It is a tribute to my boring life that I watch backlapping videos over Netflix!

Hey doc - I purchased a brand new Mclane last year and the back lapping kit. Anyhow, followed this video and also made a few adjustments to match your settings. Getting the chain on and off was the worst part. So, if I can do it - and I’m a 57 year old grandmom, anybody can do this. Thanks for this video. No way could I have done this without it.

The King of Bermuda. There are some out there trying to strip your title. Your Lawn is incredible. Thanks for all your videos.

Hey Doc...Can you do a detailed video on how to back lap a Tru Cut reel mower... I’m having the hardest time to figure out how to do it. And there’s little to no content out there on KZfaq.... I know you have a video that you touched on it. But I keep getting stuck and I know it’s something that I missing...

You called yourself a dummy for putting the reel mower away wet at some point.... then it was used on Barb’s wet lawn... what do you do after that? Use WD-40 before putting it away?

I'm watching your reel maintenance video, oiling your chain with motor oil is almost useless, the viscosity is thick enough to not reach the internal pin, that's where the wear is. You use the best lawn products, use the best products for your mower. Best..Chesterton 601 chain pin and bushing lube, Good..CRC chain lube. Thank you for your lawn insight.

I know you made this video a while ago but…. I have a mclane and the reel to bedknife contact is so noisy. I have to get it tight to cut paper. It’s so noisy my neighbor has said something. Is your reel to bedknife noisy? I have a John Deere greens mower and that contact us very quiet.

Hey Doc!! - Thanks for the great tip on the drill attachment. I've been backlapping with the kit from McLane for 20 years and it is a royal pain. This tool makes it so easy, that I'll be doing it much more often!

Wow - I spent 6 hours trying to get the chain on. I almost threw my new $2k mower out the window. Decided against it and had to take it to a machine shop.

Sorry, I’m a 56 year old retired social worker n I followed ur vid n I think I did pretty ok, thank u for ur vid. I just got my McLane backlapping kit from Reel Mowers today. However, I have a question, what direction was my drill supposed to go, backwards or forward? I didn’t realize I had my drill in reverse for the most part then realized perhaps I went the wrong direction, so I did a few seconds going forward. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️. I mowed my yard n it looks pretty good n the clippings are nice and clean.

Doc, a tip for cleaning the chain of all that gunk, before you re-oil. Use paraffin oil (lamp fuel at Wal Mart) to clean the chain, with a toothbrush. This will remove all the grit and grime, without stripping the chain of it residual lubricating oil. Then, re-oil with clean chain wax lubricating oil. This chain specific lubricant comes in a spray can and will not "sling off" the chain as will common motor oil. This is a common procedure for bicyclists and motorcyclists who regularly maintain a healthy chain.

Brilliant video Doc. I was at peace start to finish and feel more than confident to replicate. Just bought the same exact setup (only variation is mine’s smooth not grooved). Thanks Doc!

Awesome informative video. Being a new McLane 25” reel mower, I learned a lot.

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Thanks for these videos, Doc. I have the MCLane reel.

Well done Doc! Saved me a tone of time!

Excellent job!!

The back yard is popping!

Great video

Doc, you mentioned loosening the chain. Can I tighten the chain that way? Mine is very loose and its a new chain. The bottom chains are also loose fordrive wheel. Appreciate any advice