Oregon 98-049 Lawn Mower Blade For MTD 21-Inch 742-0741 Review

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(More customer reviews)I went looking for a replacement for my Yardman lawnmower. After checking a local shop specializing in tractors and such, I felt that $23 for a replacement blade was too much. After looking at Sears, I found a blade but it did not have the STAR CENTER CUT that the original blade has.
I was very happy to find this blade here at such a low price. I actually ordered two based on the part number included in the description as well as the picture. The only issue is that the picture is incorrect. The replacement blade does NOT have the STAR CENTER CUT but has been made to circumvent this by using a wider opening (thus the 4 of 5 stars - it would be 5 stars if the picture was clearer and the description was written better i.e. "This blade does not have the STAR CENTER CUT but will fit your lawnmower regardless. The special cut allows for the blade to be attached properly with no worries").
I did install the blade and it DID fit nicely. No worries or safety concerns from what I can tell. I mowed the lawn and it cut perfectly on both bagging and mulching mode. Enjoy!


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Mulching blade.Fits MTD 1995 & newer decks.Also fits 300 & 900 series Cub Cadet walk behind mowers except models with cast aluminum decks.Specially designed center hole to replace six point star. Length: 21" Width: 2-1/4" Center Hole Diameter: 23/32" Star Thickness: .125" Diameter of Outside Holes: 19/64" Center to Center (outside holes): 2-1/2"

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DMT B8250 DuoSharp DuoBase - bench stone base Review

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(More customer reviews)I use this base to hold 4" DMT whetstones and sharpen chisels and planes. These heavy items can move around an unsecured sharpening system. Plus the DMT stones are used wet which makes the table top slippery unless you are a lot neater than I am.
I was very satisfied with the plastic base. It never moved even when placed on wet formica. The elevated height allowed me to guide the tool along the edge and to flatten the chisel backs without hitting fingers on the table top. Eight rubber washers slip over plastic feet. Sounds flimsy, but its not. I would recommend gluing the rubber feet on at some point just so they don't get lost.
It also lets one store the diamond plate without scratching other surfaces or damaging the plate bottom.
The diamond stone came with a non-skid pad, but it would not hold a piece of plate glass still unless the table top was perfectly flat (and most are not).
The main disadvantage to the holder is that the stone cannot be easily flipped over. One plastic end must be removed and then reinserted. Maybe a 15 second job, but if you are going to use both sides in succession, it's inconvenient. I wish I had bought a coarse/fine combo instead of a fine/x-fine.
Money well spent.

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The DuoBase Bench Stone Accessory from DMT can be used with all DuoSharp bench stones or any 6 by 2-inch sharpening stone. This base provides 2 inches of knuckle clearance for ease of use, and its rubber feet secure the base and stone to the work bench or counter. It features a convenient handle on the underside for moving the stone over a large workpiece for maximum versatility. This base's durable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service. Woodworkers, chefs and other professionals rely on the superior quality and versatility of DMT products to maintain proper tool maintenance.

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