the kit and will last 10 sharpenings (so $1.50 per time) compared to spending $60+ for a professional sharpening each time! I'm in my young 30's (male) and had no trouble with the manual labor part of the sharpening, but I could see this being a problem for some people. If this is the case - find a son, neighbor, or anyone willing to spend 5-10 minutes to sharpen your mower - it's well worth it. In addition to sharpening the mower, the instruction manual provides detailed instructions on how to adjust the blades of your mower (which is arguably more important). A sharp blade won't cut well if it is not aligned properly. Therefore, this kit is the perfect package in teaching you how to sharpen the blade and then how to align it properly. If you follow all these instructions, you will have a reel mower that easily powers through your lawn with little effort. The people that complain that a reel mower is either too hard to push or doesn't cut well do not have a sharp blade and do not have the reel aligned properly. My wife can easily mow our yard with our 25 pound reel mower easier than a gas mower. Not only that, it is fun to mow! I hope this provides some help in deciding whether or not to buy this product. I have been very happy with it. I will continue to use it every spring to make sure my mower is in the best shape for the coming mowing season.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and cheap
*by B***N on June 23, 2024*

My earth wise mower needed sharpening. I tried buying everything to do this like valve lapping compound and a giant deep well socket and of course I forgot to get an adapter so I could chuck it to the drill. Even without the adapter and with a cheap socket set I'm in for 2 to 3 times the price of the kit. So I just ordered the kit and it seems to work relatively well. I guess the most annoying part is the cleanup and bed knife adjustment. Neither of those things are going to be better with the other system.

## Frequently Bought Together

- American Lawn Mower Company SK-1 Reel Lawn Mower, Compound Sharpening Kit
- Earthwise 1715-16EW 16-Inch 7-Blade Push Reel Lawn Mower, Grey

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