dedee
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I finally managed to get the lawnmower of my dreams yesterday a Ransomes Certes Mk 12 Bowling Green Mower. This is a manual push mower, no engine. Extremely well engineered and a fine example of British Craftsmanship
What seems to be a very simple problem is taxing my web searching ability. I need to make some sort of bogey to cart the mower around as the rear rollers are aluminium and are easily damaged on concrete or stone surfaces. I have to negotiate 30 feet of concrete path between shed and lawn and a further 20 feet between back and front garden with several steps and door jams to negotiate as well so castors or not suitable
I thought it would be quite simple to source some 6-8" diameter wheels and an axle but I am not winning. All I can find are model steam loco or car axles.
Any ideas where I can source a sturdy axle of about 16-18" in length that will accomodate wheels with a rubber or nylon tyre?
AndyP
What seems to be a very simple problem is taxing my web searching ability. I need to make some sort of bogey to cart the mower around as the rear rollers are aluminium and are easily damaged on concrete or stone surfaces. I have to negotiate 30 feet of concrete path between shed and lawn and a further 20 feet between back and front garden with several steps and door jams to negotiate as well so castors or not suitable
I thought it would be quite simple to source some 6-8" diameter wheels and an axle but I am not winning. All I can find are model steam loco or car axles.
Any ideas where I can source a sturdy axle of about 16-18" in length that will accomodate wheels with a rubber or nylon tyre?
AndyP