Part 1 of this two-part restoration series focuses on bringing the motor of a vintage Rolux cylinder mower back to life. Watch as we take on rust, wear, and time to revive this classic gardening tool.

What makes it special: As a teenager in the 1960s, I developed an interest in lawn mower repair and enjoyed the relatively simple 2-stroke-cycle, Clinton engine-powered lawn mowers. My backyard ...

For some people mowing the lawn is a chore, but for others the smell of freshly cut grass and the hum of an old motor becomes an obsession. Trent Martin and Adam Humbert are best mates from Wagga ...

Mark Scalpone has tinkered with engines since he was 10 years old. He started with lawn mower engines, disassembling them and putting them back together with his uncle. Sometimes, he says, he wasn’t ...

In part 2 of this restoration, we focus on the bodywork of the vintage Rolux cylinder mower—cleaning, painting, and reassembling this beautiful machine to bring it back to its former glory.