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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Choosing the Right Push Reel Mower: A Practical Look at Clipper, Silver Pro, and Mascot Silent Cut

If you're aiming to keep your lawn looking sharp, the right push reel mower is essential. Today, we’re taking a straightforward look at three solid options: the Clipper Push Reel Lawn Mower, Silver Pro Push Reel Lawn Mower, and Mascot Silent Cut Reel Mower. These mowers are quiet, reliable, and ready to get the job done without any fuss. So, let's dive in and find out which one will help you keep your lawn in top shape.

1. Clipper Push Reel Lawn Mower

The Clipper is a premium, American-made mower renowned for its durability and precision. Built entirely in the USA, the Clipper features heavy-duty components such as riveted six-reel blades and steel roller brackets. With ultra-fine cutting adjustments, this mower is ideal for homeowners with small to medium-sized yards who demand the best. Available in 17", 19", and 21" cutting widths, the Clipper is the most expensive of the three, but its 10-year warranty speaks to its longevity and quality.


Key Features:

- 100% USA-made with premium materials

- Heavy-duty construction using old-fashioned nuts and bolts

- Two-part bed knife has an extra heat-treated sharpened knife blade bolted onto the bed knife

- Available in multiple cutting widths; ideal for small to medium lawns.

- 10-year warranty

- Higher price point





2. Silver Pro Push Reel Lawn Mower

The Silver Pro offers a balance between affordability and quality. While it combines imported and American-made parts, it is fully assembled and tuned in the US. The recent upgrade to riveted spiral blades enhances its cutting performance, making it a strong contender for those looking for a quality mower without the premium price tag. The Silver Pro is perfect for those who want a reliable mower that delivers excellent results without breaking the bank.

 

Key Features:

- Combination of imported and US-made parts

- Assembled and tuned in the USA

- Riveted spiral blades for improved cutting

- Budget-friendly, offering great value.




 

3. Mascot Silent Cut Reel Mower

The Mascot Silent Cut is a mid-range option that combines durability with affordability. Assembled overseas under the quality control of an Amish company, the Mascot is designed to replicate the performance of vintage Scotts Silent mowers. This mower is an excellent choice for those who value durability and a solid build at a mid-range price point. It offers long-term reliability, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious buyers.

 

Key Features:

- Assembled overseas with strict quality control

- Designed to replicate vintage Scotts Silent mowers

- Durable and reliable using rivets to keep costs down

- Mid-range, balancing cost and durability.

- Single bed knife is sharpened and heat treated.




 

Conclusion

Choosing the right push reel mower depends on your budget and lawn care needs. If you're looking for the best of the best and are willing to invest, the Clipper is unmatched in quality and durability. The Silver Pro offers excellent value with its combination of imported and domestic parts, making it a great option for budget-conscious buyers. Finally, the Mascot Silent Cut provides a balance between affordability and reliability, making it a solid choice for those seeking long-term performance without a high price tag.

Each of these mowers has its strengths, and your choice will depend on your specific needs and preferences. No matter which one you choose, a push reel mower is an eco-friendly and efficient way to maintain a beautiful lawn.

 

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Monday, June 27, 2022

Yikes! White Mountain Ice Cream Makers have suddenly disappeared

White Mountain Ice Cream freezers once were king of the ice cream makers for centuries ever since they were originally introduced in 1853. Now in 2022 White Mountain has seemed to suddenly stop making ice cream makers-freezers. They haven’t officially announced this but when calling the White Mountain phone number their support staff are telling people that they are no longer being made. This leaves a huge void in the family ice cream maker options for those looking for a mid-range priced ice cream machine as well as parts for existing units.

The Amish ice cream freezers are filling the void left by White Mountain’s sudden departure from the market.




For centuries the Amish also grew up with and enjoyed White Mountain ice cream freezers to make frequent batches of ice cream for their large families.  Like so many other products that became obsolete or less dependable over the years, the Amish began manufacturing reproductions making them stronger and longer-lasting as well as replacement parts to keep what they had going.

Within the past decade, two different Amish companies developed their own brands of Ice Cream freezers to replace White Mountain Freezers. Both started off just making better replacement parts as the quality of the White Mountain parts began becoming less dependable.  Simple things like the tub centers, tub, ears, tub latches, and for the hand crank freezers higher quality USA-made stainless steel gears.  Then followed stainless steel freezer cans and dashers and complete gear frames and motor units.  As the wooden staves on the White Mountain freezer become thinner leaking tubs became a problem so the Amish started making poly-insulated tubs that didn’t leak.

Finally, the Amish companies realized that since they were already making all the parts they might as well make a complete ice cream freezer and so Lifetime and Immergood Ice Cream Freezers were born.

Immergood has also developed an ice cream freezer that operates off popular tool battery packs making it very popular for those who frequent picnics and camping adventures. Most who are outdoor adventurers already own a Dewalt, Makita, or Milwaukee tool battery-powered drill with battery packs and a charger, so it is a natural fit.

Now with White Mountain Freezers no longer available consumers are finding nothing between the small plastic ice cream makers being sold in discount stores and these Amish-made brands. During the pandemic, the Amish companies couldn’t keep up with the demand and even in 2022, there is often a wait for some of the electric models. 

You will likely pay twice to three times as much for one of the Amish brands that you may have paid for a White Mountain unit 5-10 years ago. However, inflation would have also increased the price on the White Mountain products.  At the end of 2021 those who still had a stock of the White Mountain units set premium prices. At that point, you would have been ahead to purchase one of the Amish brands because of the better all USA-made quality. The Amish build things to last and be passed down to the next generation.

Cottage Craft Works.com carries the Amish ice cream freezers-makers in both hand crank and electric models. They are also one of the main referrals for White Mountain parts as people call the White Mountain number looking for replacement parts.

 

Friday, June 24, 2022

USA Made TOOL BATTERY ADAPTER- LIGHTS, BICYCLE, DIRT BIKE, ATV

 See and be seen with this Bike Buddy tool battery adapter pack. Select from Dewalt, Makita, and Milwaukee 18- and 20-volt tool battery adapters. Allows you to use automotive and farm super bright LED lights and light bars instead of those wimpy battery-operated bicycle lights.

Perfect for not only bicycles but any dirt bike, ATV vehicle, or work equipment that does not generate its own power for lights and accessories.

Features two separate circuits with push-button switches for lights or 12-volt accessories such as phone chargers, dash cameras, etc. with a total Amp draw of up to 3 Amps. The lights, wiring, and brackets pictured are not included and are only examples of what can be done with the adapter.











Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Home Goods | Amish Home FURNITURE 2022

 

Best COMMERCIAL | SMALL DAIRY | BUTTER CHURN 2022

Best TINCTURE PRESS 2022 on the market Herb Press

  1. Tincture Pressing Bags

    Handcrafted in the USA, these polyester blends pressing bags are designed to fit our 1, 2, and 3-gallon tincture presses. May also be used in similar tincture presses as well as fruit presses of similar gallon s... Learn More

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    Extra-large 2-gal capacity 8-ton herb, oil tincture oil extract press.

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

White Mountain Ice Cream Motor 2022 Hurry Limited time!

Impossible to find White Mountain Ice Cream Green Motors. We have them again!

For a limited time! When they are gone they are gone.

01-2022 Our Amish shop has scored a cache of new green replacement electric heads for White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers.

They are expected to go fast and once they do; they are gone. These motors are no longer being made. 




Monday, July 26, 2021

Homemade Wholesome Buckwheat/ Sweet Potato Dog Biscuits for dogs with grain allergies

Cottage Craft Works offers an assortment of Amish Organic flours and grains to meet a variety of needs. Buckwheat is a favorite for Gluten-free diets because it is a fruit seed and not a grain. Despite its name, it has no relation to wheat and is actually closer related to rhubarb!


In addition, it is high in fiber and protein as well as containing many health-boosting nutrients such as lysine, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B. It also contains heart-healthy omega-3.


Buckwheat can be beneficial for managing diabetes by helping to reduce blood glucose levels. It has also been found to reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure!


All of these benefits translate to our canine friends as well. In fact, as more research is coming out that legumes such as peas, lentils, and chickpeas can have negative effects on dogs, many dog food brands have been searching for alternatives and have found a great option in buckwheat.


Here is a recipe for Buckwheat/Sweet Potato Dog Treats for dogs who have grain allergies, sent to us by a customer.


Ingredients


1 Cup Mashed Sweet Potato

2 1/2 Cups Buckwheat Flour

1/4 Cup Water

2 Eggs


Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.


Mix Buckwheat Flour, Sweet Potato, Water & Eggs in a large bowl, until a dough forms. Turn dough out on a well Buckwheat floured surface & roll out dough to approximately 1/2 inch thick. Cut out shapes with a doughnut cutter or other item. Place cutouts on a large cookie sheet using parchment paper. Bake until crisp or until treats just start to smoke. About 35-45 mins depending on your oven. Cool for at least 10 mins before feeding to dogs.


DO NOT add sugar to this mix, there is plenty of sugar in sweet potatoes for use as dog treats.


If you are making these for "Jawbreaker" snacks for human consumption, you can add brown sugar and spices such as cinnamon, ginger, or pumpkin pie seasoning to taste and substitute water with applesauce, for a long-lasting trail snack. These can be frozen and kept indefinitely and used as needed.


Reduce cooking time for a softer treat.


Enjoy!

Buy organic Amish buckwheat flour here.



Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Immergood 2021 Best Ice Cream Maker Reviews

 

USA MADE ICE CREAM FREEZERS Immergood  Review:


All the same high-quality USA made materials that have made Immergood a leading brand name for homemade ice cream freezers. Insulated leak-free tub, heavy-duty positive latching gear frame tub latch, stainless steel gears, and a heavy stainless can.

The Stainless 4-qt goes one step further adding an all stainless housing for the gear frame, a stainless-steel hand crank, and stainless-steel triple-action dasher.

Learn more here






Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Christmas Gifts Orders 2020 Ideas!

 ATTENTION SHOPPERS! Please Share!


Please order early for the upcoming unprecedented Holiday Season.
Increased package volumes amid supply shortages is causing delays in shipping and delivery. Order your Christmas Gifts Early!

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Best manual sewing machine lift

 Best manual sewing machine lift









Popular Rudersberg German sewing machine airlift used in our Amish custom sewing cabinets. This is the same German-made heavy-duty lift that will hold up to 50 lbs. for the larger machines. Others were selling this lift for much more and can no longer get them from the original German distributor. 

Sewing machine airlift is widely being used in sewing cabinets made in custom woodworking shops across the country. Our Amish hardware distributor orders them directly from the German manufacturer in large container quantities allowing us to have them available and offer them at such a great discount.



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