Day 3: Behind the Scenes Maintenance

After looking around some city fields to check for mowing and fertilizer needs, I was able to view an interesting process of this industry. I was fortunate enough to see a process that only happens a couple of times annually, the grinding of reels and bedknifes that lead to better mowing abilities. Again, science is quite important in the technological use that creates the immaculate playing surfaces. Both the reels and bedknifes are grounded to correct angles and heights to create an even point of contact that will lead to the appropriate cutting for a playing surface. Attention to detail is very important in this process because it can be a key thing to aid the quality of fields before a big event. Creating the proper angles and grinding points before cutting the machines loose eases the process even more.

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