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Originally Posted by 81warren
I'm thinkin' you young guys are hooked on political correctness. I'm well into my 80's boys and have been an expert and certified welder, mechanic and engineer for a long long time. I'll put my rebuilt blades up against any, new or old, nobody has to worry about anything flying anyplace.
I've restored scores of old cars, still have 7 of them, you can drive them anywhere anytime and no worries about the rod caps, they fit and they work. I get enjoyment out of beating the system, I don't spend money on things that can be fixed or rebuilt, my bank account proves it. Aircraft engines & airframes, cars, lawn mowers, motorcycles, nobody has ever complained and that's in the record, our ol' 149 just another on the list.
My advice guys ... get your fingernails dirty.
Warren in MN:  |
I'm glad you can say all that about your experiences. I'm also glad that you have had good luck in your endeavors, because that's all it is is luck. Some of you "old guys" think that anything and everything can be fixed, repaired, and so on. I agree, to a point. But there is a time when common sense and safety should play into a decision.
But here the most ultimate point..... when you post something like this, it encourages someone with no experience, no knowledge, who barely knows what a rod cap is, or how to use a welder to do the same thing. That is when the problems start. Because now some 22 year old on here who doesn't know enough to know he doesn't know, to try it. Then a mower blade flies apart and kills his neighbors kid out in the yard. It isn't about political correctness, it's about knowing the damn difference between doing something stupid, and calling someone out on a bad decision. You remind me of my grandfather.... always trying to save a buck and "stick it to the man". Ended up costing him more in the long run every time. If you want to make your own mower blades, fine. Keep it to yourself.
Honestly, if you know all that stuff, I would think you would know that repairs like this are dangerous. Hell, I know good welders who are more than capable of welding a hardened blade that would refuse based on the safety factor. It's not worth it Warren. Have a good day.