With a file.
To effectively sharpen a reel mower, you can use a sharpening kit or take it to a professional. Make sure to clean the blades first and follow the manufacturer's instructions for sharpening. Regular maintenance will help keep your reel mower in good condition.
I think you mean a "reel grinder". It is a machine used to sharpen the reels of a mower
To sharpen a reel mower, put grinding compound on the blades. This makes the blades into their own sharpening stones. Push the mower around until it is easy (this is called lapping). Wash off the grinding compound. Make the blades so they go the right way again.
To effectively cut tall grass with a reel mower, first raise the cutting height of the mower to its highest setting. Then, mow the grass in overlapping rows, moving slowly to allow the blades to cut the grass evenly. It may be necessary to make multiple passes to achieve the desired height. Be sure to regularly sharpen the blades of the reel mower for optimal cutting performance.
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Yes but a reel mower antique or not needs to be : kept Sharp and if you have ruff land to cut it makes a reel mower tough to work with .
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None, you'll do more bad than good if you try it yourself. Save yourself the trouble and take it to the shop. You would need a very expensive backlaping machine to sharpen reels.
Probably every two to three years.
You can buy a reel mower from People Powered Machines. They have a wide variety of styles to choose from. You can check out their site here: http://www.peoplepoweredmachines.com/reel_mower_landing.htm?gclid=CMeNwrCK_akCFQEKKgodhSLzxQ
probably craftsman.com
Yes, well if it gets blunt... Why shouldn't you?