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I am working to make a finished looking package for this. If you were to want this would you rather have the entire mower built for your or a kit to add to a Fiskars that you install? Also, would you have a preferred battery system (Ryobi, Ego, etc.)?

@@justdrivedetailing3900 I would be so down to test a Ego battery system with this. As for a preference between having it built or having a kit to put together myself, I think that depends if the kit requires any fabrication or if it's just a bolt on/screw on kit. And of course the cost. What were you thinking?

The way I am putting it together is a bolt on using the existing fasteners on the Fiskars mower. So it wouldn't be too difficult to put together. I will try to find an EGO system to put together. I am trying to run this prototype as hard as I can now to find any weaknesses. It is doing great so far.

@@justdrivedetailing3900 That's awesome to hear man, really outstanding work. If you ever need someone to test a prototype kit hit me up. I'll do my best to document my thoughts/experiences/suggestions. Cheers.

Any updates on this! I'd love a DIY please!

I did use the 40 volt from a 21. I was thinking of trying an 18 on the next one to see if it is strong enough.

@@justdrivedetailing3900 I had a Ryobi 18 volt+ 16 inch mower I gave to my daughters for their small yard. The 18 volt+ mower will run on a single 18 volt Ryobi battery but runs much better with more power on two batteries. One battery may be the right amount of power just to spin the cutting reel. Have been thinking about trying to convert the Fiskars mowers for several years with one of my Ryobi hand tools and just found you video. Your solutions seems straight forward and easier. Great Job!!!!! Thanks for posting the video.

I can try to get some close ups. Been busy but I'll try to get some good stuff on the next mow session.

I didn't forget, just got busy. I have some stuff to edit and put out a short video with some of what you are looking for. Soon.

@@justdrivedetailing3900 I'm curious too. Looks pretty impressive.

I saw from the other video that it is a conveyor roller. Looking at thee Ryobi handlebar controls, they appear to be zip tied to the Fiskars handlebar. I'm assuming they are a slightly different width?

Sure. I will try to post some still photos here somehow. I'll try to do it this weekend.

@@justdrivedetailing3900 if it would be easier to message me on instagram you can @cichlids360 and I will give you my email.

@@treywertz ok thanks. I will try to make some time tomorrow. I just got two more Fiskars to make a couple more mowers so I can start working those as well and I will do a better job at documenting what I do. But I'll get some pictures of what I have tomorrow for you.

Fiskars StaySharp reel mower, some metal from the hardware store, reversed the gears, added a chain tensioner from Amazon, new chain to accommodate the exact length I needed, used the control circuits and motor from a Ryobi 40V lawn mower, cutoff front wheel brackets and added a small conveyor roller, that's about it. All of the metal supports for the from that hold the battery tray and motor use the existing fastener locations of the Fiskars mower. I did not drill any more holes into the Fiskars frame except for mounting the front roller. I am still playing with adding self propel to it. The guts I took from the Ryobi mower have the self drive I am just working out how to connect that. The mower rolls so easy it really doesn't need self drive, I just want to try it. Also, I will add a better roller or something like it in the back to aid in striping, and that also helps when mowing uneven ground.

Sell a polished kit for this and people will buy it. I’d gladly give you money.

@@MontrealRealEstate514 definitely

Thanks. Maybe I can see if I can reproduce. I can try to build a couple and see how they come out. I will try to post once I get self drive and make another mower to see if it passes for something you all would want.

@@justdrivedetailing3900 you could technically sell two versions. Fully converted and kits with instructions. I would love to modify my Fiskars! My lawn is not large enough to justify buying a gas powered reel mower, but to convert what I have I could justify!

Thank you!

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